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United Religions Initiative (URI), founded by The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing, and the Oxford Interfaith Forum, founded and directed by Dr. Thea Gomelauri, have been awarded the 2024 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize, awarded by Hofstra University in collaboration with the Sardarni Kuljit Kaur Bindra Charitable Foundation.
Last Sunday, Bishop William Swing, Founding Trustee and President Emeritus, delivered a sermon at Grace Cathedral, in San Francisco.
In his words: "Next week, we will elect a president of the United States. Among the myriad responsibilities that go with the office, none is of greater magnitude than the use of nuclear weapons."
Between August and September 2021, the URI AL&C Online Youth Training organized by the URI Global Program for the participation of youth was developed with the intervention of 15 young people from the CCs: Aflaiai, Constructores de Puentes, Teusaquillo, Mukua, Quinaroes , COEMATI, The Descendants of Guatemaya, Samay, ACRE from the countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama and Venezuela.
In URI Latin America the CCS say YES to the #desarmenuclear and it is a good opportunity to honor Bishop William Swing in his fight for a world free of nuclear weapons. Regarding the NPT, URI Latin America has a firm position, in which the CCs call for nuclear disarmament.
Parents' mindset and engagement in the education of their children are paramount. Peace4Dalits Foundation CC has formed a parent's association to promote education among the Musahar community in Nepal.
Peace education can be one of the initiators of changes in society, and changes in society are necessary for a society to progress. Youth for Peace Cooperation Circle organized a workshop on peace education.
Cultural Infusion Cooperation Circle in Australia is keeping alive the history, traditions, and culture of the indigenous Aboriginals through storytelling.
Choti Si Khushi Cooperation Circle is dedicated to the well-being of children and women from vulnerable communities. Learn more about their milestones to achieve this!