URI Stories of Impact

Our community is working tirelessly to bring peace and justice in all areas of the world regardless of religion. Read stories straight from the organizers.

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The Power to Change the World

Meet URI's new Executive Director, Karen Volker - As I step into my new role as URI’s first woman Executive Director, I want to acknowledge and highlight that I have joined a movement filled with remarkable individuals and organizations that harness collective strength to create meaningful impact—from local communities to the global stage.

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URI Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with New Five-Year Strategy and Executive Leadership

United Religions Initiative (URI) is thrilled to announce three significant milestones in 2025, including a leadership transition.

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URI AL&C Online Youth Training

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.

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The Beauty of Harmony

World Interfaith Harmony Week was celebrated again in Sofia, Bulgaria with an art performance of prominent young talents of BRIDGES CC.

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Women and Tech for Peace Justice and Healing

URI women from around the world will address the role technology has played in developing their communities towards peace, justice, and healing.

Business for Peace Conference

Pakigdait Inc Cooperation Circle together with partners participated in the Business for Peace Conference where they shared ideas on the importance of community ownership and community-led development in implementing projects

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Global Council Chair Reflection on Women's Day

March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide. On this day, we honor the sacred feminine spirit as it manifests in all beings.

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Introducing the African Peacemaking Database: A collaboration with URI

Introducing the African Peacemaking Database, a collaboration with URI

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URI Announces the Partnership and Violence Prevention Team

Karen Volker, Director of Partnership and Violence Prevention, to lead the team with Larissa Abaunza as our first Associate for Human Rights and Women’s Rights.

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Empowering Young Women

Cooperation Circles around the world are contributing to peace, justice, and healing through localized tailored initiatives. AFFCAD Cooperation Circle in URI Great Lakes region designed initiatives to empower young women.

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Scaling Up Safe Spaces for Girls

AFFCAD Cooperation Circle sets up safe spaces for adolescent girls in slum communities.

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My participation in the Conference Women in the Culture of Encounter

Maria Crespo, the URI Director of Member Support was among the participants of the Women in the Culture of Encounter Conference hosted in Rome. She shares great insights from the conference.

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Global Trustee Salette Aquino Visit the Holocaust Museum and synagogue in South of Brazil

In late January and early February of this year 2023, Global Advisor Salette Aquino undertook a trip to some cities in the state of Paraná (Curitiba, Ponta Grossa, Toledo, Arapongas and Londrina) and went to Campinas, in the state of São Paulo.