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.

Bill Swing

Reflections on the Elections and Nuclear Weapons

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."

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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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URI Statement on Escalating Violence in the Israel-Hamas War

URI remains alarmed by the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas & expresses grave concern for the civilians on the ground.

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Third Dialogue of Civilizations to Promote Peaceful Coexistence

Qiaolology Institute on Dialogue of Civilizations a URI CC in China organized the 3rd Dialogue of Civilizations - Chang'an Forum to promote peaceful co-existence through dialogue.

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A Song for Peace 2017

Learn about the second International Festival "A Song for Peace", Facundo Cabral Prize - English, Portuguese, and Spanish versions available.

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No Violence in the Name of Islam

I was shocked to hear about the recent two blasts that hit the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing at least 27 innocent people and wounding more than 100.

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Art and Peace Education Meet with Girls' School Partnership

URI Multiregion group CARAVAN partnered with The Ahliyyah School for Girls in order to develop an educational component for youth through an art exhibition.

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Art and Peace Education Meet with Girls' School Partnership

CARAVAN partnered with The Ahliyyah School for Girls in order to develop the educational component for youth around the I AM exhibition.

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CC Member Philippa Rowland on the Great Barrier Reef and Climate Change

Philippa Rowland, from URI Australia, gave a speech at the UN Chapel in New York in April 2016, concerning oceans and life underwater, when the First Interfaith Climate Statement was delivered to Mogens Lyketoft, UN Secretary General.

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Vigil for Manchester Tragedy Brings Interfaith Communities Together

Muslim, Sikh and Hindu leaders gathered in Fartown, Huddersfield, UK, on Friday afternoon to condemn the Manchester Arena attack, in which 22 people were killed in a terrorist bombing.

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For Portland Stabbing Victims, Love Prevails

Two heroes were killed last Friday after standing up to a white supremacist who was yelling anti-Muslim slurs at two young girls on a train in Portland, Oregon, USA.

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Thank You for Making Stamp Out Hunger A Success

Thank you to everyone who helped us to make Stamp Out Hunger an important and powerful community event.

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For Portland Stabbing Victims, Love Prevails

Two heroes were killed last Friday after standing up to a white supremacist who was yelling anti-Muslim slurs at two young girls on a train in Portland, Oregon, USA.