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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URI Great Lakes Africa Regional Newsletter

URI Great Lakes Region publishes this beautiful newsletter featuring news and photos from URI members working in the Great Lakes Africa region.

Standing Rock for Life: A Christmas Message from Tamera

During many months, representatives of the Sioux and more than 200 other First Nation peoples have taken a stand to oppose the construction of a pipeline on the Standing Rock Reservation.

URI Really Means Something and So Do I

Early in URI’s formation, a conference participant spoke emotionally, “URI really means something and so do I.”

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The Weekly Shot: Interfaith Candle Lighting Ceremony

One year ago, URI hosted an interfaith celebration at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco, California, USA, bringing together groups from different religious traditions and cultural performers.

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Kathak Dharohar Celebrating Human Rights

Our team visited the transgender compound December 11 at Laxmi Nagar Delhi, with the objective of giving them the same kind of rights and self-respect each one of us enjoys.

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Sharing URI Europe's December Proverb

In the darkest night shine the brightest stars.

Coalition of URI Cooperation Circles Recognized for Raising Awareness About the Plight of Yezidis and Assyrians

The “Save Us From Genocide” (SUFG) and Beyond Genocide campaigns have been selected to receive a United Nations Association (UNA) Global Citizen Award.

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Kiran Bali MBE JP Presented with British Community Honours Award

Kiran Bali MBE JP was presented with the British Community Honours Award in the presence of Lords and dignitaries at the House of Lords.

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Joy Foundation Meeting

Joy Foundation conducted a meeting with the members of the Cooperation Circle.

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URI-North India Working to End Violence Against Women

The National Consultation on Effective Communication and Intervention Strategies to Prevent and End Violence against Women in India organized by WISCOMP (Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace)