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.

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."

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.

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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Cultural Infusion Acknowledges the UN International Day of Peace

On the 21st of September 2016, individuals from all across the world and from all different walks of life mark the International Day of Peace.

URI Europe September Proverb

URI Europe prompts reflection on how our personal journeys influence our treatment of others.

IDP Celebration of Planting 650 Mangrove Trees

For IDP 2016, our interfaith network in Kampot Province, Cambodia, planted 650 mangrove trees. We brought together 95 participants who were Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, students, and community members.

Peace Summer School

Youth for Peace organized a Peace Summer School, which brought together 25 participants from Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as 10 trainers from the Cooperation Circle.

Add Your Voice Against Nuclear Weapons This Sept. 26

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki took place 71 years ago, but their terrible legacy still hovers over all of humanity. In an effort to prevent future nuclear tragedies, every year on September 26, the world observes the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.