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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Paths to Trust

The URI staff discussed the development of Trust among people and these clear practices and philosophies came to the fore. They were so absolute and profound that I am moved, which is not usual for me, to share them with a larger audience.

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Earth Celebration in the Netherlands

On the 28th of June, we worked together with several inter-religious organisations to celebrate The Earth (Vier de Aarde / "Celebrate Earth"). The United Religions Initiative was an important partner.

Prolife Interfaith Kenya Joins Peace Pals in Regional Meeting in Nairobi

On 6th August, 2015, our Cooperation Circle Prolife Interfaith Kenya attended the Horn of Africa URI meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Lecture on URI Europe Engagement in Climate Justice

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URI-Africa Signs Memorandum of Understanding with IGAD

United Religions Initiative (URI) – Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Intergovernmental Agency for Development (IGAD).

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The Weekly Shot: International Day of the World's Indigenous People

The United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year as a way of protecting the rights of the world’s indigenous population.

Cooperation Circle Model Opens Doors in Maine

The Abbey of HOPE initially organized as a URI Cooperation Circle, as we loved the Principles, Preamble and Purpose and were particularly drawn to the idea of organizing like a circle and not a hierarchy.

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2015 URI Youth Camp in Korea

URI Korea had held an annual international, interfaith and intercultural youth camp in Seoul, Chungnam and Gyeonggi Provinces, August 3-7, 2015, with the theme: Leadership for Equality and Compassion.

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Strengthening the URI North zone family: Cluster Meeting at Patiala

Read about the cluster meeting held at Patiala on 2nd August 2015.

URI Africa Takes Part in Addressing President Obama at the African Union

URI Africa took part at the addressing of President Obama at the African Union.