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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URI CC Receives the Common Wealth Peace Prize

The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, a URI Cooperation Circle from Kaduna Nigeria, West Africa, receive the first Commonwealth Peace Prize.

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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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Huddersfield Hosts Interfaith Holi Celebration

URI Global Council Chair Kiran Bali hosted an interfaith celebration of Holi at the Sita Rama Hindu Temple in the English city of Huddersfield.

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Students Celebrate Interfaith Harmony With Food, Poetry, Sharing

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‘We Are Our Own Ambassadors’: Euphrates Institute Brings Together Peacemakers From Israel, Iran

Peace activists Ronny Edry of Israel and Majid Nowrouzi of Iran never expected to meet. Then Majid learned that both he and Ronny would be in the U.S.

In Southern Nevada, Mussie Hailu Champions Proclamation of Golden Rule

Hoping to forge a new working partnership, URI Africa Continental Coordinator Mussie Hailu met with members of the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada.

Best Practices: A Blueprint for URI Africa

Mussie Hailu, URI’s Continental Coordinator for Africa, offers a list of the best practices that have helped establish the fastest-growing region within URI’s global network.

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URI’s Father James Channan Will Address Notre Dame Conference on Issues of Peace and Justice

The Rev. James Channan, URI’s Regional Coordinator for Pakistan, will be a keynote speaker at a conference examining peace and justice issues through the lens of Catholic social thought.

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Women Campaign Against Violence in Interfaith Event

In celebration of International Women’s Day, URI Global Council Chair Kiran Bali hosted an interfaith “Women Against Violence” event in Yorkshire, England.

Young Leaders Bring Energy, Expertise to Denver Conference

In their second day at Denver’s National Service Learning Conference, URI’s Youth Leaders explore ways to build upon the strength of youth organizations.

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Youth Leaders Bring URI Message to Denver Conference

Denver’s National Service Learning Conference is providing plenty of opportunities for URI youth leaders Matthew Youde and Krithika Harish to spread the word about interfaith work.

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URI Trustee Meets With Cairo Anti-Violence Group

URI Global Council Trustee Sherif Awad Rizk met with the young members of the Andalus Institute for Tolerance and Anti-Violence Studies to discuss opportunities for cooperation.