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.

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.

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.

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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As Protests Continue, Pakistan Prays for Peace

The following e-mail exchange between the Rev. Charles P. Gibbs and the Rev. James Channan took place this morning, during a wave of violent protests throughout Pakistan.

URI Celebrates International Day of Peace Around the World

Staff members at URI’s Global Hub in San Francisco joined people throughout the world in observing a minute of silence at noon Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace.

URI and the UN's International Day of Peace - 2012

Staff members at URI’s Global Hub in San Francisco joined people throughout the world in observing a minute of silence at noon Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace.

Peace Day Event Seeks End to Violence Against Children

The Think Peace International CC will celebrate the International Day of Peace with a free event at the University Museum at Texas Southern University in Houston.

URI Global Council Responds to Sept. 11, 2012 Attacks

The global leadership of the United Religions Initiative today condemned the “criminal violence” of the attackers on the U.S. diplomatic missions in Egypt and Libya

Archbishop Odama Honored As Peacemaker

World Vision International will honor the Most Rev. John Baptist Odama, a trustee of URI’s Global Council, with its 2012 Peacemaking Award on Sept. 19

URI Director Charles Gibbs Issues Statement on Egypt, Libya Attacks

I join the ranks of those heartsick at the news of the tragic deaths of U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens and three colleagues.

Chairman Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights Muhammad Ijaz Noori and Rev. Fr. James Channan Regional Director URI Pakistan held a joint press conference on Rimsha Masih Case

Chairman Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights Muhammad Ijaz Noori and Rev. Fr. James Channan Regional Director United Religion Initiatives Pakistan and former advisor to the pop pal...

The Legacy of September 11

I am haunted by the still-vivid memory of picking up the phone on 9/11. A dear friend in Washington, DC sobbed, Turn on your television, they’ve flown a plane into the World Trade Center.

Young Leaders Program Helps San Francisco Students Develop Global Perspective

URI Young Leaders Program Coordinator Krithika Harish came to San Francisco’s Stuart Hall Friday with a message of inspiration – and a challenge

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URI Stories of Impact

The Power to Change the World

URI CC Receives the Common Wealth Peace Prize

The Power to Change the World

URI Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with New Five-Year Strategy and Executive Leadership

As Protests Continue, Pakistan Prays for Peace

URI Celebrates International Day of Peace Around the World

URI and the UN's International Day of Peace - 2012

Peace Day Event Seeks End to Violence Against Children

URI Global Council Responds to Sept. 11, 2012 Attacks

Archbishop Odama Honored As Peacemaker

URI Director Charles Gibbs Issues Statement on Egypt, Libya Attacks

Chairman Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights Muhammad Ijaz Noori and Rev. Fr. James Channan Regional Director URI Pakistan held a joint press conference on Rimsha Masih Case

The Legacy of September 11

Young Leaders Program Helps San Francisco Students Develop Global Perspective