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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Week of Global Interreligious Dialogue Celebrates Peace, Connections

The tenth annual Week of Global Interreligious Dialogue provides an opportunity to share religious, spiritual and cultural traditions with people throughout the world.

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Event Celebrates ‘Culture of Peace’ in Uganda

In celebration of the International Day of Peace, the Bavubuka Foundation will host an event for young people in Kampala, Uganda.

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URI Charlotte Welcomes Peace Day with Candles, Choirs

URI Charlotte will celebrate the International Day of Peace Sept. 21 with an event at The Hindu Center.

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Ambassador Hailu Calls for “Green Rule” to Aid Environment

Africa’s most passionate advocate for the Golden Rule, Ambassador Mussie Hailu, is now building support for a “Green Rule” to improve conservation throughout the continent.

Interfaith Groups Seek Day Without Violence

On Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace, two interfaith organizations will ask people throughout the United States to imagine – and pray for – a day without violence.

URI Director Gibbs Celebrates Peace Day Event in California

URI Executive Director Charles Gibbs will be the keynote speaker at “Pathways to Peace,” a San Leandro, California event dedicated to the International Day of Peace, on Sept. 15.

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Traveling Peace Academy Draws 200 to Kottarakkara

Religious leaders, Cooperation Circle members and other peacebuilders from throughout Asia and the Pacific came together in India this week for URI’s Traveling Peace Academy.

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Blantyre CC Members Join Malawi Youth Radio Program

Members of the Blantyre Cooperation Circle will take to the airwaves as participants in one of Malawi’s most popular radio magazine programs for young people.

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Celebrates Indian Independence

Kiran Bali, chair of URI’s Global Council, celebrated the 66^th Independence Day of India with an interfaith event at the Sita Rama Hindu Temple in the British city of Huddersfield.

Ethiopia, URI Group Agree To Work Towards Interfaith Harmony

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Culture has agreed to work with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative CC to promote peace, intercultural cooperation and interfaith harmony.