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Prepare a new generation of leaders for interfaith social action.


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Women

Promote women’s rights, educate women and girls, prevent violence and build cultures of respect and equality. 


Global Advocacy

Mobilize grassroots action around the International Day of Peace and other UN initiatives, and share URI's work with the international community.


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In Celebrating Diversity Day, ‘Talking Back to Hate’ Shares Messages of Hope

2 days ago

As part of “Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion Day,” URI’s Talking Back to Hate campaign is sharing messages of peace and respect.

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Prayer Vigil Will Support Environment, Indigenous Peoples

7 days ago

The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations will sponsor an All Nations Prayer Vigil on behalf of the environment and the needs of indigenous peoples on May 17. 

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URI Youth Organize ‘Trash Mob’ to Clean Kampala Streets

7 days ago

URI’s young leaders in Uganda participated in a “trash mob,” a citywide clean-up exercise, in Kampala as part of Global Youth Service Day.

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A Unified Approach to Hate Crimes

9 days ago

The Rev. Charles P. Gibbs responds to news of what appears to be a religiously-motivated attack on an 82-year-old Sikh man in Fresno, California.  

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