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NAINConnect 2008 in San Francisco: A Benchmark in Interfaith Dialogue |
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Written by Paul Chaffee, 2008 Host Committee
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Tuesday, 05 August 2008 |
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A glistening San Francisco cast off its
summer fog for the first three days of NAINConnect
2008 – Embracing Our Interfaith Future, held July 24-28. When the fog
returned on Sunday, old friends and new, and a cacophony of happy conversation
kept us from noticing. Fromm Hall, a lifelong learning center at the University of San Francisco, proved an extraordinary
work space. For assemblies and an initial banquet, a lovely tent replaced the
intended hall that was suffering emergency construction issues.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 August 2008 )
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Father James Channan, URI Regional Coordinator in Pakistan, Recieves Two Prestigious Awards |
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Written by Yuel Bhatti
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Monday, 04 August 2008 |
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United Religions Initiative proudly announces
that in the past month, Father James Channan, URI Regional Coordinator in Pakistan, was
presented with two awards for his service and dedication to interfaith dialogue
work.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 August 2008 )
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Press Release: Diverse Religions Establish Peace Council in Ethiopia |
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Written by Mussie Hailu
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
DIVERSE RELIGIONS ESTABLISH PEACE COUNCIL IN ETHIOPIA
Religions and faith based organizations have a major role to play in promoting a culture of peace, healing and reconciliation A culture of peace and co-existence can be significantly enhanced by inter-religious cooperation.
With this in mind different religious groups in Ethiopia and Interfaith Peace-building Initiative have joined together to heighten their existing peace efforts in promoting a culture of peace and interfaith cooperation in the nation and established National Interfaith Peace Council in Ethiopia.
The Peace Council is established by representatives from Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Ethiopian Islamic Supreme Council, Ethiopian Catholic Church, Ethiopian Evangelical Mekane Yesus Church, the Bahai Faith and Interfaith Peace-building Initiative. On July 24th, 2008 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by all parties at the office of IPI. It is also agreed by all parties that Interfaith Peace-building Initiative will serve as the coordinator of the newly established Peace council.
The purpose of the Council is to promote a culture of peace, improve interfaith cooperation, and to establish trust and good relationships, and help resolve conflicts in a peaceful way at the national level.
It was through the initiative and efforts of the Interfaith Peace-building Initiative (IPI), which brought the groups together, who have been discussing the establishment of this Council for some months.
Interfaith Peace-building Initiative is a registered NGO in Ethiopia with the aim of promoting interfaith cooperation, ending religiously motivated violence, and creating a culture of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. It is also a member of United Religions Initiative an international peace organization with NGO consultative status at the UN.
May Peace Prevail on Earth
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 August 2008 )
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URI Foundation Kenya Launched in Nairobi |
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Written by Mussie Hailu
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Monday, 28 July 2008 |
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On June 14, 2008, URI Foundation Kenya
was officially launched in Nairobi,
Kenya, at
Village Market Hall, a venue owned by URI member, Mr. Hamed Ehsani, and
provided free of charge. There were approximately 100 participants from different
faith communities and organizations. The High Commissioner of India was
present, as was the Secretary-General for Africa
of the World Conference on Religion and Peace. Members of the
Inter-religious Council of Kenya were also present, as well as other invited
guests from different walks of life.
URI
has been operating in Kenya
for many years. Recently, however, URI obtained its legal registration
with the government of Kenya
for the first time. Therefore, what took place is the introduction of the
newly registered organization, URI Foundation, Kenya to the public. The
main aim of this event was to officially introduce URI Foundation Kenya
to other organizations within the country and the region, to establish
partnerships with other like-minded organizations and individuals. In
addition, the aim was to identify potential supporters for the cause of URI's
activities in Kenya.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 July 2008 )
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URI Welcomes Nine New CCs on July 16, 2008 |
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Written by Maria Crespo de Mafia & Global Staff
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Monday, 28 July 2008 |
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On Wednesday, July 16th,
the CC Approval Committee met to review nine applications from different
regions: one from Asia, three from Africa, two from Middle East and North
Africa, one from North America, and two from South East
Asia. All of them are committed groups of more than seven people
with requested diversity and purposes and activities in line with our Preamble,
Purpose and Principles. After a careful study of each of the applications, CC
Approval Committee unanimously approved them for membership. Please join us in
welcoming these new members to our global family.
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