United Religions Initiative

June 12, 2013 12:30 PM

URI ‘Talks Back’ To Hate Speech With New Campaign

Talking Back to Hate is URI's online campaign that uses dialogue, education and storytelling to prevent and respond to incidents of hate speech, bullying and discrimination.

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May 24, 2013 11:48 AM

Dresden Workshop Draws Diverse Audience

Students and other interested participants from a variety of backgrounds joined a workshop on Interreligious Competence in Dresden, Germany hosted by URI Europe.

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May 24, 2013 11:15 AM

In Address, URI’s Kiran Bali Reflects on Strength of Women

URI Global Council Chair Kiran Bali discussed the role of women as peacemakers in an address to the International Association for Religious Freedom.

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May 22, 2013 4:13 PM

In Japan, Amb. Mussie Hailu Joins Worldwide Call for Peace

Ambassador Mussie Hailu, URI’s Continental Coordinator for Africa, took part in the 2013 Symphony of Peace Prayers at the Mt. Fuji Sanctuary in Japan.

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May 21, 2013 10:16 AM

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

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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May 16, 2013 3:05 PM

Prayer Vigil Will Support Environment, Indigenous Peoples

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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May 16, 2013 11:34 AM

URI Youth Organize ‘Trash Mob’ to Clean Kampala Streets

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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May 14, 2013 11:53 AM

A Unified Approach to Hate Crimes

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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May 13, 2013 7:44 AM

New Partnership to Promote Cultural Diversity and Inclusion

New Era Educational and Charitable Support Foundation CC is pleased to announce its new partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in launching the world campaign “Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion”, aimed at engaging people around the world to Do One Thing to support Cultural Diversity and Inclusion.

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May 7, 2013 3:43 PM

URI’s Women’s Initiative Finds Conditions Troubling For Women in Three African Nations

A representative of URI's Women's Initiative in Africa finds conditions troubling for the women of three African nations, leading to calls for greater training, connections and support.