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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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3 December 2018

The Weekly Shot: Hanukkah

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah or Hanukah) began on sundown on December 2 of this year and will continue until sundown on the 10th.

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What do you get when you take a group of French students consisting of a Muslim, Jew, Christian, Agnostic, and an Atheist?

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Global Compassion's computer lab in Cameroon helps make youth less vulnerable to recruitment by terrorist groups.

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As you join the People Uniting Campaign, your investment and efforts elevate hope and have a positive impact on communities around the world.

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URI-Africa and UN Environment Programme Sign MOU

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, has signed an MOU with URI to collaborate on environmental awareness and action.

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The Weekly Shot: URI Southeast Asia and the Pacific Leadership Team

In November 2016, the URI Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAPac) regional leadership team gathered in Siem Reap, Cambodia to exchange ideas and best practices and improve URI’s work in their home countries.

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Pedals for Peace

Cyclists in Djibouti came together to build bridges.

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Sister Nivedita Peace CC Hosts Interfaith Football Tournament

Sister Nivedita Peace Cooperation Circle, a URI member group in West Bengal, work for interfaith harmony & peace in their community by encouraging players from Muslim, Indigenous, Hindu & Tribal faiths to play together for a common cause.

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The Weekly Shot: Karambi Agribusiness Project

Karambi Group of People with Disabilities, a URI member group in Kasese, Uganda, is implementing an Agribusiness project to train women with disabilities in modern agriculture methods and business management.

Love and Solidarity with the Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Synagogue

Our hearts break with the news of the attack on the Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh, USA.

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Empowering Pakistani Women Through Skill Building

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The Weekly Shot: Third Asia Assembly

The third URI Asia Assembly was held in Sri Lanka on October 5-6, 2018.

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URI's Third Asia Assembly Is a Success

The third URI Asia Assembly was held at Sarvodaya Institute of Higher Learning in Bandaragama, Colombo District, Sri Lanka on October 5-6, 2018.

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News from URI North America

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