URI Stories

Regional Coordinator of URI Latin America and the Caribbean

Every year on September 21, the International Day of Peace is celebrated around the world. The UN General Assembly has declared this date as the day dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, through the 24-hour observation of non-violence and a ceasefire.

On Saturday September 26, the members of CC Samay together with Global Trustee Rosa Delia Quizhpe gathered to honor the memory of former Trustee Fany Ávila, who had her birthday on this date.

The government's view of slums and unorganised colonies is that they are a manifestation of poverty and rapid migration. 

On Sunday, September 20, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., CC Samay members and Global Counselor Rosa Delia Quizhpe participated in a Seed Exchange Fair organized in the community.

Global politics has gone through a drastic shift resulting from the growth of non-governmental organisations.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a steadfast mentor, cheerleader, and friend—and, as always, a valued conversation partner.

The UN International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21.

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, members of the CC Builders of Bridges of Argentina and the CC School of Love shared a greeting with love on this Rosh Hashana (new year).

With the financing of the KAICIID Fellow Program, the members of the CC Builders of Bridges designed and are developing three training workshops, with tools to work in the Interreligious Dialogue for young people between 14 and 25 years old.