URI Stories of Impact

March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide. On this day, we honor the sacred feminine spirit as it manifests in all beings.

Introducing the African Peacemaking Database, a collaboration with URI

Karen Volker, Director of Partnership and Violence Prevention, to lead the team with Larissa Abaunza as our first Associate for Human Rights and Women’s Rights. 

Cooperation Circles around the world are contributing to peace, justice, and healing through localized tailored initiatives. AFFCAD Cooperation Circle in URI Great Lakes region designed initiatives to empower young women. 

AFFCAD Cooperation  Circle sets up safe spaces for adolescent girls in slum communities.

Maria Crespo, the URI Director of Member Support was among the participants of the Women in the Culture of Encounter Conference hosted in Rome. She shares great insights from the conference.

In late January and early February of this year 2023, Global Advisor Salette Aquino undertook a trip to some cities in the state of Paraná (Curitiba, Ponta Grossa, Toledo, Arapongas and Londrina) and went to Campinas, in the state of São Paulo.

In late January and early February of this year 2023, Global Advisor Salette Aquino undertook a trip to some cities in the state of Paraná (Curitiba, Ponta Grossa, Toledo, Arapongas and Londrina) and went to Campinas, in the state of São Paulo.

In late January and early February of this year 2023, Global Advisor Salette Aquino undertook a trip to some cities in the state of Paraná (Curitiba, Ponta Grossa, Toledo, Arapongas and Londrina) and went to Campinas, in the state of São Paulo.

URI Global Council Trustee, Issac S Thomas, attended The Global Youth Interfaith & Intercultural Forum 2023. He shares his thoughts and highlights of the forum with us.