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.
The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, a URI Cooperation Circle from Kaduna Nigeria, West Africa, receive the first Commonwealth Peace Prize.
After a deadly stampede broke out during the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca on September 24, the URI community gathers to share prayers and condolences.
Jordanian URI folks gathered in the URI Office in Amman to honor the International Day of Peace by reciting and reflecting on verses that call for Peace in Holy Scriptures.
Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice) is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the story of Abraham being willing to sacrifice his own son to fulfill God's command.
Celebration of World Peace Day is a reflection of not just the spirit of courage and will to bring a change, but also a way to draw attention towards issues that require utmost attention
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September, since 1982. The UN declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
Our new Cooperation Circle, Atman, works for women's empowerment and aims to spread a social message about health and education. The CC met for the first time to celebrate the International day of Peace in interesting ways.
Yom Kippur (“Day of Atonement”) is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Jews traditionally honor the holiday by fasting, praying, and attending services at a synagogue.