URI Stories of Impact

Words are powerful. What we say and how we say it can change the course of history.

Yesterday was a day filled with synchronistic experiences for the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace.

URI is a partner with the Department of Public Information at the UN in creating the annual student observance of the International Day of Peace at the UN.

Words are powerful. What we say and how we say it can change the course of history. With that reality, if words can motivate and mobilize, then a photograph could change the world. The idiom a picture...

A candle lighting vigil marking the International Day of Peace and in support of the Palestinian Candidacy to become a full member at the United Nations. Bethlehem – Palestine – 21st of September 2011

My prayer, on this International Day of Peace, is that more and more members of the human community say Yes to the goal of dedicating their lives to peace, justice and healing. I pray this spirit informs deliberations at the UN over statehood for Palestine, in the Middle East, and all over the world.