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.
Meet URI's new Executive Director, Karen Volker - As I step into my new role as URI’s first woman Executive Director, I want to acknowledge and highlight that I have joined a movement filled with remarkable individuals and organizations that harness collective strength to create meaningful impact—from local communities to the global stage.
July 11 2011, by Arwa Aburawa from the Green Prophet. Whilst the major world religions can boast some great green principles at their core such as moderation, limiting waste and.
We have all heard the phrase: “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” With roots in most religions and cultures, the Golden Rule has become a basic concept in modern human rights work. It is also the passion of URI Regional Director for Africa, Ambassador Mussie Hailu, who will travel from Ethiopia to Phoenix, Arizona later this month for the North American Interfaith Network Conference (NAIN Connect 2011). A keynote speaker, he will address the theme, "Many People, Many Faiths, One Common Principle – The Golden Rule."
With hearts still sad and moved by the force of love, we are organizing a tribute for Facundo Cabral, a world peace messenger, for all his contribution to building a culture of peace in humanity.
We were active participants of Artania Festival of Folk Crafts which took place in our city of Novosibirsk (the capital of the Western Siberia) from June 15 to July 5, 2011 on the main square of the.
Summer is normally the season for recreation and holidays; on the other hand, summer is a good season for public activities. As URI CC we took an active part in the events of Annual celebrating.
In Buenos Aires, we have found that Interfaith Movie Debates are good gatherings to involve youth in interfaith work. It has been great to work on this in partnership with the government of the City..
Today we remember 9/11. Last night I worked until about 5 a.m. this morning putting together videos for various groups, including our own 1000 Kalema for this day of remembrance. It is has been said,...