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Religions for Peace and Harmony Conference

Religions for Peace and Harmony is not only a motto or a slogan for people of good will on this earth against any conflict, hatred and violence, but it is a call to hasten such peace and harmony.

The Seeds of Peace program grants youth from the Middle East and now South East Asia, India and Pakistan the opportunity to get to know one another in a neutral and relaxed safe-space. It has also had a positive impact in my life which I'd like to share with you.

What I learned by interacting with a person of another faith

I’m sitting in my spacious flat on a Sunday afternoon, drowsy from the heat of the sun’s rays coming into the large windows and doors that are west-facing.

Panel on Human Rights and Religious Freedom in Pakistan

Human Rights and Religious Freedom in Pakistan
A panel discussion with
Father James Channan, Anasuya Sengupta and Sabahat Rafiq

Tune in for Sally Mahé on More Public Radio, June 5

Tune in to More Public Radio to hear Sally Mahé, URI's Director of Organizational Development talk about URI, tools for promoting greater religious understanding and tolerance, and her personal experiences overcoming prejudice.

Fr. James Channan on KQED Radio, June 7

URI Regional Coordinator for Pakistan will be interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED's Forum, June 7th at 10am Pacific Time. Tune in online from whereever you are.

Egypt May Survive Climate Change Thanks to AUC students

Last year when I visited Egypt, it felt heavy. For three decades, Mubarak’s forces succeeded to subdue the once innovative Egyptian people. But in his absence, a palpable sense of.

Ashoka Fellow & Young Global Leader Spends the Night mentoring Youths

In the days were a lot of people are so occupied enjoying their “success” and busy granting interviews all over. Kingsley N.T Bangwell stands out as one Nigerian youth leader who is passionate about raising other young people like himself, who can stand the test of time in the development world and who share the dream of a better Nigeria.

Welcome three new Cooperation Circles approved during May CC Approval committee meeting

Three new Cooperation Circles were approved on May 18, 2011: Voices from Iraq CC from Iraq; We Are Palestine CC from Palestine; and the Coalition of Welcoming Congregations of the Bay Area CC.

A day of therapy in a Juvenile Detention Center - Eau Claire County

Gaining trust to visit an American governmental institution is one of the things that increased my interest of being a student in the USA and a URI youth Ambassador. A lot of people try to limit our ambitions as Arabs, even worse as females. But you see, a hypothesis will always be in doubt until proved right. I am writing today to give a tiny example of how Intersectionality can be challenged.

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