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UNITED RISING
Empowering a Greater Future, Rising as One
Our Work
United Rising (UR) is committed to safeguarding both the planet and its stewards, championing the rights of both humans and nature from a holistic perspective.
Our efforts focus on:
- Promoting an inclusive model of governance that upholds environmental and social justice.
- Management of our shared resources in a fair and equitable manner.
- Empowering individuals and communities towards a more sustainable and responsible model of living

Bridging from Individual to Collective Action
United Rising is more than just an organization; it’s an invitation to recognize that UR (you are, and we all are) United Rising. Our name encapsulates our mission to foster a paradigm shift in collective and individual awareness and action, championing principles of justice, sustainability, and equality.
We embody the collective working in collaboration and synergy, acknowledging that we are all meant to rise to greater values. This journey requires inviting individuals to elevate their actions while embracing a profound sense of responsibility towards the collective.

Our Mission
UR’s mission is centred around creating a long-term blueprint, working towards sustainable solutions for a better future

Our Projects
Explore Our Latest Project. UR is continuously evolving, with projects aimed at various goals and stakeholders

Our Team
Meet UR’s passionate, young and diverse members who make meaningful strides together to bring forward our mission
Contributing to the following UN SDGs

United Rising (UR) embraces the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. Our primary objective is to advocate for a framework that prioritizes fundamental human rights for all individuals and respects the rights of nature.
While we endorse the current objectives, we contend that the principle of sustainable development must be urgently redefined to achieve greater harmony and well-being worldwide, rather than adhering to an incessant growth-centric blueprint that jeopardizes the needs of both the present and future generations.
Our Actions
Research
We actively contribute to research through our interdisciplinary publications, shedding light on the socio-environmental challenges we face.
Awareness Building
We raise awareness about the pressing global challenges of our time. Our goal is to cultivate a heightened global consciousness, fostering a sense of interconnectedness with both ourselves and the world around us.
Education
We provide workshops and educate to catalyze mindset shifts on a large scale. Utilizing online platforms, workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and training sessions, we empower individuals and groups to embrace new perspectives.
Policy Recommendations
Based on our interdisciplinary approach, we provide recommendations tailored to address the needs of both the public and private sectors. These recommendations are aligned with our core values of sustainability, equality, and inclusion.
Amplify Voices
We amplify the voices of inspirational individuals and systems dedicated to fostering greater welfare for all. We prioritize amplifying the voices of the most marginalized, recognizing their pivotal role in enhancing our understanding of the challenges we face.
Community
We create a community of open-minded people who feel a great sense of purpose in contributing to UR’s projects and developing their initiatives. We foster synergy among stakeholders who believe in our values.
Latest Articles
Gender-based violence and embodied resistance: Women’s bodies as tools of
Authors: Marta Fontana, Soňa Sopirová, Zsófia Rába 1. Introduction “We think of our body as our first territory, and we recognise the…
When the Waters Speak: Tiare Ribeaux and the Story of
Author: Isa van der Wal In the shimmering waters of O’ahu, Hawaii, where the tides once carried life, food, and stories,…
What to Expect from COP30? Indigenous Peoples at the Forefront
Authors: Marit Heppe, Rosa Jorba In November 2025, the world will be looking at Belém do Pará, Brazil, as it hosts…
FPIC as a Human Rights Mechanism Against Ecocide: A Brazilian
Author: Letícia Rosar Mori “The forest is alive. It will only die if the white people persist in destroying it. If…
Is AI The New Plastic?
Authors: Rasika & Keaobaka Medupe Plastic is well acknowledged as the common enemy, poisoning our land, water and bodies. What if…
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