Kiran Bali MBE JP is chairperson of the Global Council of United Religions Initiative. A native of Nepal currently living in the U.K., she has founded and chaired several interfaith groups whilst working with a number of international organizations to enhance understanding among cultures to address community challenges and transform conflicts. For her achievements, she was honored by Queen Elizabeth II and has been the recipient of a number of international awards. She is a regular keynote speaker at events in a number of different countries and has also addressed the U.N. General Assembly.