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UID:28896-1606294800-1606302000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Rome Mediterranean Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate in the Rome Mediterranean Dialogues\, the annual high-level initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies) in Rome with the aim to rethink traditional approaches to the area complementing analyses of current challenges with new ideas and suggestions and to draft a new “positive agenda”\, addressing shared challenges at both the regional and the international level. \nClick Here to Learn More
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/rome-mediterranean-dialogues/
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201119T143000
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CREATED:20201110T151156Z
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UID:28832-1605796200-1605799800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Freedom of Speech and caricatures  vs.  Respect of Religions :  Clash or Alliance of Civilizations?
DESCRIPTION:A Zoom conversation with Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for UNAOC\, organized by the Aspen Institute of France \nFollowing the recent events in Conflans Sainte Honorine with the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty and in Notre Dame Cathedral in Nice\, and the Vienna shooting a few days later\, France and Europe are hit again by fanatic attacks and murders committed in the name of Islam. The reaction by President Macron saying that France would not surrender its core value and freedom of expression\, and the preparation of a law on “Islamic separatism” has generated fury in the Muslim world and the boycott of French products.  \nShould there be some limit in the freedom of speech and expression? Are we heading towards a new wave of terror and escalation of tensions?\n25 years after the publication of the Clash of Civilizations and all attempts made to prevent it by promoting dialogue and alliance of Civilizations\, can we say that Huntington’s predictions have prevailed? What could be the responses and the measures to be taken to guarantee mutual respect among religions and faiths and peaceful societies?  \nThe Aspen Institute will host Miguel Moratinos\, the Head of the UN body against extremism and radicalization\, to discuss these sensitive issues and to seek his views in the global context.  \n\nThe Aspen Institute France is an educational and policy studies organization based in Paris. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/freedom-of-speech-and-caricatures-vs-respect-of-religions-clash-or-alliance-of-civilizations/
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
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UID:28830-1605484800-1605657599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland\, H.E. Mr. Zbigniew Rau\, the Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief aims to discuss the most current and pressing issues related to the freedom of religion or belief in the world. As the 2020 edition of the Ministerial will take place during the COVID-19 health crisis\, one of the focus of the conference is how to advance freedom of religion and belief despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ministerial-to-advance-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T143000
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CREATED:20201021T172723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T170657Z
UID:28669-1603981800-1603983600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Espai Debat - Ciclo Europa\, Spain
DESCRIPTION:L’H Espai de Debat is a platform integrated by diverse entities of a social character whose objective is to promote debate and citizen involvement in the city of l’Hospitalet del Llobregat.  \nEurope: Present and Future\nResponse to Covid19\, global leadership and the biggest global challenges.  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/espai-debat-ciclo-europa-spain/
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T130000
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CREATED:20201021T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T143346Z
UID:28667-1603972800-1603976400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Les Rencontres Orient Occident du Château Mercier\, Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:9th Edition of the Rencontres Orient Occident at Château Mercier \nSince 2012\, Château Mercier has hosted the Rencontres Orient Occident in its peaceful setting in the heart of the Swiss Alps.  \nThe event brings together the fields of philosophy\, history\, politics and geopolitics\, law\, economics\, ecology and spirituality. \n Click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/les-rencontres-orient-occident-du-chateau-mercier-switzerland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T110000
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UID:28650-1603882800-1603886400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will participate in the 2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism\, hosted by the Parliament of the Republic of Albania\, in partnership with the Combat anti-Semitism Movement (CAM) and the Jewish Agency for Israel.  \nThe Forum will take place on October 28th\, 2020 at 16:00 CET / 11:00 AM EST. \nThe aim of the conference is to create a united front among the Balkans to work together in order to eradicate the scourge of anti-Semitism from our discourse and to create better\, more tolerant societies for future generations. \nRegister for the 2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism Watch Live on YouTube
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2020-balkans-forum-against-anti-semitism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T090000
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CREATED:20201026T180134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T180412Z
UID:28706-1603875600-1603882800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:United Nations Roundtable of Media and Information Literacy Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020
DESCRIPTION:Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for Everybody and by Everybody \nMs. Nihal Saad\, Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will participate at the UN Roundtable of Media and Information Literacy Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020\, with the theme “Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for Everybody and by Everybody”.\n \n \n\nAs disinformation has become a cross-cutting problem for the different goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda\, so too different UN agencies may find shared interests in the role of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) as part of the responses. This document outlines some ways in which MIL is relevant to the mandates of different members of the UN family\, and possible points of co-operation. This novel first round of discussions may lay the ground for continued dialogues and practical steps forward. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/united-nations-roundtable-of-media-and-information-literacy-global-media-and-information-literacy-week-2020/
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201023T103000
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UID:28660-1603449000-1603459800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Hemispheric Forum on Freedom of Religion or Belief
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate the First Hemispheric Forum on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, which is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia.  \nThe forum aims to promote cooperation in the hemisphere\, provide information on promoting religious freedom\, and create a space to recognize and promote interfaith dialogue.  \nMr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will deliver opening remarks during the Ministerial Plenary on 23 October.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/hemispheric-forum-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013
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UID:28105-1602547200-1602892799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:2020 G20 Interfaith Forum
DESCRIPTION:Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All \nThe formal 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia will take place from 13-16 October 2020. On the way to Riyadh\, there will be regional forums in Argentina\, Belgium\, Ethiopia\, India\, Indonesia\, the Middle East\, and Washington\, D.C. These gatherings will produce statements and recommendations for the formal 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum. In addition\, there are will be two pre-conferences in Riyadh to bring together the KAICIID Youth Programme and KAICIID Fellows right before the 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum in Riyadh that will contribute substantive input for the Forum.  \nView the Livestream Here \n\nCollaborating Partners\nThe G20 Interfaith Forum Association wishes to express particular appreciation for its co-organizing partners this year for the 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:  the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, and the Saudi Arabian National Committee for Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue (NCIRD). \n\nDownload (PDF\, 9.11MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2020-g20-interfaith-forum/
LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200628
DTSTAMP:20260503T042950
CREATED:20200625T125947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T125947Z
UID:28016-1593216000-1593302399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:G20 Interfaith Forum Middle East Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The G20 Interfaith Forum offers an annual platform where a network of religiously linked institutions and initiatives engage on global agendas (primarily and including the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs). The annual G20 Summits are a critical time and place where priority global issues are considered. The G20 process has evolved since it was established in 2008\, with various platforms (ministerial meetings\, engagement groups) that allow different sectors and communities to present ideas and recommendations to global leaders. Our goal is to contribute meaningful insight and recommendations that respond to and help shape the G20 and thus global policy agendas.  \n\nThe Arab regional consultation represents an integral part of the preparations for the G20 Interfaith Forum. It has particular significance because of the high level of interaction between religious actors\, Arab policy makers\, and other experts in the Arab setting.  \n\nLearn More About the G20 Interfaith Forum
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/g20-interfaith-forum-middle-east-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203
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UID:27201-1580688000-1580860799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:First International Expert Group Meeting on the  Security of Major Sporting
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, in association with the United Nations Interregional Criminal Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport and Security (ICSS) and in consultation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)\, has designed the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”. \nThe first International Expert Group Meeting and the launch of the Global Programme will take place on 3 and 4 February 2020 in a closed-door manner at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The First IEG meeting will see the participation of a wide range of experts and stakeholders\, to discuss the state of the art of major events security around the world\, setting up the priorities for the development of specific global policies\, as well as collecting practices and identifying recommendations for the development of global guidelines to better assist Member States in managing the security of major sporting events. \nDownload (PDF\, 2.3MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/first-international-expert-group-meeting-on-the-security-of-major-sporting/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200125
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CREATED:20200116T211509Z
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UID:27124-1579478400-1579910399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:12th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD)
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the 12th Summit Meeting of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) in Quito\, Ecuador\, 20-24 January.  \nGFMD Summit meetings offer the largest multi-stakeholder space for Member States to discuss ways to improve migration policies and develop ideas and concrete partnerships.  \nAs an observer of the GFMD\, UNAOC developed and drafted a background paper for Roundtable 2.2. of the Summit Meeting on the theme\, “Communicating effectively with migrants\,” co-chaired by the Gambia\, the Philippines\, and the United Arab Emirates. This Roundtable is part of GFMD’s Substantive Priority 2: “Migration narratives and communication: What role\, responsibility\, and resources do governments have?”  \nUNAOC will present the background paper at the Summit Meeting. \n\nDownload the background paper: English | French | Spanish  \nDownload (PDF\, 744KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/12th-summit-gfmd/
LOCATION:Quito\, Ecuador\, Quito\, Ecuador
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191127
DTSTAMP:20260503T042950
CREATED:20191124T161051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T161051Z
UID:26642-1574640000-1574812799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:25th Lisbon Forum
DESCRIPTION:“Bridging the Paradigm: the relation between Development and Human Rights\, the Rule of Law and Democracy” \nDownload (PDF\, 732KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/25th-lisbon-forum/
LOCATION:Ismaili Centre\, Lisbon\, Ismaili Centre\, Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190820T140021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T173145Z
UID:26166-1566259200-1566604799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Religions for Peace 10th World Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The UNAOC High Representative\, H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, is participating in the Religions for Peace 10th World Assembly from 20–23 August 2019 in Lindau\, Germany. \nWith a theme of “Caring for our Common Future—Advancing Shared Well-Being”\, the Assembly will host senior religious leaders\, youth and women of faith\, government representatives\, intergovernmental organizations and civil society groups to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships for the common good.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/religions-for-peace-10th-world-assembly/
LOCATION:Lindau\, Germany\, Lindau\, Germany
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190719
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190715T135221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T135221Z
UID:26062-1563235200-1563494399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is participating in the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington on July 16-18\, hosted by the U.S. Department of State. \nThe Ministerial will reaffirm international commitments to promote religious freedom for all and focus on concrete outcomes that produce durable\, positive change. A broad range of stakeholders\, including senior government representatives\, international organization representatives\, religious leaders\, and civil society activists will convene to discuss challenges\, identify concrete ways to combat religious persecution and discrimination\, and ensure greater respect for freedom of religion or belief.  \nThis year’s Ministerial seeks to further conversations from last year’s event and recent regional conferences. Up to 1000 civil society and religious community representatives\, representing every corner of the world\, are expected to attend. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ministerial-to-advance-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, USA
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190712
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190626T134427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T134825Z
UID:25951-1562716800-1562889599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:African Regional High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism and the Prevention of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations is taking a leading role in assisting Member States in their efforts to prevent and counter terrorism\, including violent extremism conducive to it. In order to enhance our understanding of the terrorism threats faced by African countries\, to share good practices and lessons learned\, and to identify how cooperation among Member States and with the United Nations can be made more effective\, the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations will convene on 10-11 July 2019 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi the African Regional High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism and the Prevention of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism. This regional conference will inform the next United Nations High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States to be held June 2020. The conference will take place in an interactive format. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/african-regional-high-level-conference-on-counter-terrorism-and-the-prevention-of-violent-extremism-conducive-to-terrorism/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190503T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190430T171603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T171637Z
UID:25203-1556875800-1556883000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:WFID Plenary Session: "#Youth4Peace: Building a Counter-Narrative to Violent Extremism”
DESCRIPTION:#Youth4Peace: Building a Counter-Narrative to Violent Extremism\nA conversation with the UNAOC High Representative \nPlenary 2 of the 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue \n\nBackground: \nToday\, youth engagement has become a crucial factor in the global efforts to prevent violent extremism and to build sustainable peace. In the fight against radicalization\, youngsters are not considered as just victims or vulnerable individuals anymore. They are also regarded as agents of change and champions of peace. Crucial resolutions such as UNSCR 2250 (2015) on Youth\, Peace and Security\, UNSG Plan of Action on PVE (2016)\, and UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy’s most recent review (2018) are emphasizing youth resilience and empowerment as key elements to prevent violence and conflicts fuelled by hatred and intolerance. Moreover\, working with young people from different backgrounds has proved pivotal to detect early signs of radicalization and to offer meaningful alternatives.  \nOver the years and through its various programming activities\, UNAOC has encouraged youth leadership with the aim to help future generations become active citizens\, resilient to extremism and able to counter radicalization through critical thinking. As a result\, the Alliance has developed an extensive network of Alumni involved all over the world in key expertise areas\, such as youth policy\, global education\, interreligious dialogue\, social inclusion – only to name a few. Besides their remarkable backgrounds and achievements\, these young people all have in common to be deeply committed to UNAOC mission of promoting dialogue and respect between cultures and religions.  \n\nConcept:  \nThe High Representative for the UNAOC will engage UNAOC Alumni in an interactive format to discuss good practices on countering violent extremism through the promotion of intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Through short presentations followed by an exchange with the High Representative\, Alumni will share innovative approaches on ways to involve youth in preventing violent extremism and to include their voice at policy level.  \nTogether\, they will examine the role of young people in tackling key issues such as preventing and addressing hate-speech and online radicalization; supporting diversity and the inclusion of minorities; assessing and improving the impact at grassroots level of UN youth policy; education younger generations to tolerance and respect for the other; using interreligious dialogue as a tool for reconciliation. \nBasing their interventions on their own experience on the ground and engagement with UNAOC\, Alumni will also make recommendations to address the shortcomings and challenges young people face when trying to take part in the global efforts to prevent violent extremism.  \n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.61MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/wfid-plenary-session-youth4peace-building-a-counter-narrative-to-violent-extremism/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190502T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190430T171109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T203413Z
UID:25200-1556807400-1556812800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:WFID Breakout Session: "Global Citizenship Education: Nurturing a Culture of Peace"
DESCRIPTION:“Global Citizenship Education: Nurturing a Culture of Peace”\nA Breakout Session at the 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue \nOur world today is increasingly multi-cultural and multi-polar\, where the values of pluralism and diversity should be viewed as enriching rather than polarizing. Beyond classical conceptions of citizenship\, we should seek to establish a culture of peace from an early age\, where people of different identities\, faiths and cultures can identify as global citizens. In this context\, Global Citizenship Education (GCED) seems to be the best vehicle to instill these values. GCED involves the use of practical tools for building human solidarity and helping localities counter the violence and discrimination in diverse communities. One of those tools is intercultural and interfaith dialogue. GCED is an important instrument in our collective efforts to achieve peaceful coexistence. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) works actively to enable youth leaders to acquire intercultural competencies\, develop critical-thinking skills and promote the values of diversity and respect of the other with the aim of fostering cross-cultural dialogue\, nurturing a culture of peace as well as overcoming stereotypes and intolerance. At the same time\, UNAOC strengthens (youth-led) civil society organizations\, while highlighting their GCED initiatives\, in order to support their integration at the policy level. To contribute to GCED\, UNAOC has already implemented and continues to spearhead the following projects: Young Peacebuilders\, Fellowship Programme\, PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, PEACEapp\, Youth Solidarity Fund and Intercultural Innovation Award\, as well as Media Information Literacy (MIL). For more information\, visit www.unaoc.org. \nDownload (PDF\, 1.24MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-citizenship-education-nurturing-a-culture-of-peace/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190504
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190410T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T135051Z
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SUMMARY:5th World Forum on Intercultural  Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:“Building dialogue into action against discrimination\, inequality and violent conflict”\n2-3 May\, 2019\, Baku\, Azerbaijan \nThe Government of Azerbaijan in partnership with UNAOC\, UNESCO\, UNWTO\, the Council of Europe and ISESCO will host the 5th World Forum on Intercultural  Dialogue under the motto of “Building dialogue into action against discrimination\, inequality and violent conflict” on 2-3 May\, 2019 in Baku\, Azerbaijan. The 5th World Forum will examine the critical role of Intercultural Dialogue as an actionable strategy for building human solidarity and helping localities counter the violence and discrimination in diverse communities. Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/5th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190425T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T162951Z
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SUMMARY:Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing\, China.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/second-belt-and-road-forum-for-international-cooperation/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190410
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190407T220149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T152055Z
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SUMMARY:ECOSOC Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum\, taking place on 8-9 April 2019 at United Nations headquarters\, provides a platform for young leaders from around the world to engage in a dialogue among themselves and with United Nations Member States. The two-day event will feature plenary sessions\, interactive thematic and regionally-based discussions\, and provide an opportunity for a rich exchange of views and ideas on innovative solutions to issues of relevance to young people on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, and also on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review in the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum in 2019. \nSDG 16 “Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions” is one of the goals under review. The thematic breakout session will take place on 8 April at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6\, where young people will discuss recommendations on youth empowerment for peaceful\, just and inclusive societies. The co-organizers of the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2019 are UNODC\, UN MGCY\, PBSO\, UNFPA\, OSRSG CAAC\, UNOY\, WFUNA\, UNAOC and UNDP. \n UNAOC\, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Spain\, Permanent Mission of Finland\, UNFPA\, PBSO and Search for Common Ground\, will be hosting a side event at this year’s ECOSOC Youth Forum on Tuesday 9 April\, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Conference Room E. The topic will be Investing in Youth-Led Organizations to Advance the Youth\, Peace and Security Agenda: A Data-Driven Approach. The event will focus on the evidence for funding and supporting youth-led organizations working in the field of peace and security. It will also be a broader call to reflect on the need for a results-based approach\, and for entities to convene around monitoring and evaluation for youth engagement
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ecosoc-youth-forum/
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190301T194616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T194741Z
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SUMMARY:European Academy of Religion Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will take part in the European Academy of Religion Annual Conference\, from March 4 to 7\, 2019. The overarching topic of 2019 Annual Conference is “Empowering the Individual\, Nurturing the Community”. Click here to read more. \nAbout EuARe: The European Academy of Religion (EuARe) is a research initiative launched under the high patronage of the European Parliament which offers an exchange platform to academies and scientific societies; associations; research centers and institutions; university labs\, clusters\, and departments; journals\, publishers\, media and scholars coming from Europe and the surrounding regions. \n\nOpening Ceremony\nSunday\, March 3rd\, Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini\, Sala di rappresentanza Banca di Bologna\, (Corte de’ Galluzzi\, 6) \nSpeakers include: \n\nJocelyne Cesari\, President of the EuARe (moderator)\nArmando Barucco\, Policy Planner\, Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation\nJán Figel\, Special Envoy for promotion of FoRB outside the EU\nAlberto Melloni\, General Secretary of Fscire\nAnna Pavlyuchenko\, Member States and Donor Liaison Officer of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\nAbdelrahim Ali Mohamed Ibrahim\, President of the Islamic Fiqh Academy\nMaria-Paz Lopez\, Board director Europe International Association of Religion Journalists\, IARJ
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/european-academy-of-religion-annual-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Bologna\, Italy\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190205
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20190205T150349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T150349Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conference of Human Fraternity
DESCRIPTION:The conference is set to address three main themes\, the first of which being ‘Principles of Human Fraternity’\, which is set to discuss; ‘Consolidation of the Notion of Citizenship’\, ‘Combating Extremism’\, ‘Promoting Dialogue’ as well as ‘Defending the Rights of the Oppressed and Persecuted’ as some of the most important principles to achieving fraternity among humankind. \nH.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, delivered remarks in “Session 1: Principles of Human Fraternity”. Click here to read his remarks.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-conference-of-human-fraternity/
LOCATION:Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180731
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20180717T183101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T161316Z
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SUMMARY:League of Arab States and Alliance of Civilizations: a Message to Media Professionals
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is co-organizing an international seminar entitled “League of Arab States and Alliance of Civilizations: a Message to Media Professionals”. The event will be held in Cairo\, Egypt\, and co-organized with the League of Arab States\, in cooperation with the UNESCO Office in Cairo\, the United Nations Information Center (UNIC)\, Egypt State Information Service\, and Egyptian Media Development Program (EMDP). \nParticipants in the seminar will discuss the vital role played by the media in portraying other cultures and promoting values of tolerance and respect\, in the context of the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – particularly SDG 16 on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies – and the objectives of the Unified Arab Strategic Plan for Alliance of Civilizations (2016-2019). The seminar will also provide an opportunity for media professionals from various Arab countries to meet their counterparts from other regions for dialogue\, consultation\, and exchange of ideas and best practices.  \n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.31MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/league-of-arab-states-and-alliance-of-civilizations-a-message-to-media-professionals/
LOCATION:Cairo\, Egypt\, Cairo\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180721
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20180715T160146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T160146Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES)
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the Fifth World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES)\, a series of academic sessions that will take place from 16 to 20 July 2018. \nWOCMES Seville 2018 will be held in the capital of Andalusia\, serving as a meeting point to present\, debate and share a wide range of information on the latest studies concerning the Middle East\, encompassing diverse perspectives\, from conflict analysis and resolution to migrations\, water\, the environment\, culture\, news media\, etc. \nFor more information about WOCMES Seville 2018\, click here and here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/fifth-world-congress-for-middle-eastern-studies-wocmes/
LOCATION:Seville\, Spain\, Seville\, Spain
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180524
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20180510T145703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T160124Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Bicocca Intercultural Day - Hybridization Connections\, Suburbs\, Anti-racism\, Quest for Possible Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the Fifth Bicocca Intercultural Day: “Hybridization Connections\, Suburbs\, Anti-racism\, Quest for Possible Dialogue” in Milan\, Italy\, on 23 May 2018. \nThe Fifth Bicocca Intercultural Day is an opportunity to acquire information on developments and training for teachers\, educators\, head teachers\, local political decision-makers\, university students and fourth- and fifth-year secondary school students. \n \n\n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.55MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/fifth-bicocca-intercultural-day-hybridization-connections-suburbs-anti-racism-quest-for-possible-dialogue/
LOCATION:Milan-Bicocca University\, Milan-Bicocca University\, Milan\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180507
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20180426T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T184617Z
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SUMMARY:9th Advisory Group Meeting of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating at the 9th Advisory Group Meeting of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers taking place at Lasse Maja\, Sweden May 4-6\, 2018. The Advisory Group Meeting will focus on further improving the functioning of the Network\, including strategy development and clarifying the structure of the Network. In addition\, the themes covered and discussed will include inclusivity in peace work and concrete collaboration building among the Network members and partners as well as exploring opportunities for strengthening collaboration with UN departments and agencies. The recommendations drawn from this Advisory Group Meeting will direct the strategic development of the Network from 2018 onwards. The main themes discussed and objectives of the Meeting include: \n\nSharing the key findings and recommendations from the evaluation of the Network commissioned by the MFA Finland and advancing strategic discussion thereafter.\nInviting Network members and partners to share strategic thinking\, knowledge and best practices on how to further improve the functioning of the Network\, how the Network can better serve and support its members and partners better and how to clarify the structure and further define the strategy of the Network.\nExploring what we have learnt from peace processes which women have been leading\, how are we still falling short of the promise of inclusivity in peace work and how can we better support women\, youth and marginalised groups in peacebuilding and to show evidence- based impact of inclusion.\nExploring the synergies and ways that Network members and partners can deepen their cooperation at regional\, country and thematic levels\, and together with the UN agencies in order to create effective responses.\nHosting a space for networking and concrete collaboration building especially with regards to thematic focus areas of peace support\, inclusivity\, reconciliation and prevention of violent extremism and to learn from and shape each other’s thinking in order to collaboratively form effective responses.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/9th-advisory-group-meeting-of-the-network-for-religious-and-traditional-peacemakers/
LOCATION:Lasse Maja\, Sweden\, Lasse Maja\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20180314T160808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T162154Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the Annual Meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development (UN IANYD) taking place from 20 to 22 March 2018. The meeting will be hosted by the incoming co-chair\, The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN–Habitat) in Nairobi\, Kenya.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/united-nations-inter-agency-network-on-youth-development-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180228
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20180220T224313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T224313Z
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SUMMARY:Interreligious Dialogue for Peace: Promoting Peaceful Coexistence and Common Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the “Interreligious Dialogue for Peace: Promoting Peaceful Coexistence and Common Citizenship”\, from 26-27 February 2018\, in Hilton Stadtpark\, Vienna. \nAs part of the fifth anniversary of KAICIID’s launch as an intergovernmental and interreligious organization\, the Centre is organizing a second high-level meeting for the purpose of launching the much needed and often requested High-level Religious Leaders Joint Platform. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/interreligious-dialogue-for-peace-promoting-peaceful-coexistence-and-common-citizenship/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170827
DTSTAMP:20260503T042951
CREATED:20170606T183032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T200302Z
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SUMMARY:38th Meeting for Friendship Amongst Peoples
DESCRIPTION:The UNAOC High Representative will represent the United Nations Secretary-General at the 38th Meeting for Friendship Amongst Peoples\, which will take place in Rimini Fiera\, Italy\, on 20-26 August.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/38th-meeting-for-friendship-amongst-peoples/
LOCATION:Rimini Fiera\, Italy
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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