BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.unaoc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220418T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220412T155448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T132014Z UID:31254-1650272400-1650277800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event: 'Increasing Investment in Flexible Funding for Youth-led Organizations' DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Justice Call \nRegister Here For Your Zoom Link \n \n\nSPEAKERS\nAnders Ankarlid\, CEO and Founder\, A Good Company\nDiana Heredia\, Program Officer\, Multi Partner Trust Fund for Sustaining Peace in Colombia\nKhaled Emam\, Executive Director\, Justice Call (Moderator)\nNatalia Lozano\, Director of the CAMY Fund\, Seattle International Foundation\nSarra Messaoudi\, Regional Coordinator\, MENA Coalition on Youth\, Peace and Security\nThande Tshabalala\, Third Secretary\, Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations\nVeronica Veloso\, Senior Program officer for Grantmaking Operations\, Frida Feminist Fund\nZiaullah Baloch\, Head of Programs\, Health and Rural Development (HARD) Balochistan \n\nBACKGROUND\nDuring the Covid-19 Pandemic many funders adopted flexible funding models to support youth-led organizations\, allowing them to adapt to new circumstances resulting from the pandemic. The funds allowed young people to adjust their programming\, decide priorities of focus\, and gave greater freedom to them to use their funding on salaries\, administrative costs\, well-being services\, and physical spaces. Feminist funders resourcing young women\, girls and gender diverse youth were at the forefront of this work. At the same time\, these funds are underfunded with a substantial mismatch in interest in the funds and their capacity to resource applicants. Funding for women’s rights and feminist organizations represents less than 1% of ODA (let alone funding for youth-led feminist organisations)\, while most youth-led organizations operate on less than $5\,000 per year. \nAs we transition into the third year of the pandemic we need to explore models to better invest in flexible funding to ensure the sustainable and predictable resourcing for young people. Pooled funds\, including those operating with public-private partnerships\, represent an important tool to both increase the total investment and the predictability of financing. They also spread risk amongst donors associated with flexible funding models. \nIn this session we will first hear about the impact of flexible funding models on the work of young people in sustainable peace and development. We will then transition into a discussion identifying models to better invest in flexible funding\, identifying recommendations for bilateral\, multilateral and private sector funders. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ecosoc-youth-forum-side-event-increasing-investment-in-flexible-funding-for-youth-led-organizations/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220429T184119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T184119Z UID:31301-1651676400-1651683600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:News Generation Against Hate: Empowering La Courneuve youth to create alternative narratives and champion diversity in the media DESCRIPTION:Watch Live Here \nBACKGROUND \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is committed to engaging with municipalities\, which are often on the frontlines of challenges linked to intercultural and interreligious tensions that may erupt within diverse communities. Implemented in collaboration with the municipality of La Courneuve (Paris area\, France)\, the project “News Generation Against Hate” equipped young people with the tools to combat misinformation\, hate speech\, and stereotypes by promoting intercultural and interreligious understanding in the media. Since 2021\, the project has engaged forty youth from La Courneuve between the ages of 16 and 24 to help them deconstruct stereotypes rooted in a lack of exposure to diverse cultures and religions. Through workshops and capacity-building activities\, participants acquired storytelling techniques and competencies to promote mutual understanding and respect for the other. Moreover\, through the production of media content such as videos and radio podcasts\, participants learned to recognize and address misinformation and discrimination in the media. Led by a group of experienced facilitators\, they produced alternative narratives and multimedia content covering local and national issues related to multiculturalism\, becoming active actors and partners of social change. \nOVERVIEW \nHaving finalized their capacity-building training and having produced their projects on alternative narratives\, the youth participants will be traveling to New York\, where they will present their achievements at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday\, 4 May. \nThrough this component of the ‘News Generation Against Hate’ project\, UNAOC seeks to empower the youth participants from the Municipality of La Courneuve by providing them with a platform for dialogue previously inaccessible to them. UNAOC will directly contribute to amplifying youth representation and thus allow them to have a voice in decisions that affect them\, in line with the United Nations Secretary-General 2021 Report\, ‘Our Common Agenda’. \nMoreover\, this will also constitute a unique opportunity for UNAOC to showcase the potential of working with local youth in collaboration with municipalities – an approach that is replicable across the board\, in line with UNAOC’s wider strategy of working with cities and local governments to mobilize action at the community level. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/news-generation-against-hate-empowering-la-courneuve-youth-to-create-alternative-narratives-and-champion-diversity-in-the-media/ LOCATION:Conference Room 8 CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220505T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220504T142319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T125628Z UID:31311-1651744800-1651750200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Presentation of the “Peace4Culture Global Call” Action Plan DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan\, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations \n \nWatch live via UN Web TV \nThe “Peace4Culture Global Call” Action Plan underpins the interdependence of peaceful relations and the safeguarding of cultural and religious heritage. Culture defines and reflects identity and highlights the difference between people and communities. The vast majority of people on earth are members of a faith or spiritual community. And although each has their own traditions and convictions\, they share together common values such as compassion\, humility and respect for others regardless of their religion\, race\, culture or gender. \nThe “Peace4Culture Global Call” initiative equally highlights the universality of cultural religious heritage sites as symbols of our shared humanity. In this context\, the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites\, developed by UNAOC in 2019\, emphasizes the sanctity and universality of religious sites which are symbols of our identity and shared humanity. It is noteworthy to recall the United Nations Security Council resolution 2347 of 2017\, which stresses that “the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage\, looting and smuggling of cultural property in the event of armed conflict\, including by terrorist groups\, and attempts to deny historical roots and cultural diversity can fuel and exacerbate conflicts and impede post-conflict national reconciliation\, thus undermining the security and stability\, governance and social\, economic and cultural development of affected states”. The “Peace4Culture Global Call” emphasizes that strengthening intercultural and interreligious dialogue serves as a viable tool for advancing sustainable peace and stability. At the same time\, sport and art are powerful vectors for promoting diversity\, inclusivity and mutual respect. They are a universal language that break taboos\, bridge barriers as well as inspire and connect. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 206KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/presentation-of-the-peace4culture-global-call-action-plan/ LOCATION:Conference Room 11 CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220513 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220506T203922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T203922Z UID:31364-1652140800-1652399999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Meeting of the National Focal Points of the Global Programme on Sport and PVE DESCRIPTION:UNAOC\, UNOCT\, UNICRI\, and ICSS will hold a National Focal Points (NFPs) Regional Forum for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok\, Thailand\, within the framework of the Global Programme on Sport and PVE (10-12 May 2022). The Forum will bring together NFPs from all over the region\, providing them with a platform to share lessons learned and best practices on the security of major sporting events\, as well as on the use of sport to PVE\, taking into account regional characteristics such a common legal framework\, geographical features\, drivers of violent extremism and threats. It will include working groups\, experts’ presentations\, and networking opportunities to discuss the security of major sporting events and the use of sport as a tool to PVE. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/meeting-of-the-national-focal-points-of-the-global-programme-on-sport-and-pve/ LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220603T154813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T133807Z UID:31439-1655287200-1655298000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Briefing on Efforts on Combating Antisemitism DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/06/media-advisory-briefing-on-efforts-on-combating-antisemitism/ LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220616T132859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T142826Z UID:31512-1655370000-1655384400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Young Peacebuilders in MENA Symposium DESCRIPTION:Guided by the principle that youth are key actors to achieve peace and prevent violent extremism\, UNAOC develops\neducational programming to enhance the ability of young people and their organizations to foster mutual respect\,\nunderstanding\, and long-term positive relationships between peoples of different cultures and religions. \nThe UNAOC Young Peacebuilders is a peace education initiative that is designed to support young people in gaining skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict. It also brings visibility to the initiatives\, actions\, and projects initiated by young people toward peace and the promotion of diversity and dialogue. As such\, it responds to recent international policy recommendations outlined in the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2250\, 2419\, and 2535 on Youth\, Peace\, and Security and the Secretary-General’s Plan of Action on Preventing Violent Extremism. \nThis peace education programme consists of four parts. A face-to-face workshop follows an online preparation and is led by field experts and trainers\, who help the young peacebuilders to analyze conflicts\, practice peacebuilding tools to build bridges between cultures and religions\, and design peace projects\, which will be implemented in each participant’s community upon returning home. The fourth and last phase is this final symposium\, during which the young peacebuilders will share their experience\, lessons learned\, achievements\, and recommendations with a broader audience of practitioners\, policymakers\, media\, and the general public. \nUNAOC intends to implement this programme in different regions of the world to grow and strengthen the global movement of young peacebuilders. Through this action\, UNAOC is committing to support young people’s participation in peacebuilding with a growing coalition of partners. The first edition of Young Peacebuilders took place in West Africa\, and the second and third editions in the region of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This 4th edition\, also focusing on the MENA region\, centered on 20 young women and men\, between the ages of 18 to 25\, and coming from all across the region. \nImplemented with the generous support of the Agencia Extremeña de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AEXCID)\, UNAOC’s Young Peacebuilders programme is a powerful example of a partnership that can strengthen the ground-breaking UN agenda on Youth\, Peace and Security\, which recognizes that “young people play an important and positive role in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security.” \n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.18MB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-young-peacebuilders-in-mena-symposium/ LOCATION:Rabat\, Morocco CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220623T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220606T175659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T194859Z UID:31452-1655994600-1656003600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intergenerational Dialogue on the Role of Youth in Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND \nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history\, with the global agenda increasingly focused on young people as key drivers for meaningful and impactful social movements. Their commitment and diverse course of actions has greatly contributed to promoting peacebuilding\, as well as identifying\, and addressing the triggers of violent extremism. Moreover\, young people are the most capable of mobilizing their peers and becoming principal stakeholders of societies that are increasingly free from stereotypes\, discrimination\, and extremism. The United Nations acknowledges the value of the youth in peacebuilding through the development of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2250 (2015)\, 2419 (2018)\, and 2535 (2020) on Youth\, Peace\, and Security that called upon the United Nations (UN) entities and the Member States to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. \nThrough unique engagements such as sports\, the youth have led and sustained peacebuilding and development conversations across societies. Sports have historically played a significant role in fostering positive values throughout the world and across civilizations and cultures\, thus making it a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at promoting peace and preventing and countering violent extremism. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the “growing contribution of sport and culture to the realization of development and peace in the promotion of tolerance and respect as well as the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities.” \nDownload the agenda\n\n\nINTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE \nIt is in this context that the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing a Regional Youth Forum in Rabat\, Morocco within the framework of the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events and the Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism” (“Global Programme”)\, which is led by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, in partnership with UNAOC\, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS). \nThe Youth Forum will build on the power of sport to promote increased youth participation in national and regional PVE strategies and reaffirm the role of youth in fostering sustainable peace and development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. On the last day of the Youth Forum\, the Global Programme will organize an intergenerational dialogue between the 16 participating youth leaders from the MENA region and a number of regional decision/policymakers. \nMENA is home to one of the youngest populations in the world. More than 28% of its population are aged 15 to 29 years old. Representing over 108 million young people\, the region has the largest number of young people transitioning to adulthood in its history. At the same time\, youth are among the most vulnerable groups in the face of pressing challenges such as migration\, radicalization\, and violent extremism. Despite this\, young people of the region have shown remarkable resilience and continued to mobilize action to prevent violent extremism\, including through sport-based activities. It is therefore imperative that their unique and innovative perspectives are considered in policy development and decision-making processes across MENA countries.\n \n \n\nDownload (PDF\, 444KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intergenerational-dialogue-on-the-role-of-youth-in-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/ LOCATION:Rabat\, Morocco CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220702 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220627T201430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T201816Z UID:31619-1656201600-1656719999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Award Capacity-Building Workshop DESCRIPTION:The first capacity-building workshop for the ten recipients of the current edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA) will take place in Munich\, Germany from June 26th to July 1st\, 2022. \nHosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group\, and with the support of Accenture\, the workshop will focus on the topics of effective storytelling and the use of social media\, as well as sustainable organizational development and upscaling. \nThe workshop will be attended by the ten global grassroots initiatives which were recognized in November 2021 during an event held at the German Pavilion of the Dubai EXPO 2020\, within the margins of the thematic week on Tolerance and Inclusivity. \nIIA recipients from Brazil\, Canada\, Egypt\, France\, Germany\, India\, Mexico\, Nigeria\, Sri Lanka and Switzerland will participate in a variety of training sessions at the BMW Group Headquarters and the Accenture Innovation Center. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-award-capacity-building-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Munich\, Germany CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20220915T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T174649Z UID:31862-1665360000-1665532799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Global Dialogue: Towards the World of One Humanity DESCRIPTION:Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial intelligence (AI) hand-in-hand for a better world \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in collaboration with Fundación Onuart will organize this first global dialogue on the relationship between Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for a better management of public affairs and for paving the way for new initiatives of the private sector in favor of a positive global development driven by innovation and inclusiveness. Artificial Intelligence\, in the service of humanity\, can drive diversity\, respect and progress for all through innovation. Moving forward under a strong public-private partnership is essential to this end. The meeting will serve to deepen\, manifest\, and visualize this partnership. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-dialogue-towards-the-world-of-one-humanity/ LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230119T210423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T195019Z UID:32309-1675695600-1675702800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The International Day of Human Fraternity (Virtual Event) DESCRIPTION:A virtual event commemorating the International Day of Human Fraternity. URL:/2023/01/media-advisory-international-day-of-human-fraternity-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230223T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230223T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230209T202607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T152727Z UID:32407-1677158100-1677162600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Equal in Music: The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC) are honored to introduce to the UN community the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble. Click here to register for this event. \nThe eight-member ensemble led by the orchestra’s concertmaster Michael Barenboim draws upon players of the world-famous West-Eastern Divan Orchestra founded in 1999 by renowned Israeli pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian scholar/author Edward Said. The United Nations Secretary-General designated the orchestra in 2016 as United Nations Global Advocate for Cultural Understanding. \nThe encounter at the UNHQ will provide an opportunity to introduce the idea behind the orchestra which is composed of young musicians from Israel\, Palestine and other Arab countries. For over twenty-four years\, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra continues to demonstrate that when people listen to each other\, both musically and in all other ways\, great results can be achieved. \nClick here to register for this event \nDownload (PDF\, 1.29MB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/equal-in-music-the-west-eastern-divan-ensemble/ LOCATION:Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UNHQ New York\, Conference Building\, UNHQ\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/EqualInMusic_FlyerProgramme_v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230302T165505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T165505Z UID:32446-1679270400-1679615999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:'Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises' Workshop DESCRIPTION:UN Women\, in partnership with UNAOC\, UNFPA\, and UNICEF\, will hold a four-day workshop for selected participants of “Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises” from 20th to 23rd March in Tbilisi\, Georgia. \nFollowing a competitive process\, 28 young women aged 18-30 years old\, who are working in the fields of peacebuilding\, human rights\, women’s rights\, youth rights\, or related issues\, were selected to participate in this comprehensive capacity-building initiative. \nThe in-person workshops aim to support young women who are leading civil society organizations in fragile or conflict and post-conflict affected countries by boosting their capacities in fundraising and project management\, among others. The programme also seeks create a space for peer-exchange and networking among young women peacebuilders. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/strengthening-young-women-peacebuilders-capacity-in-complex-crises-workshop/ LOCATION:Tbilisi\, Georgia\, Tbilisi\, Georgia CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230126T200212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T200212Z UID:32349-1679270400-1679702399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:'Sport for One Humanity' Capacity-Building Workshops DESCRIPTION:The ten recipients of the ‘Sport for One Humanity’ initiative will travel to Madrid\, Spain to attend the face-to-face workshops from March 20th to March 24\, which will address various topics designed to increase their effectiveness in their work. \nThe ‘Sport for One Humanity’ initiative includes a comprehensive capacity development program for selected civil society organizations working in the field of Sport for Development and Peace. \nThe training curriculum consists of various modules around three core topic areas: 1) Project design\, implementation and monitoring and evaluation; 2) Communications and advocacy; and 3) Resource mobilization\, partnerships\, and fundraising. \nThis comprehensive program is delivered through online and face-to-face workshops facilitated by experts\, and continued support through customized mentoring sessions\, which will also be delivered online. \nTo learn more about ‘Sport for One Humanity\, click here. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/sport-for-one-humanity-capacity-building-workshops/ LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230313T192446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T192639Z UID:32495-1679594400-1679599800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Handbook Launch (Dominican Republic) DESCRIPTION:After four successful editions of the Young Peacebuilders programme\, UNAOC has taken stock of the pedagogical materials and methodologies developed and used throughout the programme\, consolidating consolidate them into a training handbook for young peace educators. \nThis handbook aims to support young people’s participation in peacebuilding and strengthen their training and leadership capacity to consolidate peace in their communities. It provides young people with practical guidance and ready-to-use resources that can help improve the effectiveness and impact of their initiatives at the community level. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-young-peacebuilders-handbook-launch/ LOCATION:Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230414T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T142852Z UID:32665-1681475400-1681477200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Prayer for Peace DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Prayer for Peace moment\, which will be held on Friday\, 14 April 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Knotted Gun sculpture\, Visitors’ Plaza\, United Nations Headquarters. \nThe United Nations Secretary-General\, Mr. António Guterres\, will be joined by faith leaders to deliver a critical message about peace at a time of so much conflict and suffering around the world and for a moment of silence. \nThe Prayer for Peace moment will take place at a special time on the spiritual calendar\, when Christians are celebrating Easter\, Jews are marking Passover\, and Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan. Sikhs are also celebrating Vaisakhi on 14 April. \nThe moment is an opportunity for individuals of diverse faiths and beliefs to reflect on the importance of maintaining and building long-lasting peace\, to remember the most vulnerable\, and to embrace compassion\, solidarity and mutual respect – values at the heart of the UN Charter. \nMembers of the UN family\, including staff\, delegates and the press corps\, are welcome to attend. The event will also be broadcast on UN Web TV. \n📺 Watch on UN Web TV:\nhttps://media.un.org/en/asset/k13/k139n09di5 URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/prayer-for-peace/ LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230424T190723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194650Z UID:32690-1682434800-1682442000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Y2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum Thematic Session – Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities DESCRIPTION:Amplifying the Voices of Youth for Sustainable Urban Future: Leading the Way to Recovery \nUNAOC\, in partnership with UN-Habitat\, UNEP\, UNODC\, UNHCR\, IOM\, ICMYO and MGCY\, are co-organizing a thematic session that will focus on the role of youth in recovery processes for their cities and communities\, youth inclusion in local governance\, and their participation in the sustainable urbanization amidst the global multidimensional crises. It will put to the fore diverse perspectives and the voices of young women and men coming from vulnerable settings\, including those living in informal settlements\, refugees\, and migrants. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2023-ecosoc-youth-forum-thematic-session-sustainable-development-goal-11-sustainable-cities-and-communities/ LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230512T165051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T165113Z UID:32716-1684332000-1684337400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Building an Alliance of Civilizations in an Age of Disruptions DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC\, will be the special guest of a conversation on building alliances in an age of disruption\, organized by the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development and moderated by CSIS Senior Vice President Daniel F. Runde. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was set up in 2005 under the sponsorship of Spain and Turkey. Through its efforts it seeks to build-cross cultural trust through projects on youth\, media\, education\, migration\, and most recently women as peace mediators. The program is administered in New York by High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos alongside a Secretariat and is also supported by a Group of Friends including 129 UN member states\, 1 non-member state\, and 29 international organizations. \nReligion and spirituality play an instrumental role in conflict prevention and resolution\, yet religion is also often described as the “missing dimension of statecraft”. The Alliance can be seen as a response to Samuel P. Huntington’s 1993 article Clash of Civilizations\, in which he argues that people’s religious and cultural identities would be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War era. Religion\, The Missing Dimension of Statecraft\, edited by CSIS alumn Dr. Douglas Johnston\, also posits that although religion plays a central role in many conflicts a vast majority of Western diplomats and policymakers tend to ignore or misunderstand its positive potential. The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) represents\, in part\, a response to Huntington’s thesis as it works to “improve understanding and cooperative relations” across diverse communities and to “counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism.” \nRead More URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/building-an-alliance-of-civilizations-in-an-age-of-disruptions/ LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, USA CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230419T161447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T184153Z UID:32686-1684886400-1684972799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Hub 2023 Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-hub-2023-ceremony/ LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, Berlin\, Germany CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20230627T201503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T205144Z UID:32867-1688342400-1688774399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Young Peacebuilders Workshop in Merida\, Spain DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, in collaboration with the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY)\, and with the generous support of AEXCID\, will host a capacity-building workshop for nineteen participants from Latin America and the Caribbean in Mérida\, Spain. Aiming to enable young civil society leaders to design and implement impactful peace interventions\, the training consists of interactive sessions on conflict analysis\, innovative peacebuilding approaches\, and fostering harmony and mutual respect\, among others. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/young-peacebuilders-workshop-in-merida-spain/ LOCATION:Mérida\, Spain\, Mérida\, Spain CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231010T002017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T002047Z UID:33871-1697328000-1697846399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Hub Capacity-building Workshop DESCRIPTION:The first capacity-building workshop for the ten recipients of the current edition of the Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH) will take place in Munich\, Germany from October 15th to October 20th\, 2022. \nHosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group\, and with the support of Accenture\, the workshop will focus on strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations that are promoting inclusive societies. \nThe workshop will be attended by the ten global grassroots initiatives which were recognized in May 2023 during an event held in Berlin\, Germany. IIH recipients from Australia\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Germany\, Guatemala\, Jordan\, Indonesia\, Israel\, Mexico\, and South Africa will participate in a variety of training sessions at the BMW Group Headquarters and the Accenture offices. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/iih-workshop-munich-2023/ LOCATION:Munich\, Germany CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231006T145636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T165633Z UID:33813-1697760000-1697846399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The 2nd Global Dialogue: "Towards the World of #OneHumanity – The Role of Artificial Intelligence" DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in collaboration with the Onuart Foundation\n Click here to download the agenda. \n \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most transformative innovations of our time – with the potential to redefine industries and reshape societies. As AI continues to advance exponentially\, its profound impact on #OneHumanity raises important questions about ethics\, governance\, equity\, and sustainable development. Moreover\, in our interconnected multiethnic\, multicultural and multireligious world\, it is crucial to address the surge in racism and xenophobia that persist in many parts of the world \, and examine the impact of AI on exacerbating them or counteracting and mitigating them. \nTo address these crucial and timely themes\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, in collaboration with the Onuart Foundation\, is convening the 2nd edition of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence entitled “Towards the World of One Humanity”. \nThe dialogues aim to explore rapid breakthroughs in AI-powered technologies and explore how these innovations can be leveraged to advance global governance\, foster mutual respect\, and promote inclusive development. On the other side of the spectrum\, the event will examine the impact of Artificial Intelligence on global peace and security\, as well as its potential to spread disinformation\, restrict freedoms\, reinforce biases and structural racism\, or infringe on basic human rights. \nAI-enabled technologies\, and particularly generative AI models\, have become even more relevant over the past year. The emergence of Chat GPT in late 2022\, for example\, continues to fuel a global debate. While generative technology has ushered in a new era of creativity and productivity\, it has also sparked contentious debate on the propagation of fake news\, amplifying stereotypes\, perpetuating bias\, violating privacy\, utilizing copyrighted content for training generative AI models\, or promoting unequal representation in media narratives\, to name a few. \nAt this important juncture in history\, innovation and inclusion are crucial\, and Artificial Intelligence in the service of humanity has the potential to empower diversity\, respect and progress for all. However\, establishing guardrails and adapting a governance framework are necessary and urgent to steer this technology towards building a better world. Moreover\, a strong partnership between the public and private sectors is essential to drive the whole transformation process in harmony. This Global Dialogue will serve to deepen\, amplify\, and strengthen this collaboration. \nIndeed\, as AI continues to open infinite possibilities to aid Human Intelligence\, it is of utmost importance for a multi-stakeholder\, multilateral dialogue to address the potential dangers and misuse of these technologies\, while simultaneously harnessing AI’s potential for positive impact. It is clear that AI will have an impact on every area of our lives including the three pillars of the United Nations namely\, peace and security\, human rights and sustainable development. That’s why last July\, the United Nations Security Council took up the issue and convened for the first time a debate on AI. \nThe United Nations have taken steps to set new international rules and establish new global agencies. For example\, the 2021 recommendations on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence agreed through the UNESCO; the AI for Good summits convened by the ITU to ensure that AI serves the common good. Furthermore\, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has announced that he will convene a multi-stakeholder High-Level Advisory Board for Artificial Intelligence that will report back on options for global AI governance by the end of this year. \nIt is also in this context that UNAOC and Onuart Foundation are bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise from around the world\, to debate and exchange views on the way forward for responsible\, ethical\, and equitable AI development rooted in transparency and accountability. \nThe event will take place on 20 October\, 2023 \, 09:15-13:00 \, 14:30 – 18:00 in room XX (Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations room). \n\nDownload (PDF\, 623KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-dialogue-artificial-intelligence/ LOCATION:United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)\, Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231113T015700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T020220Z UID:34008-1699833600-1700006399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:La Courneuve Dialogue: Building Intercultural Cities DESCRIPTION:On November 13 and 14\, the city of La Courneuve in France will host the 3rd iteration of UNAOC’s “City Dialogue” series\, following successful editions in Los Angeles (2020) and Seville (2021). Focusing on the overarching theme of “Building Intercultural Cities”\, the La Courneuve Dialogue will gather over 100 participants from over 10 countries at the Diplomatic Archives of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs\, with the aim of promoting intercultural exchanges and advancing inclusion within diverse communities. \n\n Download the Agenda in English \nDownload (PDF\, 873KB) \n\n\n Download the Agenda in French \nDownload (PDF\, 1.24MB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/la-courneuve-dialogue-building-intercultural-cities/ LOCATION:La Courneuve\, France\, La Courneuve\, France CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231011T004621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T183049Z UID:33876-1700524800-1700697599@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UN-AUSC Youth Forum: the Role of Young People in the 13th African Games DESCRIPTION:In the context of the “UN Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events (MSE)\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, UNAOC is organizing the “UN-AUSC Youth Forum: the Role of Young People in the 13th African Games”\, taking place in Accra\, Ghana\, on 21- 22 November 2023\, building on the power of major sporting events to promote increased youth participation in national and regional PVE strategies and assert the value of the youth in fostering sustainable peace and development in Africa. \nClick here to download the agenda of the Opening Session \n\nBACKGROUND \nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history\, with the global agenda increasingly focused on young people as key drivers for meaningful and impactful social movements. Youth’s diverse and unique actions have greatly contributed to promoting peace and identifying and addressing the triggers of violent extremism. Moreover\, young people are the most able to mobilize their peers and become principal stakeholders of societies increasingly free from stereotypes\, discrimination\, and extremism. The United Nations acknowledges the value of the youth in peacebuilding through the development of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2250 (2015)\, 2419 (2018)\, and 2535 (2020) on Youth\, Peace\, and Security that called upon the United Nations (UN) entities and Member States to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace\, and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. Also\, the African Youth Charter recognizes that “youth are partners\, assets and prerequisite for sustainable peace and prosperity of Africa with a unique contribution to make to the present and future development.” \nThrough unique engagement\, such as sports\, the youth have led and sustained peacebuilding and development conversations across societies. Sports have historically played a significant role in disseminating positive values worldwide and across civilizations and cultures\, thus making it a powerful vector for developing efforts to promote peace and prevent and counter violent extremism. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the “growing contribution of sport and culture to the realization of development and peace in the promotion of tolerance and respect as well as the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities.” Through the African Union Sport Council (AUSC)\, established in 2016\, the AU promotes sport in Africa with a focus on youth development\, gender equality\, and regional integration\, supporting programmes that use sports to promote the African Union Agenda 2063 aspirations of the “Africa We Want.” \nYOUTH PERSPECTIVE OF THE UN GLOBAL SPORTS PROGRAMME \nAs such\, the UN Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism (Global Sports Programme)\, led by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, and its partners\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, was launched as a cross-cutting global initiative to help the Member States leverage the power of sports to strengthen social cohesion and build resilience to violent extremism\, safeguard sports from extremist activities\, and protect major sporting events against terrorist threats. A key element of the Programme’s workstream on PVE through sport has been to empower youth while ensuring that policymakers effectively consider their unique skills and perspectives on PVE through sport. \nThe Programme has organized youth consultations such as 1) the Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport (20-21 January 2021); 2) the MENA Youth Forum on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) through Sport (21-23 June 2022) in Rabat\, Morocco; 3) the Global Youth Forum on PVE through Sport in Fez\, Morocco (21-23 November 2022); 4) the ASEAN-UN Regional Youth Forum on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport in Bangkok\, Thailand (8-9 December 2022) to produce policy recommendations on PVE-Through-Sport from a youth perspective\, aiming to provide guidance and actionable steps for policymakers to effectively leverage the power of sport in preventing violent extremism while ensuring youth inclusion and evidence-based decision-making. These recommendations were highlighted on the occasion of the 8th review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy during the Programme’s side event dedicated to youth and the use of sport for PVE\, at UNHQ\, New York (23 June 2023). Such activities are essential since youth are often excluded from PVE-through-Sport programmes and policies\, despite their significant contributions. The Programme’s initiatives aim to contribute to addressing this challenge. \nConsiderations for youth are integrated into all other activities and projects of the Programme’s PVE-related workstream. The Programme’s “Guide for Policymakers for The Use of Sport for the Prevention of Violent Extremism” and “Preventing Violent Extremism through Major Sporting Events – A Handbook for Organizers\,” for example\, actively advise on the role of youth in fostering sustainable peace and development. Major sporting events provide a platform that can contribute to the prevention of violent extremism (PVE). Thanks to their widespread appeal and ability to foster a sense of ownership and belonging within the hosting community\, major sporting events are ideally suited to address its drivers. A holistic approach is required\, which includes the meaningful involvement of young people. \nPROPOSAL \nThe Global Sports Programme will organize a Youth Forum on the role of young people in the upcoming 13th Edition of the African Games (Accra\, Ghana\, set to commence in March 2024) in partnership with the AUSC\, which oversees the coordination and organization of the African Games—building on the power of sport to promote increased youth participation in the organization of major sporting events. Other partners are the 13th African Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) which comprises key Ghanaian stakeholders\, the Ghana National Peace Council which is responsible for implementing the National PVE Strategy\, and the UN Country Team. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nRaise awareness of integrating youth in major sporting events\, particularly from an African perspective.\nEstablish a dialogue between youth and decision-makers about the power of sports and major sporting events to prevent violent extremism\, showcasing unique youth approaches\, including those targeting the vulnerable youth population.\nEncourage more investment and support towards youth-led sport-based PVE initiatives and increased youth participation in major sporting events.\nConcrete guidelines on the greater inclusion of young people in PVE-based activities within the context of a major sporting event.\n\nTIME AND PLACE \n21-22 November 2023 (2 days) in Accra\, Ghana \nFORMAT \n\nWe count on the participation of approx. 20 African civil society leaders between 18 and 35 years old and involved in major sporting events\, decision-making\, and/or sport for PVE.\nThis Forum will feature ‘safe and brave spaces\,’ working groups\, presentations\, etc.\nThe young people will have the opportunity to go into dialogue with the organizers of the upcoming 13th African Games\, including the AUSC and the LOC\, as well as other PVE-through-sport/sport for peace stakeholders\, including civil society organizations and the UN.\n\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES \n\nRaised awareness of the role and significance of sport in PVE.\nInclusion of strategies for PVE interventions while organizing major sporting events and its integration into NAPs.\nCompiled recommendations on integrating young people in organizing major sporting events and related sport-for-PVE initiatives.\n\nSELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS \n\nDue to limited slots\, participants will be subjected to a selection process that will consider the relevance of their application\, their experience\, the motivation and interest demonstrated\, as well as their potential contribution to the discussions. To the extent possible\, the selection committee will balance age\, gender\, and diversity of backgrounds (cultural\, educational\, professional) among selected participants.\n\nELIGIBILITY CRITERIA \n\nAge: 18-35 years of age\nRegion: African Union Member States\nInterest in themes: the applicant demonstrates some experience and knowledge (or a great interest in getting involved) in issues related to PVE (through sport)\, the organization of major sporting events\, sport for development and peace\, and/or meaningful youth engagement.\nFuture impact and follow-up: the applicant expresses a strong commitment to further engage on the topics and has the ability to consult with and reach a wider group of young people\, audiences\, or networks\, including leading initiatives at the grassroots and community levels.\nExperience and potential: experience in the development of policies and guidelines and advocacy in PVE.\n\n\nDownload (PDF\, 234KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/un-ausc-youth-forum-the-role-of-young-people-in-the-13th-african-games/ LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana\, Accra\, Ghana CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231130 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231031T153008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T153008Z UID:33966-1701129600-1701302399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Young Peacebuilders Symposium (6th edition) DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will hold the culminating symposium for the 6th edition of its Young Peacebuilders programme\, focused on Latin America and the Caribbean\, in Córdoba\, Spain\, from the 28th to the 29th of November. \nThe Young Peacebuilders programme is a peace education initiative that is designed to support young people in gaining skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict and extremism. \nThe symposium will feature the peacebuilding efforts of the participating young peacebuilders from Latin America and the Caribbean region\, and will serve as a platform to bring visibility to the initiatives\, actions\, and projects initiated by young people to promote peace\, respect for diversity\, and mutual understanding. Policymakers\, UN officials\, representatives from civil society\, the private sector\, the media\, and academia will interact with them and exchange ideas on the role of youth in peacebuilding. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/young-peacebuilders-symposium-6th-edition/ LOCATION:Cordoba\, Spain\, Córdoba\, Spain CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231128T114500 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231110T223816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T020707Z UID:34001-1701165600-1701171900@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The Role of Religious Communities in Upholding and Implementing the Genocide Convention DESCRIPTION:Side Event to the 75th Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment \n \n Live via UN Web TV Concept Note Download the Agenda \nLeading up to the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention)\, on 8 December 2023 at the UNHQ\, the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are organizing a joint side-event\, showcasing stories of religious individuals and communities that have been promoting\, protecting\, and implementing the Genocide Convention. \nSpeakers will share their stories and provide insights about how the legacy of the Convention can be enhanced to protect populations from genocide. \nDownload (PDF\, 161KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-role-of-religious-communities-in-upholding-and-implementing-the-genocide-convention/ LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20231201T160304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T160418Z UID:34095-1702656000-1702659600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2023 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Click here to RSVP for the Ceremony \nThe 2023 edition of the PLURAL + 2023 Youth Video Festival Ceremony is slated to take place at the Trusteeship Council Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York on Friday\, December 15\, 2023\, from 4 pm to 6 pm. \nPLURAL+\, a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM)\, aims to amplify the global impact of young media makers who have created exceptional videos on themes such as migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia. \nThe ceremony will recognize and honor filmmakers selected for International Jury Distinctions across three age categories. Additionally\, it will present three Special Recognitions for videos centered around the themes of “Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination\,” “Sport for One Humanity\,” and “Migrants’ Contributions to Societies URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2023-plural-youth-video-festival-ceremony/ LOCATION:Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UNHQ New York\, Conference Building\, UNHQ\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20240125T223939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T153134Z UID:34281-1707130800-1707152400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:International Day of Human Fraternity 2024 DESCRIPTION:View Live Webcast Read Media Advisory \nOn December 21\, 2020\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200\, designating February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity\, to be commemorated annually starting in 2021. \nCo-facilitated by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates\, the resolution acknowledges initiatives fostering interreligious and intercultural dialogue. Notably\, it recognizes the historic meeting on February 4\, 2019\, between His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar\, Ahmad al-Tayeb\, in Abu Dhabi\, UAE\, which led to the signing of the “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.” The resolution also encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace\, tolerance\, inclusion\, understanding\, and solidarity. \nCelebrating human fraternity and its underlying principles — including mutual respect\, cultural and religious diversity\, and the promotion of intercultural and interreligious dialogue — serves as a poignant reminder of the shared values that unite us as one humanity. This spirit has become especially crucial in these troubled times marked by divisions along religious\, ethnic\, and cultural lines. The rise of religious animosity\, stigma\, and various forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities\, not only violates human rights and UN values\, but also poses a serious threat to international peace and security efforts. \nThe upcoming virtual event will provide an opportunity to highlight the principles and values included in the Document of Human Fraternity and renew our joint commitment to promoting mutual respect\, religious and cultural diversity and advancing dialogue. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/international-day-of-human-fraternity-2024/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20240202T195508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T195508Z UID:34337-1707732000-1707739200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Event: International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/virtual-event-international-day-for-the-prevention-of-violent-extremism-as-and-when-conducive-to-terrorism/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20240208T165859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T172828Z UID:34357-1708300800-1708559999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan\, with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, proudly announce the convening of the second “Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables”\, scheduled to take place from 19-21 February 2024\, in Tokyo\, Japan. Building on the success of the inaugural Roundtable in 2022\, this event will bring together diverse religious and faith leaders\, policymakers\, and policy experts in a collaborative effort to explore innovative approaches to effective peacebuilding and discuss the impact of interfaith actions on global challenges. Click here to learn more. \nView the Press Release URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/beyond-war-and-toward-reconciliation-multi-religious-peace-roundtables/ LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan\, Tokyo\, Japan CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223 DTSTAMP:20260421T223746 CREATED:20240208T172716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151803Z UID:34367-1708387200-1708646399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance DESCRIPTION:Register to Attend Read the Press Release \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to support the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance (“IDCT Conference”)\, to be held in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates from the 20th to the 22nd of February 2024. The event will convene representatives of the academia\, governments\, multilateral organizations\, and other stakeholders to jointly tackle questions at the core of the “Dialogue of Civilizations”. \nThe global event is organized under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan\, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates\, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tolerance & Coexistence of UAE\, and with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). \nMore details are available on the conference website: https://www.idctconference.org/ URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/international-conference-on-the-dialogue-of-civilizations-and-tolerance/ LOCATION:Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR