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SUMMARY:Live Q&A: Youth Solidarity Fund Call for Applications
DESCRIPTION:In December 2020\, UNAOC launched the Call for Applications for the ninth edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund\, inviting youth-led organizations to submit project proposals that seek to promote peace and social inclusion through improved understanding\, respect\, and collaboration across borders\, cultures\, faiths\, and beliefs.  \nThe application process may seem daunting\, but we are here to help! UNAOC is organizing a Facebook live to address some of the most common questions and help you through the process. You may submit your questions in advance on social media by using the hashtags #YouthSolidarityFund and/or #UNAOCyouth. \nJoin the YSF Live Q&A Here
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ysf-live/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications,UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport
DESCRIPTION:Preventing violent extremism through sport – An interactive youth consultation\nWednesday\, January 20\, 2021 (09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST) and Thursday\, January 21\, 2021 (10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n\n \nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2419 (2018) on Youth\, Peace and Security 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. More recently\, UNSCR 2535 (2020) called upon the United Nations (UN) entities to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. Sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values throughout the world and across civilization and cultures\, thus making sports a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization. \nIn this context and within the framework of the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, and its partners\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, through its Save the Dream initiative\, are working to launch a series of initiatives within the prevention of violent extremism component of the UN Global Sports Programme: \n\nGlobal Awareness Campaign to Say No to Terrorism while promoting the use of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism. The Campaign will have a global dimension and aim to have its highest moment of visibility on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games (taking place in 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.\nGuide for Policymakers to promote the role of sports and its values in preventing violent extremism and to ensure the inclusion of sports values-based initiatives in the PVE National Action Plans.\nTraining Handbook and App to assist the organizers of sport events to conduct initiatives aiming at preventing violent extremism by leveraging on sport values such as tolerance\, respect\, integrity\, solidarity\, and equality and advocate for youth and children’s participation in sports as a recreational activity helping current and new generations build transferable skills such as confidence\, self-control and teamwork.\n\nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history\, with the global agenda increasingly focused on young people as key drivers for meaningly and impactful social movements. Their diversity in course of actions and rationale has greatly contributed to identifying and addressing the triggers of violent extremism. Moreover\, young people are the most able to mobilize their peers and to become principal stakeholders of societies that are increasingly free from stereotypes\, discrimination and extremism. Their engagement in the prevention of violent extremism spans from sports\, art and street theatre initiatives\, to online campaigns and capacity development support within global reach. Hence the several elements of the Global Programme will be designed in collaboration with young people as key\nstakeholders. \nIn this online consultation we would like to consult with and collect young leaders’ inputs on the above-mentioned deliverables (campaign\, guide\, training handbook and app). At the same time\, we would like to create a connection between the youth and decision makers\, both within as beyond the global programme\, by creating a safe space for youth to dialogue with Member States on how to improve the integration of youth in decision making processes. \nFollowing the event\, a summary document will be circulated to stimulate continued conversation and sharing information on what is needed to include in compendium and meaningfully include young people in preventing violent extremism at the local\, national\, regional and global levels. \n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\n Wednesday\, January 20\n(09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n Part I: Warm-up – Welcome and Introduction  (20 min)\n– Pep talk + Q&A with an inspiring athlete \n Part II – First half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)\n– Policy Guide\n– Training Handbook\n– App\n– Communication Campaign \n Part III – Networking Break  (10 min) \n Part IV – Second half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables  (1hr and 15min)\n– Policy Guide\n– Training Handbook\n– App\n– Communication Campaign \n\n Thursday\, January 21\n(10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n Part V: Game Strategy I – Role of Governments   (45 min) \n– Introductory remarks about the role of NFP within the project (by UNOCT and/or\nNFP’s) – 10 min\n– Ice-breaker case studies regarding policy experiences on Sport and PVE – 35 min \n Part VI – Game Strategy II – Dialogue with Member States – NFPs  (1hr and 15 min) \n– Discuss how to establish cooperation mechanisms within the scope of the project and beyond
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/first-online-youth-consultation-on-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event:  “Building peace and fostering social cohesion in the age of new media”
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany\n \n\n\n When: Thursday 10 December from 11:00AM to 1:00AM EST.  \n Where: https://www.unaoc.org/fellowship-alumni-event \n\nBackground \nAcross the world\, we have witnessed an upsurge in hate speech\, bigotry and racist rhetoric on social media and other forms of communication. In the words of the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, Miguel Ángel Moratinos: “Stigmatization and vilification targeting certain communities based on their religion or belief is an affront to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” In line with its motto “Many Cultures\, One Humanity”\, UNAOC has worked on addressing these challenges by adopting a whole-of-society approach to foster intercultural and interfaith dialogue\, building bridges of understanding and countering stereotyping and polarization.  \nPromoting the use of new media to foster social cohesion and sustainable peace has become crucial to tackle these threats and to deepen progress across the United Nations agenda\, UNAOC is working closely to that effect with a wide range of stakeholders such as media professionals\, policy makers\, the private sector\, civil society\, youth organizations\, women advocates\, educators\, religious and community leaders and more. In this context\, UNAOC has invited twenty young professionals and civil society leaders from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East and North Africa\, to share their recommendations and good practices for the meaningful use of new media and information technology in the global efforts for sustainable peace and social cohesion. All participants are UNAOC Fellows\, professionally involved in the fields of intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media and peacebuilding. \n\nThe UNAOC Fellowship Programme and its Alumni Network \nThe Fellowship program is one of UNAOC’s flagship programs funded and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. It’s an intercultural exchange programme between young professionals and civil society leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)\, and Europe and North America (EUNA). The Fellowship aims at deconstructing stereotypes and at fostering dialogue and understanding between youth of different faiths and cultures. During their trip\, UNAOC Fellows meet with a wide range of stakeholders. Together\, they explore opportunities for intercultural collaboration and exchange good practices on how to address current global challenges.  \nIn 2020\, the Fellowship Programme took the form of a virtual capacity-building exchange programme focused on “Building peace in the age of new media”. All 2020 UNAOC Fellows were selected for their professional achievements in the fields of media and peace-building. After completing their Fellowship\, participants join the UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Network\, a global pool of 250+ young experts and civil society leaders from 53 countries. UNAOC Fellowship Alumni are professionally involved in a wide spectrum of activities.  \n\nObjectives of the Event  \nThe High Representative for the UNAOC will lead an interactive discussion with twenty UNAOC Fellowship Alumni from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East\, and North Africa\, on the role new media can play in building peace and fostering social cohesion.  \nIn their exchange with the High Representative\, discussants will share good practices and ideas about how to harness the power of new media and information technology to support the global community and international organizations in their work towards building sustainable peace and fostering social cohesion.  \nTogether they will touch upon underlying issues such as exploring the definition of peace; fighting misinformation through media literacy; promoting inclusive intercultural and interreligious dialogue; drawing the line between hate speech and freedom of speech; engaging in All-of-Society partnerships  \nBasing their interventions on their own experience on the ground and engagement with UNAOC\, Fellowship Alumni will share recommendations on how to leverage new media as a tool for good in the prevention and mediation of conflicts and in achieving peace.  \nParticipants to the latest edition of the Fellowship Programme will share the lessons learned during their virtual visits to Austria\, Canada\, Egypt\, France\, Germany\, Lebanon\, Morocco\, Qatar\, Spain\, Tunisia\, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on the role of new media in peacebuilding.  \n\nVirtual Exhibition \nThe event platform will also feature an online exhibition hall with virtual booths where the audience will be able to learn more about UNAOC\, its #forSafeWorship campaign\, 2020 UNAOC Fellows’ media projects\, and other UNAOC programmes and activities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \nH.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nHigh Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations \nH.E. Mr. Günter Sautter\nAmbassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations \nMr. Al Mustapha Sguenfle\nJournalist for the Moroccan News Agency \nMs. Alba Sabaté-Gauxachs\nProfessor of Journalism and Global Communication Management at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations\, Ramon Llull University \nMr. Ali Ghaith\nMedia and Communications Specialist for CARE \nMs. Amal El Jabali \nInclusive and Outreach Education Assistant at UNICEF \nMs. Anne Parsons\nVisual Communications Manager at Kiron Open Higher Education \nMr. David Fischer \nMedia Coordinator for Human Rights Watch \nMs. Elizabeth Arif-Fear\nFounder of “Voice of Salam” \nMr. Jacopo Ottaviani\nChief Data Officer at Code for Africa \nMr. Josh Cass\nFounding member of the Forum for Religion and International Affairs \nMs. Kawtar Amrani\nProduct Policy Manager – Trust and Safety for TikTok \nMs. Kholoud Al Ajarma\nAnthropologist and Refugee Rights’ Advocate \nMs. Najwa Ben Wheba\nSocial Media Journalist for Al Jazeera Arabic \nMs. Orla Murphy\nSpeechwriter to the President of the 75th session of the General Assembly \nMr. Peter Mosaad\nCo-Founder of Robabikia \nMs. Radwa Sakr\nAdministrative Assistant and Consultant to the Executive Director of the Anna Lindh Foundation \nMs. Samiha Tadjine\nAcademic Advisor for the Advanced Science and Creativity Association \nMr. Tim Mortimer\nProgramme Manager at The Faith & Belief Forum \nMs. Veronika Verner\nCommunication Specialist for the Council of Europe \nMr. Walid Alnabahin\nFounder of the Media Show initiative \nMr. Yehuda Silverman\nFaculty Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Ursuline College
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-alumni-event-building-peace-and-fostering-social-cohesion-in-the-age-of-new-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:Global Pledge for Action Webinar: Gender equality in the context of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:as part of the series of six sessions on implementing the Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in Collaboration with the United Nations \nCo-facilitated by the UN Alliance of Civilizations\, UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect\, and Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights\n\nThe UN Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC)\, the Office on Genocide Prevention and Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) held a virtual consultation with religious leaders and actors on 28 May 2020. The consultation was organized in response to the 22 April call by the UN Secretary-General to religious actors to contribute to wider efforts against the pandemic and its consequences. The meeting brought together religious leaders and actors as well as faith-based organizations to discuss possible areas of action and collaboration with the United Nations in the common fight against COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts. This consultation resulted in the Global Pledge for Action\, which includes a declaration by religious leaders and actors with assurances and commitments in response to COVID-19\, and a mapping of ongoing activities and possible areas of collaboration with the United Nations. \nThe first webinar\, entitled “Gender equality in the context of COVID-19”\, will be held via Cisco Webex on Monday\, 7 December 2020 at 10:00-11:30 EDT/16:00-17:30 CET. \nFor the opening panel discussion\, we are delighted to have confirmations from Ahmed Shaheed (UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief)\, Nahla Haidar (member of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women)\, Samuel Jayakumar (South Asia Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief) and Ghida Anani (founder and director of ABAAD – Resource Centre for Gender Equality). Ibrahim Salama (Chief of OHCHR Human Rights Treaties Branch) will facilitate the inter-active discussion and peer-to-peer learning. \nIn the second part of this webinar on 7 December\, all participants are kindly invited to present good practices and lessons learnt\, and identify specific action needed to promote gender equality in the context of COVID-19. Please feel free to raise any questions\, challenges and opportunities as well as to explore options for follow-up and further collaboration. \nParticipants need to have experience working in the field of combating COVID-19 and its impacts on society. If interested\, please send an email with the designated person’s name\, contact details and institutional affiliation to mwiener@ohchr.org with copy to anajimenez@unops.org and cruciani@un.org  and you will receive the link to join the webinars following the registration.  \nLearn more about the Global Pledge for Action
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-pledge-for-action-webinar-gender-equality-in-the-context-of-covid-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201204T130000
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SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival: 2020 Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration will hold the annual Awards Ceremony of their joint initiative\, the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival. The virtual event will feature short films produced by young filmmakers from across the globe on the pressing issues of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, the prevention of xenophobia\, the future of our world\, and interreligious dialogue. \nEvery year\, PLURAL+ gives young people around the world the opportunity to express their vision and their creativity through multimedia production. To learn more\, visit pluralplus.unaoc.org.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-youth-video-festival-2020-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film Festival,UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105
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SUMMARY:2020 UNAOC Fellowship Programme
DESCRIPTION:“Building Peace in the Age of New Media”\nA Virtual Edition of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme\n\n\nIn its online configuration\, the 2020 UNAOC Fellowship Programme will take the form of a virtual engagement programme consolidated over 18 days and preceded by an introduction phase of two weeks. The theme is “Building peace in the age of new media” and 20 Fellows from Europe\, North America and the MENA region have been selected for their experience in the fields of media and peacebuilding.   \nFrom 5 to 16 October\, 2020 UNAOC Fellows will be introduced to three online modules on intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media and peacebuilding\, in line with the 2020 theme “Building peace in the age of new media”. Developed by UNAOC and trainers\, each module will introduce Fellows to global trends\, key concepts and good practices in the above-mentioned fields\, with a focus on the different contexts across Europe\, North America\, the Middle East and North Africa.  \nFrom 19 to 28 October\, each cohort will then engage separately in online conversations with relevant actors from six countries. For each country\, Fellows will engage in a series of 60-minute online discussions with (a) government and official representatives\, (b) religious and community leaders\, (c) journalists and media professionals\, (d) civil society organizations and representatives of grassroots initiatives. The topics of these exchanges will revolve around intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, as well as the 2020 theme “Building peace in the age of new media”. Cohorts will debrief regularly\, both separately and jointly. When feasible\, participants will also engage in virtual activities that will introduce them to the cultural diversity of the destination countries. \nFrom 29 October to 4 November\, Fellows will engage in webinars and online workshops focusing on (a) interreligious and intercultural dialogue and (b) on “Building peace in the age of new media” and through various pedagogical methods. Each section will offer a webinar developed in collaboration with KAICIID and four online workshops – two workshops will engage cohorts separately and two will engage them together. During these workshops\, Fellows will strengthen their competencies in the fields of intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media\, and peacebuilding\, and collaborate to develop material and recommendations on ways to use media and information technology to support the global community and international organizations in their work towards sustainable peace and conflict prevention. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n 5-16 October: Introduction  \n\n 19-28 October: Virtual exposure  \n\n 29 October – 3 November: Capacity building activities  \n\n 29-30 October: Intercultural and interreligious dialogue \n\n 2-3 November: Building peace in the age of new media \n\n 11 November: Conclusion \n\n\nBios: 2020 EUNA Fellows \nBios: 2020 MENA Fellows
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2020-unaoc-fellowship-programme/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive webinar on the margins of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly \n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has torn across the world\, affected all segments of the population indiscriminately regardless of race\, religion\, ethnicity\, or gender\, and continues to have far-reaching health and economic consequences. But for many\, the impact extends beyond medical and financial concerns. The pandemic has exposed social and political fractures within communities\, with discriminatory responses to fear\, disproportionately affecting communities on the basis of their real or perceived national origin\, skin color\, or religion. Several political parties have latched into the COVID-19 crisis to advance anti-immigrant\, white supremacist\, anti-Semitic and xenophobic conspiracy theories that demonize minorities on the sheer basis of their religion\, belief\, or ethnicity. \nOutbreaks create fear\, and fear is a crucial ingredient for racism\, xenophobia\, and discrimination to thrive. This phenomenon manifests differently in different contexts and populations. Yet\, there is a pattern in discriminatory acts: the target is generally the “other\,” i.e.\, the migrant\, someone belonging to a religious or ethnic minority\, etc. These behavior patterns\, not uncommon before the pandemic\, often lead to the fragmentation of society. Racism and discrimination have detrimental effects not only on the safety and human dignity of those who are targeted but also on development\, peace\, and social cohesion. The United Nations Secretary-General has warned of the repercussions of these discriminatory manifestations urging for an inclusive\, equitable\, and universal response in addressing the pandemic. \nThe position of the United Nations on racism and all its manifestations is crystal clear: this scourge violates the Charter of the United Nations and debases the core values upon which it was founded. The prohibition of racial discrimination is enshrined in all core international human rights instruments. It places obligations on States and tasks them with eradicating discrimination in public and private spheres. Therefore\, it is imperative to promote tolerance\, inclusion\, and respect for diversity and stand up against racism\, xenophobia\, hate speech\, and all forms of discrimination. The United Nations Secretary-General has made this a priority through launching initiatives such as the UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites\, the UN Guidance Note on Addressing and Countering COVID-19 related Hate Speech3 \, which builds on the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech4. \nFraming the discussion: \nCOVID-19 is attacking societies at their core. The pandemic has devastated many lives and upended livelihoods. But we should not let it destroy our core humanistic values. Allowing the pandemic to tear apart the fabric of our societies would be one of the most severe upheavals of COVID-19. Inclusion of and dialogue with communities and marginalized groups helps in rebuilding trust and enhancing social cohesion. In this context\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing a webinar to explore ways to scale-up a whole-of-society approach to prevent and counter the scourge of all forms of discrimination\, xenophobia\, and racism. \nFormat: \nThe panel will be convened in the format of an interactive discussion with speakers representing relevant UN entities\, human rights experts\, and other stakeholders\, including the media. Speakers will give brief introductions (three minutes)\, and the moderator will conduct a tour-de-table.\n \n\n\n\n\nParticipants:\nLeading the Conversation: \n H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\nUnder-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC \nPanelists: \n Ms. Pramila Patten\n@USGSRSGPatten\nSpecial Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC)\, Acting Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (UN-OSAPG) @UN_GP_RtoP \n Dr. Ahmed Shaheed \n@ahmedshaheed\nSpecial Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief \n Mr. Jason Isaacson\nChief Policy and Political Affairs Officer\, American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal \n Ms. Nayeli Chavez-Geller\n@nayelichavezg\nNew York Correspondent\, Primer Impacto\, Univisión \n Ms. Alex Walden \nGlobal Head of Human Rights\, Google \n Mr. George Salama (tbc)\nHead of Public Policy\, Government\, and Philanthropy – MENA Region\, Pakistan\, and Afghanistan\, Twitter
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/racism-xenophobia-and-discrimination-the-tearing-of-our-societies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200923T171651Z
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SUMMARY:An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive webinar on the margins of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly \nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history with 1.85 billion young women and men 10 to 24 years of age in the world\, 90% of whom live in developing countries and one in four affected by violence or armed conflict. Africa and the Arab region have a wealth of young people who account for two thirds of the Arab region’s population and 65% of the African continent. \nIt would be stating the obvious to say that young women and men are critical agents for social change\, economic growth and development. They actively contribute to the resilience of their communities and represent an important pool of talent\, ideas\, energy and passion. Young people are a key asset which can leverage unparalleled multiplier effects with their ability to mobilize their peers and implement innovative solutions to address challenges. \nAt the same time\, young people continue to suffer disproportionately from conflict and poverty and have been traditionally facing systemic challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated those challenges for most young women and men. Millions lost their jobs and hundreds of thousands remain without education due to partial closures of educational institutions. Failure to address those challenges leads to alienating young people and eroding their trust in the political establishments. Such environment provides an open space for extremist groups to exploit youth’s anger and despair to fan the flames of hatred and radicalization. Extremists and radical groups are taking advantage of the proliferation of digital platforms to double down on social media spreading hatred and offering youth a twisted sense of purpose based on lies. \nYet\, during the pandemic\, young people had also been in the front lines volunteering and providing support to their communities. They found ways to engage\, demand change and fight for peace\, inclusion and justice. It is\, therefore\, essential to recognize young people at the center of our recovery efforts and as we chart the re-building of peaceful\, resilient and inclusive societies. \nOn 27 April 2020\, the UN Security Council marked the 5th Anniversary of the adoption of the groundbreaking resolution 2250 (2015) by holding an open debate to take stock of the progress made in the previous five years and identify actions that the Security Council could take to ensure the meaningful participation of the youth in peace and security efforts. During the open debate\, the UN Secretary-General presented the key findings of the first report focused on the youth\, peace and security agenda mandated by UNSCR 2419 (2018). In his statement\, the Secretary-General noted that notwithstanding the progress achieved\, the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda still faces formidable challenges. Participation opportunities remain inadequate\, particularly in the decision-making processes. He called to action on youth\, peace and security agenda and to address these challenges guided by the findings of the Independent Progress Study on Youth Peace and Security. \nIn July 2020\, the Security Council adopted resolution 2535(2020)\, which in its first operational paragraph “calls on all relevant actors\, to consider ways to increase the inclusive representation of youth for the prevention and resolution of conflict\, as well as in peacebuilding\, including when negotiating and implementing peace agreements\, and to ensure the full\, effective and meaningful participation of youth\, recognizing that their marginalization is detrimental to building sustainable peace”. \nIn February 2019\, the UN Security Council welcomed Africa’s initiative of the “Silencing the Guns” and called for international support and cooperation to achieve peace in Africa. In order to achieve (STG) agenda and article 17 of the African Youth Charter\, the AU Youth Envoy launched a continental platform for conversation among young people to exchange views on the challenges and solutions towards to achieve a peaceful and prosperous Africa. \nFraming the Conversation: \nYouth is one of the five pillars of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) together with education\, migration\, media and the role of women as mediators and peacemakers in conflicts with cultural and religious settings. Through education\, capacity building\, training and many other opportunities for innovation and creativity\, UNAOC empowers young women and men and youth-led civil society globally and recognize them as powerful agents for social change. Over the years\, UNAOC has developed programming that recognizes young people as essential partners in fostering mutual understanding between peoples of different cultures and religions\, highlighting the will of the majority to reject violent extremism and embrace diversity. Youth-led organizations that foster peaceful and inclusive societies have been supported since 2008 through the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF). Seed funding and technical support are given to projects\, led by and focused on young people\, that demonstrate innovative and effective approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. Financial support for recent editions has been provided by the Government of Finland. An independent evaluation report was produced in 2018\, of ten youth-led organizations supported by YSF in 2016 and 2017\, which includes best practices and lessons for similar youth-focused donor programmes. \nIn line with the theme chosen to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and in the spirit of keeping the UN75 dialogues going\, this interactive conversation between UNAOC young alumni and senior officials will present an opportunity to further engage young people and amplify their voices around the importance of youth engagement in the peace and security agenda. \nObjective: \nThrough an interactive\, intergenerational discussion\, the panel will identify key challenges that youth are currently facing as a result of the pandemic and will make recommendations to strengthen their engagement and amplify their voices as the world gears-up for recovering from the pandemic and re-building a better world. \nFormat: \nThe virtual event will take place on 29 September\, 11:45AM – 1:15PM (EDT) in the form of an interactive conversation between UNAOC youth alumni.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipants:\n\nLeading the conversation: \n Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nHigh Representative\, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) \n\nPanelists: \n Mr. Vladimir Voronkov\nUnder-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism\, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) \n Ms. Diene Keita\nDeputy Executive Director for Programme\, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Assistant-Secretary-General \n Amb. Sima Sami Bahous\nPermanent Representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations \n Ms. Corinne Momal-Vanian\nExecutive Director\, Kofi Annan Foundation \n\nSpecial Guest\n Ms. Aya Chebbi\nYouth Envoy\, African Union \n\nUNAOC youth alumni panelists \n Ms. Sif Heide-Ottosen\nFellowship Programme 2019 EUNA\, Denmark \n Mr. Tomas Horvath\nFellowship Programme 2017 EUNA\, Slovak Republic  \n Ms. Ahlem Nasraoui\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2017\, Tunisia \n Ms. Magdalen Amony\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2019\, Uganda \n Ms. Theresa Saade\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2014\, Lebanon \n Mr. Syed Ali Abbas\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2017\, Pakistan \n Ms. Louise Kanza\nPLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2017\, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa \n Ms. Sivatharsini Raveendran\nYouth Solidarity Fund 2019-2020\, Sri Lanka \n Mr. Mohammed Ghanem\nYoung Peacebuilders 3rd edition\, Egypt \n Ms. Farah El Alami\nYoung Peacebuilders 3rd edition\, Jordan \n Ms. Afaf Lamkoutar\nYoung Peacebuilders 3rd edition\, Morocco
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/an-intergenerational-conversation-the-future-they-want/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200908T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T212119Z
UID:28243-1601370000-1601406000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC high-level Group of Friends meeting\, followed by 2 interactive panel discussions
DESCRIPTION:Annual High-Level Meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends\n“Shaping a Better World: Building Cohesive and Inclusive Societies in a Challenging COVID-19 Environment” \nOn 14 July 2020\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) turned fifteen. The Alliance of Civilizations was created as the special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General\, Mr. Kofi Annan\, who launched it in 2005 at a time when the United Nations recognized an urgent need to fill a policy gap in the governance of cultural and religious diversity\, which was threatened by growing divisions between communities and polarization of attitudes triggering the rise of violent extremism\, terrorist attacks and the exacerbation of frequent manifestations of intolerance\, xenophobia and racism. \nEven before the COVID-19 pandemic unraveled\, there was a strong push-back on cultural diversity\, religious pluralism and human rights. Rightly described as a global human crisis\, the pandemic threw under a magnifying lens critical issues that lingered on and metastasized over the years. It laid bare entrenched inequalities and fractures. Societies are divided across cultural\, ethnic and religious lines. We see it in the resurgence of Neo-Nazis organizations and anti-Semitism. Manifestations of hate speech\, racism\, xenophobia\, and all forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities continue\, leading to a vicious circle of extreme violence and terrorist attacks. Youth and women were further marginalized depriving communities of significant potential sources of resilience. \nCoincidentally as we mark the 15th anniversary of UNAOC\, the international community also celebrates this year the United Nations at 75. It is worth recalling that the existing multilateral governance structures emerged from a devastating global war and the world-wide depression and a pandemic that preceded it. Only events of such global consequence could generate the solidarity\, resolve and vision necessary to create those structures.  \nEvents as such remind us of our common fragility and our interconnected fate. If a neighbor\, family member\, friend\, or country is not safe\, none of us is safe. History taught us that our well-being and safety are linked to what happens to our neighbor. There is no alternative to standing together in unity and solidarity in cohesive and equitable societies. Fulfilling Goal 16 “Promote just\, peaceful and inclusive societies” of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is more imperative now than ever before. It is the raison d’être of UNAOC. \nThe current dark moment in the history of humanity also presents a rare opportunity to emerge from this pandemic closer delivering as one. After all\, sustaining peaceful\, inclusive and just societies requires an integrated and coherent approach through strong collaboration across the different sectors in any society. \nIn this context\, the overarching theme of the opening plenary session of the annual high-Level meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends “Shaping a Better World: Building Cohesive and Inclusive Societies in a Challenging COVID-19 Environment” will serve as an occasion to mark the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and take stock of what has been accomplished. It will be also an opportunity to present to the Group of Friends\, which has grown to 124 member states of the United Nations\, along with 27 international inter-governmental organizations and 1 non-member state\, the progress made by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations since September 2019 across the different pillars. The High Representative will also present the new initiatives launched in the areas of prevention and mediation\, as well as the new actions taken to address challenges posed by the global pandemic of the coronavirus in 2020. \nThe opening plenary of the meeting will provide the Group of Friends with the space to express their views regarding these underlying questions: What future do we want for our societies\, and how do we get there? What can the UNAOC Group of Friends do to support UNAOC in its endeavors? \nThe opening segment will start at 09:00AM (EDT) and conclude by 11:30AM (EDT). It will be followed by 2 interactive webinars\, each for 90 minutes\, focusing on: 1) “An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want”\, and 2) “Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies”. The concept note and format of the webinars will be shared in due course.\n \n\n  \nTentative Programme \n\n09:00AM-09:40AM Opening segment \n H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\, chairs the meeting\, welcomes participants and delivers remarks and presentation \n Remarks by H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres\, Secretary-General of the United Nations (video message) \n Remarks by H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkır\, President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (video message) \n Remarks by Spain and Turkey \n Video on commemorating the 15th Anniversary of UNAOC \n\n 09:40AM-11:25AM Plenary segment \n Statements by Member States\, Observers and International Organizations (per the list of speakers; interventions are limited to 3 minutes) \n\n 11:25AM-11:30AM Closing segment  \n Concluding remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations \n\n 11:30AM-11:45AM Intermission 1  \n\n 11:45AM-01:15PM Webinar 1: “An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want”  \n Panel discussion among experts\, civil society and senior United Nations officials\, moderated by UNAOC (Read more about Webinar 1) \n\n 01:15PM-03:00PM Intermission 2  \n\n 03:00PM-04:30PM Webinar 2 “Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies”  \n Panel discussion among experts\, civil society and senior United Nations officials\, moderated by UNAOC (Read more about Webinar 2) \n\n\n\n\n\nConcept Notes and Programmes (please wait for the documents to load)\nPlenaryWebinar 1Webinar 2\nPlenary Session: High-level Group of Friends Meeting\nDownload (PDF\, 380KB) \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: “An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want”\nDownload (PDF\, 361KB) \n\n\nWebinar 2 “Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies”\nDownload (PDF\, 361KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/group-of-friends-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting,UNAOC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200918T124500
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200917T151549Z
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SUMMARY:High-Level Meeting Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport Values
DESCRIPTION:Within the framework of the United Nations Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism \n \nThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was mandated by the General Assembly to enhance coordination and coherence across the UN System’s counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism work to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Office coordinates and implements technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives to support Member States’ efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism (PCVE) conductive to terrorism\, including through leveraging sport and its values as a tool to prevent violent extremism. Sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values throughout the world and across civilization and cultures\, especially for the youth\, and is a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent-extremism and radicalization\, promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, and facilitating integration at large. \nWith this vision in mind and within the framework of the “United Nations Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, UNOCT is convening a two-hour High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Sports\, in partnership with the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS). The event will precede the launch of a series of initiatives which include\, inter alia\, the development of a guide for policymakers\, a training handbook\, a global campaign and a grant-awarding mechanism for local civil society organizations (CSOs) working on sports-based prevention of violent extremism (PVE).\nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Security Council resolution 2419 (2018) on Youth\, Peace and Security 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 contributions sport and culture make to the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities as well as to health\, education and social inclusion objectives”. More recently the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2535 (2020) calling on United Nations entities to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. \nThe virtual high-level meeting will feature discussions between senior United Nations Officials\, Member States and international organizations representatives\, policymakers\, and sports personalities committed to the fight against violent extremism. The event will be followed by a technical level International Expert Group Meeting where representatives from governments\, international and regional organizations\, sport bodies\, academia and CSOs will share experiences and discuss actionable good practices of sports-based interventions aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism that can inspire the inclusion and further acknowledgment of sports within national and regional action (PCVE) action plans.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/high-level-meeting-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport-values/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200624T193650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T194844Z
UID:27981-1593165600-1593171000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Youth Media Makers Against Racism: a Virtual Watch Party featuring PLURAL+ Winners
DESCRIPTION:Join the PLURAL+ Watch Party Here \nJoin us for a virtual “watch party” featuring short movies made by young filmmakers who stand up against racism. All featured films are winners of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, a joint initiative of UNAOC and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). \nFeatured films:\nExit Right\nBy Rupert Holler (Austria)\n2015 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: A man on the bus verbally abuses a black passenger. The story takes an unexpected turn and conveys a strong message using a keen sense of humor.\n Click here to watch the video \nInspire\nBy Awais Ali and Sheroze Khan (United Kingdom)\n2015 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: A conversation on the positive impact of cultural diversity and immigration\, challenging audiences to counter discrimination in their own communities.\n Click here to watch the video \nA Letter to My Unborn Daughter\nBy DaeQuan Collier (United States)\n2016 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: An expecting father writes a letter to his daughter\, encouraging African American women to embrace who they are.\n Click here to watch the video \nTranslate into Power\nBy Andreia Friaças and António Castelo (Portugal)\n2018 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Three migrant women recite a poem in its original language\, Portuguese\, sharing one message of inclusion and resilience.\n Click here to watch the video  \nIt’s Not Me\, It’s You\nBy Zavia Forrest and Ella Cooper Creative production (Canada)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: This short film explores the injustices of systemic racism through art\, rejecting western beauty standards\, and empowering women of color to do the same.\n Click here to watch the video  \nBlue\nBy Breech Harani (Philippines)\n2015 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: In this short animation\, the main character leaves home to move to a new community and discovers that no matter who you are or where you come from\, you are not alone.\n Click here to watch the video  \nThe Cops Don’t Know\nBy Sam Chegini (Iran/United Kingdom)\n2016 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: This music video explores the history of police brutality against the African American community and reflects on the injustice people still face today.\n Click here to watch the video  \n\n\nSeeking Refuge\nBy Eva Eileen Limones Macdonald (Spain)\n2019 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: A young refugee adapts to life in a new country with her mother and sister\, while navigating friendships across language barriers and the challenges of her mother finding work.\n Click here to watch the video  \nColour\nBy Taryn Birkett (Canada)\n2016 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Born in Ontario\, Canada\, to Bajan and Scottish heritage\, Taryn reflects on her experience living in a predominantly white neighborhood and takes pride in her diverse background.\n Click here to watch the video  \nThe True Impact\nBy Babar Ali and Sarah Randolph (Nepal)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: This video invites the viewer to reflect on the fundamental impact that discrimination and violence have on individuals and humanity.\n Click here to watch the video  \nColor Makes the World Better\nBy Carlo Villanueva Ruiz\, Claudia Ruiz\, Moremil Tornero\, Silvana Villanueva Ruiz\, and Luciano Villanueva Ruiz (Mexico)\n2018 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Through art class and color theory\, students explore the concepts of social inclusion\, its impact on people’s lives\, and how diversity enriches our global society with a mosaic of ideas\, choices\, beliefs\, languages\, roots\, and cultures.\n Click here to watch the video  \nSee Actions\, Not Colors\nBy Joana Maria Sousa (Portugal)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Shot from the perspective of our four-legged furry friends\, this video reminds us to judge people by their actions\, not by their skin color.\n Click here to watch the video  \nWe are human\nBy Sophie Kanza\, Louise Kanza\, and Stuart Williams (South Africa)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: African immigrant youth living in South Africa recite common racist slurs and stereotypes associated with their different nationalities. The video ends with a message calling for African unity.\n Click here to watch the video \n\nJoin the PLURAL+ Watch Party Here
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-youth-media-makers-against-racism-a-virtual-watch-party/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200620T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200619T142252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T142252Z
UID:27925-1592656200-1592659800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Refugee Conference
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing an interactive discussion with refugee students on the issue of hate speech against migrants and refugees in traditional and new media and ways to combat it. This event is part of the interactive online conference “Amplify Now”\, organized by Kiron – Open Higher Education for Refugees\, which is bringing together refugees\, non-governmental organizations\, academics\, and the private sector in a unique global gathering to foster collaborative and results-oriented exchanges around the theme\, “Elevating new learning and strengthening communities”.  \nThe UNAOC session will introduce participants to UNAOC’s #SpreadNoHate initiative and include small-group discussions allowing participants to benefit from one another’s experiences and perspectives and leave the session with new ideas on ways to combat hate speech. Alumni of the UNAOC Fellowship programme and current UNAOC Fellows will facilitate the small-group discussions with refugee students.  \nFor more information and to register\, visit https://virtualrefugeeconference.com/program/spread-no-hate-UNAOC
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/virtual-refugee-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200518T143518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T195641Z
UID:27764-1590049800-1590055200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development: Perspectives from the global UNAOC community amid the current health crisis
DESCRIPTION:21 May marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (A/RES/57/249)\, which celebrates our world’s many cultures and the critical role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. On this special occasion\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) – the leading UN entity in the field of intercultural dialogue – invited some of its programmes partners and friends working in the field of cultural diversity across the globe to participate in a virtual discussion. They will share thoughts and experiences about the current health crisis\, what it has taught them\, and how they envisage our world post-COVID 19\, especially in the context of bridging the gap between various cultures to foster respect\, mutual understanding\, as well as sustainable peace\, stability\, and development. This event is part of the #OneHumanity campaign of UNAOC\, through which it has collected stories of solidarity from its global community to inspire the world to stay united amid the crisis. Learn more by visiting solidarity.unaoc.org and following the hashtag #OneHumanity.  \nClick here to join the virtual discussion live \n \nClick here to join the virtual discussion live
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/world-day-for-cultural-diversity-for-dialogue-and-development-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200217T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T144902Z
UID:27380-1583280000-1583452799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:LA Dialogue on Creating Cities of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:As dynamic laboratories of ideas and practical solutions to problems affecting co-existence\, cities can and must lead the way in promoting inclusion\, co-existence\, and belonging. The LA Dialogue explores those ideas. \n\nCo-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the City of Los Angeles\, and LAMEDINA International Dialogue Institute \n\nThe LA Dialogue on Creating Cities of Belonging aims to foster reciprocal knowledge\, understanding\, and exchange in a safe and stimulating intellectual environment. \nThe neutral venue of the LA Dialogue\, as well as the private\, off-the-record nature of the discussions\, are designed to help participants develop a deeper comprehension of each other’s challenges and look for collective creative solutions to these challenges. \nUnder the chairmanship of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and UNAOC High Representative Miguel Moratinos\, Mayors from around the world will interact with select cultural\, religious\, political\, and business personalities to discuss issues of pluralism and diversity. \nThis unique dialogue structure can thus connect local actors – municipal leaders as well as global players – the United Nations\, and civil society. It will take place in Los Angeles at the heart of a global search for a peaceful\, inclusive\, and multicultural coexistence. \nThe LA Dialogue will take place over 1.5 days in Los Angeles.  \nDownload the LA Dialogue Flyer  \n\nFlyerSpeakersConcept Note\n\nDownload (PDF\, 214KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/la-dialogue-on-creating-cities-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20200121T202221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T150641Z
UID:27181-1581674400-1581685200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Harmony Week Event: "United Nations Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites: A global communications campaign"
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the annual World Interfaith Harmony Week established by UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/65/5\, UNAOC will organize an event entitled United Nations Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites: A global communications campaign to foster dialogue\, mutual respect and understanding  on Friday\, 14 February from 10:00 to 1:00 in Conference Room 11. \nThe event will contribute to the implementation of the UN Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites and will feed into the global communications campaign recommended by the Plan. \nThe UN Plan of Action also recommends that 2020 World Interfaith Harmony Week be dedicated to the protection of religious sites and stresses the importance of interfaith dialogue\, which can translate into enhanced respect for religious sites of different faiths and the recognition of their universality as symbols of our shared humanity\, history\, social fabric and traditions. \nThe event will consist of a panel discussion followed by an interactive dialogue that will look into the role that global youth and the global faith community can play to create connections to religious sites that can help celebrate their universality\, underscore the role of individuals in protecting religious sites\, and contribute to fostering dialogue\, mutual respect and understanding. Building on the principles of the Plan\, namely\, respect\, responsibility\, diversity\, dialogue\, solidarity\, standing together and staying together\, the event will help identify issues and recommendations that will feed into the global communications campaign.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/interfaith-harmony-week-event/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 11
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20191016T145948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T184837Z
UID:26482-1575936000-1576022399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Intercultural Innovation Award
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony\, a celebration of the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue around the world\, will be held in Madrid\, Spain. \nFollowing a competitive selection process with over 1\,200 applications received from 128 countries\, ten finalists have been announced by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group for the 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA). Click here to read more about this year’s IIA finalists. \nThe final rankings will be revealed during the Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony on December 10\, 2019.  \nThe ceremony will be chaired by H.E Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations\, and Bill McAndrews\, Vice President Market Communications\, BMW Group. \nLearn more about the 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award in Madrid
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/iiaward2019/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20191119T213213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T161609Z
UID:26595-1575450000-1575457200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event: "Engaging women in peacebuilding\, conflict mediation  and the prevention of violent extremism"
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations\n Violent extremism and conflict are transnational threats to global stability which can virtually affect every human being\, without distinction of nationality\, ethnicity\, religion\, ideology or gender. Across the UN system\, there has been growing awareness that addressing these challenges requires a multi-dimensional and a whole-of-society approach focused on prevention. However\, the importance of adopting gender-sensitive frameworks is often overlooked\, despite some undeniable progress at global policy level through the advancement of the UN agenda on Women\, Peace and Security. Nevertheless\, today\, women are still almost totally excluded from formal peace processes\, while gender stereotypes and grievances are frequently manipulated and exploited by violent groups to enhance recruitment. In that context\, UNAOC and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN are inviting sixteen young professionals and civil society leaders from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East\, and North Africa\, to share their recommendations on the meaningful inclusion of women in mediation efforts and in the prevention of conflict and violent extremism. Following an interactive format\, they will exchange good practices to harness the power of media\, youth engagement\, civil society and religious dialogue to support women in becoming champions of peace. All participants are UNAOC Fellows.  \nInterested in attending? Click here to RSVP. \n\n\n \nView Speakers’ Bios  \nDownload the Concept Note Here  \nRSVP to the UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event  \n\n\n\nConcept NoteSpeakers  \nConcept Note \nDownload (PDF\, 104KB) \n\n\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios \nDownload (PDF\, 534KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-alumni-event-2019/
LOCATION:Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations\, 871 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190919T160706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T213530Z
UID:26358-1573639200-1573650000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration will hold the annual Awards Ceremony of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival. Several young filmmakers from across the globe will be celebrated and will also get a chance to present their films on the pressing issues of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-youth-video-festival-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20191008T212843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T142832Z
UID:26452-1571403600-1571410800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Youth Migration Film Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear youth voices and join their call to action for the human rights of migrants around the world!  \nJoin the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival (a partnership between the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the International Organization for Migration)\, the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations (WCPUN)\, INDOCUMENTALES\, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations\, and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York to celebrate the work of youth filmmakers and discuss the power of storytelling. \nThe event will feature three youth-produced short films\, including past winners of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival. \nRegistration is required for anyone without a United Nations Grounds Pass. \nRSVP by 15 October 2019: Click here to RSVP. \nFor more information\, please contact: rportila@mexonu.org.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/youth-migration-film-forum/
LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190930T214153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T214250Z
UID:26433-1570406400-1570924799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Workshop for Young Peacebuilders of the MENA region
DESCRIPTION:Twenty young peacebuilders between 18 and 25 years old from 12 MENA countries will travel to Merida\, Spain\, to attend the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) peace workshop\, organized in partnership with AEXCID. \nFrom 7 to 12 of October 2019\, the participants will analyze conflicts\, practice peace tools to build bridges between cultures and religions\, as well as design a peace project\, which they will implement after the training. \n\nAbout the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders programme \nThe 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 towards peace and the promotion of diversity and dialogue. UNAOC 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. \nRead more about Young Peacebuilders here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-workshop-for-young-peacebuilders-of-the-mena-region/
LOCATION:Mérida\, Spain\, Mérida\, Spain
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190917T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T202243Z
UID:26350-1569506400-1569517200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC: Reviving the Global Dimension (A High-Level Round Table Luncheon)
DESCRIPTION:“UNAOC: Reviving the Global Dimension”\, a high-level round table luncheon\, is a launch event for a series of consultations with key UNAOC stakeholders and partners\, to promote the values and mandate of UNAOC globally\, across all regions and continents. \nThis new series is launched in line with the High Representative for UNAOC Mr. Miguel Moratinos’ vision to reinvigorate the regional and national strategies of UNAOC\, adopted in the past by groups of countries\, as well as to provide impetus to the development of new national and regional initiatives\, taking into consideration the latest global challenges and trends.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload (PDF\, 174KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-reviving-the-global-dimension/
LOCATION:The Yale Club of New York\, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190909T195806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T131755Z
UID:26251-1568286000-1568291400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Informal Briefing by the Secretary-General on the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites: In Unity and Solidarity for Safe and Peaceful Worship
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Secretary-General\, H.E. Mr. António Guterres\, will brief Member States regarding the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites: In Unity and Solidarity for Safe and Peaceful Worship. \nThe Plan of Action has been elaborated by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in the aftermath of the horrific attacks on two mosques that took place in Christchurch\, New Zealand\, on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh\, and on the three Catholic churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday\, as well as increasing occurrences of other hatred attacks targeting religious sites worldwide. \nThe Plan of Action was prepared following an extensive series of consultations with governments\, United Nations entities\, faith-based organizations\, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders\, conducted by the office of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations during the period from April to July 2019.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/briefing-on-the-united-nations-plan-of-action-to-safeguard-religious-sites/
LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190716T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190716T144500
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190702T202950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T135732Z
UID:26013-1563282900-1563288300@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Transformative Education in Dealing with the Challenges of Our Times
DESCRIPTION:This side event is co-organized by the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar\,  UNAOC\, UNESCO\, UNDP\, UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect and the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding. \nIt will highlight key dimensions of transformative education\, as well as explore opportunities for such education at both the country and schools levels to enhance and advance progress on sustainable development and sustaining peace. \nThe event will serve as a timely opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of transformative education in the UN context\, and these efforts will continue throughout next year\, fully utilizing the 75th anniversary of the United Nations as a benchmark of momentum to garner support for transformative education from all regions. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 240KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-role-of-transformative-education-in-dealing-with-the-challenges-of-our-times/
LOCATION:Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190726
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190621T182926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T205844Z
UID:25699-1561939200-1564099199@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Pre-selection Screenings
DESCRIPTION:As part of the pre-selection process of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival on migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia\, United Nations colleagues and other professionals working in relevant fields are invited to watch\, evaluate\, and score PLURAL+ videos entries. Once a shortlist is finalized\, it will be shared with the PLURAL+ International Jury\, and PLURAL+ winners will be announced in the fall.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-pre-selection-screenings/
LOCATION:United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, 730 Third Avenue\, 20th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T164500
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190401T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T143708Z
UID:25082-1554822000-1554828300@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Investing in Youth-Led Organizations to Advance the Youth\, Peace and Security Agenda: A Data-Driven Approach
DESCRIPTION:A side event at the 2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum \nYoung people and technical experts will discuss the data-driven evidence for the importance of investing in youth-led organizations to advance the youth\, peace and security agenda.  \nConcept NoteFlyerDownload (PDF\, 828KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 2MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/investing-in-youth-led-organizations-to-advance-the-youth-peace-and-security-agenda-a-data-driven-approach/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room E\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190404T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190403T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T152753Z
UID:25090-1554368400-1554373800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar to Prepare for SDG 16 Session at the ECOSOC Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:An interactive webinar will be held prior to the ECOSOC Youth Forum to prepare participants for the SDG 16 session\, by providing substantive content\, unpacking SDG 16 as well as creating a space for questions and answers. The webinar will also be open for young people not participating in ECOSOC Youth Forum but interested in participating in the discussion of youth and SDG 16. \nTo join the webinar\, please use the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/767458770 \nPoints for discussion: \n\nIntroduction to the theme and the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum\nThe role of youth in preventing violent conflict and in sustaining peace\nYouth\, human rights and justice\nMeaningful youth-inclusion in the follow-up and review of SDG 16\n\nThis webinar is prepared as part of the organizing of the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2019\, which is co-organized by UNODC\, UN MGCY\, PBSO-DPPA\, UNFPA\, OROLSI (DPO)\, OSRSG CAAC\, UNOY\, WFUNA\, UNAOC and UNDP.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/webinar-to-prepare-for-sdg-16-session-at-the-ecosoc-youth-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20190313T144733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T193421Z
UID:25004-1554076800-1554422399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Award Alumni Event
DESCRIPTION:The Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA) Alumni Event will gather alumni from the different editions of the IIA for a knowledge exchange experience.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-award-alumni-event/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181121
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20180828T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T184418Z
UID:24579-1542585600-1542758399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:8th UNAOC Global Forum: #Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace
DESCRIPTION:“#Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace” will be the theme of the 8th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, to be held 19-20 November 2018 at United Nations Headquarters\, New York.  \nLearn more about the 8th UNAOC Global Forum
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/8th-unaoc-global-forum/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20180924T131950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T171406Z
UID:24620-1538128800-1538134200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Innovation and technology foster inclusion and intercultural dialogue: the Talmud Project
DESCRIPTION:On September 28\, in the framework of the High-level week of the 73rd UN General Assembly\, UNAOC is co-organizing with the Permanent Representation of Italy to the United Nations a side event entitled “Innovation and technology foster inclusion and intercultural dialogue: The Talmud Project.” \nThis gathering\, co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Israel and the Republic of Albania\, is aimed at presenting the first ever translation of the Babylonian Talmud from ancient Aramaic into Italian. The event will take place at the UN Headquarters (Conference Room 11) in New York\, from 10:00 to 11:30. \nDownload (PDF\, 424KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/innovation-and-technology-foster-inclusion-and-intercultural-dialogue-the-talmud-project/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 11
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180922
DTSTAMP:20260424T105116
CREATED:20180815T160324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T160324Z
UID:24570-1537401600-1537574399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Young Peacebuilders' Symposium
DESCRIPTION:In the final phase of the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders initiative\, participants will share their experiences\, lessons learned\, achievements and recommendations from the field with a broad audience of practitioners\, policy makers\, media and the general public. \n \nThe Young Peacebuilders (YPB) programme is a peace education programme that supports young people as they gain skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict\, while bringing visibility to their peacebuilding efforts.  \nFor more information about YPB\, click here.  \nFor more information about YPB MENA\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-young-peacebuilders-symposium/
LOCATION:Amman\, Jordan\, Amman\, Jordan
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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