BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) 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:20160313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20161106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171008 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170606T203308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T164300Z UID:21315-1506902400-1507420799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:PEACEapp Tangiers DESCRIPTION:In the framework of contributing to the prevention of violent extremism and sensitization of public opinion to counter prejudices and stereotypes\, which seek to spread hatred and racism\, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) organizes PEACEapp Tangiers\, from 02 to 07 October 2017\, in the Center for the Development and Empowerment of Youth Capacities of Ard Daoula; in partnership with the Mediterranean Democratic Institute for Development and Training (IMDDF)\, Spanish collective Ideas Por la Paz\, OmniumLab Company; with the collaboration of Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo dei Paesi Emergenti  organization (COSPE)\, Association Mediterranean Meeting for Migration & Development (ARMID)\, Association Dreams of Childs & Youngsters (AREJ)\, Association TADAMON. \nPEACEAapp Tangiers is a UNAOC initiative providing an opportunity for Digital Literacy through video game design in benefit of more than 30 youth participants comprised of locals\, refugees and immigrants\, as a platform for intercultural development and youth empowerment. \nPEACEapp Tangiers will be inaugurated by a press conference with the presence of UNAOC Project Manager Mr. Jordi TORRENT\, PEACEapp local coordinator Mr. Said BAKKALI\, and OmniumLab president Mr. José Antonio Racero on Monday\, 02 October 2017 starting from 11.00 am at Center for the Development and Empowerment of Youth Capacities of Ard Daoula. \nFor more information\, please contact Mr. Jordi Torrent (jordit@unaoc.org) and visit unaoc.org/peaceapp. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/peaceapp-tangiers/ LOCATION:Center for the Development and Empowerment of Youth Capacities of Ard Daoula\, Tangier\, Morocco CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171102 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170911T194133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T203928Z UID:22119-1506816000-1509580799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship Programme 2017: "The role of media and civil society in combatting hatred and fostering inclusion" DESCRIPTION:Twelve emerging leaders from Egypt\, Iraq\, Jordan\, Lebanon\, Libya\, Morocco\, Saudi Arabia\, the State of Palestine\, and Tunisia will travel from October 1st to October 18th to the United States\, Germany\, France\, and Spain. Then\, twelve emerging leaders from Austria\, Bosnia-Herzegovina\, Germany\, Italy\, Lithuania\, Poland\, Romania\, Slovenia\, Slovak Republic\, the United Kingdom and the United States\, will travel from October 15th to November 1st to Spain\, Morocco\, Egypt and Qatar. Both groups will meet in Madrid\, Spain for two days. \nDuring their respective trip\, besides addressing issues related to intercultural dialogue\, both cohorts will also take part in activities and discussions focusing on a secondary theme: “The role of media and civil society in combatting hatred and fostering inclusion”. This theme has been chosen to ensure that the programme has a concrete impact on the ground\, while serving UNAOC mission to foster intercultural collaborations. The choice of such theme has also framed the selection process and participants from both group are all involved professionally in the field of media and/or civil society. \n\n\n2017 Fellowship Itinerary \n\nMENA Cohort \n Oct. 1-4: Washington D.C.\, U.S.\n Oct. 4-7: New York\, U.S.\n Oct. 8-11: Berlin\, Germany\n Oct. 11-15: Paris France \n\nMeeting between MENA and EUNA cohorts: \n Oct. 15-18: Madrid\, Spain \n\nEUNA Cohort \n Oct. 18-22: Rabat\, Morocco\n Oct. 22-27: Cairo\, Egypt\n Oct. 27-Nov. 1: Doha\, Qatar\n\n\nThe UNAOC Fellowship Program aims to build bridges between cultures and societies through dialogue and cooperation\, and to reinforce the global commitment to live together in mutual tolerance and respect. For more information about the UNAOC Fellowship Program\, please visit its website. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-programme-2017/ CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170912T133408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T175633Z UID:22135-1506092400-1506103200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be live streamed. Click here to view the webcast. \nPROGRAMMEANNOTATED AGENDA\nDownload (PDF\, 520KB) \n\n\n\nDownload (PDF\, 491KB) \n\n\n\n\n“Youth Engagement: The Nexus to Building Inclusive Societies and Sustaining Peace” \nUNAOC will hold its annual Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting on Friday\, 22 September 2017\, 15:00 to 18:00\, at the UN Headquarters Trusteeship Council Chamber. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/group-of-friends-ministerial-meeting-2017/ LOCATION:Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UNHQ New York\, Conference Building\, UNHQ\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170920T183720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T192906Z UID:22189-1505988000-1505995200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Ministerial Meeting: Reaffirming Commitment to Youth\, Peace and Security Agenda DESCRIPTION:The UNAOC High Representative will be participating in the Ministerial Meeting on Youth\, Peace\, and Security\, co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Mr. Ayman Safadi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Mr. Børge Brende. The meeting aims to sustain the momentum for empowering youth and reaffirm the significant role of young people in sustaining peace and development\, as well as in preventing and countering violent extremism. It will stress the need for greater collaboration and stronger commitment by Member States to implement UNSCR 2250 at all levels and to achieve our joint ambitious vision towards generating favorable conditions for the meaningful and inclusive engagement of youth as partners. \nThe meeting will feature an update on the Progress Study for Youth\, Peace and Security. UNAOC is a member of the Steering Committee for the Study and the High Representative will be making a short intervention from the floor during the time designated. \n \nPhoto courtesy of https://www.youth4peace.info/ URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ministerial-meeting-reaffirming-commitment-to-youth-peace-and-security-agenda/ LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 3\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, 10017\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170828T221254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T221254Z UID:22032-1505001600-1505087999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Research Assistant DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is looking for a Research Assistant Intern for its New York office. \nDeadline is 10 September 2017. Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Click here to learn more about this vacancy. \nApply for this vacancy now URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-for-applications-research-assistant/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy Announcements END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170907T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170607T181401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T202926Z UID:21333-1504782000-1504789200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Unraveling #fakenews from opinion-making information: a News Literacy discussion DESCRIPTION:This event was streamed live.\nClick here to view the webcast. \nThis panel discussion is the second installment of a series of panels organized by UNAOC at UNHQ on topics relevant to Media and Information Literacy. Following February’s discussion “Media and Information Literacy: Educational Strategies for the Prevention of Violent Extremism”\, this panel will focus on the “fake news in social media” phenomena from the perspective of News Literacy. \nNews Literacy is defined as the development of critical thinking skills applied to judge the reliability and credibility of information\, whether it comes via print\, radio\, television or the Internet. The term News Literacy is generally associated with schools of communication and journalism rather than pedagogical schools. Some view it as a sub‐sector of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) field; others as a distinct and unique entity. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nUNAOC recognizes the urgency of developing and expanding News Literacy skills in the current political and social state of the world. The onset of so-called “fake news”\, widely distributed through social media platforms\, has the capacity to twist public opinion and shape individuals’ ideological preferences and visions of the world. \nNews Literacy is an acutely important skill in the Digital Age as citizens struggle with information overload and the intricacies of determining its authenticity. A citizens’ ability to judge the relevance and reliability of information is a leading indicator of the public health of civil society around the world. \n\n SPEAKERS: \n\nNihalSaad\, Chief of Cabinet & Spokesperson for the UNAOC High Representative \nMaher Nasser\, Director\, Outreach Division\, United Nations Department of Public Information \nHoward Schneider\, Executive Director\, Center for News Literacy\, Stony Brook University\nAlan Miller\, Founder and CEO\, News Literacy Project\nMitra Kalita\, Vice-President of Programming\, CNN \nÁine Kerr\, Manager of Journalism Partnerships\, Facebook\nDina Temple-Raston\, Counterterrorism Correspondent\, National Public Radio\nMichelle Ciulla Lipkin\, Executive Director\, National Association for Media Literacy Education\n\n\n WHEN: \nThursday\, September 7th\, 2017\, 11 am to 1 pm \n\n WHERE: \nConference Room 6\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York \n\n RSVP: \nThis event is by invitation. RSVP is mandatory. Please register by Wednesday\, August 30th\, 2017.\nClick here to RSVP now. \n\n CONTACT:\nFor additional information please contact Jordi Torrent at jordit@unops.org. \n\n SOCIAL MEDIA:\nThe official hashtag is #UnravelFakeNews. Please follow @UNAOC on twitter for our live coverage. \n\nRead moreHide text\nPROGRAMME\nDownload (PDF\, 1.63MB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/fakenews/ LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, Conference Room 6\, UN Headquarters\, Conference Room 6\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170905 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170815T163021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T163021Z UID:21980-1504483200-1504569599@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Community Engagement Intern DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is looking for a Community Engagement Intern for its New York office. \nDeadline is 4 September 2017. Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Click here to learn more about this vacancy. \nApply for this vacancy now URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-for-applications-community-engagement-intern/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170901 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170804T154708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T152316Z UID:21911-1504137600-1504223999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Communications and Programme Intern DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is looking for a Communications and Programme Intern for its New York office. \nDeadline is 31 August 2017. Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Click here to learn more about this vacancy. \nApply for this vacancy now URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-for-applications-communications-and-programme-intern/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170901 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170726T172855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T172855Z UID:21887-1504137600-1504223999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Young Peacebuilders in MENA 2017 DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the Call for Applications for the Young Peacebuilders in Middle East and North Africa programme. The Call is open to participants between 18 to 25 years old\, from the region\, with a strong interest in growing their ability to act as agents of peace in their community\, region and beyond. \nRead more about Young Peacebuilders in MENA URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-for-applications-young-peacebuilders-in-mena-2017/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170827 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170606T183032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T200302Z UID:21308-1503187200-1503791999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:38th Meeting for Friendship Amongst Peoples DESCRIPTION:The UNAOC High Representative will represent the United Nations Secretary-General at the 38th Meeting for Friendship Amongst Peoples\, which will take place in Rimini Fiera\, Italy\, on 20-26 August. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/38th-meeting-for-friendship-amongst-peoples/ LOCATION:Rimini Fiera\, Italy CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170809 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170720T145517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T145517Z UID:21646-1502150400-1502236799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Political Analyst and Public Information Officer DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is looking for a Political Analyst and Public Information Officer for its New York office. \nDeadline is 8 August 2017. Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Click here to learn more about this vacancy. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-for-applications-political-analyst-and-public-information-officer/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170718T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170628T144043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T201458Z UID:21490-1500390000-1500400800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: The Role of Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding in the Middle East DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing a panel discussion on “The Role of Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding in the Middle East”. The event will take place on 18 July 2017 at the United Nations headquarters\, New York. The opening session will feature the United Nations Secretary-General\, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain\, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and three religious leaders representing the three monotheistic religions of the Holy Land – Muslim\, Jewish and Christian. \nThe panel discussion will serve as a follow-up to the November 2016 Summit of Religious Leaders for Peace in the Middle East\, held in Alicante\, Spain – an initiative facilitated by the Spanish Government and co-sponsored by UNAOC. \nThe stability of the Middle East region is crucial to the peace and stability of the world. The fifty long years of the Arab-Israeli conflict have fueled cycles of violence and retribution. Moreover\, the prolonged conflict has been misappropriated and exploited by extremist groups and elements. \nIn this context\, religious leaders in the Holy Land play a key role in peacebuilding through promoting peaceful co-existence and tolerance as well as providing a counter-narrative to violent extremism. \nReligious ideologies continue to carry great weight with a vast majority of people throughout the Middle East. For some\, this may pose a challenge for peace and stability. But it may also provide an opportunity for a solution. As such\, public discourse within and between Jewish and Muslim religious leaders who promote the culture of peace inherent in these religions\, maybe a way forward to ease the political tension in the Holy land. \nWith such influence within their respective communities\, religious leaders play a role in building trust and mutual understanding. They summon their communities to live in peace side by side in the Holy Land. \nThis initiative is based on the assumption that true peace between Israelis and Palestinians is possible when mutual trust exists between them. The goal of the initiative is to prepare the hearts and minds for true peace in the Middle East by involving religious leadership from both sides who voice a common message of peaceful coexistence as an essential element for building and sustaining peace. Read moreHide text\nPROGRAMMECONCEPT NOTEALICANTE DECLARATIONDownload (PDF\, 517KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 181KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 161KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/panel-discussion-the-role-of-religious-leaders-in-peacebuilding-in-the-middle-east/ LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 3\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,UNAOC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/religiousleaders-slider-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170701 DTSTAMP:20260403T182247 CREATED:20170606T182746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T182912Z UID:21306-1498780800-1498867199@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:4th Istanbul Conference on Mediation: "Surge in Diplomacy\, Action in Mediation" DESCRIPTION:The UNAOC High Representative will take part in the 4th Istanbul Mediation Conference: “Surge in Diplomacy\, Action in Mediation”\, 30 June 2017 in Istanbul\, Turkey. \nDownload (PDF\, 313KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/iv-istanbul-conference-on-mediation-surge-in-diplomacy-action-in-mediation/ LOCATION:Istanbul\, Turkey\, Istanbul\, Turkey CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170629T105000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20170629T115000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170612T202242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170623T161041Z UID:21397-1498733400-1498737000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:10th GFMD Summit - UNAOC Side Event: "Fostering Migrant Integration Through Innovative Civil Society Actions" DESCRIPTION:As part of its work toward a more peaceful\, more socially inclusive world\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has researched and explored how different actors in society can work together to find concrete solutions towards a better integration of newcomers – refugees\, asylum-seekers\, and migrants pursuing family reunification\, education or employment – within our modern societies. \nThroughout its various programs and initiatives\, UNAOC has brought together journalists\, media experts\, academics\, civil society organizations\, youth and young leaders\, policy makers\, representatives of governments and international organizations\, educators\, migrants\, as well as the business community\, including tech companies\, to come up with global recommendations to help integrate immigrants and refugees into more welcoming societies. \nThis endeavor stems from the understanding that regional and domestic civil society initiatives are among the most creative and innovative when it comes to creating conditions that are conducive to the integration of newcomers. Civil society initiatives are often designed by communities that are directly impacted and affected by the arrivals of new groups. \nIn this context\, civil society organizations can help promote non-discrimination\, provide training\, foster trust and engage communities. They can also act as trusted reporters providing valuable information on incidents and delivering effective strategies and campaigns\, as they often have experience in developing methods\, definitions\, and indicators related to migration. \nAs part of its side event at the 10th GFMD Summit Meeting\, and on the margins of Roundtable 3.2\, “Strengthening Cooperation – Enabling Civil Society Contributions in Migrant Integration\,” UNAOC will showcase the work of various civil society organizations that have received its Intercultural Innovation Award\, a joint initiative between UNAOC and BMW Group that aims to select and support innovative grassroots projects which encourage intercultural dialogue and cooperation around the world\, making vital contribution to prosperity and peace. \nFormat: \nPresentations by civil organizations representatives and/or beneficiaries will take the format of a TED talk: each presentation will be concise (7-10 minutes maximum) with a focus on lessons learned and recommendations. Each speaker will present standing and will be encouraged to use visual elements (video\, photos\, etc.) to keep the audience engaged. \nRead moreHide text \nAbout the Side EventSide Event FlyerSpeakersDownload (PDF\, 174KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/10th-gfmd-summit-unaoc-side-event-fostering-migrant-integration-through-innovative-civil-society-actions/ LOCATION:German Federal Foreign Office (Berlin\, Germany)\, Berlin\, Germany CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170701 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170606T183349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T212714Z UID:21300-1498608000-1498867199@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:10th GFMD Summit: "Towards a Global Social Contract on Migration and Development” DESCRIPTION:As an official observer of the Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD)\, UNAOC will participate in the 10th GFMD Summit – “Towards a Global Social Contract on Migration and Development”\, co-chaired by Germany and Morocco and held in Berlin\, Germany on 28-30 June 2017. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/10th-gfmd-summit-towards-a-global-social-contract-on-migration-and-development/ LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, Berlin\, Germany CATEGORIES:International Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/gfmd_sideevent_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170609T201555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170609T201555Z UID:21390-1497033000-1497038400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:A Celebration of Diversity at The Princeton Club of New York DESCRIPTION:Download (PDF\, 803KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/a-celebration-of-diversity-at-the-princeton-club-of-new-york/ LOCATION:The Princeton Club of New York\, New York\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170531T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T181438Z UID:21228-1496682000-1496682000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: Intercultural Innovation Award Call for Applications DESCRIPTION:Apply by Monday\, 5 June 2017\, 5:00 p.m. EST \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award. Grassroots initiatives that encourage intercultural understanding through innovative methods\, with the aim of alleviating identity-based conflicts around the world\, are encouraged to apply online. The Intercultural Innovation Award is a partnership between UNAOC and the BMW Group that aims to select and support the most innovative grassroots projects which encourage intercultural dialogue and cooperation around the world. (Read more) \n Click here to apply \n  URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-extended-intercultural-innovation-award-call-for-applications/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/iia-twitter-extended-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170605 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170213T202457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T172402Z UID:20027-1496534400-1496620799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2017 Call for Video Entries DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the International Organization for Migration invite youth (aged up to 25) from around the world to submit short\, original and creative videos\, of five minutes maximum in length\, focusing on the PLURAL+ theme of migration\, diversity and social inclusion. PLURAL+ encourages youth to address key challenges and opportunities related to social inclusion and cohesion\, migrant integration\, respect for identity\, diversity\, human rights and xenophobia\, both at local and global levels through video production. Read our press release for more information. PLURAL+ 2016 award winning videos can be found here. \nDeadline for submission is 4 June 2017. Early submissions are encouraged. \nSubmit your video through the online entry form and view instructions on the PLURAL+ website. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/call-for-video-entries-plural-youth-video-festival-2017/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications,Film Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170603 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170517T192231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T192854Z UID:21133-1496275200-1496447999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Lisbon Forum 2017: Interconnecting People DESCRIPTION:Managing migration\, avoiding populism\, building inclusive societies and reinforcing North-South dialogue \n1-2 June 2017\, Ismaili Centre\, Lisbon \n\nConcept NoteProgramme\nConcept Note\nDownload (PDF\, 317KB) \n\n\n\nProgramme \nDownload (PDF\, 360KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/lisbon-forum-2017-interconnecting-people/ LOCATION:Ismaili Centre\, Lisbon\, Ismaili Centre\, Lisbon\, Portugal CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170531T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170425T184627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T205200Z UID:20998-1496246400-1496250000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Intercultural Innovation Award Call for Applications DESCRIPTION:Apply by Wednesday\, 31 May 2017\, 5:00 p.m. EST \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group are pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award. Grassroots initiatives that encourage intercultural understanding through innovative methods\, with the aim of alleviating identity-based conflicts around the world\, are encouraged to apply online. The Intercultural Innovation Award is a partnership between UNAOC and the BMW Group that aims to select and support the most innovative grassroots projects which encourage intercultural dialogue and cooperation around the world. (Read more) \n Click here to apply \n  URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-intercultural-innovation-award-call-for-applications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/slider-iia2017-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170525 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170517T144102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T144531Z UID:21114-1495584000-1495670399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East DESCRIPTION:International Conference on Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East\nMadrid\, Spain | 24 May 2017\nOrganized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/international-conference-on-victims-of-ethnic-religious-violence-in-the-middle-east/ LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170517T152856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T200422Z UID:21125-1495465200-1495476000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development DESCRIPTION:The Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations\, in partnership with The Give Them a Hand Foundation\, the International Association of Applied Psychology and the United African Congress \ncordially invite you to attend a conference held in observance of \n\nWorld Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development \n Monday\, 22 May 2017\, 3:00PM-6:00PM\n United Nation Headquarters\, New York City\, Conference Room 4 \n\nThis event is an opportunity to deepen the understanding of the value of cultural diversity and to advance the goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Also\, this year being the International Year of Sustainable Tourism\, both observances intersect\, in the conference theme\, “Local Culture as a Driver for Economic Growth.” Programme for the Cultural Diversity Conference “Local Culture as a Driver for Economic Growth”. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 999KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/world-day-for-cultural-diversity-for-dialogue-and-development/ LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, Conference Room 4\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170524 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170510T192750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T210046Z UID:21075-1495411200-1495583999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Muslim Humanitarian and Development Organizations in and around Conflict Zones: Barriers to and Opportunities for engagement DESCRIPTION:The workshop is co-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations – as Lead for the UN Interagency Task Force on Religion and Development – in partnership with the European Commission\, the British Council and the\, the Georgia State University. It will be held on 22-23 May 2017 at the UN Headquarters\, Conference Room 9. \n\nA Closed-Door Dialogue and Focus Group \nThis year\, in partnership with the British Council and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations -­‐ as Lead for the UN Interagency Task Force on Religion and Development -­‐ the Civic Approaches to Conflict in the Muslim World Initiative at Georgia State University will convene leaders in the humanitarian and development sectors. The discussion will consider ways that the Muslim development and aid sector can be more robustly engaged to address the shared challenges facing the international community. In doing so we also aim to build trust and share knowledge between non-government\, faith-based actors working with American\, European and Middle Eastern policymakers. \nUnder the auspices of the Civic Approaches framework\, we have explored the ways in which civil society organizations and networks in Muslim societies have mitigated\, prevented\, or helped stabilized various forms of conflict and violence. Our focus groups and case studies have investigated topics such as the Syrian refugee crisis\, Islamic sectarian violence\, and radicalization. Our recently published report\, Civic Approaches to Confronting Violent Extremism\, is a good representation of the kind of sector- wide research we produce. \nThe meeting in NYC is a continuation of smaller focus groups conducted last year in Istanbul\, Washington D.C.\, and Brussels. We believe that your experience with the issues we are exploring\, especially in your role with the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Engaging Faith-Based Organizations for Development\, will add tremendous depth to the discussion and the final report to be published in August 2017. \n\nConcept Note \nDownload (PDF\, 224KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/workshop-muslim-humanitarian-and-development-organizations-in-and-around-conflict-zones/ LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, Conference Room 9\, United Nations\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170521T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170521T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170410T175919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T175919Z UID:20940-1495409400-1495411140@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: 2017 UNAOC Fellowship Call for Applications DESCRIPTION:Apply by Sunday\, May 21st 2017\, 11:59pm EST \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the call for applications for the 2017 edition of its Fellowship Program. The Call is open to participants between 25 to 35 years old\, from the Middle East\, North Africa\, Europe and North America\, with a strong interest in intercultural exchanges. The theme of the Fellowship 2017 being “The role of civil society and the media in combatting hatred and fostering inclusion”\, candidates must also be able to present professional achievements in these fields. (Read more) \nClick here to apply URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-2017-unaoc-fellowship-call-for-applications/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/fellowship2017-callforapplications.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170516 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170328T194925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T195027Z UID:20833-1494720000-1494892799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:17th Doha Forum DESCRIPTION:Doha Forum has proved its international presence throughout its previous sixteen conferences since its inception. It regularly discusses political\, economic\, regional and international issues. The Forum has become one of the most important international forums which brings together the largest number of experts\, academics\, politicians\, decision-makers\, specialists\, businessmen and civil society organizations from around the world\, to discuss ways to achieve stability\, regional and global prosperity\, and how to address the challenges hindering stability in the world. The Theme of this seventeenth session of the Doha Forum is entitled: “Development\, Stability and Refugee Crisis”. \nDownload (PDF\, 474KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/17th-doha-forum/ LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar\, Doha\, Qatar CATEGORIES:Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170516 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170328T194445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T194445Z UID:20829-1494720000-1494892799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/belt-and-road-forum-for-international-cooperation/ LOCATION:Beijing\, China\, Beijing\, China CATEGORIES:Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170208T222605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T145032Z UID:19955-1493856000-1494115199@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue: “Advancing Intercultural Dialogue: New Avenues for Human Security\, Peace and Sustainable Development” DESCRIPTION:The 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue will focus primarily on the role of faith\, religions\, migration\, human security\, sport\, education\, art\, sustainable development\, violent extremism\, business in building trust and cooperation among cultures and civilizations. The Forum will provide a platform to discuss the way forward to build societies based on genuine respect for everyone’s rights including freedom of belief\, equal opportunities\, and good governance as well as an inclusive framework of tolerance and respect for diversity. It will enable and encourage people\, countries and organizations around the globe to take concrete actions to support diversity\, dialogue and mutual understanding among nations by raising awareness on the importance of intercultural dialogue worldwide. \nClick here to learn more URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/4th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue-baku/ LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan CATEGORIES:Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/4thworldforum-baku.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170419T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170320T140025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T192356Z UID:20395-1492614000-1492623000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Group of Friends Meeting DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will be holding its next Group of Friends Meeting (Ambassadorial level) on 19 April 2017\, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm\, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York\, Conference Room 2. \n Download the Agenda Download the Programme \nDownload (PDF\, 516KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 517KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/group-of-friends-meeting-2017/ LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, Conference Room 2\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170408 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170310T203144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T192410Z UID:20334-1491436800-1491609599@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:1st International Conference on Peace In Diversity: The Integrative Approach to Intercultural and Civilizational Affairs DESCRIPTION:Office of the International Relations and Cooperation & School/Faculty of Business Management of the International University of Agadir (Universiapolis)\, the Kingdom of Morocco; Federation of the Universities of the Islamic Word (FUIW)\, ISESCO; United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and Ma’din Academy\, Kerala\, India are co-organizing the 1st International Conference on “Peace in Diversity: The Integrative Approach to Inter-Cultural And Civilizational Affairs” and launching “Ibn Batuta International Center for Inter-cultural and Civilizational Studies” on 6-7 April 2017 in collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)\, Malaysia\, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali\, Brunei\, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and A Common World Among Youth (ACWAY)\, UK and the conference will take place at the main campus of the International University of Agadir (Universiapolis) in Agadir\, Morocco. (Download the concept paper here.) \nDownload (PDF\, 442KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/1st-international-conference-on-peace-in-diversity-the-integrative-approach-to-intercultural-and-civilizational-affairs/ LOCATION:Agadir\, Morocco\, Agadir\, Morocco CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170407 DTSTAMP:20260403T182248 CREATED:20170328T193716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T193920Z UID:20820-1491264000-1491523199@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:20th Eurasian Economic Summit: “Humanity at Crossroads” DESCRIPTION:Download (PDF\, 393KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/20th-eurasian-economic-summit-humanity-at-crossroads/ LOCATION:WOW Istanbul Hotels & Convention Center\, Turkey\, Istanbul\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Summit END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR