Deadline: First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport
2021-01-04 16:00 (America/Halifax)

First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport
2021-01-20 09:00 - 2021-01-21 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
Preventing violent extremism through sport – An interactive youth consultation
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 (09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST) and Thursday, January 21, 2021 (10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)

The 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.
In 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:

Global 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.
Guide 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.
Training 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.

The 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
stakeholders.
In 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.
Following 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.

Tentative Agenda

Wednesday, January 20
(09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)
Part I: Warm-up – Welcome and Introduction (20 min)
– Pep talk + Q&A with an inspiring athlete
Part II – First half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)
– Policy Guide
– Training Handbook
– App
– Communication Campaign
Part III – Networking Break (10 min)
Part IV – Second half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)
– Policy Guide
– Training Handbook
– App
– Communication Campaign

Thursday, January 21
(10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)
Part V: Game Strategy I – Role of Governments (45 min)
– Introductory remarks about the role of NFP within the project (by UNOCT and/or
NFP’s) – 10 min
– Ice-breaker case studies regarding policy experiences on Sport and PVE – 35 min
Part VI – Game Strategy II – Dialogue with Member States – NFPs (1hr and 15 min)
– Discuss how to establish cooperation mechanisms within the scope of the project and beyond

Live Q&A: Youth Solidarity Fund Call for Applications
2021-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
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.
The 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.
Join the YSF Live Q&A Here

Park East Synagogue and UN International Holocaust Remembrance Virtual Service
2021-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
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B’nai B’rith Annual U.N. Holocaust Remembrance Event
2021-01-27 09:15 - 11:00 (America/Halifax)
The B’nai B’rith International’s Office of U.N. Affairs will celebrate the annual Holocaust Remembrance event on the International Day to Commemorate the Victims of the Holocaust, January 27.
B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin will be joined this year by U.N. High Representative to the Alliance of Civilizations and newly-declared focal point on anti-Semitism, Miguel Angel Moratinos, for a discussion on global anti-Semitism.
The event will begin at 9:15 a.m. ET.

A Celebration of Human Fraternity: Virtual Ceremony
2021-02-04 08:30 - 09:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Online
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity cordially invites you to attend a virtual Celebration of Human Fraternity on 4 February, 2021, 5:30pm GST (8:30am EST).
Join us as we recognize the honorees of the 2021 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, and to commemorate the first United Nations International Day of Human Fraternity.
The Zayed Award recognizes the institutions and community of people who are spreading the work of human fraternity and coexistence around the world. It was inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity which was signed by His Eminence the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb and His Holiness Pope Francis on February 4, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
This year, these two symbols of humanity will once again convene alongside notable leaders from around the world. Together, we will take the opportunity to reflect on the exceptional accomplishments of this year’s honorees, and those that inspire us in their daily work — reviving and bringing to life the values of human fraternity across peoples.
Celebrate with us at www.zayedaward.org on 4 February, 2021, at 5:30 PM GST.
With peace,
The Higher Committee for Human Fraternity

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04 FEBRUARY 2021
5:30—6:00 PM GST
8:30-9:00 AM EST/New York Time
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The International Day of Human Fraternity: A Pathway to the Future
2021-02-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Online
In Commemoration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week

Co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations and The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and sponsorship of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity

In recognition of the moral imperatives of all religions, convictions and beliefs to call for peace, tolerance and mutual understanding, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February every year the World Interfaith Harmony Week through the unanimous adoption of resolution A/RES/65/5 World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010. Since the adoption of the resolution, many UN Member States, UN entities, faith actors and relevant entities re-iterate their commitment to spreading the messages of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world’s churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship during that week, based on love of God and love of one’s neighbor or on love of the good and love of one’s neighbor, each according to their own religious traditions or convictions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put to the test our shared human values. It laid bare deep-rooted inequalities in our societies. Communities were divided across religious, ethnic and cultural lines. Growing religious hatred, stigma and manifestations of various forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities including minorities risk undermining global efforts to recover and rebuild better. This phenomenon is an affront to the values and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in particular the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion as well as the UN General Assembly resolution 36/55 of 25 November 1981 “Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief”.
As such, state and relevant non-state actors including, in particular, religious leaders from across the faith spectrum play a vital role in promoting dialogue among all religious groups leading to an improved awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all mankind. Promoting acceptance and respect of religious and cultural diversity through interreligious and intercultural dialogue will create an environment conducive to building peaceful, just and inclusive societies. Member States who have the primary responsibility to counter discrimination and hate speech, and all relevant actors, including political and religious should promote inclusion and unity and to prevent, speak out and take strong action against racism, xenophobia, hate speech, violence, discrimination, including on the basis of age, and stigmatization (UNGA Resolution A/74/L.92 )
In that context, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200 on 21 December 2020 proclaiming February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity to be observed every year as of 2021. The resolution co-sponsored by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates takes note of efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue including the meeting between His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad al-Tayeb on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi that resulted in the signing of the “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and living Together”. It also invites all Member States to further promote a culture of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity.
In that sense, those humanistic principles are aligned with the goals and objectives of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which was created in 2005 to advance intercultural and interreligious dialogue as a viable tool to prevent and defuse identity-based tensions UNAOC works to advance mutual respect for cultures, traditions, and religious beliefs. Over the years, it has provided a global platform for dialogue between faith actors across the faith spectrum emanating from a recognition that genuine dialogue bridges divide and overcomes prejudices, stigmatization, misperceptions, and polarization. Fulfilling a world of “One Humanity, Many Cultures” is the raison d’etre of UNAOC (A/64/14, A/69/312)
The celebration of the first International Day of Human Fraternity within the setting of World Interfaith Harmony Week provides an opportunity to highlight the principles and value included in the Document of Human Fraternity and explore good practices towards its implementation as a pathway to the future as we rebuild a better world.

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AGENDA (tentative)

11:00 – 11:30 High-Level Opening
H.E. Mr. António Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General (video message)
H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos
The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
H.E. Mr. Mohamed Fathi Ahmed Edrees
Permanent Representative of Egypt
H.E. Mrs. Lana Zaki Nusseibeh
Permanent Representative of UAE
H.E. Judge Mohammad Abdul-Salam
Secretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity

11:30 – 12:20 Interactive Panel
Interventions by Member States
Interventions by Religious Leaders/Faith Actors/FBOs

12:20 – 12:30 Conclusion
Moderator of the event: Ms. Nihal Saad
Chief-of-Cabinet & Spokesperson for UNAOC

Deadline Extended: Call for Applications for Youth Solidarity Fund
2021-02-07 17:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax)

Deadline for Applications: Web Development and Graphic Design Team for UNAOC
2021-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Online

Webinar on Women's Mediation in Mali and Central African Republic
2021-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

Deadline for Applications: ICT Analyst (Data Migration Contractor)
2021-02-24 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Global Pledge for Action Webinar on the of Safeguard Religious Sites
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
The Webinar on the Safeguard of Religious Sites is 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.

Background: The 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.

Deadline for Applications: Training Handbook Specialist for Peace Educators
2021-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Deadline for Applications: Programme Manager - Sports for Development
2021-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | New York, New York, NY, United States

News Generation Against Hate: An Intergenerational Conversation
2021-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
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Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism
2021-03-15 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Informal Meeting on Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism
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Programme
07:30-08:30 Logging-in participants
08:30-08:40 Opening
Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
08:40-09:40 Session I:
Setting the Scene: How far we’ve been in the fight against antisemitism? What are the challenges?
09:40-11:00 Session II:
Good/Promising practices of state actors in combating antisemitism: Turning words into Action through adopting national strategies
11:00-12:00 Session III:
Creating synergies and exploring means of enhancing a system-wide response to antisemitism
12:00 Closing Session: The takeaways

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Deadline for Submissions: RFQ for Video Production and Editing Services
2021-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

(Re)building Post-pandemic Societies: Youth Using Sport to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism
2021-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
A Side Event in the margins of the ECOSOC Youth Forum
The ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021 will be held in April to provide a global platform for dialogue between Member States and young leaders worldwide. In this context, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), together with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), are hosting a side event entitled (Re)building post-pandemic societies: youth using sport to prevent and counter violent extremism. Held on 6 April, this interactive discussion will serve to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace and highlight the role of youth leadership and sport in preventing violent extremism and ensuring sustainable peace and development.
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Deadline for Applications: Home-based Web Graphic Designer for UNAOC
2021-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Online

Deadline for Applications: Home-based Wordpress Developer for UNAOC
2021-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Deadline for Applications: Programme Manager for Sports for Development and Peace
2021-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Deadline extended: 2021 Intercultural Innovation Award
2021-06-02 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Deadline: Digital Games for Peace: Creativity, Innovation, and Resilience
2021-06-07 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)

Deadline for Entries: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
2021-06-18 08:00 - 23:30 (America/Halifax)

Securing of Vulnerable Targets from Terrorist Attacks: Challenges of Major Sporting Event security governance - launch of the UN Guide
2021-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), along with its partners the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), has the pleasure to share the registration link to the round-table discussion on “Securing of Vulnerable Targets from Terrorist Attacks: Challenges of Major Sporting Event security governance – launch of the UN Guide ” that will take place virtually on 29th June 2021 (13:30 NY time, 17:30 Paris Time 22:30 Bangkok time) on the margins of the 2nd United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week.
This event will debut the UN Global Guide on the Security of Major Sporting Events: Promoting Sustainable Security & Legacies, developed within UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism, featuring contributions from Member States, international and regional organizations, sports federations as well as academic and research institutions.
Please find the registration link for the event here. Participants must register to receive the event access link. A preliminary agenda has been attached for your convenience.
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Prevention and the Misuse of New Communication Platforms: A Side Event in the Margins of the 2021 Counter-Terrorism Week
2021-06-30 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
Prevention and the Misuse of New Communication Platforms
Co-organized by UNAOC, UNCCT, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Deadline: Survey on the State of PVE in South Asia
2021-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in Collaboration with the United Nations: A Side Event in the Margins of the High-level Political Forum
2021-07-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Co-organized by the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, the UN Alliance of Civilizations, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, with the co-sponsorship of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Croatia, and Religions for Peace

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The global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a socio-economic crisis as well as a human rights crisis rolled into one. It has exacerbated the vulnerability of the least protected in society. While the virus does not discriminate, its impacts do. Crises, including outbreaks of diseases, create anxiety and fear that are key ingredients for racism, xenophobia and religious intolerance to thrive. Hate speech is the most blatant manifestation of these phenomena. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, all regions have seen increased trends of hate speech based on ethnic and religious identity, as well as migration status. Xenophobia has surged online and in the streets. Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have spread, and COVID-19-related anti-Muslim attacks have occurred. Migrants and refugees have been vilified as a source of the virus – and then denied access to medical treatment. In some countries, political leaders have used labels like “foreigner’s disease” to describe COVID-19, fueling stigmatization of minority groups, racism, xenophobia and related intolerance. Social media platforms have been misused to propagate hate and often incite violence.
In this context, on 8 May 2020, the UN Secretary-General launched a Global Appeal to Address and Counter COVID-19 related hate speech. The appeal included a call on civil society to strengthen outreach to vulnerable people, and religious actors to serve as models of mutual respect. Building on this appeal, the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG), the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) convened on 28 May 2020 a group of religious leaders and actors and faith-based organizations to explore innovative ways to partner in the response to COVID-19 and discuss relevant thematic areas as well as possible actions and initiatives. This consultation resulted in the Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in collaboration with the United Nations . The Pledge 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.
Addressing and countering COVID-19 related hate speech, interfaith dialogue and capacity-building figure prominently in the mapping both as cross-cutting issues and as specific areas where religious leaders and faith-based organizations are focusing their actions and responses to COVID-19. In particular, the signatories to the Global Pledge committed themselves to “stand up and speak against hate speech and hate crimes, xenophobia, racism and all other forms of discrimination; and to work with the United Nations and all other relevant stakeholders to implement the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech and the UN Guidance on Addressing and Countering COVID-19 related Hate Speech.”
With the objective of translating the Global Pledge into specific actions for further collaboration and enhanced partnership between the United Nations and faith actors, OSAPG, UNAOC and OHCHR organized a peer-to-peer learning programme. Six monthly webinars took place between December 2020 and May 2021, which focused on the role and experiences of faith actors in promoting gender equality, addressing hate speech, safeguarding religious sites, protecting religious or belief minorities, preventing atrocity crimes and facilitating and fostering interfaith dialogue & mutual respect . The webinars aimed to ensure gender balance in terms of participation and to highlight the contribution of women in the fight against hate speech. The webinars targeted participants with experience working in the field to address challenges related to COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts and shared good practices and lessons learnt in this regard. Each webinar resulted in snapshots of learning points and recommendations that were compiled together. This compilation, that is publicly available, provides the basis for further UN engagement with faith actors and civil society on combatting hate speech and its ramifications in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Digital Games for Peace: Induction Session
2021-07-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Co-organized by the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC); the #DigitalGamesForPeace Challenge aims to harness the creative energies of youth South and Southeast Asia and the promise of game-based innovations in cultivating pertinent competencies for prevention of violent extremism. The Induction Session will embark 51 selected youth upon Phase 1 of the programme for improving their capacities on game-based methodologies for peace.

UNAOC Virtual Watch Party for the Safeguard of Religious Sites
2021-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
UNAOC Virtual Watch Party for the Safeguard of Religious Sites
Thursday, 13 July, 2021 | 11:00 AM EDT | Online

Join us for a virtual “watch party” featuring short films submitted by the global community as part of UNAOC’s campaign #forSafeWorship to safeguard religious sites and worshippers worldwide! To learn more about the global call to action #forSafeWorship and submit your own video, visit https://forsafeworship.org/.
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Featured Videos

Religious Sites in Egypt by Sandra Gobran (Egypt)
Synopsis: In this short video, Sandra tells us about temples and tombs in Egypt and the importance of ensuring that all religious sites are safe.
https://forsafeworship.org/religious-sites-in-egypt/
A Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico by Father Rocendo Herrera (Puerto Rico)
Synopsis: In this short video, we meet Father Rocendo Herrera, who introduces us to St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit, in Loiza, on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico. St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit is the third oldest parish on the island and the only one currently in use. Located in an Afro-Caribbean municipality in Puerto Rico, this place of worship embodies a dialogue between Catholicism and the playing of Puerto Rican drums known as “La Bomba”.
https://forsafeworship.org/a-dialogue-between-la-bomba-and-catholic-rituals-in-puerto-rico/
A Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico by Afaf Lamkoutar (Morocco)
Synopsis: In this short video, UNAOC Young Peacebuilder Afaf speaks about the many cultures, religions, and sacred sites in her hometown of Rabat, Morocco.
https://forsafeworship.org/a-mosaic-of-religions-in-rabat-morocco/
A Chapel with Special Powers by Ismael Lopez (Spain)
Synopsis: In this video, Ismael takes us on a tour of the Church of St. Valenti in the Valley of Salarça, in Catalonia, Spain. Built in the 12th century, the chapel’s location, according to legend, exudes a certain energy that helps people solve all types of problems and conflicts.
https://forsafeworship.org/a-chapel-with-special-powers/
Exploring Religious Sites in the Philippines by Theodore Boborol (Philippines)
Synopsis: In this short video, Theodore takes us on a tour of his university campus, shows us his favorite church on campus grounds, and leads us to a few side detours down memory lane.
https://forsafeworship.org/exploring-religious-sites-in-the-philippines-director-theodore-boborol/

The Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial by Daniel del Valle (Spain)
Synopsis: In this short film, Daniel takes us on a tour of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, where he once lived and studied as a member of the Royal Choir of Spain.
https://forsafeworship.org/the-monastery-of-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial/
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle in South Texas, USA by Lydia Pesina (USA)
Synopsis: In this short film, Lydia tells us about the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, in South Texas, a very special place in her life since childhood. The Basilica caters to a diverse population, including a large immigrant community, and even has its own Mariachi band!
https://forsafeworship.org/basilica-lady-of-sanjuan-delvalle/
Religious Diversity in Indonesia by Steve Leonard Harison (Indonesia)
Synopsis: In this short video, Steve talks to us about religious diversity in Indonesia and the importance of protecting religious sites worldwide.
https://forsafeworship.org/religious-diversity-in-indonesia/
The Coronado Cross in Kansas by Gentry (USA)
Synopsis: In this short video, Gentry takes us to Kansas, right outside of Dodge City, to see the Coronado Cross. The site commemorates a mass held for the first time in this part of the country by Father Juan de Padilla in 1541, predating the landing of the Pilgrims by almost 100 years.
https://forsafeworship.org/the-coronado-cross-in-kansas/
A Religious Site with Interfaith Influences in Bangladesh by Tushar Kanti Baidya (Bangladesh)
Synopsis: In this short video, UNAOC alumnus Tushar tells us about a temple he likes to visit in Bangladesh, and the significance of this site in his life.
https://forsafeworship.org/a-religious-site-with-interfaith-influences-in-bangladesh/
