United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

International Conference on Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East
2017-05-24 | Madrid, Spain
International Conference on Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East
Madrid, Spain | 24 May 2017
Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
2017-05-22 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10, United States
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
cordially invite you to attend a conference held in observance of

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Monday, 22 May 2017, 3:00PM-6:00PM
United Nation Headquarters, New York City, Conference Room 4

This 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”.

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Workshop: Muslim Humanitarian and Development Organizations in and around Conflict Zones: Barriers to and Opportunities for engagement
2017-05-22 - 2017-05-23 | UN Headquarters, Conference Room 9, United Nations, New York, NY, 10017, United States
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.

A Closed-Door Dialogue and Focus Group
This 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.
Under 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.
The 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.

Concept Note
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Deadline: 2017 UNAOC Fellowship Call for Applications
2017-05-21 23:30 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | NY
Apply by Sunday, May 21st 2017, 11:59pm EST
The 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)
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17th Doha Forum
2017-05-14 - 2017-05-15 | Doha, Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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”.
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Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
2017-05-14 - 2017-05-15 | Beijing, China, Beijing, China

4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue: “Advancing Intercultural Dialogue: New Avenues for Human Security, Peace and Sustainable Development”
2017-05-04 - 2017-05-06 | Baku, Azerbaijan
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.
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UNAOC Group of Friends Meeting
2017-04-19 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | UN Headquarters, Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, United States
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.
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1st International Conference on Peace In Diversity: The Integrative Approach to Intercultural and Civilizational Affairs
2017-04-06 - 2017-04-07 | Agadir, Morocco, Agadir, Morocco
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.)
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20th Eurasian Economic Summit: “Humanity at Crossroads”
2017-04-04 - 2017-04-06 | WOW Istanbul Hotels & Convention Center, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey
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Preventative Diplomacy: A Soft Power Tool (Closed Event. By Invitation Only.)
2017-03-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Conference Room 9, UNHQ, New York, NY, United States
UNAOC is hosting a round-table discussion entitled: “Preventive Diplomacy: A Soft Power Tool” which will consist of an opening statement by the UNAOC High Representative, an address by Dr. Cahill and short presentations by invited speakers. The speakers will be followed by a moderated Q & A session.
The main objective of this event is to draw attention to the importance of moving swiftly to support the Secretary-General’s commitment to the concept and practice of conflict prevention.
Closed Event. By Invitation Only.
Watch live through the web stream

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Celebrating The United Nations International Day of Happiness
2017-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | UN Headquarters, Conference Room 8, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, United States

“Seeking Refuge: Faith-Based Approaches to Forced Migration”
2017-03-04 | Princeton University, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544, United States
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will be participating in the conference, “Seeking Refuge: Faith-Based Approaches to Forced Migration” at Princeton University on 4 March 2017. The conference is part of the “Poverty and Peacemaking” series hosted by Princeton’s Office of Religious Life and the Community of Sant’Egidio.
For more information, please click here.

International Conference for "Freedom and Citizenship: Diversity and Integration"
2017-02-28 - 2017-03-01 | Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
UNAOC Chief of Cabinet, Ms. Nihal Saad, will be participating in the international conference organized by Al Azhar sponsored by the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar and Pope Francis entitled “Al Azhar and the Muslim Elders Council: Freedom and Citizenship”, from Feb 28 – March 1st, 2017 in Cairo, Egypt.
About the conference:
Under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fatah El-Sissi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the capital Cairo hosts the International Conference on “Freedom and Citizenship: Diversity and Integration” next Tuesday. The conference is co-hosted by Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders and will be attended by delegations from over 50 countries with important Arab and international media coverage.
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11th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean
2017-02-23 - 2017-02-24 | Alfândega Congress Centre (Porto, Portugal), Alfândega Congress Centre, Porto, Portugal
Organized by the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal
23 and 24 February 2017 | Alfândega Congress Centre – Porto
On Thursday, 23 February, Ms. Nihal Saad, Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson for the High Representative, will deliver remarks on behalf of H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC).

Vacancy Notice: Research Assistant Intern
2017-02-16 - 2017-03-01 | NY
Research Assistant Intern
Job category:
Communications

Vacancy code:
VA/2017/B5004/11786

Department/office:
ECR, DGC, Development Group Cluster

Duty station:
New York, United States of America

Contract type:
Intern

Contract level:
Intern

Duration:
6 months (starting 1 April 2017)

Application period:
16-Feb-2017 to 01-Mar-2017

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
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Second Intercultural Innovation Award Capacity Building Workshop
2017-02-12 - 2017-02-16 | Gurgaon, India
Summary:
The ten recipients of the Intercultural Innovation Award at the 7th UNAOC Global Forum will take part in their second capacity building workshop, to be held at various locations in Delhi and Gurgaon, India. The workshop will be focused on leadership, organizational development and sustainability, in addition to monitoring and evaluation.
Date:
12 February to 16 February
Location:
Gurgaon, India

Media and Information Literacy: Educational Strategies for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
2017-02-10 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters, United Nations Headquarters, New York, United States
This event was streamed live.
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UNAOC’s Media and Information Literacy program and United Nations Academic Impact’s “Unlearning Intolerance” program have organized this side event as part of UNAI’s “Prevention Forum” discussion series.
The event will also be an occasion for the presentation of the most recent UNAOC-UNESCO-NORDICOM publication “Opportunities for Media and Information Literacy in the Middle East and North Africa”.

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Interfaith Harmony: Embracing the Other
2017-02-06 13:15 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Tillman Chapel, Church Center for the UN, 777 United Nations Plaza, NY, United States
The United Nations has designated February 1-7 has been designated World Interfaith Harmony Week. In commemoration of this annual celebration of interfaith harmony and cooperation, a service will be held, inclusive of readings, music and dance.

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Children’s Film Festival Seattle
2017-01-26 19:00 - 2017-02-11 19:00 (America/New_York) | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States
The 12th Children’s Film Festival Seattle is packing the Northwest Film Forum with more than 186 films from 52 countries January 26 to February 11, ending with awards granted by both a voting audience and a selection made by a jury comprised entirely of children. The 12-day festival includes films from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East. There will be features, animation, shorts and filmmaking workshops geared toward a wide range of age groups.
The festival opens 7 p.m. Thursday, January 26, with a celebration of CFFS’s new partnership with Plural+ Youth Video Festival, a joint initiative between the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the International Organization for Migration.

#SpreadNoHate: Hate Speech Against Migrants and Refugees in the Media
2017-01-26 | Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
In the framework of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations’ (UNAOC) #SpreadNoHate initiative, UNAOC and the European Union (EU) will organize a one-day symposium in Brussels on Thursday 26 January 2017.
The European symposium will focus on the Mediterranean region and on specific counter-narratives. Please revisit this page for more details. You can also follow #SpreadNoHate on social media for regular updates.

Download: Concept Note Agenda Symposium Booklet

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Program contacts:

Thibault Chareton
Media & Migration Project Specialist: ThibaultC@unops.org

Nathalie Guillaume
Policy Analyst & Public Information Officer: NathalieG@unops.org

Vacancy Notice: Media and Information Literacy Education Intern
2017-01-25 - 2017-02-22 | NY
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is seeking a Media and Information Literacy Education Intern who will work under the direct, overall supervision of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Education Project Manager.
Media and Information Literacy Education Intern
Job categories
IT

Vacancy Code:
VA/2017/B5004/11632

Department/Office:
ECR, DGC, Development Group Cluster
Duty Station:
New York, United States of America

Contract type:
Intern

Contract level:
Intern

Duration:
7 months
Application Period:
25-Jan-2017 to 22-Feb-2017

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
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Vacancy Notice: Personal Assistant to the High Representative
2017-01-24 - 2017-02-07 | NY
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is seeking a qualified Personal Assistant to The High Representative to be based in its New York Office.
Vacancy code: VA/2017/B5004/11620
Position title: Personal Assistant to The High Representative
Duty station: New York, United States of America
Contract type: Local ICA Support
Contract level: LICA-5
Duration: 4 months with possibility of extension
Application period: 24-Jan-2017 to 07-Feb-2017
More details about the position can be found here: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=11620

Deadline: Call for Applications for UNAOC and Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University PhD scholarships
2017-01-20 | NY
PHD, UNITED NATIONS ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS/CENTRE FOR TRUST, PEACE AND SOCIAL RELATIONS

Eligibility: International/EU/UK
Award Details: Fully funded
Duration: Full Time – 3 years 6 months
Application deadline: 20th January

Read: Press Release | Eligibility Requirements / How to Apply

PEACEapp workshop for young migrants and local youth on developing gamified apps
2017-01-16 - 2017-01-20 | Algeciras, Spain, Spain
January 16-20, 2017 | Algeciras, Spain

The Role of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in Peace and Security
2017-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | UNHQ Conference Room 11
January 13, 2017, 10:00 am | Conference Room 11, United Nations Headquarters New York
Organized by the Permanent Mission of Hungary to the United Nations
and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
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Youth Solidarity Fund: Call for applications
2017-01-13 - 2017-02-05 | Global
Eligibility: Youth-led organizations (18-35 years old) from select countries
Grant Details: Up to USD 25,000 to implement intercultural and interfaith dialogue projects
Project Duration: 7 months
Application deadline: 5th February, 2017

For complete details on how to apply, eligibility and selection criteria, consult the Application Guidelines.
Apply for the Youth Solidarity Fund Now

Preventing radicalization and xenophobia through education at grassroots level: A UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event
2016-12-15 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY, 10017, United States
UNAOC is inviting sixteen civil society leaders and professionals from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and North America to discuss the role of education in preventing radicalization and xenophobia at grassroots level. Speakers, who are also UNAOC Fellows, come from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Yemen.
The event will take place on Thursday December 15th from 3pm to 5pm at the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations (871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017). A cocktail reception will be held afterwards.

Download: Concept Note Agenda Participants’ Biographies

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Global Migration Film Festival and International Migrants Day
2016-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters, Conference Room 6, New York, NY, United States
You are cordially invited to attend IOM’s Global Migration Film Festival and International Migrants Day event on 15th December at UN Headquarters. Entry is free, but seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may RSVP here. The event will take place from 10am-12pm in Conference Room 6. We hope you can join us and our impressive panel of speakers.

Mari Malek – South Sudanese celebrity, artist, and humanitarian
Rafer Guzman – Film Critic, Newsday
Andrea Cristina Mercado – Campaign Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance
Charlotte Gosset, Regional Outreach Manager, NYC Immigration Coalition
Perla Liberato, Filmmaker and Plural+ 2016 International Jury Award winner
Jordi Torrent – Project Manager, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

Concert for Human Rights
2016-12-10 | Human Rights and Alliance of Civilisations Room, United Nations, Geneva, United Nations Office at Geneva , Geneva, 1211, Switzerland
On the occasion of Human Rights Day

Featuring Maestro Daniel Barenboim
& West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

Saturday, 10 December 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room
at the Palais des Nations

Download: PRESS BOOK DOSSIER DE PRENSA DOSSIER DE PRESSE

Concert:
F.J. Haydn
Concerto for Violoncello, Hob. VIIb:1, C major
Soloist: Kian Soltani
W.A. Mozart
Sinfonia concertante for four winds K297b
Soloists: Oboe – Cristina Gomez Godoy;
Clarinet – Jussef Eisa;
Bassoon – Zeynep Köylüoglu;
Horn – Merav Goldman

Dress code: Women: Long dress recommended
Men: Black tie recommended

Information: Fundación ONUART
Phone: +34 933436859
Email: events@fundaciononuart.es

OPENING MESSAGE:
Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations
REMARKS:
Michael Møller
Director-General of the United Nations Ofce at Geneva
Choi Kyonglim
President of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser
High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Miguel Angel Moratinos
President of Fundación ONUART
