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-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:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Lisbon BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:WET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:WET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:WET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20200923T173906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T211937Z UID:28311-1601391600-1601397000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies DESCRIPTION:An Interactive webinar on the margins of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly \n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has torn across the world\, affected all segments of the population indiscriminately regardless of race\, religion\, ethnicity\, or gender\, and continues to have far-reaching health and economic consequences. But for many\, the impact extends beyond medical and financial concerns. The pandemic has exposed social and political fractures within communities\, with discriminatory responses to fear\, disproportionately affecting communities on the basis of their real or perceived national origin\, skin color\, or religion. Several political parties have latched into the COVID-19 crisis to advance anti-immigrant\, white supremacist\, anti-Semitic and xenophobic conspiracy theories that demonize minorities on the sheer basis of their religion\, belief\, or ethnicity. \nOutbreaks create fear\, and fear is a crucial ingredient for racism\, xenophobia\, and discrimination to thrive. This phenomenon manifests differently in different contexts and populations. Yet\, there is a pattern in discriminatory acts: the target is generally the “other\,” i.e.\, the migrant\, someone belonging to a religious or ethnic minority\, etc. These behavior patterns\, not uncommon before the pandemic\, often lead to the fragmentation of society. Racism and discrimination have detrimental effects not only on the safety and human dignity of those who are targeted but also on development\, peace\, and social cohesion. The United Nations Secretary-General has warned of the repercussions of these discriminatory manifestations urging for an inclusive\, equitable\, and universal response in addressing the pandemic. \nThe position of the United Nations on racism and all its manifestations is crystal clear: this scourge violates the Charter of the United Nations and debases the core values upon which it was founded. The prohibition of racial discrimination is enshrined in all core international human rights instruments. It places obligations on States and tasks them with eradicating discrimination in public and private spheres. Therefore\, it is imperative to promote tolerance\, inclusion\, and respect for diversity and stand up against racism\, xenophobia\, hate speech\, and all forms of discrimination. The United Nations Secretary-General has made this a priority through launching initiatives such as the UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites\, the UN Guidance Note on Addressing and Countering COVID-19 related Hate Speech3 \, which builds on the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech4. \nFraming the discussion: \nCOVID-19 is attacking societies at their core. The pandemic has devastated many lives and upended livelihoods. But we should not let it destroy our core humanistic values. Allowing the pandemic to tear apart the fabric of our societies would be one of the most severe upheavals of COVID-19. Inclusion of and dialogue with communities and marginalized groups helps in rebuilding trust and enhancing social cohesion. In this context\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing a webinar to explore ways to scale-up a whole-of-society approach to prevent and counter the scourge of all forms of discrimination\, xenophobia\, and racism. \nFormat: \nThe panel will be convened in the format of an interactive discussion with speakers representing relevant UN entities\, human rights experts\, and other stakeholders\, including the media. Speakers will give brief introductions (three minutes)\, and the moderator will conduct a tour-de-table.\n \n\n\n\n\nParticipants:\nLeading the Conversation: \n H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\nUnder-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC \nPanelists: \n Ms. Pramila Patten\n@USGSRSGPatten\nSpecial Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC)\, Acting Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (UN-OSAPG) @UN_GP_RtoP \n Dr. Ahmed Shaheed \n@ahmedshaheed\nSpecial Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief \n Mr. Jason Isaacson\nChief Policy and Political Affairs Officer\, American Jewish Committee @AJCGlobal \n Ms. Nayeli Chavez-Geller\n@nayelichavezg\nNew York Correspondent\, Primer Impacto\, Univisión \n Ms. Alex Walden \nGlobal Head of Human Rights\, Google \n Mr. George Salama (tbc)\nHead of Public Policy\, Government\, and Philanthropy – MENA Region\, Pakistan\, and Afghanistan\, Twitter URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/racism-xenophobia-and-discrimination-the-tearing-of-our-societies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201005T140743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T145402Z UID:28394-1601856000-1604534399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2020 UNAOC Fellowship Programme DESCRIPTION:“Building Peace in the Age of New Media”\nA Virtual Edition of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme\n\n\nIn its online configuration\, the 2020 UNAOC Fellowship Programme will take the form of a virtual engagement programme consolidated over 18 days and preceded by an introduction phase of two weeks. The theme is “Building peace in the age of new media” and 20 Fellows from Europe\, North America and the MENA region have been selected for their experience in the fields of media and peacebuilding. \nFrom 5 to 16 October\, 2020 UNAOC Fellows will be introduced to three online modules on intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media and peacebuilding\, in line with the 2020 theme “Building peace in the age of new media”. Developed by UNAOC and trainers\, each module will introduce Fellows to global trends\, key concepts and good practices in the above-mentioned fields\, with a focus on the different contexts across Europe\, North America\, the Middle East and North Africa. \nFrom 19 to 28 October\, each cohort will then engage separately in online conversations with relevant actors from six countries. For each country\, Fellows will engage in a series of 60-minute online discussions with (a) government and official representatives\, (b) religious and community leaders\, (c) journalists and media professionals\, (d) civil society organizations and representatives of grassroots initiatives. The topics of these exchanges will revolve around intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, as well as the 2020 theme “Building peace in the age of new media”. Cohorts will debrief regularly\, both separately and jointly. When feasible\, participants will also engage in virtual activities that will introduce them to the cultural diversity of the destination countries. \nFrom 29 October to 4 November\, Fellows will engage in webinars and online workshops focusing on (a) interreligious and intercultural dialogue and (b) on “Building peace in the age of new media” and through various pedagogical methods. Each section will offer a webinar developed in collaboration with KAICIID and four online workshops – two workshops will engage cohorts separately and two will engage them together. During these workshops\, Fellows will strengthen their competencies in the fields of intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media\, and peacebuilding\, and collaborate to develop material and recommendations on ways to use media and information technology to support the global community and international organizations in their work towards sustainable peace and conflict prevention. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n 5-16 October: Introduction \n\n 19-28 October: Virtual exposure \n\n 29 October – 3 November: Capacity building activities \n\n 29-30 October: Intercultural and interreligious dialogue \n\n 2-3 November: Building peace in the age of new media \n\n 11 November: Conclusion \n\n\nBios: 2020 EUNA Fellows \nBios: 2020 MENA Fellows URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2020-unaoc-fellowship-programme/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20200723T153251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T172753Z UID:28105-1602547200-1602892799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2020 G20 Interfaith Forum DESCRIPTION:Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All \nThe formal 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia will take place from 13-16 October 2020. On the way to Riyadh\, there will be regional forums in Argentina\, Belgium\, Ethiopia\, India\, Indonesia\, the Middle East\, and Washington\, D.C. These gatherings will produce statements and recommendations for the formal 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum. In addition\, there are will be two pre-conferences in Riyadh to bring together the KAICIID Youth Programme and KAICIID Fellows right before the 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum in Riyadh that will contribute substantive input for the Forum. \nView the Livestream Here \n\nCollaborating Partners\nThe G20 Interfaith Forum Association wishes to express particular appreciation for its co-organizing partners this year for the 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum being hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, and the Saudi Arabian National Committee for Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue (NCIRD). \n\nDownload (PDF\, 9.11MB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2020-g20-interfaith-forum/ LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201023T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201021T164843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T172747Z UID:28660-1603449000-1603459800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Hemispheric Forum on Freedom of Religion or Belief DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate the First Hemispheric Forum on Freedom of Religion or Belief\, which is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. \nThe forum aims to promote cooperation in the hemisphere\, provide information on promoting religious freedom\, and create a space to recognize and promote interfaith dialogue. \nMr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will deliver opening remarks during the Ministerial Plenary on 23 October. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/hemispheric-forum-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201026T180134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T180412Z UID:28706-1603875600-1603882800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:United Nations Roundtable of Media and Information Literacy Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020 DESCRIPTION:Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for Everybody and by Everybody \nMs. Nihal Saad\, Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will participate at the UN Roundtable of Media and Information Literacy Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020\, with the theme “Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for Everybody and by Everybody”.\n \n \n\nAs disinformation has become a cross-cutting problem for the different goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda\, so too different UN agencies may find shared interests in the role of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) as part of the responses. This document outlines some ways in which MIL is relevant to the mandates of different members of the UN family\, and possible points of co-operation. This novel first round of discussions may lay the ground for continued dialogues and practical steps forward. \nLearn More URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/united-nations-roundtable-of-media-and-information-literacy-global-media-and-information-literacy-week-2020/ CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201021T163733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T182733Z UID:28650-1603882800-1603886400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will participate in the 2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism\, hosted by the Parliament of the Republic of Albania\, in partnership with the Combat anti-Semitism Movement (CAM) and the Jewish Agency for Israel. \nThe Forum will take place on October 28th\, 2020 at 16:00 CET / 11:00 AM EST. \nThe aim of the conference is to create a united front among the Balkans to work together in order to eradicate the scourge of anti-Semitism from our discourse and to create better\, more tolerant societies for future generations. \nRegister for the 2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism Watch Live on YouTube URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2020-balkans-forum-against-anti-semitism/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201021T172653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T143346Z UID:28667-1603972800-1603976400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Les Rencontres Orient Occident du Château Mercier\, Switzerland DESCRIPTION:9th Edition of the Rencontres Orient Occident at Château Mercier \nSince 2012\, Château Mercier has hosted the Rencontres Orient Occident in its peaceful setting in the heart of the Swiss Alps. \nThe event brings together the fields of philosophy\, history\, politics and geopolitics\, law\, economics\, ecology and spirituality. \n Click here to learn more. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/les-rencontres-orient-occident-du-chateau-mercier-switzerland/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201021T172723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T170657Z UID:28669-1603981800-1603983600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Espai Debat - Ciclo Europa\, Spain DESCRIPTION:L’H Espai de Debat is a platform integrated by diverse entities of a social character whose objective is to promote debate and citizen involvement in the city of l’Hospitalet del Llobregat. \nEurope: Present and Future\nResponse to Covid19\, global leadership and the biggest global challenges. \nClick here for more information. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/espai-debat-ciclo-europa-spain/ CATEGORIES:International Conference,Virtual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201118 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201110T150227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T150227Z UID:28830-1605484800-1605657599@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief 2020 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland\, H.E. Mr. Zbigniew Rau\, the Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief aims to discuss the most current and pressing issues related to the freedom of religion or belief in the world. As the 2020 edition of the Ministerial will take place during the COVID-19 health crisis\, one of the focus of the conference is how to advance freedom of religion and belief despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. \nLearn More URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ministerial-to-advance-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-2020/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201119T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201110T151156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T151156Z UID:28832-1605796200-1605799800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Freedom of Speech and caricatures vs. Respect of Religions : Clash or Alliance of Civilizations? DESCRIPTION:A Zoom conversation with Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for UNAOC\, organized by the Aspen Institute of France \nFollowing the recent events in Conflans Sainte Honorine with the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty and in Notre Dame Cathedral in Nice\, and the Vienna shooting a few days later\, France and Europe are hit again by fanatic attacks and murders committed in the name of Islam. The reaction by President Macron saying that France would not surrender its core value and freedom of expression\, and the preparation of a law on “Islamic separatism” has generated fury in the Muslim world and the boycott of French products. \nShould there be some limit in the freedom of speech and expression? Are we heading towards a new wave of terror and escalation of tensions?\n25 years after the publication of the Clash of Civilizations and all attempts made to prevent it by promoting dialogue and alliance of Civilizations\, can we say that Huntington’s predictions have prevailed? What could be the responses and the measures to be taken to guarantee mutual respect among religions and faiths and peaceful societies? \nThe Aspen Institute will host Miguel Moratinos\, the Head of the UN body against extremism and radicalization\, to discuss these sensitive issues and to seek his views in the global context. \n\nThe Aspen Institute France is an educational and policy studies organization based in Paris. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/freedom-of-speech-and-caricatures-vs-respect-of-religions-clash-or-alliance-of-civilizations/ CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201123T145125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T145146Z UID:28896-1606294800-1606302000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Rome Mediterranean Dialogues DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate in the Rome Mediterranean Dialogues\, the annual high-level initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies) in Rome with the aim to rethink traditional approaches to the area complementing analyses of current challenges with new ideas and suggestions and to draft a new “positive agenda”\, addressing shared challenges at both the regional and the international level. \nClick Here to Learn More URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/rome-mediterranean-dialogues/ CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201130T162725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T162818Z UID:28912-1606813200-1606842000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Securing Sport Virtual Edition 2020 DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for UNAOC\, will participate in a session entitled “Protecting Sport in Regions in Turmoil” within the margins of the ICSS Securing Sport 2020 Virtual Edition. The session will explore ways to restore sport competitions in post-conflict countries and regions affected by turmoil\, and how sport can contribute to prosperity and stability in areas affected by crises. The discussion will focus on methods of re-building relevant capacities required for staging and managing sporting events\, at all levels\, from grassroots to professional sports\, and the possibility of organizing sporting events with an international dimension. \n\n \n\nSECURING SPORT 2020 Virtual Edition: ‘Building Resilience in an Ever-Changing World’ \nThe ICSS will convene its flagship conference Securing Sport from 01 – 04 December 2020\, in a virtual event format under the theme ‘Building Resilience in an Ever-Changing World’. Securing Sport is an international and multisectoral conference\, which was conceived to serve as a platform for discussions about the changes\, challenges and threats to sport and the opportunities sport can generate in the socio-economic context. The latest editions were hosted by the Lancaster House in London and the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. \nBy bringing together all ICSS partners and allies\, Securing Sport gives inspiration to the ICSS regarding the general work objectives and future endeavors in safeguarding sport as a common good for humankind. \nAs an open-ended platform\, Securing Sport unites international and national decision-makers\, eminent experts and gives a voice to stakeholders across sectors with the aim of inspiring collective action and identifying solutions to enhance the safety\, security and integrity of sport\, while protecting its societal values. \nIn a series of digital events – Policy Dialogues\, Expert Debates and Youth Interventions hosted by the ICSS initiative Save the Dream – set against a virtual stage backdrop\, the panels will analyse some of the most pressing current challenges facing the world of sport and address global challenges\, international approaches and ways to further strengthen multisectoral cooperation. \nRead More URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/securing-sport-virtual-edition-2020/ CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20201202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20201202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201124T154414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T154440Z UID:28901-1606917600-1606924800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:26th Lisbon Forum: "Lessons learnt: what challenges still to overcome?" DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will deliver keynote remarks in a session entitled “Lessons learnt: what challenges still to overcome?” in the margins of the 26th Lisbon Forum on 2 December 2020. \n\nAbout the Lisbon Forum: \nThe world we live in is a complex system. One in which a heterogeneous network of actors has the power to influence decisions at global level\, in certain cases without necessarily being held accountable for them. A system that continues to be characterised by increasing inequalities\, which are still deeply embedded in our society. But it is also a system where us\, the people\, and our representatives\, can come together and cooperate for the common good. This is the lesson that the COVID-19 pandemic has been teaching us since day one\, forcing us to deal with a fundamental question: How can we enhance international solidarity’s impact in order to ensure a more sustainable and unified future? \nLearn More about the 2020 Lisbon Forum URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/26th-lisbon-forum-lessons-learnt-what-challenges-still-to-overcome/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20200805T065318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T160937Z UID:28196-1607076000-1607086800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival: 2020 Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration will hold the annual Awards Ceremony of their joint initiative\, the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival. The virtual event will feature short films produced by young filmmakers from across the globe on the pressing issues of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, the prevention of xenophobia\, the future of our world\, and interreligious dialogue. \nEvery year\, PLURAL+ gives young people around the world the opportunity to express their vision and their creativity through multimedia production. To learn more\, visit pluralplus.unaoc.org. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-youth-video-festival-2020-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Film Festival,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201207T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201205T092254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201205T092622Z UID:28923-1607331600-1607337000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Launch: International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism in Doha\, Qatar DESCRIPTION:What? \nThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) will hold a soft virtual launch of the International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism\, which will be established as a UNOCT Programme Office in Doha\, the State of Qatar. \nThe opening sessions will be followed by remarks from the Heads of the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities\, who will provide their respective perspectives\, experiences and good practices on the integration of behavioural insights to prevent and counter terrorism. The launch event will also include a presentation by UNOCT on the Hub and its programme of work\, in addition to two other programmatic presentations by Mr. Fahad Al Kuwari from Hamad Bin Khalifa University of the State of Qatar\, and Mr. Paul Daniell\, Executive Director of the Strategy and Capability in the New South Wales Government. \n\nWho? \nOpening Remarks \n\nMr. Vladimir Voronkov\, Under-Secretary-General of UNOCT\n\nGuest of Honor \n\nH.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani\, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs\, the State of Qatar\n\nDistinguished Speakers \n\nMajor General Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al-Ansari\, Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Chairman of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee\, Ministry of Interior\, the State of Qatar\nMr. Achim Steiner\, Administrator\, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\nMs. Ghada Fathi Waly\, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director\, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nH.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\nMs. Michèle Coninsx\, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director\, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate\n\nProgrammatic Presentations \n\nMr. Muhammad Rafiuddin Shah\, Chief of Policy\, Knowledge Management and\n\nCoordination Branch of UNOCT \n\nMr. Fahad Al Kuwari\, Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, the State of Qatar\nMr. Paul Daniell\, Executive Director\, Strategy and Capability\, New South Wales Government Education Standards Authority & Lecturer\, The University of Sydney\, Australia\n\n\nWhen?\nMonday\, 7 December 2020 from 9:00am to 10:30am\, New York time; and 5:00pm to 6:30pm\, Doha\, Qatar time. \n\nWhere?\nThe event will be open to media and streamed live on UN WebTV (https://webtv.un.org). \n\nBackground\nInsights from behavioural science contribute to gain a better understanding of the threat of terrorism and violent extremism\, which requires evidence-based research and analysis of individual\, contextual and structural factors affecting human motivations\, actions\, interactions and responses. \nA behavioural insights approach enables the identification of risk and resilience factors and the development of empirically validated interventions for policymakers and practitioners to effectively prevent and counter violent extremism. \nIn this context\, the ‘International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter Terrorism’ has been established as a UNOCT Programme Office in Doha\, Qatar\, through a contribution agreement signed between UNOCT and the State of Qatar on 8 September 2020. \nThe Hub will perform three core functions: \n\nconduct and advance research in behavioural sciences to better understand the drivers and factors contributing to radicalization leading to violent extremism and terrorism;\nprovide capacity-building assistance to Member States\, regional organizations and civil society partners to develop and implement programmes\, projects and initiatives that integrate behavioural insights to counter terrorism; and\npromote communication\, outreach and partnerships to share knowledge\, expertise\, experiences and lessons learned on behaviourally informed counter-terrorism interventions.\n\nThe International Hub will leverage the expertise of local\, regional and international counter- terrorism actors\, and enhance programming cooperation and coordination with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities operating in the field for impactful and “all-of-UN” programme delivery on behavioural insights to counter terrorism. \n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nVisit website: https://bit.ly/OCT-BI\nContact : Ms. Laurence Gerard\, gerardl@un.org URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/virtual-launch-international-hub-on-behavioural-insights-to-counter-terrorism-in-doha-qatar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201205T190448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201205T191313Z UID:28927-1607335200-1607360400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Global Pledge for Action Webinar: Gender equality in the context of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:as part of the series of six sessions on implementing the Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in Collaboration with the United Nations \nCo-facilitated by the UN Alliance of Civilizations\, UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect\, and Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights\n\nThe UN Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC)\, the Office on Genocide Prevention and Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) held a virtual consultation with religious leaders and actors on 28 May 2020. The consultation was organized in response to the 22 April call by the UN Secretary-General to religious actors to contribute to wider efforts against the pandemic and its consequences. The meeting brought together religious leaders and actors as well as faith-based organizations to discuss possible areas of action and collaboration with the United Nations in the common fight against COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts. This consultation resulted in the Global Pledge for Action\, which includes a declaration by religious leaders and actors with assurances and commitments in response to COVID-19\, and a mapping of ongoing activities and possible areas of collaboration with the United Nations. \nThe first webinar\, entitled “Gender equality in the context of COVID-19”\, will be held via Cisco Webex on Monday\, 7 December 2020 at 10:00-11:30 EDT/16:00-17:30 CET. \nFor the opening panel discussion\, we are delighted to have confirmations from Ahmed Shaheed (UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief)\, Nahla Haidar (member of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women)\, Samuel Jayakumar (South Asia Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief) and Ghida Anani (founder and director of ABAAD – Resource Centre for Gender Equality). Ibrahim Salama (Chief of OHCHR Human Rights Treaties Branch) will facilitate the inter-active discussion and peer-to-peer learning. \nIn the second part of this webinar on 7 December\, all participants are kindly invited to present good practices and lessons learnt\, and identify specific action needed to promote gender equality in the context of COVID-19. Please feel free to raise any questions\, challenges and opportunities as well as to explore options for follow-up and further collaboration. \nParticipants need to have experience working in the field of combating COVID-19 and its impacts on society. If interested\, please send an email with the designated person’s name\, contact details and institutional affiliation to mwiener@ohchr.org with copy to anajimenez@unops.org and cruciani@un.org and you will receive the link to join the webinars following the registration. \nLearn more about the Global Pledge for Action URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-pledge-for-action-webinar-gender-equality-in-the-context-of-covid-19/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201209T230000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201209T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201109T201415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T004906Z UID:28825-1607554800-1607558340@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline - Call for Proposals: Grant Initiative on Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, within the framework of the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism\, implemented by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, in partnership with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport and Security (ICSS)\, is pleased to launch a call for proposals to reinforce partnerships and cooperation with civil society organizations and non-State actors\, with particular focus on youth-led organizations\, while supporting them in delivering innovative projects\, disseminating lessons learned and communicating best practices on how to make full use of the power of sport and its social values as a tool to prevent violent extremism. URL:/2020/11/call-for-proposals-within-the-un-global-programme-on-sport-security-and-pve/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201207T211818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T161853Z UID:28950-1607598000-1607605200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event: “Building peace and fostering social cohesion in the age of new media” DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany\n \n\n\n When: Thursday 10 December from 11:00AM to 1:00AM EST. \n Where: https://www.unaoc.org/fellowship-alumni-event \n\nBackground \nAcross the world\, we have witnessed an upsurge in hate speech\, bigotry and racist rhetoric on social media and other forms of communication. In the words of the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, Miguel Ángel Moratinos: “Stigmatization and vilification targeting certain communities based on their religion or belief is an affront to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” In line with its motto “Many Cultures\, One Humanity”\, UNAOC has worked on addressing these challenges by adopting a whole-of-society approach to foster intercultural and interfaith dialogue\, building bridges of understanding and countering stereotyping and polarization. \nPromoting the use of new media to foster social cohesion and sustainable peace has become crucial to tackle these threats and to deepen progress across the United Nations agenda\, UNAOC is working closely to that effect with a wide range of stakeholders such as media professionals\, policy makers\, the private sector\, civil society\, youth organizations\, women advocates\, educators\, religious and community leaders and more. In this context\, UNAOC has invited twenty young professionals and civil society leaders from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East and North Africa\, to share their recommendations and good practices for the meaningful use of new media and information technology in the global efforts for sustainable peace and social cohesion. All participants are UNAOC Fellows\, professionally involved in the fields of intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media and peacebuilding. \n\nThe UNAOC Fellowship Programme and its Alumni Network \nThe Fellowship program is one of UNAOC’s flagship programs funded and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. It’s an intercultural exchange programme between young professionals and civil society leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)\, and Europe and North America (EUNA). The Fellowship aims at deconstructing stereotypes and at fostering dialogue and understanding between youth of different faiths and cultures. During their trip\, UNAOC Fellows meet with a wide range of stakeholders. Together\, they explore opportunities for intercultural collaboration and exchange good practices on how to address current global challenges. \nIn 2020\, the Fellowship Programme took the form of a virtual capacity-building exchange programme focused on “Building peace in the age of new media”. All 2020 UNAOC Fellows were selected for their professional achievements in the fields of media and peace-building. After completing their Fellowship\, participants join the UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Network\, a global pool of 250+ young experts and civil society leaders from 53 countries. UNAOC Fellowship Alumni are professionally involved in a wide spectrum of activities. \n\nObjectives of the Event \nThe High Representative for the UNAOC will lead an interactive discussion with twenty UNAOC Fellowship Alumni from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East\, and North Africa\, on the role new media can play in building peace and fostering social cohesion. \nIn their exchange with the High Representative\, discussants will share good practices and ideas about how to harness the power of new media and information technology to support the global community and international organizations in their work towards building sustainable peace and fostering social cohesion. \nTogether they will touch upon underlying issues such as exploring the definition of peace; fighting misinformation through media literacy; promoting inclusive intercultural and interreligious dialogue; drawing the line between hate speech and freedom of speech; engaging in All-of-Society partnerships \nBasing their interventions on their own experience on the ground and engagement with UNAOC\, Fellowship Alumni will share recommendations on how to leverage new media as a tool for good in the prevention and mediation of conflicts and in achieving peace. \nParticipants to the latest edition of the Fellowship Programme will share the lessons learned during their virtual visits to Austria\, Canada\, Egypt\, France\, Germany\, Lebanon\, Morocco\, Qatar\, Spain\, Tunisia\, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on the role of new media in peacebuilding. \n\nVirtual Exhibition \nThe event platform will also feature an online exhibition hall with virtual booths where the audience will be able to learn more about UNAOC\, its #forSafeWorship campaign\, 2020 UNAOC Fellows’ media projects\, and other UNAOC programmes and activities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \nH.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nHigh Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations \nH.E. Mr. Günter Sautter\nAmbassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations \nMr. Al Mustapha Sguenfle\nJournalist for the Moroccan News Agency \nMs. Alba Sabaté-Gauxachs\nProfessor of Journalism and Global Communication Management at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations\, Ramon Llull University \nMr. Ali Ghaith\nMedia and Communications Specialist for CARE \nMs. Amal El Jabali \nInclusive and Outreach Education Assistant at UNICEF \nMs. Anne Parsons\nVisual Communications Manager at Kiron Open Higher Education \nMr. David Fischer \nMedia Coordinator for Human Rights Watch \nMs. Elizabeth Arif-Fear\nFounder of “Voice of Salam” \nMr. Jacopo Ottaviani\nChief Data Officer at Code for Africa \nMr. Josh Cass\nFounding member of the Forum for Religion and International Affairs \nMs. Kawtar Amrani\nProduct Policy Manager – Trust and Safety for TikTok \nMs. Kholoud Al Ajarma\nAnthropologist and Refugee Rights’ Advocate \nMs. Najwa Ben Wheba\nSocial Media Journalist for Al Jazeera Arabic \nMs. Orla Murphy\nSpeechwriter to the President of the 75th session of the General Assembly \nMr. Peter Mosaad\nCo-Founder of Robabikia \nMs. Radwa Sakr\nAdministrative Assistant and Consultant to the Executive Director of the Anna Lindh Foundation \nMs. Samiha Tadjine\nAcademic Advisor for the Advanced Science and Creativity Association \nMr. Tim Mortimer\nProgramme Manager at The Faith & Belief Forum \nMs. Veronika Verner\nCommunication Specialist for the Council of Europe \nMr. Walid Alnabahin\nFounder of the Media Show initiative \nMr. Yehuda Silverman\nFaculty Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Ursuline College URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-alumni-event-building-peace-and-fostering-social-cohesion-in-the-age-of-new-media/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201215T170919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T170919Z UID:29054-1608024600-1608035400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:National Focal Points Meeting for the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism by the UNOCT\, UNAOC\, UNICRI and ICSS. DESCRIPTION:The two National Focal Points Meetings are platforms organized in the context of the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism by the UNOCT\, UNAOC\, UNICRI and ICSS. The meetings provide an opportunity to present the key features and deliverables of the UN Global Sports Programme (Handbook\, Guides\, Communication campaign and an App)\, and to develop valuable engagement on ongoing activities. The meetings will be divided into two- PVE through Sport Values and Security of Major Sporting Events. The NFP nominated within the Security of Major Sporting Events workstream will meet on the 15th December 2020 from 9.30 AM until 12.30 PM (New York Time) while the NFPs working on PVE through sport values will meet on the 10th December 2020 same time. \nThe National Focal Points play a critical role in the successful implementation of the UN Global Sport Programme to ensure national vision\, priorities and specific needs are duly considered. The NFPs will help advise and shape the development\, dissemination and implementation of technical assistance provided by UNOCT and its partners by sharing good practices\, information\, expertise\, and experience. The partners will seek their advice to better provide policy and practice level technical assistance aiming at strengthened preparedness and capacity in the field of major sporting events security and better integrate sport values-based initiatives within national and regional action plans for PVE. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/national-focal-points-meeting-for-the-un-global-programme-on-security-of-major-sporting-events-and-promotion-of-sport-and-its-values-as-a-tool-to-prevent-violent-extremism-by-the-unoct-unaoc-unicri/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201208T164946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T144816Z UID:28971-1609776000-1609776000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2020/12/first-online-youth-consultation-on-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201215T171117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T184744Z UID:29056-1611133200-1611230400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport DESCRIPTION:Preventing violent extremism through sport – An interactive youth consultation\nWednesday\, January 20\, 2021 (09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST) and Thursday\, January 21\, 2021 (10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n\n \nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2419 (2018) on Youth\, Peace and Security recognizes the “growing contribution of sport and culture to the realization of development and peace in the promotion of tolerance and respect as well as the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities. More recently\, UNSCR 2535 (2020) called upon the United Nations (UN) entities to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. Sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values throughout the world and across civilization and cultures\, thus making sports a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization. \nIn this context and within the framework of the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, and its partners\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, through its Save the Dream initiative\, are working to launch a series of initiatives within the prevention of violent extremism component of the UN Global Sports Programme: \n\nGlobal Awareness Campaign to Say No to Terrorism while promoting the use of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism. The Campaign will have a global dimension and aim to have its highest moment of visibility on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games (taking place in 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.\nGuide for Policymakers to promote the role of sports and its values in preventing violent extremism and to ensure the inclusion of sports values-based initiatives in the PVE National Action Plans.\nTraining Handbook and App to assist the organizers of sport events to conduct initiatives aiming at preventing violent extremism by leveraging on sport values such as tolerance\, respect\, integrity\, solidarity\, and equality and advocate for youth and children’s participation in sports as a recreational activity helping current and new generations build transferable skills such as confidence\, self-control and teamwork.\n\nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history\, with the global agenda increasingly focused on young people as key drivers for meaningly and impactful social movements. Their diversity in course of actions and rationale has greatly contributed to identifying and addressing the triggers of violent extremism. Moreover\, young people are the most able to mobilize their peers and to become principal stakeholders of societies that are increasingly free from stereotypes\, discrimination and extremism. Their engagement in the prevention of violent extremism spans from sports\, art and street theatre initiatives\, to online campaigns and capacity development support within global reach. Hence the several elements of the Global Programme will be designed in collaboration with young people as key\nstakeholders. \nIn this online consultation we would like to consult with and collect young leaders’ inputs on the above-mentioned deliverables (campaign\, guide\, training handbook and app). At the same time\, we would like to create a connection between the youth and decision makers\, both within as beyond the global programme\, by creating a safe space for youth to dialogue with Member States on how to improve the integration of youth in decision making processes. \nFollowing the event\, a summary document will be circulated to stimulate continued conversation and sharing information on what is needed to include in compendium and meaningfully include young people in preventing violent extremism at the local\, national\, regional and global levels. \n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\n Wednesday\, January 20\n(09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n Part I: Warm-up – Welcome and Introduction (20 min)\n– Pep talk + Q&A with an inspiring athlete \n Part II – First half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)\n– Policy Guide\n– Training Handbook\n– App\n– Communication Campaign \n Part III – Networking Break (10 min) \n Part IV – Second half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)\n– Policy Guide\n– Training Handbook\n– App\n– Communication Campaign \n\n Thursday\, January 21\n(10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n Part V: Game Strategy I – Role of Governments (45 min) \n– Introductory remarks about the role of NFP within the project (by UNOCT and/or\nNFP’s) – 10 min\n– Ice-breaker case studies regarding policy experiences on Sport and PVE – 35 min \n Part VI – Game Strategy II – Dialogue with Member States – NFPs (1hr and 15 min) \n– Discuss how to establish cooperation mechanisms within the scope of the project and beyond URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/first-online-youth-consultation-on-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210119T201257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T180302Z UID:29133-1611568800-1611572400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Live Q&A: Youth Solidarity Fund Call for Applications DESCRIPTION:In December 2020\, UNAOC launched the Call for Applications for the ninth edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund\, inviting youth-led organizations to submit project proposals that seek to promote peace and social inclusion through improved understanding\, respect\, and collaboration across borders\, cultures\, faiths\, and beliefs. \nThe application process may seem daunting\, but we are here to help! UNAOC is organizing a Facebook live to address some of the most common questions and help you through the process. You may submit your questions in advance on social media by using the hashtags #YouthSolidarityFund and/or #UNAOCyouth. \nJoin the YSF Live Q&A Here URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ysf-live/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210125T195908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T234121Z UID:29181-1611601200-1611604800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Park East Synagogue and UN International Holocaust Remembrance Virtual Service DESCRIPTION:Click Here to View the Virtual Service Download the Agenda URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/park-east-synagogue-and-un-international-holocaust-remembrance-virtual-service/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210127T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210125T163328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T163508Z UID:29176-1611738900-1611745200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:B’nai B’rith Annual U.N. Holocaust Remembrance Event DESCRIPTION: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. \nB’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. \nThe event will begin at 9:15 a.m. ET. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/bnai-brith-annual-u-n-holocaust-remembrance-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20210204T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20210204T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210203T164047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T192313Z UID:29281-1612427400-1612429200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:A Celebration of Human Fraternity: Virtual Ceremony DESCRIPTION: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). \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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.\nCelebrate with us at www.zayedaward.org on 4 February\, 2021\, at 5:30 PM GST. \nWith peace\,\nThe Higher Committee for Human Fraternity \n\n\nhttps://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/d378bfc3-ccaa-440b-8d6f-d144c7a40040.mp4\n\nWATCH LIVE \n04 FEBRUARY 2021\n5:30—6:00 PM GST\n8:30-9:00 AM EST/New York Time \nWebsite:\nwww.zayedaward.org URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/a-celebration-of-human-fraternity-virtual-ceremony/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210122T162456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T172803Z UID:29166-1612436400-1612441800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The International Day of Human Fraternity: A Pathway to the Future DESCRIPTION:In Commemoration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week\n\nCo-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\n \nIn 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. \nThe 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”. \nAs 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 ) \nIn 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. \nIn 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) \nThe 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. \n\n\n \n Download the Concept Note\n\nAGENDA (tentative)\n\n\n 11:00 – 11:30 High-Level Opening\n H.E. Mr. António Guterres\nUnited Nations Secretary-General (video message)\n H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nThe High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\n H.E. Mr. Mohamed Fathi Ahmed Edrees\nPermanent Representative of Egypt\n H.E. Mrs. Lana Zaki Nusseibeh\nPermanent Representative of UAE\n H.E. Judge Mohammad Abdul-Salam\nSecretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity \n\n 11:30 – 12:20 Interactive Panel\n Interventions by Member States\n Interventions by Religious Leaders/Faith Actors/FBOs \n\n 12:20 – 12:30 Conclusion\nModerator of the event: Ms. Nihal Saad\nChief-of-Cabinet & Spokesperson for UNAOC URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-international-day-of-human-fraternity-a-pathway-to-the-future/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210207T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20201217T141149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T142317Z UID:29077-1612717200-1612742340@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: Call for Applications for Youth Solidarity Fund DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2020/12/call-for-applications-youth-solidarity-fund/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210208T161613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T161843Z UID:29311-1613548800-1613581200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Web Development and Graphic Design Team for UNAOC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/121758 LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210208T151851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T151851Z UID:29307-1613638800-1613642400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Webinar on Women's Mediation in Mali and Central African Republic DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/webinar-on-womens-mediation-in-mali-and-central-african-republic/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153003 CREATED:20210217T185659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T185659Z UID:29331-1614168000-1614186000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: ICT Analyst (Data Migration Contractor) DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/01/vacancy-announcement-ict-analyst-data-migration-contractor/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR