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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190925T080000
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SUMMARY:High-Level Round Table on Countering Hate Speech
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\, will deliver the keynote address at the High-Level Round Table on Countering Hate Speech\, a side event in the margins of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly\, organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN and the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN. \nThe High-Level Roundtable will provide the participants with an opportunity to identify key factors leading to an increase in intolerance and various forms of hatred\, including hate speech. It is aimed at identifying measures and approaches required to effectively address and mitigate the impacts of hate speech on societies across the world\, with a view to fostering tolerance and inclusivity. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 118KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/high-level-round-table-on-countering-hate-speech/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 12\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T150506Z
UID:26226-1568379600-1568386800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:High-Level Working Luncheon on the Culture of Peace
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 13 September 2019\, UNAOC will be participating in a high-level working luncheon convened by the President of the General Assembly\, H. E. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés\, in the margins of the high-level forum devoted to the 20th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on the Culture of Peace by the General Assembly in resolution A/RES/53/243. \nThe luncheon will bring together member states and stakeholders to engage in an interactive discussion on the role of partnerships for achieving the SDGs\, including through building the culture of peace. \nFor more information about the High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace – 20th Anniversary\, please click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/high-level-working-luncheon-on-the-culture-of-peace/
LOCATION:UN Headquarters – Delegates Dining Room\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190909T195806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T131755Z
UID:26251-1568286000-1568291400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Informal Briefing by the Secretary-General on the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites: In Unity and Solidarity for Safe and Peaceful Worship
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Secretary-General\, H.E. Mr. António Guterres\, will brief Member States regarding the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites: In Unity and Solidarity for Safe and Peaceful Worship. \nThe Plan of Action has been elaborated by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in the aftermath of the horrific attacks on two mosques that took place in Christchurch\, New Zealand\, on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh\, and on the three Catholic churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday\, as well as increasing occurrences of other hatred attacks targeting religious sites worldwide. \nThe Plan of Action was prepared following an extensive series of consultations with governments\, United Nations entities\, faith-based organizations\, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders\, conducted by the office of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations during the period from April to July 2019.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/briefing-on-the-united-nations-plan-of-action-to-safeguard-religious-sites/
LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190725T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T182225Z
UID:26142-1567789200-1567789200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: 2019 Youth Solidarity Fund Applications
DESCRIPTION:Deadline extended to Friday\, 6 September 2019 at 5:00 p.m. New York time \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to invite youth-led organizations to apply for the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF). The call is open to organizations from select countries whose work seeks to foster peaceful and inclusive societies through improved understanding and collaboration across cultures\, faiths and beliefs. \nLearn more here or click here to apply.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-for-applications-2019-youth-solidarity-fund/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190820T140021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T173145Z
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SUMMARY:Religions for Peace 10th World Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The UNAOC High Representative\, H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, is participating in the Religions for Peace 10th World Assembly from 20–23 August 2019 in Lindau\, Germany. \nWith a theme of “Caring for our Common Future—Advancing Shared Well-Being”\, the Assembly will host senior religious leaders\, youth and women of faith\, government representatives\, intergovernmental organizations and civil society groups to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships for the common good.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/religions-for-peace-10th-world-assembly/
LOCATION:Lindau\, Germany\, Lindau\, Germany
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190717T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190705T183057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190705T183057Z
UID:26032-1563370200-1563375600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Faith Communities in Building Peaceful\, Just and Inclusive Societies in Latin America and The Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Side Event at the 2019 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) \nUNAOC will be participating in a panel discussion entitled “The Role of Faith Communities in Building Peaceful\, Just and Inclusive Societies in Latin America and The Caribbean”\, a side event in the margins of the 2019 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The side event is organized by Alianza Interreligiosa\, the Inter-Religious Alliance for the 2030 Agenda 2030.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-role-of-faith-communities-in-building-peaceful-just-and-inclusive-societies-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Church Center for the UN\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, 10th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190716T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190716T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190702T202950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T135732Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of Transformative Education in Dealing with the Challenges of Our Times
DESCRIPTION:This side event is co-organized by the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar\,  UNAOC\, UNESCO\, UNDP\, UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect and the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding. \nIt will highlight key dimensions of transformative education\, as well as explore opportunities for such education at both the country and schools levels to enhance and advance progress on sustainable development and sustaining peace. \nThe event will serve as a timely opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of transformative education in the UN context\, and these efforts will continue throughout next year\, fully utilizing the 75th anniversary of the United Nations as a benchmark of momentum to garner support for transformative education from all regions. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 240KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-role-of-transformative-education-in-dealing-with-the-challenges-of-our-times/
LOCATION:Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190719
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CREATED:20190715T135221Z
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UID:26062-1563235200-1563494399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is participating in the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington on July 16-18\, hosted by the U.S. Department of State. \nThe Ministerial will reaffirm international commitments to promote religious freedom for all and focus on concrete outcomes that produce durable\, positive change. A broad range of stakeholders\, including senior government representatives\, international organization representatives\, religious leaders\, and civil society activists will convene to discuss challenges\, identify concrete ways to combat religious persecution and discrimination\, and ensure greater respect for freedom of religion or belief.  \nThis year’s Ministerial seeks to further conversations from last year’s event and recent regional conferences. Up to 1000 civil society and religious community representatives\, representing every corner of the world\, are expected to attend. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ministerial-to-advance-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, USA
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190715T134156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T134156Z
UID:26059-1563148800-1563235199@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The Annual Kofi Annan Faith Briefings
DESCRIPTION:“Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality: the role of UN and Multi-Faith Collaboration” \nThe UN Interagency Task Force involves 20 UN system entities\, each participating at different levels of intensity within the Task Force. The one thing these otherwise very diverse UN offices share is their engagement with religious actors\, and/or their awareness\, and action\, around religious intersections with their respective organizational strategic	objectives. \nSince 2010\, the UN Interagency Task Force Members have been convening policy roundtables\, workshops\, seminars\, and joint initiatives around key UN intergovernmental fora (CSW\, CPD\, HLPF\, and UNGA)\, around religion and religious engagement\, and several reports\, policy outcomes and initiatives are produced as a result of these consultations. \nIn 2018\, the UN Interagency Task Force convened the first-ever United Nations Multi-Faith Advisory Council (AC). The Council is composed of the CEOs of the UN’s top global faith-based partners. The AC is committed to “uphold multilateralism and international human rights through multi-faith collaboration around/for Agenda 2030”. The CEOs of the FBOs were selected according to nominations from across the UN system entities members of the UN Interagency Task Force. To date\, each major faith tradition	is represented on the Council. \n\nDue to the combined rising relevance of religious actors on the geopolitical scene\, and the systematic engagement of many FBOs around sustainable development and humanitarian related initiatives in\, around and by the UN Task Force\, a larger number of NY and US-based NGOs are also attending HLPF-related initiatives. In other words\, these are human\, technical\, cultural and political resources “walking the UN’s corridors”\, at this time. \nThe purpose of the Kofi	Annan Faith Briefings is: \n1. To provide a dedicated and ‘regular’ space\, during a key intergovernmental moment (in this case the High-Level Political Forum/HLPF) capitalizing on the unique constellation of geopolitical and socio-cultural human capital\, well-versed in religion and religiously related affairs\, which is capable of informing\, and being	informed by\, UN	system	deliberations. \n2. To uphold the importance of strategic partnerships by the UN system with faith-based and faith-inspired civil society actors\, around the world for specific SDGs; \n3. To present and assess the diverse range of partnerships between different faith entities and between them and the UN and its member states\, as a means to realising the SDG goals; \n4. To thereby showcase the multi-faith civic support for multilateralism which is dedicated to the service of human rights\, sustainable development and peace and security. \nClick here to read more.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-annual-kofi-annan-faith-briefings/
LOCATION:Ford Foundation\, Center for Social Justice\, 320 East 43rd Street\, New York\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190712
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190626T134427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T134825Z
UID:25951-1562716800-1562889599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:African Regional High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism and the Prevention of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations is taking a leading role in assisting Member States in their efforts to prevent and counter terrorism\, including violent extremism conducive to it. In order to enhance our understanding of the terrorism threats faced by African countries\, to share good practices and lessons learned\, and to identify how cooperation among Member States and with the United Nations can be made more effective\, the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations will convene on 10-11 July 2019 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi the African Regional High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism and the Prevention of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism. This regional conference will inform the next United Nations High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States to be held June 2020. The conference will take place in an interactive format. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/african-regional-high-level-conference-on-counter-terrorism-and-the-prevention-of-violent-extremism-conducive-to-terrorism/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190709
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190701T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T132645Z
UID:25996-1562544000-1562630399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:"New Emerging Challenge of the 21st Century: One Humanity\, Many Cultures" - A Lecture by Mr. Moratinos at  Casa Árabe
DESCRIPTION:On July 8\, Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, will give a lecture entitled “New Emerging Challenge of the 21st Century: One Humanity\, Many Cultures” at Casa Árabe in Madrid\, Spain. Click here for more information. \nDownload (PDF\, 281KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/new-emerging-challenge-of-the-21st-century-one-humanity-many-cultures-a-lecture-by-mr-moratinos-at-casa-arabe/
LOCATION:Casa Árabe\, Calle de Alcalá\, 62\, Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190726
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190621T182926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T205844Z
UID:25699-1561939200-1564099199@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Pre-selection Screenings
DESCRIPTION:As part of the pre-selection process of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival on migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia\, United Nations colleagues and other professionals working in relevant fields are invited to watch\, evaluate\, and score PLURAL+ videos entries. Once a shortlist is finalized\, it will be shared with the PLURAL+ International Jury\, and PLURAL+ winners will be announced in the fall.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-pre-selection-screenings/
LOCATION:United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, 730 Third Avenue\, 20th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190626T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T134712Z
UID:25953-1561647600-1561658400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Open briefing of the Counter-Terrorism Committee: The protection of “soft” targets through local engagement and public-private partnerships
DESCRIPTION:On 27 June 2019\, the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)\, will hold an open briefing on “The protection of “soft” targets through local engagement and public-private partnerships.” In its resolution 2396 (2017)\, the Security Council stresses the need for States to develop\, review\, or amend national risk and threat assessments to take into account “soft” targets\, in order to develop appropriate contingency and emergency-response plans for terrorist attacks. It also calls on States to establish or strengthen national\, regional\, and international partnerships with public and private stakeholders and to share information and experiences in order to prevent\, protect\, mitigate\, investigate\, respond to\, and recover from damage from terrorist attacks against “soft” targets. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/open-briefing-of-the-counter-terrorism-committee-the-protection-of-soft-targets-through-local-engagement-and-public-private-partnerships/
LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, Conference Room 2\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190711
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190621T182658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T182658Z
UID:25697-1561507200-1562803199@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship 2019 (EUNA Cohort)
DESCRIPTION:EUNA Fellows of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme will travel to Morocco\, Egypt and Qatar from 26 June to 10 July 2019 and MENA Fellows will travel to the United States\, Germany\, and Spain from 13 to 27 October 2019. During their respective trips\, in addition to addressing issues related to Intercultural Dialogue\, both cohorts will also take part in activities and discussions focusing on a theme: “The role of women in peacemaking and conflict prevention”. This theme has been chosen in line with UNAOC mandate and priorities as well as the UN global agenda. The choice of the theme has also framed the selection process and participants from both groups are all involved professionally in the field of gender\, peacebuilding and conflict prevention. For more information about the Fellowship\, click here. \n 26-30 June: Rabat and Casablanca\, Morocco\n 30 June – 5 July: Cairo\, Egypt\n 5 – 10 July: Doha\, Qatar
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-2019-euna-cohort/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190315T160055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T160055Z
UID:25021-1560643200-1560729599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival: Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 2019 edition of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) invite young people around the world to submit original and creative videos focusing on the pressing social issues of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia. \nPLURAL+ video entries must be between one and five minutes and can be of any genre (animation\, documentary\, music video\, comedy\, etc.) as long as they convey constructive messages related to the themes of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia. The deadline to apply is Sunday 16 June 2019 at midnight EST. \nClick here to submit a video entry for PLURAL+ 2019 \nAn International Jury will select one PLURAL+ Award winners in each of three age categories (up to 12 years old; 13 to 17 years old; and 18 to 25 years old)\, and UNAOC and IOM will jointly select one video to receive the Special Award for the Prevention of Xenophobia. PLURAL+ partner organizations will also award a multitude of prizes and professional opportunities to several young filmmakers. \nPLURAL+ winners will be invited to New York all expenses paid to participate in the PLURAL+ Awards Ceremony in November 2019 and a series of side events providing opportunities for professional development\, co-productions\, and networking. \n\nFor more information and to submit a video to PLURAL+\, visit: https://pluralplus.unaoc.org/ . \n\nPLURAL+ Contacts:\nMr. Thibault Chareton (UNAOC): thibaultc@unops.org | Ms. Rahma Gamil Soliman (IOM): rsoliman@iom.int
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-youth-video-festival-submission-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190606T110500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190423T182742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T212246Z
UID:25155-1559818800-1559819100@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Intercultural Innovation Award
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/2019/04/unaoc-and-bmw-group-launch-search-for-innovative-projects-promoting-intercultural-dialogue-and-understanding/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190501T151924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T154546Z
UID:25230-1557828000-1557831600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Live Q&A Session about the 2019 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young filmmakers around the world! \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will be hosting a live Q&A session about the 2019 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival on Tuesday\, 14 May at 10 AM EST on Facebook (@IOM). Ask all your questions (who can apply? What type of video can I submit? Etc.) by submitting them to plural@unaoc.org or on social media using #PLURALplus19. \nClick here to join the Facebook Live \n \nWith:\nThibault Chareton\, UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\nRahma Gamil Soliman\, International Organization for Migration (IOM) \n\nThe PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a joint initiative of UNAOC and IOM launched in 2009. Every year\, the Festival invites the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on the pressing social issues of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia. By supporting the global distribution of youth-produced media\, PLURAL+ recognizes youth as powerful agents of positive social change. With increasing interest and participation each year since 2009\, PLURAL+ has become a premier global platform for youth media distribution. This year\, the deadline to submit a video is 16 June! Learn more and apply ASAP by visiting https://pluralplus.unaoc.org/
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/facebook-live-qa-session-about-the-2019-plural-youth-video-festival/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190510
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190429T193116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T193116Z
UID:25198-1557360000-1557446399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Logistics and Administrative Assistant
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/2019/04/logistics-and-administrative-assistant/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190508
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190429T144316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T144744Z
UID:25180-1557187200-1557273599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Meeting of the Network of Communication Officers on Migration (NETCOM)
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will participate the second meeting of the Network of Communication Officers on Migration (NETCOM) on 7 May 2019 at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Boulogne-Billancourt\, France\, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). \nThis meeting will gather communication officers and political advisers working in the relevant ministries and agencies of OECD member countries to discuss communication objectives and challenges in the area of migration and integration\, and share good practices. UNAOC will participate in a session on the role of social media in communicating about migration\, and will address the issue of hate speech and fake news.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/meeting-of-the-network-of-communication-officers-on-migration-netcom/
LOCATION:OECD Boulogne-Billancourt\, France\, 46 Quai Alphonse le Gallo\, Boulogne-Billancourt\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190503T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190430T171603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T171637Z
UID:25203-1556875800-1556883000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:WFID Plenary Session: "#Youth4Peace: Building a Counter-Narrative to Violent Extremism”
DESCRIPTION:#Youth4Peace: Building a Counter-Narrative to Violent Extremism\nA conversation with the UNAOC High Representative \nPlenary 2 of the 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue \n\nBackground: \nToday\, youth engagement has become a crucial factor in the global efforts to prevent violent extremism and to build sustainable peace. In the fight against radicalization\, youngsters are not considered as just victims or vulnerable individuals anymore. They are also regarded as agents of change and champions of peace. Crucial resolutions such as UNSCR 2250 (2015) on Youth\, Peace and Security\, UNSG Plan of Action on PVE (2016)\, and UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy’s most recent review (2018) are emphasizing youth resilience and empowerment as key elements to prevent violence and conflicts fuelled by hatred and intolerance. Moreover\, working with young people from different backgrounds has proved pivotal to detect early signs of radicalization and to offer meaningful alternatives.  \nOver the years and through its various programming activities\, UNAOC has encouraged youth leadership with the aim to help future generations become active citizens\, resilient to extremism and able to counter radicalization through critical thinking. As a result\, the Alliance has developed an extensive network of Alumni involved all over the world in key expertise areas\, such as youth policy\, global education\, interreligious dialogue\, social inclusion – only to name a few. Besides their remarkable backgrounds and achievements\, these young people all have in common to be deeply committed to UNAOC mission of promoting dialogue and respect between cultures and religions.  \n\nConcept:  \nThe High Representative for the UNAOC will engage UNAOC Alumni in an interactive format to discuss good practices on countering violent extremism through the promotion of intercultural and interfaith dialogue. Through short presentations followed by an exchange with the High Representative\, Alumni will share innovative approaches on ways to involve youth in preventing violent extremism and to include their voice at policy level.  \nTogether\, they will examine the role of young people in tackling key issues such as preventing and addressing hate-speech and online radicalization; supporting diversity and the inclusion of minorities; assessing and improving the impact at grassroots level of UN youth policy; education younger generations to tolerance and respect for the other; using interreligious dialogue as a tool for reconciliation. \nBasing their interventions on their own experience on the ground and engagement with UNAOC\, Alumni will also make recommendations to address the shortcomings and challenges young people face when trying to take part in the global efforts to prevent violent extremism.  \n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.61MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/wfid-plenary-session-youth4peace-building-a-counter-narrative-to-violent-extremism/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190502T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20190502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195334
CREATED:20190430T171109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T203413Z
UID:25200-1556807400-1556812800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:WFID Breakout Session: "Global Citizenship Education: Nurturing a Culture of Peace"
DESCRIPTION:“Global Citizenship Education: Nurturing a Culture of Peace”\nA Breakout Session at the 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue \nOur world today is increasingly multi-cultural and multi-polar\, where the values of pluralism and diversity should be viewed as enriching rather than polarizing. Beyond classical conceptions of citizenship\, we should seek to establish a culture of peace from an early age\, where people of different identities\, faiths and cultures can identify as global citizens. In this context\, Global Citizenship Education (GCED) seems to be the best vehicle to instill these values. GCED involves the use of practical tools for building human solidarity and helping localities counter the violence and discrimination in diverse communities. One of those tools is intercultural and interfaith dialogue. GCED is an important instrument in our collective efforts to achieve peaceful coexistence. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) works actively to enable youth leaders to acquire intercultural competencies\, develop critical-thinking skills and promote the values of diversity and respect of the other with the aim of fostering cross-cultural dialogue\, nurturing a culture of peace as well as overcoming stereotypes and intolerance. At the same time\, UNAOC strengthens (youth-led) civil society organizations\, while highlighting their GCED initiatives\, in order to support their integration at the policy level. To contribute to GCED\, UNAOC has already implemented and continues to spearhead the following projects: Young Peacebuilders\, Fellowship Programme\, PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, PEACEapp\, Youth Solidarity Fund and Intercultural Innovation Award\, as well as Media Information Literacy (MIL). For more information\, visit www.unaoc.org. \nDownload (PDF\, 1.24MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-citizenship-education-nurturing-a-culture-of-peace/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190504
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190410T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T135051Z
UID:25125-1556755200-1556927999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:5th World Forum on Intercultural  Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:“Building dialogue into action against discrimination\, inequality and violent conflict”\n2-3 May\, 2019\, Baku\, Azerbaijan \nThe Government of Azerbaijan in partnership with UNAOC\, UNESCO\, UNWTO\, the Council of Europe and ISESCO will host the 5th World Forum on Intercultural  Dialogue under the motto of “Building dialogue into action against discrimination\, inequality and violent conflict” on 2-3 May\, 2019 in Baku\, Azerbaijan. The 5th World Forum will examine the critical role of Intercultural Dialogue as an actionable strategy for building human solidarity and helping localities counter the violence and discrimination in diverse communities. Click here for more information.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/5th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190426T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190424T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T192029Z
UID:25161-1556267400-1556271900@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Ambassadorial Meeting of the GoF on Education for Global Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the Fourth Ambassadorial Meeting of the Group of Friends on Education for Global Citizenship with the theme “Global citizenship education in preventing violent extremism”. Ms. Vanessa Suen\, Project Management Specialist of UNAOC will be presenting the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders programme.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/fourth-ambassadorial-meeting-of-the-gof-on-education-for-global-citizenship/
LOCATION:Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190423T164100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T190411Z
UID:25152-1556217000-1556222400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Rights to Indigenous Communications: Honoring our Cultures\, Languages\, and Traditions through Digital Literacy and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 18th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues from 22 April to 3 May 2019\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will participate in a side event entitled “Rights to Indigenous Communications: Honoring our cultures\, languages and traditions through digital storytelling” and organized by Wapikoni mobile\, the Coordinadora Latinoamericana de Cine y Comunicación de los Pueblos Indígenas (CLACPI)\, Isuma TV\, and Cultural Survival. The side event will highlight the different issues that Indigenous filmmakers and communicators face in various countries in Latin America as well as in Canada and present the impacts of media initiatives. It will showcase Indigenous short films.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/rights-to-indigenous-communications-honoring-our-cultures-languages-and-traditions-through-digital-literacy-and-storytelling/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 6\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190425T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T162951Z
UID:25166-1556150400-1556236799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing\, China.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/second-belt-and-road-forum-for-international-cooperation/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China\, Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190401T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T143708Z
UID:25082-1554822000-1554828300@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Investing in Youth-Led Organizations to Advance the Youth\, Peace and Security Agenda: A Data-Driven Approach
DESCRIPTION:A side event at the 2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum \nYoung people and technical experts will discuss the data-driven evidence for the importance of investing in youth-led organizations to advance the youth\, peace and security agenda.  \nConcept NoteFlyerDownload (PDF\, 828KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 2MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/investing-in-youth-led-organizations-to-advance-the-youth-peace-and-security-agenda-a-data-driven-approach/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room E\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T122500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190409T124000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190409T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T144813Z
UID:25122-1554812700-1554813600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:SDG Media Zone Panel during the ECOSOC Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will participate in a panel discussion entitled “People on the move” to discuss the pressing issues of xenophobia\, human rights\, safety\, and freedom of people on the move\, especially youth. The panel is part of the SDG Media Zone on the margins of the 2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/sdg-media-zone-panel-during-the-ecosoc-youth-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190410
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190408T121819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T121819Z
UID:25110-1554681600-1554854399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Photo Exhibition during the ECOSOC Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is exhibiting photos from its PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival. PLURAL+ is a joint initiative of UNAOC and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth every year to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness about PLURAL+ and encourage the 1\,000+ youth attending the Forum to submit their short videos by 16 June 2019.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-photo-exhibition-during-the-ecosoc-youth-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190410
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190407T220149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T152055Z
UID:25105-1554681600-1554854399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:ECOSOC Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum\, taking place on 8-9 April 2019 at United Nations headquarters\, provides a platform for young leaders from around the world to engage in a dialogue among themselves and with United Nations Member States. The two-day event will feature plenary sessions\, interactive thematic and regionally-based discussions\, and provide an opportunity for a rich exchange of views and ideas on innovative solutions to issues of relevance to young people on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, and also on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review in the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum in 2019. \nSDG 16 “Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions” is one of the goals under review. The thematic breakout session will take place on 8 April at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6\, where young people will discuss recommendations on youth empowerment for peaceful\, just and inclusive societies. The co-organizers of the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2019 are UNODC\, UN MGCY\, PBSO\, UNFPA\, OSRSG CAAC\, UNOY\, WFUNA\, UNAOC and UNDP. \n UNAOC\, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Spain\, Permanent Mission of Finland\, UNFPA\, PBSO and Search for Common Ground\, will be hosting a side event at this year’s ECOSOC Youth Forum on Tuesday 9 April\, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Conference Room E. The topic will be Investing in Youth-Led Organizations to Advance the Youth\, Peace and Security Agenda: A Data-Driven Approach. The event will focus on the evidence for funding and supporting youth-led organizations working in the field of peace and security. It will also be a broader call to reflect on the need for a results-based approach\, and for entities to convene around monitoring and evaluation for youth engagement
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ecosoc-youth-forum/
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190404T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195335
CREATED:20190403T151721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T152753Z
UID:25090-1554368400-1554373800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar to Prepare for SDG 16 Session at the ECOSOC Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:An interactive webinar will be held prior to the ECOSOC Youth Forum to prepare participants for the SDG 16 session\, by providing substantive content\, unpacking SDG 16 as well as creating a space for questions and answers. The webinar will also be open for young people not participating in ECOSOC Youth Forum but interested in participating in the discussion of youth and SDG 16. \nTo join the webinar\, please use the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/767458770 \nPoints for discussion: \n\nIntroduction to the theme and the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum\nThe role of youth in preventing violent conflict and in sustaining peace\nYouth\, human rights and justice\nMeaningful youth-inclusion in the follow-up and review of SDG 16\n\nThis webinar is prepared as part of the organizing of the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2019\, which is co-organized by UNODC\, UN MGCY\, PBSO-DPPA\, UNFPA\, OROLSI (DPO)\, OSRSG CAAC\, UNOY\, WFUNA\, UNAOC and UNDP.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/webinar-to-prepare-for-sdg-16-session-at-the-ecosoc-youth-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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