United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

Call for Applications: Entrepreneurs for Social Change (E4SC)
2015-07-30 23:55 (America/Halifax)
Entrepreneurs for Social Change is a one-year programme of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Fondazione CRT, which aims to support young social entrepreneurs in the Euro-Med region.
The 2015 edition of the program will start with a training, held from the 18th to the 25th October 2015 in Torino, Italy.
Please note that the application deadline is 11:59 PM, New York time, 30th July 2015.
For more information, please visit https://e4sc.org/.

Celebrating Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue through Arts
2015-07-30 - 2015-08-02 | Expo Milano, Expo Milano, Milan, Italy
An event promoted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, under the patronage of Expo Milan 2015 and in cooperation with the City of Milan.
Download: Welcome Kit

High-level Meeting on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
2015-07-22 - 2015-07-23 | Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
In the framework of the 20 anniversary of the Barcelona Process, the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) organize in collaboration with the International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Anna Lindh Foundation, a High Level Conference on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean. Representatives of international and regional institutions and personalities, religious leaders, as well as representatives of civil society and of important programmes engaged in religious activities and cultural diplomacy will participate at the conference.
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation will open the Meeting together with the Secretary General of the UfM, the Secretary General of the KAICIID, High Representative of UNAOC, and the President of Anna Lindh Foundation.
Downloads: Media Advisory Program

Call for Applications: 2015 UNAOC Fellowship Programme
2015-07-10
Click here to apply.

Vacancy Notice: Administrative Assistant
2015-07-07
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant for its New York office.
You can find more details about the position here: https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=7787

Vacancy Notice: Multimedia Consultant
2015-07-03
The UNAOC is seeking a Multimedia Consultant for the Intercultural Innovation Award and Intercultural Leaders pool of experts. This is a home-based position. To apply, please visit:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=7718

Panel Discussion on Youth And Peacebuilding
2015-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | UNHQ, CB, Conference Room 2, 760 United Nations Plaza, New York, 10017
The United Nations Secretary-General highlighted, in his 2012 report on Peacebuilding in the Aftermath of Conflict, that “a successful peacebuilding process must be transformative and create space for a wider set of actors – including, but not limited to, representatives of women, young people, victims and marginalized communities; community and religious leaders; civil society actors; and refugees and internally displaced persons – to participate in public decision-making on all aspects of post-conflict governance and recovery.”

Program UNAOC Panel on Youth and Peacebuilding

Call for Applications: UNAOC PLURAL+
2015-06-15 | International, New York, United States
UNAOC PLURAL+ Deadline for applications! June 15, 2015
For more information, please visit: http://pluralplus.unaoc.org/

UNAOC Open Meeting
2015-06-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQ New York, Conference Building, UNHQ, New York, NY, United States

Conference on the Notion of Progress in the Diversity of World Cultures, UNAOC in partnership with Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Udo Keller Foundation Forum Humanum, Stiftung Mercator and Le Monde Diplomatique Program
2015-05-31 17:00 - 2015-06-02 20:00 | One United Nations Plaza & Permanent Mission of Germany to United Nations, New York, NY, United States
Conference on the Notion of Progress in the Diversity of World Cultures , May 31- June 2 NY UNAOC in partnership with Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Udo Keller Foundation Forum Humanum, Stiftung Mercator and Le Monde Diplomatique Program

Third World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue
2015-05-18 - 2015-05-19 | Baku, Azerbaijan
For more information, please visit:
http://www.bakuforum-icd.az/

High-Level Thematic Debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism
2015-04-21 - 2015-04-22 | UNHQ, NY
For more information, please visit:
http://www.un.org/pga/hltd-promoting-tolerance-and-reconciliation/

The Relevance of Interreligious and Inter-Civilizational Dialogue to the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals
2015-03-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Conference Room 8, UNHQ

Vacancy Notice: Member States and Research Support Intern/Volunteer
2015-03-22 18:55 | UNHQ, NY
The UNAOC is seeking an intern who will work under the direct, overall supervision of the UNAOC Member States and Donor Liaison Officer. To apply, please visit:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=6576

Call for Applications for the 2015 UNAOC-EF Summer School
2015-03-09 23:55
The UN Alliance of Civilizations and EF-Education First invite youth aged 18-35 to apply to their upcoming summer school in Tarrytown, New York, 13-20 June 2015. The conviction that young people are drivers of positive social change is the basis for the UNAOC-EF Summer School. The interactive program of workshops, discussions and site visits provides 75 selected participants with hands-on experience on how to address shared social challenges across diverse communities and religions.
Please consult www.unaocefsummerschool.org to obtain more information and access the links to the Application Form, Guidelines and Eligibility Criteria.
Please click here to access the press release. http://www.unaoc.org/2015/01/unaoc-and-ef-announce-third-youth-for-change-summer-school/
All eligible young people are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to submit applications is 9 March 2015 11:59PM, New York City time.

Group of Friends Meeting
2015-02-18 10:00 - 13:00 | UNHQ, CB, Conference Room 4

Presentation of the World Forum for Intercultural Dialogue to be held on 18-19 May 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan
2015-01-30 12:30 - 14:30 | UN Headquarters – Delegates Dining Room, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States

Call for Applications for the Youth Solidarity Fund 2014-2015
2015-01-12 23:55 | UNHQ, NY
The Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) awards grants (up to USD 25,000) to selected projects that demonstrate innovative youth approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. It only supports projects that are entirely developed and managed by youth for the benefit of youth. The age definition used by UNAOC to characterize youth is a person who is between 18 and 35 years old.
Please carefully review the Application Guidelines and this Annex before completing the Application Form.
All eligible youth organizations are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to submit applications is 12 January 2015 11:59PM, New York City time.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: There is a change of email address in the documents. If your organization sent an application to unaocysf2014@yahoo.com, kindly note that the account has experienced technical difficulties. Please re-send your application to the following address: unaoc2014ysf@gmail.com to ensure that your application reaches the UNAOC Secretariat.‏

Award Ceremony for 2014 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
2014-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | The Paley Center for Media, 25 W 52nd St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
PLURAL+ (pluralplus.unaoc.org) is a youth video festival and competition for people up to 25-years old on themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion in partnership with the International Organization for Migration and supported by more than thirty partners from around the world.
Award winning videos will be screened during the ceremony, reception will follow.
For more information please contact plural@unaoc.org

Symposium on the Protection of Religious Minorities Worldwide
2014-11-13 15:00 - 17:30 | UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
The event is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Italy , the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, The Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, The Permanent Mission of the Philippines and the Knights of Malta.
Event is open to the media.

Concept Note
Program

Globalization & Sustainable Development : The Role of Governments, NGOs and the Private Sector
2014-10-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium
What : The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the Universal Peace Federation and the Global Citizens Forum are organizing a meeting on Globalization and Sustainable Development : the Role of Governments, NGOs and the Private Sector. The interactive discussion will focus on how to use the private and public investment to foster inclusivity and harmony, best practices for achieving the SDGs and the revitalization of the UN system towards achieving the SDGs.
Who : Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, The UN High-Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations , Dr. B.K. Modi, Founder & President of Global Citizen Forum, Dr. Thomas Walsh, President of Universal Peace Federation, Ms. Michele Klein Solomon, Permanent Observer of IOM.
When : Friday, 31 October 2014 (10:00 am-12:30 pm)
Where : UN Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium
Meeting is open to the media. For further information, check attached program and concept note.
Press contact : Ms. Nihal Saad, Spokesperson for the UN High-Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, saadn@un.org

World Cities Day 2014 : Leading Urban Transformations
2014-10-31 09:30 - 12:30 | UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
What : On the occasion of World Cities Day, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, The Permanent Mission of Italy, the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are organizing an interactive discussion between international organizations, governments, mayors and civil society representatives on the need to pursue people-centered urbanization and manage social inclusion and diversity in today’s cities. The event aims at sharing ideas on how to enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and how to empower migrants for effective integration in cities.
Who : Opening remarks by Mrs. Maria Emma Meja Velez, VP of ECOSOC , President of the General Assembly Sam Kutesa, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (tbc), The UN High-Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Ambassador Sebastiano Cardi, The PR of Italy , Ambassador Liu Jieyi, the PR of China. A panel of experts will lead the discussions after the opening segment.
When : Friday, 31 October, 2014 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Where : ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York
Event is open to the media. See attached Programme and concept note.
For more information, contact Ms. Francesca De Ferrari (deferrari@un.org) and go to http://unhabitat.org/wcd/

Call for Applications: Fellowship Programme 2014
2014-10-26
Selection of emerging leaders from Europe and North America to be invited on an exposure visit to three or four countries in the Middle East and North Africa during the first half of December 2014.
Call for Applications 2014 EUNA Fellows [DOC]
Eligibility Criteria:

National of a North American or European country
26-38 years old
Fluent in written and spoken English
Professional activity in one of these areas: civil society organizations, traditional and social media, politics, government, community movements/initiatives, faith based organizations, social impact entrepreneurship, academia, think tanks or other field relevant to the objective of the programme.

How to apply:
Email the following documents no later than 26 October 2014 11pm (New York time) to 2014UNAOCfellows@gmail.com
1. Application form (see application guidelines)
2. CV (in English)
3. Passport scan
(see application document for more information)
Call for Applications 2014 EUNA Fellows [DOC]

PEACEapp: Call For Entries
2014-10-15
Call for Entries to PEACEapp — games & apps for intercultural dialogue. Deadline 15 October. More information http://www.unaoc.org/peaceapp/

Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting - September 2014
2014-09-26 08:30 - 13:00 | UNHQ, CB, Conference Room 3
UNAOC GOF Ministerial Meeting Sep 26 Programme (pdf)
Download (PDF, 367KB)

2014 Global Forum in Bali (29 — 30 August)
2014-08-29 - 2014-08-30
The 2014 Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will be held in Bali, Indonesia from 29 — 30 August 2014.
For more information please visit: http://www.unaoc.org/global-forums/bali/

UNAOC-EF Summer School
2014-08-16 - 2014-08-23
The next UNAOC-EF Summer School will take place in Tarrytown, New York from the 16th – 23rd August 2014.
For more information, please see the Media Advistory: http://www.unaoc.org/2014/08/75-youth-from-75-countries-exchange-ideas-for-effective-peacebuilding-methods-with-the-un-deputy-secretary-general-and-un-officials/
And visit the website: www.unaocefsummerschool.org

Entrepreneurs for Social Change
2014-07-14
More information available at http://unaocyouth.org/e4sc/

Plural+ Youth Video Festival 2014
2014-06-27
PLURAL+ 2014 Call for Entries is open! Looking forward to your videos.
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) again invite the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on PLURAL+ themes: migration, diversity and social inclusion.
Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions, PLURAL+ invites youth to address key challenges related to migrant integration, inclusiveness, identity, diversity, human rights and social cohesiveness, both at local and global levels. Young people up to 25 years old are invited to submit short videos of five minutes maximum in length.
Visit http://pluralplus.unaoc.org for more information.

Group of Friends Meeting
2014-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
GoF Meeting: “The Role of Young People in Peacebuilding”
