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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201105
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T114500
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SUMMARY:An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want
DESCRIPTION:An Interactive webinar on the margins of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly \nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history with 1.85 billion young women and men 10 to 24 years of age in the world\, 90% of whom live in developing countries and one in four affected by violence or armed conflict. Africa and the Arab region have a wealth of young people who account for two thirds of the Arab region’s population and 65% of the African continent. \nIt would be stating the obvious to say that young women and men are critical agents for social change\, economic growth and development. They actively contribute to the resilience of their communities and represent an important pool of talent\, ideas\, energy and passion. Young people are a key asset which can leverage unparalleled multiplier effects with their ability to mobilize their peers and implement innovative solutions to address challenges. \nAt the same time\, young people continue to suffer disproportionately from conflict and poverty and have been traditionally facing systemic challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated those challenges for most young women and men. Millions lost their jobs and hundreds of thousands remain without education due to partial closures of educational institutions. Failure to address those challenges leads to alienating young people and eroding their trust in the political establishments. Such environment provides an open space for extremist groups to exploit youth’s anger and despair to fan the flames of hatred and radicalization. Extremists and radical groups are taking advantage of the proliferation of digital platforms to double down on social media spreading hatred and offering youth a twisted sense of purpose based on lies. \nYet\, during the pandemic\, young people had also been in the front lines volunteering and providing support to their communities. They found ways to engage\, demand change and fight for peace\, inclusion and justice. It is\, therefore\, essential to recognize young people at the center of our recovery efforts and as we chart the re-building of peaceful\, resilient and inclusive societies. \nOn 27 April 2020\, the UN Security Council marked the 5th Anniversary of the adoption of the groundbreaking resolution 2250 (2015) by holding an open debate to take stock of the progress made in the previous five years and identify actions that the Security Council could take to ensure the meaningful participation of the youth in peace and security efforts. During the open debate\, the UN Secretary-General presented the key findings of the first report focused on the youth\, peace and security agenda mandated by UNSCR 2419 (2018). In his statement\, the Secretary-General noted that notwithstanding the progress achieved\, the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda still faces formidable challenges. Participation opportunities remain inadequate\, particularly in the decision-making processes. He called to action on youth\, peace and security agenda and to address these challenges guided by the findings of the Independent Progress Study on Youth Peace and Security. \nIn July 2020\, the Security Council adopted resolution 2535(2020)\, which in its first operational paragraph “calls on all relevant actors\, to consider ways to increase the inclusive representation of youth for the prevention and resolution of conflict\, as well as in peacebuilding\, including when negotiating and implementing peace agreements\, and to ensure the full\, effective and meaningful participation of youth\, recognizing that their marginalization is detrimental to building sustainable peace”. \nIn February 2019\, the UN Security Council welcomed Africa’s initiative of the “Silencing the Guns” and called for international support and cooperation to achieve peace in Africa. In order to achieve (STG) agenda and article 17 of the African Youth Charter\, the AU Youth Envoy launched a continental platform for conversation among young people to exchange views on the challenges and solutions towards to achieve a peaceful and prosperous Africa. \nFraming the Conversation: \nYouth is one of the five pillars of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) together with education\, migration\, media and the role of women as mediators and peacemakers in conflicts with cultural and religious settings. Through education\, capacity building\, training and many other opportunities for innovation and creativity\, UNAOC empowers young women and men and youth-led civil society globally and recognize them as powerful agents for social change. Over the years\, UNAOC has developed programming that recognizes young people as essential partners in fostering mutual understanding between peoples of different cultures and religions\, highlighting the will of the majority to reject violent extremism and embrace diversity. Youth-led organizations that foster peaceful and inclusive societies have been supported since 2008 through the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF). Seed funding and technical support are given to projects\, led by and focused on young people\, that demonstrate innovative and effective approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. Financial support for recent editions has been provided by the Government of Finland. An independent evaluation report was produced in 2018\, of ten youth-led organizations supported by YSF in 2016 and 2017\, which includes best practices and lessons for similar youth-focused donor programmes. \nIn line with the theme chosen to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and in the spirit of keeping the UN75 dialogues going\, this interactive conversation between UNAOC young alumni and senior officials will present an opportunity to further engage young people and amplify their voices around the importance of youth engagement in the peace and security agenda. \nObjective: \nThrough an interactive\, intergenerational discussion\, the panel will identify key challenges that youth are currently facing as a result of the pandemic and will make recommendations to strengthen their engagement and amplify their voices as the world gears-up for recovering from the pandemic and re-building a better world. \nFormat: \nThe virtual event will take place on 29 September\, 11:45AM – 1:15PM (EDT) in the form of an interactive conversation between UNAOC youth alumni.  \n\n\n\n\nParticipants:\n\nLeading the conversation: \n Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nHigh Representative\, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) \n\nPanelists: \n Mr. Vladimir Voronkov\nUnder-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism\, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) \n Ms. Diene Keita\nDeputy Executive Director for Programme\, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Assistant-Secretary-General \n Amb. Sima Sami Bahous\nPermanent Representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations \n Ms. Corinne Momal-Vanian\nExecutive Director\, Kofi Annan Foundation \n\nSpecial Guest\n Ms. Aya Chebbi\nYouth Envoy\, African Union \n\nUNAOC youth alumni panelists \n Ms. Sif Heide-Ottosen\nFellowship Programme 2019 EUNA\, Denmark \n Mr. Tomas Horvath\nFellowship Programme 2017 EUNA\, Slovak Republic  \n Ms. Ahlem Nasraoui\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2017\, Tunisia \n Ms. Magdalen Amony\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2019\, Uganda \n Ms. Theresa Saade\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2014\, Lebanon \n Mr. Syed Ali Abbas\nIntercultural Innovation Award 2017\, Pakistan \n Ms. Louise Kanza\nPLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2017\, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa \n Ms. Sivatharsini Raveendran\nYouth Solidarity Fund 2019-2020\, Sri Lanka \n Mr. Mohammed Ghanem\nYoung Peacebuilders 3rd edition\, Egypt \n Ms. Farah El Alami\nYoung Peacebuilders 3rd edition\, Jordan \n Ms. Afaf Lamkoutar\nYoung Peacebuilders 3rd edition\, Morocco
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/an-intergenerational-conversation-the-future-they-want/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200929T190000
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CREATED:20200908T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T212119Z
UID:28243-1601370000-1601406000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC high-level Group of Friends meeting\, followed by 2 interactive panel discussions
DESCRIPTION:Annual High-Level Meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends\n“Shaping a Better World: Building Cohesive and Inclusive Societies in a Challenging COVID-19 Environment” \nOn 14 July 2020\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) turned fifteen. The Alliance of Civilizations was created as the special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General\, Mr. Kofi Annan\, who launched it in 2005 at a time when the United Nations recognized an urgent need to fill a policy gap in the governance of cultural and religious diversity\, which was threatened by growing divisions between communities and polarization of attitudes triggering the rise of violent extremism\, terrorist attacks and the exacerbation of frequent manifestations of intolerance\, xenophobia and racism. \nEven before the COVID-19 pandemic unraveled\, there was a strong push-back on cultural diversity\, religious pluralism and human rights. Rightly described as a global human crisis\, the pandemic threw under a magnifying lens critical issues that lingered on and metastasized over the years. It laid bare entrenched inequalities and fractures. Societies are divided across cultural\, ethnic and religious lines. We see it in the resurgence of Neo-Nazis organizations and anti-Semitism. Manifestations of hate speech\, racism\, xenophobia\, and all forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities continue\, leading to a vicious circle of extreme violence and terrorist attacks. Youth and women were further marginalized depriving communities of significant potential sources of resilience. \nCoincidentally as we mark the 15th anniversary of UNAOC\, the international community also celebrates this year the United Nations at 75. It is worth recalling that the existing multilateral governance structures emerged from a devastating global war and the world-wide depression and a pandemic that preceded it. Only events of such global consequence could generate the solidarity\, resolve and vision necessary to create those structures.  \nEvents as such remind us of our common fragility and our interconnected fate. If a neighbor\, family member\, friend\, or country is not safe\, none of us is safe. History taught us that our well-being and safety are linked to what happens to our neighbor. There is no alternative to standing together in unity and solidarity in cohesive and equitable societies. Fulfilling Goal 16 “Promote just\, peaceful and inclusive societies” of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is more imperative now than ever before. It is the raison d’être of UNAOC. \nThe current dark moment in the history of humanity also presents a rare opportunity to emerge from this pandemic closer delivering as one. After all\, sustaining peaceful\, inclusive and just societies requires an integrated and coherent approach through strong collaboration across the different sectors in any society. \nIn this context\, the overarching theme of the opening plenary session of the annual high-Level meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends “Shaping a Better World: Building Cohesive and Inclusive Societies in a Challenging COVID-19 Environment” will serve as an occasion to mark the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and take stock of what has been accomplished. It will be also an opportunity to present to the Group of Friends\, which has grown to 124 member states of the United Nations\, along with 27 international inter-governmental organizations and 1 non-member state\, the progress made by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations since September 2019 across the different pillars. The High Representative will also present the new initiatives launched in the areas of prevention and mediation\, as well as the new actions taken to address challenges posed by the global pandemic of the coronavirus in 2020. \nThe opening plenary of the meeting will provide the Group of Friends with the space to express their views regarding these underlying questions: What future do we want for our societies\, and how do we get there? What can the UNAOC Group of Friends do to support UNAOC in its endeavors? \nThe opening segment will start at 09:00AM (EDT) and conclude by 11:30AM (EDT). It will be followed by 2 interactive webinars\, each for 90 minutes\, focusing on: 1) “An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want”\, and 2) “Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies”. The concept note and format of the webinars will be shared in due course.\n \n\n  \nTentative Programme \n\n09:00AM-09:40AM Opening segment \n H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\, chairs the meeting\, welcomes participants and delivers remarks and presentation \n Remarks by H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres\, Secretary-General of the United Nations (video message) \n Remarks by H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkır\, President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (video message) \n Remarks by Spain and Turkey \n Video on commemorating the 15th Anniversary of UNAOC \n\n 09:40AM-11:25AM Plenary segment \n Statements by Member States\, Observers and International Organizations (per the list of speakers; interventions are limited to 3 minutes) \n\n 11:25AM-11:30AM Closing segment  \n Concluding remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos\, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations \n\n 11:30AM-11:45AM Intermission 1  \n\n 11:45AM-01:15PM Webinar 1: “An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want”  \n Panel discussion among experts\, civil society and senior United Nations officials\, moderated by UNAOC (Read more about Webinar 1) \n\n 01:15PM-03:00PM Intermission 2  \n\n 03:00PM-04:30PM Webinar 2 “Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies”  \n Panel discussion among experts\, civil society and senior United Nations officials\, moderated by UNAOC (Read more about Webinar 2) \n\n\n\n\n\nConcept Notes and Programmes (please wait for the documents to load)\nPlenaryWebinar 1Webinar 2\nPlenary Session: High-level Group of Friends Meeting\nDownload (PDF\, 380KB) \n\n\n\nWebinar 1: “An Intergenerational Conversation: The Future They Want”\nDownload (PDF\, 361KB) \n\n\nWebinar 2 “Racism\, Xenophobia and Discrimination: The Tearing of Our Societies”\nDownload (PDF\, 361KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/group-of-friends-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting,UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:High-Level Meeting Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport Values
DESCRIPTION:Within the framework of the United Nations Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism \n \nThe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was mandated by the General Assembly to enhance coordination and coherence across the UN System’s counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism work to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Office coordinates and implements technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives to support Member States’ efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism (PCVE) conductive to terrorism\, including through leveraging sport and its values as a tool to prevent violent extremism. Sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values throughout the world and across civilization and cultures\, especially for the youth\, and is a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent-extremism and radicalization\, promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, and facilitating integration at large. \nWith this vision in mind and within the framework of the “United Nations Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, UNOCT is convening a two-hour High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Sports\, in partnership with the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS). The event will precede the launch of a series of initiatives which include\, inter alia\, the development of a guide for policymakers\, a training handbook\, a global campaign and a grant-awarding mechanism for local civil society organizations (CSOs) working on sports-based prevention of violent extremism (PVE).\nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Security Council resolution 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 contributions sport and culture make to the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities as well as to health\, education and social inclusion objectives”. More recently the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2535 (2020) calling on United Nations entities to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. \nThe virtual high-level meeting will feature discussions between senior United Nations Officials\, Member States and international organizations representatives\, policymakers\, and sports personalities committed to the fight against violent extremism. The event will be followed by a technical level International Expert Group Meeting where representatives from governments\, international and regional organizations\, sport bodies\, academia and CSOs will share experiences and discuss actionable good practices of sports-based interventions aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism that can inspire the inclusion and further acknowledgment of sports within national and regional action (PCVE) action plans.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/high-level-meeting-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport-values/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200824T230000
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CREATED:20200803T145500Z
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SUMMARY:Request for Quotations: Provision of written translation and simultaneous interpretation services
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/2020/08/provision-of-written-translation-and-simultaneous-interpretation-services/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply: Learning Management Specialist
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URL:/2020/08/learning-management-specialist/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200703T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200704T010000
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SUMMARY:Deadline extended: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to apply for the 2020 edition of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is Friday\, 3 July 2020 Friday\, 19 June 2020\, at midnight EST. For more information and to submit a video\, visit: https://pluralplus.unaoc.org/.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2020/04/iom-and-unaoc-launch-call-for-video-submissions-and-announce-new-award-categories-for-the-plural-youth-video-festival/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200628
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200625T125947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T125947Z
UID:28016-1593216000-1593302399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:G20 Interfaith Forum Middle East Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The G20 Interfaith Forum offers an annual platform where a network of religiously linked institutions and initiatives engage on global agendas (primarily and including the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs). The annual G20 Summits are a critical time and place where priority global issues are considered. The G20 process has evolved since it was established in 2008\, with various platforms (ministerial meetings\, engagement groups) that allow different sectors and communities to present ideas and recommendations to global leaders. Our goal is to contribute meaningful insight and recommendations that respond to and help shape the G20 and thus global policy agendas.  \n\nThe Arab regional consultation represents an integral part of the preparations for the G20 Interfaith Forum. It has particular significance because of the high level of interaction between religious actors\, Arab policy makers\, and other experts in the Arab setting.  \n\nLearn More About the G20 Interfaith Forum
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/g20-interfaith-forum-middle-east-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200624T193650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T194844Z
UID:27981-1593165600-1593171000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Youth Media Makers Against Racism: a Virtual Watch Party featuring PLURAL+ Winners
DESCRIPTION:Join the PLURAL+ Watch Party Here \nJoin us for a virtual “watch party” featuring short movies made by young filmmakers who stand up against racism. All featured films are winners of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, a joint initiative of UNAOC and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). \nFeatured films:\nExit Right\nBy Rupert Holler (Austria)\n2015 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: A man on the bus verbally abuses a black passenger. The story takes an unexpected turn and conveys a strong message using a keen sense of humor.\n Click here to watch the video \nInspire\nBy Awais Ali and Sheroze Khan (United Kingdom)\n2015 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: A conversation on the positive impact of cultural diversity and immigration\, challenging audiences to counter discrimination in their own communities.\n Click here to watch the video \nA Letter to My Unborn Daughter\nBy DaeQuan Collier (United States)\n2016 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: An expecting father writes a letter to his daughter\, encouraging African American women to embrace who they are.\n Click here to watch the video \nTranslate into Power\nBy Andreia Friaças and António Castelo (Portugal)\n2018 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Three migrant women recite a poem in its original language\, Portuguese\, sharing one message of inclusion and resilience.\n Click here to watch the video  \nIt’s Not Me\, It’s You\nBy Zavia Forrest and Ella Cooper Creative production (Canada)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: This short film explores the injustices of systemic racism through art\, rejecting western beauty standards\, and empowering women of color to do the same.\n Click here to watch the video  \nBlue\nBy Breech Harani (Philippines)\n2015 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: In this short animation\, the main character leaves home to move to a new community and discovers that no matter who you are or where you come from\, you are not alone.\n Click here to watch the video  \nThe Cops Don’t Know\nBy Sam Chegini (Iran/United Kingdom)\n2016 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: This music video explores the history of police brutality against the African American community and reflects on the injustice people still face today.\n Click here to watch the video  \n\n\nSeeking Refuge\nBy Eva Eileen Limones Macdonald (Spain)\n2019 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: A young refugee adapts to life in a new country with her mother and sister\, while navigating friendships across language barriers and the challenges of her mother finding work.\n Click here to watch the video  \nColour\nBy Taryn Birkett (Canada)\n2016 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Born in Ontario\, Canada\, to Bajan and Scottish heritage\, Taryn reflects on her experience living in a predominantly white neighborhood and takes pride in her diverse background.\n Click here to watch the video  \nThe True Impact\nBy Babar Ali and Sarah Randolph (Nepal)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: This video invites the viewer to reflect on the fundamental impact that discrimination and violence have on individuals and humanity.\n Click here to watch the video  \nColor Makes the World Better\nBy Carlo Villanueva Ruiz\, Claudia Ruiz\, Moremil Tornero\, Silvana Villanueva Ruiz\, and Luciano Villanueva Ruiz (Mexico)\n2018 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Through art class and color theory\, students explore the concepts of social inclusion\, its impact on people’s lives\, and how diversity enriches our global society with a mosaic of ideas\, choices\, beliefs\, languages\, roots\, and cultures.\n Click here to watch the video  \nSee Actions\, Not Colors\nBy Joana Maria Sousa (Portugal)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: Shot from the perspective of our four-legged furry friends\, this video reminds us to judge people by their actions\, not by their skin color.\n Click here to watch the video  \nWe are human\nBy Sophie Kanza\, Louise Kanza\, and Stuart Williams (South Africa)\n2017 PLURAL+ winner\nSynopsis: African immigrant youth living in South Africa recite common racist slurs and stereotypes associated with their different nationalities. The video ends with a message calling for African unity.\n Click here to watch the video \n\nJoin the PLURAL+ Watch Party Here
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/plural-youth-media-makers-against-racism-a-virtual-watch-party/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200622T235500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200609T184624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T184624Z
UID:27839-1592812800-1592870100@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Programme Management Senior Officer – Online trainer in media and peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/2020/06/online-trainer-media-and-peacebuilding-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200622T235500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200608T171945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T171945Z
UID:27813-1592812800-1592870100@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Programme Management Senior Officer - Online trainer in intercultural dialogue
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/2020/06/programme-management-online-trainer-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200620T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200619T142252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T142252Z
UID:27925-1592656200-1592659800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Refugee Conference
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing an interactive discussion with refugee students on the issue of hate speech against migrants and refugees in traditional and new media and ways to combat it. This event is part of the interactive online conference “Amplify Now”\, organized by Kiron – Open Higher Education for Refugees\, which is bringing together refugees\, non-governmental organizations\, academics\, and the private sector in a unique global gathering to foster collaborative and results-oriented exchanges around the theme\, “Elevating new learning and strengthening communities”.  \nThe UNAOC session will introduce participants to UNAOC’s #SpreadNoHate initiative and include small-group discussions allowing participants to benefit from one another’s experiences and perspectives and leave the session with new ideas on ways to combat hate speech. Alumni of the UNAOC Fellowship programme and current UNAOC Fellows will facilitate the small-group discussions with refugee students.  \nFor more information and to register\, visit https://virtualrefugeeconference.com/program/spread-no-hate-UNAOC
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/virtual-refugee-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200610T134849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T140638Z
UID:27842-1591959600-1591966800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The importance of education for global citizenship in the age of Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for UNAOC\, will be participating in a virtual discussion entitled “The importance of education for global citizenship in the age of Covid-19”. \nWatch the Discussion Live
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-importance-of-education-for-global-citizenship-in-the-age-of-covid-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200518T143518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T195641Z
UID:27764-1590049800-1590055200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development: Perspectives from the global UNAOC community amid the current health crisis
DESCRIPTION:21 May marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (A/RES/57/249)\, which celebrates our world’s many cultures and the critical role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. On this special occasion\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) – the leading UN entity in the field of intercultural dialogue – invited some of its programmes partners and friends working in the field of cultural diversity across the globe to participate in a virtual discussion. They will share thoughts and experiences about the current health crisis\, what it has taught them\, and how they envisage our world post-COVID 19\, especially in the context of bridging the gap between various cultures to foster respect\, mutual understanding\, as well as sustainable peace\, stability\, and development. This event is part of the #OneHumanity campaign of UNAOC\, through which it has collected stories of solidarity from its global community to inspire the world to stay united amid the crisis. Learn more by visiting solidarity.unaoc.org and following the hashtag #OneHumanity.  \nClick here to join the virtual discussion live \n \nClick here to join the virtual discussion live
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/world-day-for-cultural-diversity-for-dialogue-and-development-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200408T205027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T124605Z
UID:27605-1587121200-1587124800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:PLURAL+ Webinar: tips to create compelling video content amid the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:2020 marks the twelfth anniversary of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, a joint initiative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)\, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). UNAOC and IOM recently launched the 2020 call for video submissions\, and announced the creation of two new award categories for the festival: The Future We Want Award\, and the Award #forSafeWorship. In the current content\, producing compelling content can seem challenging. During this webinar\, UNAOC and IOM will share information about the 2020 edition of PLURAL+\, answer questions\, and share tips on ways to produce and submit exciting content for PLURAL+ despite the current restrictions related to the global pandemic. \nJoin the Webinar
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/pluralplus-webinar-tips-to-create-compelling-video-content-amid-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200315T235900
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200220T160909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T133649Z
UID:27389-1584300600-1584316740@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: Call for Applications for the 2020 Edition of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the Call for Applications for the 2020 edition of its Fellowship Programme. The Call is open to participants between 25 to 35 years old\, from the Middle East\, North Africa\, Europe and North America\, with a strong interest in intercultural exchanges. The theme of the Fellowship 2020 is “Building peace in the age of new media”.
URL:/2020/02/unaoc-launches-call-for-applications-for-2020-edition-of-its-fellowship-programme/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200217T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T144902Z
UID:27380-1583280000-1583452799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:LA Dialogue on Creating Cities of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:As dynamic laboratories of ideas and practical solutions to problems affecting co-existence\, cities can and must lead the way in promoting inclusion\, co-existence\, and belonging. The LA Dialogue explores those ideas. \n\nCo-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the City of Los Angeles\, and LAMEDINA International Dialogue Institute \n\nThe LA Dialogue on Creating Cities of Belonging aims to foster reciprocal knowledge\, understanding\, and exchange in a safe and stimulating intellectual environment. \nThe neutral venue of the LA Dialogue\, as well as the private\, off-the-record nature of the discussions\, are designed to help participants develop a deeper comprehension of each other’s challenges and look for collective creative solutions to these challenges. \nUnder the chairmanship of LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and UNAOC High Representative Miguel Moratinos\, Mayors from around the world will interact with select cultural\, religious\, political\, and business personalities to discuss issues of pluralism and diversity. \nThis unique dialogue structure can thus connect local actors – municipal leaders as well as global players – the United Nations\, and civil society. It will take place in Los Angeles at the heart of a global search for a peaceful\, inclusive\, and multicultural coexistence. \nThe LA Dialogue will take place over 1.5 days in Los Angeles.  \nDownload the LA Dialogue Flyer  \n\nFlyerSpeakersConcept Note\n\nDownload (PDF\, 214KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/la-dialogue-on-creating-cities-of-belonging/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200121T202221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T150641Z
UID:27181-1581674400-1581685200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Harmony Week Event: "United Nations Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites: A global communications campaign"
DESCRIPTION:In the context of the annual World Interfaith Harmony Week established by UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/65/5\, UNAOC will organize an event entitled United Nations Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites: A global communications campaign to foster dialogue\, mutual respect and understanding  on Friday\, 14 February from 10:00 to 1:00 in Conference Room 11. \nThe event will contribute to the implementation of the UN Plan of Action to safeguard religious sites and will feed into the global communications campaign recommended by the Plan. \nThe UN Plan of Action also recommends that 2020 World Interfaith Harmony Week be dedicated to the protection of religious sites and stresses the importance of interfaith dialogue\, which can translate into enhanced respect for religious sites of different faiths and the recognition of their universality as symbols of our shared humanity\, history\, social fabric and traditions. \nThe event will consist of a panel discussion followed by an interactive dialogue that will look into the role that global youth and the global faith community can play to create connections to religious sites that can help celebrate their universality\, underscore the role of individuals in protecting religious sites\, and contribute to fostering dialogue\, mutual respect and understanding. Building on the principles of the Plan\, namely\, respect\, responsibility\, diversity\, dialogue\, solidarity\, standing together and staying together\, the event will help identify issues and recommendations that will feed into the global communications campaign.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/interfaith-harmony-week-event/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 11
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200213
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200120T185719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T204206Z
UID:27153-1581465600-1581551999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: Project Management - Multimedia Intern
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is looking for a multimedia intern for its New York office. Apply by 31 January 2020.
URL:/2020/01/project-management-multimedia-intern/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200117T194527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T194612Z
UID:27145-1580810400-1580815800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Addressing hate speech and preventing incitement to discrimination\, hostility and violence: Synergies within the United Nations system
DESCRIPTION:An OSAPG Side Event during Interfaith Harmony Week \nThis event aims at discussing the role of religious leaders and actors to address hate speech and prevent incitement to violence during the annual Interfaith Harmony Week. In this context\, it also aims at exploring synergies between the Fez Plan of Action and the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech\, as well as other relevant UN initiatives. Ms. Nihal Saad\, Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson of UNAOC\, is one of the speakers. \nClick here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/EPwDadEaPGobwnqF9 \n*Registration deadline for non-UN grounds pass holders is COB Thursday\, 30 January 2020*\nFor additional information\, please contact Simona Cruciani (cruciani@un.org). \nDownload (PDF\, 169KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/addressing-hate-speech-and-preventing-incitement-to-discrimination-hostility-and-violence-synergies-within-the-united-nations-system/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 3\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, 10017\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200205
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200127T153525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T161750Z
UID:27201-1580688000-1580860799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:First International Expert Group Meeting on the  Security of Major Sporting
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, in association with the United Nations Interregional Criminal Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport and Security (ICSS) and in consultation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)\, has designed the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”. \nThe first International Expert Group Meeting and the launch of the Global Programme will take place on 3 and 4 February 2020 in a closed-door manner at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The First IEG meeting will see the participation of a wide range of experts and stakeholders\, to discuss the state of the art of major events security around the world\, setting up the priorities for the development of specific global policies\, as well as collecting practices and identifying recommendations for the development of global guidelines to better assist Member States in managing the security of major sporting events. \nDownload (PDF\, 2.3MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/first-international-expert-group-meeting-on-the-security-of-major-sporting/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200114T223708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T225024Z
UID:27109-1580209200-1580230800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: Request for Quotations for Printing Services
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is pleased to invite prospective vendors to submit their quotations for printing services. Interested vendors must respond to the tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system via the UNGM portal. \nClick here to submit a quotation now. \n\nBackground: \nAs part of its overall communications strategy\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) regularly produces a wide variety of promotional materials for its projects\, initiatives and entire spectrum of activities. These materials are intended to disseminate information\, increase visibility\, boost outreach\, and strengthen UNAOC’s branding efforts. \nEstablished in 2005\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is a political initiative of Mr. Kofi Annan\, former UN Secretary General\, and co-sponsored by the Governments of Spain and Turkey. A High-Level Group of experts was formed by Mr. Annan to explore the roots of polarization between societies and cultures today\, and to recommend a practical programme of action to address this issue. The Report of the High-Level Group provided analysis and put forward practical recommendations that form the basis for the implementation plan of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. \nGuided by the principles of the UN Charter\, the report of its High-Level Group\, and the priorities of the Secretary-General\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations works toward a more peaceful\, more socially inclusive world\, by building mutual respect among peoples of different cultural and religious identities\, and highlighting the will of the world’s majority to reject extremism and embrace diversity. UNAOC will seek to operate in situations where it can contribute to broader efforts to ameliorate identity-based crises and promote culturally sensitive development policies. \nClick here to submit a quotation now.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-request-for-quotations-for-printing-services/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200121T215455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T215455Z
UID:27189-1580169600-1580255999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Gender Equality Specialist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/2020/01/vacancy-announcement-gender-equality-specialist/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200116T211509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T211509Z
UID:27124-1579478400-1579910399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:12th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD)
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the 12th Summit Meeting of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) in Quito\, Ecuador\, 20-24 January.  \nGFMD Summit meetings offer the largest multi-stakeholder space for Member States to discuss ways to improve migration policies and develop ideas and concrete partnerships.  \nAs an observer of the GFMD\, UNAOC developed and drafted a background paper for Roundtable 2.2. of the Summit Meeting on the theme\, “Communicating effectively with migrants\,” co-chaired by the Gambia\, the Philippines\, and the United Arab Emirates. This Roundtable is part of GFMD’s Substantive Priority 2: “Migration narratives and communication: What role\, responsibility\, and resources do governments have?”  \nUNAOC will present the background paper at the Summit Meeting. \n\nDownload the background paper: English | French | Spanish  \nDownload (PDF\, 744KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/12th-summit-gfmd/
LOCATION:Quito\, Ecuador\, Quito\, Ecuador
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20200113T165331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T165447Z
UID:27100-1578992400-1578999600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Educate to Eradicate: The Role of Education in Tackling Violent Extremism
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in a roundtable entitled “Educate to Eradicate: The Role of Education in Tackling Violent Extremism”\, organized by the Hamad Bin Khalifa University in partnership with IIE.  \n\nBackground: Violent extremism has threatened the lives and stability of people all over the world; as well as challenging norms and development of communities. Some of the causes that result in intolerance\, hatred\, and extremism need to be explored from socio-economic viewpoint\, including the role of education. The issues need to investigated beyond the security aspect and try to tackle the root of the problem. (Read More) \n\nFull BookletSpeakersDownload (PDF\, 1.59MB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 296KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/educate-to-eradicate-the-role-of-education-in-tackling-violent-extremism/
LOCATION:IIE Headquarters\, 809 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, New York
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20191219T182006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T182830Z
UID:26770-1577232000-1577318399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: #YouthWagingPeace South Asian Workshop
DESCRIPTION:#YouthWagingPeace South Asian Workshop\nUnder the aegis of the Second Phase of #YouthWagingPeace – The Whole of Community Approach to PVE\, UNESCO MGIEP\, UNAOC and the Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO are inviting youth leaders from Afghanistan\, Bangladesh\, India\, Myanmar\, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; who are working on the ground to Prevent Violent Extremism through Education for an opportunity to improve their Social and Emotional Skills (including critical thinking skills)\, Media and information literacy skills and hands-on project management to curate and implement community-wide activities to build bridges of peace and prevent violent extremism in their communities. (Read More) \nClick Here to Apply Now \n\n\n \n\nDownload (PDF\, 837KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/deadline-youth-waging-peace/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20191016T145948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T184837Z
UID:26482-1575936000-1576022399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:2019 Intercultural Innovation Award
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony\, a celebration of the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue around the world\, will be held in Madrid\, Spain. \nFollowing a competitive selection process with over 1\,200 applications received from 128 countries\, ten finalists have been announced by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group for the 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA). Click here to read more about this year’s IIA finalists. \nThe final rankings will be revealed during the Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony on December 10\, 2019.  \nThe ceremony will be chaired by H.E Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations\, and Bill McAndrews\, Vice President Market Communications\, BMW Group. \nLearn more about the 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award in Madrid
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/iiaward2019/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20191119T213213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T161609Z
UID:26595-1575450000-1575457200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event: "Engaging women in peacebuilding\, conflict mediation  and the prevention of violent extremism"
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations\n Violent extremism and conflict are transnational threats to global stability which can virtually affect every human being\, without distinction of nationality\, ethnicity\, religion\, ideology or gender. Across the UN system\, there has been growing awareness that addressing these challenges requires a multi-dimensional and a whole-of-society approach focused on prevention. However\, the importance of adopting gender-sensitive frameworks is often overlooked\, despite some undeniable progress at global policy level through the advancement of the UN agenda on Women\, Peace and Security. Nevertheless\, today\, women are still almost totally excluded from formal peace processes\, while gender stereotypes and grievances are frequently manipulated and exploited by violent groups to enhance recruitment. In that context\, UNAOC and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN are inviting sixteen young professionals and civil society leaders from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East\, and North Africa\, to share their recommendations on the meaningful inclusion of women in mediation efforts and in the prevention of conflict and violent extremism. Following an interactive format\, they will exchange good practices to harness the power of media\, youth engagement\, civil society and religious dialogue to support women in becoming champions of peace. All participants are UNAOC Fellows.  \nInterested in attending? Click here to RSVP. \n\n\n \nView Speakers’ Bios  \nDownload the Concept Note Here  \nRSVP to the UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event  \n\n\n\nConcept NoteSpeakers  \nConcept Note \nDownload (PDF\, 104KB) \n\n\n  \nSpeakers’ Bios \nDownload (PDF\, 534KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-alumni-event-2019/
LOCATION:Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations\, 871 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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