BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.unaoc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210223T181405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T181405Z UID:29358-1615276800-1615309200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Training Handbook Specialist for Peace Educators DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2021/02/vacancy-announcement-training-handbook-specialist-for-peace-educators/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210226T163447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T163447Z UID:29472-1615449600-1615482000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Programme Manager - Sports for Development DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/02/vacancy-announcement-programme-manager-for-sports-for-development-and-peace/ LOCATION:New York\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210312T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210309T185218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T185218Z UID:29513-1615550400-1615555800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:News Generation Against Hate: An Intergenerational Conversation DESCRIPTION:Click here to learn more URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/news-generation-against-hate-an-intergenerational-conversation/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210315T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210315T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210301T172432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T080110Z UID:29478-1615797000-1615811400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:Informal Meeting on Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism \n Watch Live Here \n \n\n \nProgramme\n 07:30-08:30 Logging-in participants \n 08:30-08:40 Opening \nMr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) \n 08:40-09:40 Session I:\nSetting the Scene: How far we’ve been in the fight against antisemitism? What are the challenges? \n 09:40-11:00 Session II:\nGood/Promising practices of state actors in combating antisemitism: Turning words into Action through adopting national strategies \n 11:00-12:00 Session III:\nCreating synergies and exploring means of enhancing a system-wide response to antisemitism \n 12:00 Closing Session: The takeaways\n\n\n\n\nConcept Note \nDownload (PDF\, 339KB) \n\n\nProgramme \nDownload (PDF\, 344KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/exploring-holistic-approaches-to-combating-antisemitism/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210316T164928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T164928Z UID:29564-1616691600-1616695200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Submissions: RFQ for Video Production and Editing Services DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/124026 CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210406T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210326T132727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T180851Z UID:29702-1617699600-1617703200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:(Re)building Post-pandemic Societies: Youth Using Sport to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism DESCRIPTION:A Side Event in the margins of the ECOSOC Youth Forum \nThe ECOSOC Youth Forum 2021 will be held in April to provide a global platform for dialogue between Member States and young leaders worldwide. In this context\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, together with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, are hosting a side event entitled (Re)building post-pandemic societies: youth using sport to prevent and counter violent extremism. Held on 6 April\, this interactive discussion will serve to commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace and highlight the role of youth leadership and sport in preventing violent extremism and ensuring sustainable peace and development. \nWatch the Side Event Live URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/rebuilding-post-pandemic-societies-youth-using-sport-to-prevent-and-counter-violent-extremism/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210325T185218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T182356Z UID:29668-1618905600-1618938000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Home-based Web Graphic Designer for UNAOC DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/03/vacancy-web-graphic-designer/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Vacancy Announcements END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210325T185311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T182340Z UID:29670-1618905600-1618938000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Home-based Wordpress Developer for UNAOC DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/03/announcement-wordpresss-web-developer/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy Announcements END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210415T183010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T183010Z UID:29783-1619596800-1619629200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Programme Manager for Sports for Development and Peace DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2021/02/vacancy-announcement-programme-manager-for-sports-for-development-and-peace/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications,Vacancy Announcements END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210527T194625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T194625Z UID:30004-1622653200-1622653200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline extended: 2021 Intercultural Innovation Award DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/04/call-for-applications-2021-intercultural-innovation-award/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210607T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210607T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210518T135455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T135455Z UID:29937-1623072600-1623076200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Digital Games for Peace: Creativity\, Innovation\, and Resilience DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/05/digital-games-for-peace-creativity-innovation-and-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210618T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210415T183210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T183210Z UID:29785-1624003200-1624059000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Entries: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2021/03/unaoc-and-iom-invite-youth-worldwide-to-submit-films-focusing-on-social-change/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications,Film Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210629T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210623T135556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T135736Z UID:30116-1624973400-1624978800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Securing of Vulnerable Targets from Terrorist Attacks: Challenges of Major Sporting Event security governance - launch of the UN Guide DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, along with its partners the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, has the pleasure to share the registration link to the round-table discussion on “Securing of Vulnerable Targets from Terrorist Attacks: Challenges of Major Sporting Event security governance – launch of the UN Guide ” that will take place virtually on 29th June 2021 (13:30 NY time\, 17:30 Paris Time 22:30 Bangkok time) on the margins of the 2nd United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week. \nThis event will debut the UN Global Guide on the Security of Major Sporting Events: Promoting Sustainable Security & Legacies\, developed within UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism\, featuring contributions from Member States\, international and regional organizations\, sports federations as well as academic and research institutions. \n Please find the registration link for the event here. Participants must register to receive the event access link. A preliminary agenda has been attached for your convenience. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/securing-of-vulnerable-targets-from-terrorist-attacks-challenges-of-major-sporting-event-security-governance-launch-of-the-un-guide/ CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210630T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210609T181151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T160240Z UID:30062-1625059800-1625065200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Prevention and the Misuse of New Communication Platforms: A Side Event in the Margins of the 2021 Counter-Terrorism Week DESCRIPTION:Prevention and the Misuse of New Communication Platforms\nCo-organized by UNAOC\, UNCCT\, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia \nRegister for the Side Event Here \n \n\n\n\n\nDownload (PDF\, 448KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/prevention-and-the-misuse-of-new-communication-platforms-counter-terrorism-week-side-event/ CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210705T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210428T175852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T144052Z UID:29891-1625472000-1625504400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Survey on the State of PVE in South Asia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2021/04/itage-event-on-the-state-of-preventing-violent-extremism-in-south-asia/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210707T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210630T140610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T174949Z UID:30153-1625662800-1625668200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in Collaboration with the United Nations: A Side Event in the Margins of the High-level Political Forum DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations\, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, with the co-sponsorship of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Croatia\, and Religions for Peace \n \nJoin Us Live Read More \n\nThe global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a socio-economic crisis as well as a human rights crisis rolled into one. It has exacerbated the vulnerability of the least protected in society. While the virus does not discriminate\, its impacts do. Crises\, including outbreaks of diseases\, create anxiety and fear that are key ingredients for racism\, xenophobia and religious intolerance to thrive. Hate speech is the most blatant manifestation of these phenomena. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic\, all regions have seen increased trends of hate speech based on ethnic and religious identity\, as well as migration status. Xenophobia has surged online and in the streets. Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have spread\, and COVID-19-related anti-Muslim attacks have occurred. Migrants and refugees have been vilified as a source of the virus – and then denied access to medical treatment. In some countries\, political leaders have used labels like “foreigner’s disease” to describe COVID-19\, fueling stigmatization of minority groups\, racism\, xenophobia and related intolerance. Social media platforms have been misused to propagate hate and often incite violence. \nIn this context\, on 8 May 2020\, the UN Secretary-General launched a Global Appeal to Address and Counter COVID-19 related hate speech. The appeal included a call on civil society to strengthen outreach to vulnerable people\, and religious actors to serve as models of mutual respect. Building on this appeal\, the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) convened on 28 May 2020 a group of religious leaders and actors and faith-based organizations to explore innovative ways to partner in the response to COVID-19 and discuss relevant thematic areas as well as possible actions and initiatives. This consultation resulted in the Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in collaboration with the United Nations . The Pledge includes a declaration by religious leaders and actors with assurances and commitments in response to COVID-19\, and a mapping of ongoing activities and possible areas of collaboration with the United Nations. \nAddressing and countering COVID-19 related hate speech\, interfaith dialogue and capacity-building figure prominently in the mapping both as cross-cutting issues and as specific areas where religious leaders and faith-based organizations are focusing their actions and responses to COVID-19. In particular\, the signatories to the Global Pledge committed themselves to “stand up and speak against hate speech and hate crimes\, xenophobia\, racism and all other forms of discrimination; and to work with the United Nations and all other relevant stakeholders to implement the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech and the UN Guidance on Addressing and Countering COVID-19 related Hate Speech.” \nWith the objective of translating the Global Pledge into specific actions for further collaboration and enhanced partnership between the United Nations and faith actors\, OSAPG\, UNAOC and OHCHR organized a peer-to-peer learning programme. Six monthly webinars took place between December 2020 and May 2021\, which focused on the role and experiences of faith actors in promoting gender equality\, addressing hate speech\, safeguarding religious sites\, protecting religious or belief minorities\, preventing atrocity crimes and facilitating and fostering interfaith dialogue & mutual respect . The webinars aimed to ensure gender balance in terms of participation and to highlight the contribution of women in the fight against hate speech. The webinars targeted participants with experience working in the field to address challenges related to COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts and shared good practices and lessons learnt in this regard. Each webinar resulted in snapshots of learning points and recommendations that were compiled together. This compilation\, that is publicly available\, provides the basis for further UN engagement with faith actors and civil society on combatting hate speech and its ramifications in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.\nRead moreHide text\nAgendaConcept NoteDownload (PDF\, 269KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 102KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/hlpf-side-event-global-pledge-for-action-by-religious-actors-and-faith-based-organizations-to-address-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-collaboration-with-the-united-nations/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210709T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210709T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210706T200254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T200622Z UID:30215-1625821200-1625828400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Digital Games for Peace: Induction Session DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development\, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism\, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC); the #DigitalGamesForPeace Challenge aims to harness the creative energies of youth South and Southeast Asia and the promise of game-based innovations in cultivating pertinent competencies for prevention of violent extremism. The Induction Session will embark 51 selected youth upon Phase 1 of the programme for improving their capacities on game-based methodologies for peace. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/digital-games-for-peace-induction-session/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210708T194647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T202932Z UID:30190-1626174000-1626177600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Virtual Watch Party for the Safeguard of Religious Sites DESCRIPTION:UNAOC Virtual Watch Party for the Safeguard of Religious Sites\nThursday\, 13 July\, 2021 | 11:00 AM EDT | Online \n\nJoin us for a virtual “watch party” featuring short films submitted by the global community as part of UNAOC’s campaign #forSafeWorship to safeguard religious sites and worshippers worldwide! To learn more about the global call to action #forSafeWorship and submit your own video\, visit https://forsafeworship.org/. \nJoin the Watch Party Live Here\n\n \nFeatured Videos \n\nReligious Sites in Egypt by Sandra Gobran (Egypt) \nSynopsis: In this short video\, Sandra tells us about temples and tombs in Egypt and the importance of ensuring that all religious sites are safe.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/religious-sites-in-egypt/ \nA Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico by Father Rocendo Herrera (Puerto Rico)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, we meet Father Rocendo Herrera\, who introduces us to St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit\, in Loiza\, on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico. St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit is the third oldest parish on the island and the only one currently in use. Located in an Afro-Caribbean municipality in Puerto Rico\, this place of worship embodies a dialogue between Catholicism and the playing of Puerto Rican drums known as “La Bomba”.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-dialogue-between-la-bomba-and-catholic-rituals-in-puerto-rico/ \nA Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico by Afaf Lamkoutar (Morocco)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, UNAOC Young Peacebuilder Afaf speaks about the many cultures\, religions\, and sacred sites in her hometown of Rabat\, Morocco.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-mosaic-of-religions-in-rabat-morocco/ \nA Chapel with Special Powers by Ismael Lopez (Spain)\nSynopsis: In this video\, Ismael takes us on a tour of the Church of St. Valenti in the Valley of Salarça\, in Catalonia\, Spain. Built in the 12th century\, the chapel’s location\, according to legend\, exudes a certain energy that helps people solve all types of problems and conflicts.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-chapel-with-special-powers/ \nExploring Religious Sites in the Philippines by Theodore Boborol (Philippines)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, Theodore takes us on a tour of his university campus\, shows us his favorite church on campus grounds\, and leads us to a few side detours down memory lane.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/exploring-religious-sites-in-the-philippines-director-theodore-boborol/\n\n\nThe Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial by Daniel del Valle (Spain)\nSynopsis: In this short film\, Daniel takes us on a tour of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial\, where he once lived and studied as a member of the Royal Choir of Spain.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/the-monastery-of-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial/ \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle in South Texas\, USA by Lydia Pesina (USA)\nSynopsis: In this short film\, Lydia tells us about the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle\, in South Texas\, a very special place in her life since childhood. The Basilica caters to a diverse population\, including a large immigrant community\, and even has its own Mariachi band!\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/basilica-lady-of-sanjuan-delvalle/ \nReligious Diversity in Indonesia by Steve Leonard Harison (Indonesia)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, Steve talks to us about religious diversity in Indonesia and the importance of protecting religious sites worldwide.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/religious-diversity-in-indonesia/ \nThe Coronado Cross in Kansas by Gentry (USA)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, Gentry takes us to Kansas\, right outside of Dodge City\, to see the Coronado Cross. The site commemorates a mass held for the first time in this part of the country by Father Juan de Padilla in 1541\, predating the landing of the Pilgrims by almost 100 years.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/the-coronado-cross-in-kansas/ \nA Religious Site with Interfaith Influences in Bangladesh by Tushar Kanti Baidya (Bangladesh)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, UNAOC alumnus Tushar tells us about a temple he likes to visit in Bangladesh\, and the significance of this site in his life.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-religious-site-with-interfaith-influences-in-bangladesh/ URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-virtual-watch-party-for-the-safeguard-of-religious-sites/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210720T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210706T204215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T150135Z UID:30218-1626768000-1626777000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:iTAGe: Talking Across Generations on the State of PVE in South Asia DESCRIPTION:Register Now to Join Us Live Read More: Media Advisory \n\nOrganized in collaboration with UNESCO New Delhi within the framework of UNESCO MGIEP and UNAOC’s #YouthWagingPeace programme\, iTAGe: Talking Across Generations on the State of PVE in South Asia is an intergenerational event that will provide youth with a platform to discuss peace and social cohesion with Senior Officials and policymakers from South Asia. \nThe input collected will be incorporated into a Youth-led Report on the State of PVE in South Asia as youth-centered actionable recommendations for policymakers. The report will combine the latest research on preventative efforts with uncensored youth case studies to produce fresh and robust perspectives for policymakers and a youth-centred overview of violent extremism in South Asia. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/itage-talking-across-generations-on-the-state-of-pve-in-south-asia/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210907T192423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T193242Z UID:30475-1631404800-1631663999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2021 G20 Interfaith Forum Italy DESCRIPTION:The 2021 G20 Interfaith Forum will be held in Bologna\, Italy\, Sunday\, September 12 – Tuesday\, September 14.\n(View More Information) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2021-g20-interfaith-forum-italy/ LOCATION:Bologna\, Italy\, Bologna\, Italy CATEGORIES:Forum,International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20210930T214321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T214423Z UID:30527-1633082400-1633086000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:'Youth confronting online hate speech and exploring the notion of citizenship in a digital age' DESCRIPTION:As part of the Global Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Addressing Hate Speech through Education organized by the UN Office on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG) and UNESCO\, UNAOC is organizing a parallel session focusing on “Youth confronting online hate speech and exploring the notion of citizenship in a digital age”. The session will feature UNAOC programme participants who will explore the evolving notion of digital citizenship\, the skills it implies and requires\, and discuss good practices from their work and activities in their communities. \nRegister here: https://venue.events-nextechar.com/landing?show=UNESCO URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/youth-confronting-online-hate-speech-and-exploring-the-notion-of-citizenship-in-a-digital-age/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211006T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211006T050000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20211004T142746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T142753Z UID:30540-1633478400-1633496400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:XIX Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the XIX Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions\, a unique interfaith forum\, held every three years. Representatives of foreign religious leaders and heads of international centers are expected to attend. \nAbout the Secretariat: The Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is the operational body of the Congress\, which ensures activities in the intervals between its sessions. Founded according to the decision of the participants of the First Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions\, held on September 23-24\, 2003 in Astana. The Secretariat includes plenipotentiary representatives of leaders of world and traditional religions from Islam\, Christianity (Orthodoxy\, Catholicism\, Lutheranism)\, Buddhism\, Judaism\, Hinduism\, Zoroastrianism\, Taoism\, Shintoism. \nClick here to learn more: http://religions-congress.org/ URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/xix-session-of-the-secretariat-of-the-congress-of-leaders-of-world-and-traditional-religions/ LOCATION:Nur-Sultan\, Kazakhstan\, Nur-Sultan\, Kazakhstan CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20211006T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20211006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153224 CREATED:20211004T134234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T135604Z UID:30532-1633518000-1633539600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience DESCRIPTION:Venue: FIBES Palace of Congresses and Expositions\, Seville\, Spain\nDate: 6 October 2021 (First Urban Forum of Spain and Third Global Forum of Local Governments 5 – 7 October) \nCo-Chairs:\nHis Excellency Miguel Angel Moratinos\, High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\nThe Honorable Juan Espadas\, Mayor of Seville \nBackground: \nHistorically\, cities have been places of exchange between the world’s culturally\, ethnically and religiously diverse populations that live and share together a common urban space. Yet\, growing ethnic and religious tensions have recently made the challenge of creating peaceful cities of belonging ever more difficult. In this context\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the City of Los Angeles organized in March of 2020 the “LA Dialogue on Creating Cities of Belonging”\, providing space for mayors\, regional government leaders and civil society to work together towards creating more inclusive and peaceful cities. \nShortly after this gathering\, the Covid-19 pandemic\, far from being only a health crisis\, once again put cities at the forefront of the response to a global emergency which has affected millions of people\, completely devastated social fabrics and pushed entire populations to the brink of poverty. The “Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience” aims to bring mayors and regional leaders to share their experience and good practices in responding to the pandemic and best means to recover better to build cohesive\, inclusive and greener societies that hold citizens at their core. \nThe Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience \nCities are often at the forefront of humanity’s biggest challenges. They are hubs where diverse populations coexist\, gather and interact on a daily basis in an endless variety of public spaces\, from the workplace or schools to public transportation and parks. As such\, cities are charged with the complex task of providing equitably for the ever-increasing multicultural and multi-generational population that lives in them. However\, these places of exchange and accommodation of cultural diversity are progressively seeing preoccupying trends that further expand the gap between the rich and the poor\, that hamper access to basic human rights\, and that sow divisions on the basis of culture\, ethnicity and faith. The urgency of making cities “more inclusive\, safe\, resilient and sustainable\,” as determined by SDG 11 and SDG 16 of the 2030 UN Agenda\, is not a new concept. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only exposed the extent of global vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities particularly\, but it has also underlined the deep need to foster more resilient population hubs\, while simultaneously providing a unique window of opportunity for doing so. \nDespite its initial character as a global health crisis\, more than a year and a half of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront a political\, social\, economic\, and urban crisis. These crises have been particularly severe in urban spaces which\, given their sheer size and role as connective\, global hubs for people and goods\, saw 95% of the world’s virus cases in the first months of the pandemic. As in most emergencies\, it is the vulnerable communities of society and their marginalized populations who suffer the most. Endemic patterns of inequalities within cities\, often characterized by unequal and in many cases inaccessible basic health\, sanitation and social protection systems\, as well as poverty and overcrowded living conditions\, became key destabilizing factors which increased the epidemic’s overall impact. \nNonetheless\, it is also cities that have spearheaded enlightened responses to provide fast and essential answers to the current crisis. From swiftly redesigned urban spaces and easily accessible financial and food support stations for homeless populations\, to population-wide increased emergency care\, or dedicated health protection websites for migrants\, cities soon become main actors in addressing the global Covid-19 pandemic. \nMeanwhile\, local governments and cities find themselves at a critical crossroads: the “new normal” seems to be irreversible. However\, this is also a unique opportunity for them to become the main architects of a new social contract\, one that can be the spinal cord of fairer\, stronger and better societies. Urban hubs are now faced with the challenge of providing sustainable solutions to the chasms underlined by the pandemic and to tackle inequality at its roots. With the support of the United Nations\, the world’s cities must work towards a more sustainable future by\, among other actions: ensuring the participation of marginalized groups and capitalizing on their knowledge in decision making processes; improving access to health\, education and technology in particularly disadvantaged areas; and creating safer\, greener spaces for people to share and live together in the urban world. Indisputably\, it is only by working together and sharing knowledge that we\, as a global population\, can achieve this urgent goal. \nHence\, it is in this spirit that the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the City of Seville have organized the “Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience”\, intended as a space for mayors\, local government leaders and civil society to share best practices and lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic\, as well as to brainstorm together how to rebuild cohesive\, inclusive and more sustainable societies where the world’s many cultures\, but one humanity\, can live together in peace and exercise mutual respect. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is the United Nations entity that has placed dialogue among different cultures and faiths at the core of its activities. Its mandate is “to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across cultures and to reduce polarization at local and global levels.” With the mantra “One Humanity\, many cultures”\, UNAOC is an ardent defender of inclusiveness. It recognizes that there is a plurality of civilizations. Each and every one of them has contributed to enriching our common and single humanity. UNAOC’s work is based on the notion that shaping the future we want for humankind\, does not only rest in our collective efforts to save our planet\, but also on nurturing cultural diversity\, pluralism and a sense of belonging. \nUNAOC and the City of Seville have a long standing approach in fostering inclusive and sustainable cities. Hence\, the integration of the “Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience” into the First Urban Forum of Spain and the Third Global Forum of\nLocal Governments\, which will focus on “Cities and Territories in the Social and Economic Recuperation”\, was a natural partnering decision. \nCity of Seville’s First Urban Forum of Spain and Third Global Forum of Local Governments \nThe forum invites national and local leaders\, university experts and civil society to explore\, reflect and debate on the topics of “Cities and Health”\, “Equity and Social Cohesion”\, “Ecological Transition and City Models” and “Digital Transformation and Innovation”\, while determining best practices and means to create more sustainable cities. \nSeville \nGiven its history and present social fabric\, Seville is a unique place for hosting the second edition of the Dialogues. Having seen the passage of many of the world’s civilizations and being a place where diverse religions and cultures have historically coexisted\, Seville keeps within its walls the secrets to promoting diversity\, dialogue and inclusion between its citizens\, as well as the will to build back better and stronger during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. \nDownload (PDF\, 929KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/seville-dialogue-on-creating-cities-of-resilience/ LOCATION:FIBES Palace of Congresses and Expositions\, Seville\, Spain CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211014 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20211011T132639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T133008Z UID:30552-1633996800-1634169599@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism: Remember ReAct\, which will take place at Malmömässan in Malmö\, Sweden. \n \n\nBackground \nIn February last year\, the original invitation to the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism\, Remember ReAct\, from Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven was distributed. The Malmö Forum was set to take place in October 2020. However\, due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, it was decided during the spring of 2021 that the Forum had to be postponed to October 2021.\nHeads of State or Government from around 50 countries\, researchers\, experts\, representatives of civil society and social media companies have been invited to the Malmö Forum. The aim of the Malmö Forum is to jointly take concrete steps forward in the work on Holocaust remembrance and the fight against antisemitism. The programme will focus on four main themes: \n\nHolocaust remembrance\nHolocaust education\nAntisemitism on social media\nCombating antisemitism and other forms of racism in all spheres of life\n\nTwo of the starting points for the Forum are the Stockholm Declaration adopted in 2000 and the 2020 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Ministerial Declaration. These declarations serve as foundations for action at both national and international level. For this reason\, the Swedish Government is not planning a negotiated outcome document from the Forum. The Government is instead asking participating countries\, organisations and companies to commit to concrete action that furthers the work related to the themes of the Forum. To this end\, all delegations are invited to present pledges consisting of new\, concrete initiatives to be implemented by their respective participating countries\, organisations and companies. The pledges will be included in an outcome document and followed up during the Swedish Presidency of the IHRA from March 2022 to February 2023. \nWebpage: https://www.government.se/government-policy/remember–react/ \nInstagram: rememberreact URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/malmo-international-forum-on-holocaust-remembrance-and-combating-antisemitism/ LOCATION:Malmö\, Sweden CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20211118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20211118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20211102T160929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T162003Z UID:30610-1637258400-1637258400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony | #iiaward2021 DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony\, a celebration of innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue around the world\, will take place on 18 November\, 6:00 pm Dubai time (GMT+4)\, as part of the themed week on tolerance and inclusivity at this year’s Expo 2020 in Dubai. \nFollowing a competitive selection process with over 1\,100 applications received from 120 countries\, ten finalists will be jointly announced by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group. \nThe event will be livestreamed from the German Pavilion in the Expo. \nWatch #iiaward2021 Live \n\n Join us live: interculturalinnovation.org/iiaward2021 \n\n Follow the social media conversation: #iiaward2021 URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-award-ceremony-iiaward2021/ LOCATION:German Pavilion\, EXPO 2020\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211206T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211206T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20211201T160627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T193336Z UID:30753-1638797400-1638804600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:A Tribute to the Memory of H.E. President Jorge Sampaio DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Mission of Portugal to the United Nations are co-organizing a tribute event to honor the memory of H.E. President Sampaio (1939-2021)\, who served as the first High Representative for UNAOC from 2007 to 2012. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/tribute-president-sampaio/ LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 4\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211207T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20211015T130105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T133448Z UID:30567-1638871200-1638880200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2021 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:2021 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival\, a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). On 7 December\, join PLURAL+ as we celebrate this year’s award-winning videos from young media makers around the world. \n Watch the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Live Here URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2021-plural-youth-video-festival-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211210T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20211201T193013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T193013Z UID:30768-1639130400-1639143000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Faith and Diplomacy: Strategic Reflections on Religiously Inspired Global Efforts Towards Building Peaceful\, Just and Inclusive Societies DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and Religious for Peace\nThe role of religious leaders and faith-based organizations (FBOs) as key players in their respective countries and in the regional and international levels\, as well as harnessing the unifying potential of faith\, are key issues at the intersection between faith and diplomacy. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) – the leading United Nations platform for intercultural dialogue\, understanding and cooperation – and Religions for Peace – the only international multi-religious organization with affiliated and legally registered multi-religious leadership platforms in every continent-\, have been working on the nexus between faith and diplomacy over the years with the ultimate goal of building and strengthening dialogue\, social cohesion and mutual understanding in societies around the world. \nIn 2019\, Religions for Peace hosted its 10th World Assembly. Established in 1970\, the systematic efforts of fifty years of the existence of this “UN of Religious Institutions”\, have been dedicated towards advocating and supporting multi-religious efforts designed at enabling a positive peace. The latter defined as the whole of society and of governments’ efforts beyond ensuring the absence of war\, towards securing lasting human dignity for each and all. \nThe 10th World Assembly was also the beginning of a ‘trinity’ of efforts with Ring for Peace\, a Foundation founded in 2018\, with the aim to foster the peaceful coexistence between people and religions to strengthen international understanding and cooperation\, and to promote the dialogue between civil society and governments\, within Germany and Europe. The partnership between Religions for Peace and Ring for Peace was enabled\, in all three cases\, thanks to the generous support by the German Federal Foreign Office\, thus underlining the strategic vision of Europe’s largest and most powerful economic and political nation\, in the importance of multi-religious engagement\, globally. The UNAOC High Representative provided an opening keynote at this Assembly in which he announced that the UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites – elaborated by UNAOC at the request of the UN Secretary-General in the aftermath of the attacks on mosques in Christchurch (New Zealand)- was nearly completed. He was also actively engaged in all discussions and meeting with faith leaders and diplomats throughout. \nIn 2020\, at the height of global lockdowns due to Covid-19\, Religions for Peace and Ring for Peace ensured a global Assembly\, as a follow up\, focusing on a critical constituency which had hitherto not received its due of global attention and recognition: women of faith. Accordingly\, in this Assembly\, which was fully virtual\, managed to convene religious leaders (male and female)\, together with diplomats\, politicians\, and academics\, to highlight and assess the unique roles and contributions of faith\, to women’s leadership and all diplomacy efforts focused on diverse aspects of peace making\, peace building and sustainability of human rights and development efforts. Approximately 1\,600 people tuned in and joined the virtual discussions and presentations from around the world\, daily\, for 3 days. The UNAOC Chief of Staff presented a Keynote at this event and was consulted in the framing of the Conference. In 2020 UNAOC became one of the three co-Chairs of the UN Inter-Agency Task Force for Religion and Sustainable Development (UN-IATF)\, together with the UN Population Fund and the UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. \nBuilding on the outcomes – and indeed recommendations – of the above two assemblies\, Religions for Peace and Ring for Peace were positively compelled to host the third in the trinity of global multi-stakeholder consultations\, focusing on an intergenerational dialogue around the most pertinent of our challenges in the 21st century: humanitarianism\, environmentalism\, and the broader dynamics of peace and security. Accordingly\, the International Conference of Religious Leaders on Faith and Diplomacy: A Generational Dialogue\, was convened\, as a hybrid modality\, also in Lindau\, Germany. A total of 150 participants were convened in person\, with a total of 1700 participants (including virtually)\, wherein twenty-two percent were younger than 35\, and women made up 45 percent of all. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/faith-and-diplomacy-strategic-reflections-on-religiously-inspired-global-efforts-towards-building-peaceful-just-and-inclusive-societies/ LOCATION:Church Center for the UN\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, 10th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20220108T160949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T175321Z UID:30832-1641772800-1642118399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:World Youth Forum | #WorldYouthForum DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, High Representative for UNAOC\, will speak at the World Youth Forum in Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt\, on 10-13 January 2022. He will speak in the opening segment entitled “COVID19: A warning to Humanity and New Hope”. He will also speak in a session on “International Peace and Security in the Post-Pandemic World”. \nThe World Youth Forum is a platform built by promising youth. It sends a message of peace\, prosperity\, harmony\, and progress to the entire world. It engages youth from around the globe in an enriching set-up\, allowing them to exchange views and recommend initiatives to decision-makers and influential figures. The forum is a chance for you to engage with top policymakers\, network with promising youth from the region and the world that are determined to make our world a better place for everyone. Click here to learn more. \nLearn More URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/world-youth-forum-2022/ LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220125T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153225 CREATED:20220118T154034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T154144Z UID:30846-1643097600-1643113800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs DESCRIPTION:Mobilizing Moral Influence and Governance to End the Systemic Injustices of Racism\, the legacy of Colonialism and Slavery\n \nThe 8th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs\, entitled Mobilizing Moral Influence and Governance to End the Systemic Injustices of Racism\, the legacy of Colonialism and Slavery will be held virtually 8:00 – 12:30 EDT on Tuesday 25 January 2022. \nThis Symposium will focus on the urgent need to transform our world\, exposing and redressing the systemic injustices of racism\, the legacy of colonialism and slavery. As a common table bringing together different stakeholders invested in the issue\, it will explore how the lingering historical injustices shape the social inequalities that have been exposed by crises of global proportions including Covid-19. \nThe Symposium also aims to contribute to healing and reconciling our world. It will identify solutions and concrete recommendations for how the United Nations\, in partnership with religious bodies\, faith-based groups and other stakeholders\, can address racism and advance the building of just\, peaceful and inclusive societies. \nRacism and concomitant concerns of racial discrimination and xenophobia\, colonialism\, and slavery\, have become highly topical. It is necessary to change the systems that allowed\, ignored\, or even encouraged abuses to occur.\nCustomary religious norms\, beliefs and practices upholding universal principles of justice\, compassion and respect for one another underpin the normative frameworks that the international community has agreed upon over time to address these pressing issues. \n\nAgenda: \n\nOpening Session\nPanel 1. Deepen understanding of how pernicious and all-encompassing racism\, and the legacy of colonialism and slavery remain today.\nPanel 2. Showcase innovative experiences for positive change and encourage concrete actions for positive change throughout the international community.\nPanel 3. Promote policy recommendations and practical steps to strengthen partnerships among diverse stakeholders\, including faith-based organizations\, the UN System\, and non-governmental entities in different regions.\n\n\nOrganized by:\nACT Alliance\, General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church\, Islamic Relief\, Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue at Jewish Theological Seminary of America\, Seventh-Day Adventist Church\, Soka Gakkai International\, United Religions Initiative\, World Council of Churches \nIn partnership with:\nUnited Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect\, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the UN Inter-agency Task Force on Religion and Development URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2022-annual-symposium-on-the-role-of-religion-and-faith-based-organizations-in-international-affairs/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR