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SUMMARY:Presentation of the “Peace4Culture Global Call” Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan\, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations \n \nWatch live via UN Web TV  \nThe “Peace4Culture Global Call” Action Plan underpins the interdependence of peaceful relations and the safeguarding of cultural and religious heritage. Culture defines and reflects identity and highlights the difference between people and communities. The vast majority of people on earth are members of a faith or spiritual community. And although each has their own traditions and convictions\, they share together common values such as compassion\, humility and respect for others regardless of their religion\, race\, culture or gender. \nThe “Peace4Culture Global Call” initiative equally highlights the universality of cultural religious heritage sites as symbols of our shared humanity. In this context\, the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites\, developed by UNAOC in 2019\, emphasizes the sanctity and universality of religious sites which are symbols of our identity and shared humanity. It is noteworthy to recall the United Nations Security Council resolution 2347 of 2017\, which stresses that “the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage\, looting and smuggling of cultural property in the event of armed conflict\, including by terrorist groups\, and attempts to deny historical roots and cultural diversity can fuel and exacerbate conflicts and impede post-conflict national reconciliation\, thus undermining the security and stability\, governance and social\, economic and cultural development of affected states”. The “Peace4Culture Global Call” emphasizes that strengthening intercultural and interreligious dialogue serves as a viable tool for advancing sustainable peace and stability. At the same time\, sport and art are powerful vectors for promoting diversity\, inclusivity and mutual respect. They are a universal language that break taboos\, bridge barriers as well as inspire and connect. \n\nDownload (PDF\, 206KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/presentation-of-the-peace4culture-global-call-action-plan/
LOCATION:Conference Room 11
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTSTAMP:20260403T153728
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T203922Z
UID:31364-1652140800-1652399999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Meeting of the National Focal Points of the Global Programme on Sport and PVE
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC\, UNOCT\, UNICRI\, and ICSS will hold a National Focal Points (NFPs) Regional Forum for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok\, Thailand\, within the framework of the Global Programme on Sport and PVE (10-12 May 2022). The Forum will bring together NFPs from all over the region\, providing them with a platform to share lessons learned and best practices on the security of major sporting events\, as well as on the use of sport to PVE\, taking into account regional characteristics such a common legal framework\, geographical features\, drivers of violent extremism and threats. It will include working groups\, experts’ presentations\, and networking opportunities to discuss the security of major sporting events and the use of sport as a tool to PVE.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/meeting-of-the-national-focal-points-of-the-global-programme-on-sport-and-pve/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTSTAMP:20260403T153728
CREATED:20220330T160631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T183019Z
UID:31205-1654473600-1654559999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: #Sport4OneHumanity Call for Applications
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/03/sport-for-one-humanity-capacity-building-opportunity-for-sport-based-organizations-worldwide/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTSTAMP:20260403T153728
CREATED:20220525T183117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T134945Z
UID:31418-1654819200-1654905599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: UNAOC Fellowship Programme
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/05/unaoc-announces-call-for-applications-for-the-2022-edition-of-its-fellowship-programme/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153728
CREATED:20220603T154813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T133807Z
UID:31439-1655287200-1655298000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Briefing on Efforts on Combating Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/06/media-advisory-briefing-on-efforts-on-combating-antisemitism/
LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153728
CREATED:20220616T132859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T142826Z
UID:31512-1655370000-1655384400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Young Peacebuilders in MENA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Guided by the principle that youth are key actors to achieve peace and prevent violent extremism\, UNAOC develops\neducational programming to enhance the ability of young people and their organizations to foster mutual respect\,\nunderstanding\, and long-term positive relationships between peoples of different cultures and religions. \nThe UNAOC Young Peacebuilders is a peace education initiative that is designed to support young people in gaining skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict. It also brings visibility to the initiatives\, actions\, and projects initiated by young people toward peace and the promotion of diversity and dialogue. As such\, it responds to recent international policy recommendations outlined in the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2250\, 2419\, and 2535 on Youth\, Peace\, and Security and the Secretary-General’s Plan of Action on Preventing Violent Extremism. \nThis peace education programme consists of four parts. A face-to-face workshop follows an online preparation and is led by field experts and trainers\, who help the young peacebuilders to analyze conflicts\, practice peacebuilding tools to build bridges between cultures and religions\, and design peace projects\, which will be implemented in each participant’s community upon returning home. The fourth and last phase is this final symposium\, during which the young peacebuilders will share their experience\, lessons learned\, achievements\, and recommendations with a broader audience of practitioners\, policymakers\, media\, and the general public. \nUNAOC intends to implement this programme in different regions of the world to grow and strengthen the global movement of young peacebuilders. Through this action\, UNAOC is committing to support young people’s participation in peacebuilding with a growing coalition of partners. The first edition of Young Peacebuilders took place in West Africa\, and the second and third editions in the region of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This 4th edition\, also focusing on the MENA region\, centered on 20 young women and men\, between the ages of 18 to 25\, and coming from all across the region. \nImplemented with the generous support of the Agencia Extremeña de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AEXCID)\, UNAOC’s Young Peacebuilders programme is a powerful example of a partnership that can strengthen the ground-breaking UN agenda on Youth\, Peace and Security\, which recognizes that “young people play an important and positive role in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security.”  \n\nDownload (PDF\, 1.18MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-young-peacebuilders-in-mena-symposium/
LOCATION:Rabat\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220623T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153728
CREATED:20220606T175659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T194859Z
UID:31452-1655994600-1656003600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Dialogue on the Role of Youth  in Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport
DESCRIPTION:BACKGROUND  \nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history\, with the global agenda increasingly focused on young people as key drivers for meaningful and impactful social movements. Their commitment and diverse course of actions has greatly contributed to promoting peacebuilding\, as well as identifying\, and addressing the triggers of violent extremism.  Moreover\, young people are the most capable of mobilizing their peers and becoming principal stakeholders of societies that are increasingly free from stereotypes\, discrimination\, and extremism. The United Nations acknowledges the value of the youth in peacebuilding through the development of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 2250 (2015)\, 2419 (2018)\, and 2535 (2020) on Youth\, Peace\, and Security that called upon the United Nations (UN) entities and the Member States to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans.   \nThrough unique engagements such as sports\, the youth have led and sustained peacebuilding and development conversations across societies. Sports have historically played a significant role in fostering positive values throughout the world and across civilizations and cultures\, thus making it a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at promoting peace and preventing and countering violent extremism. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the “growing contribution of sport and culture to the realization of development and peace in the promotion of tolerance and respect as well as the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities.”   \nDownload the agenda\n\n\nINTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE \nIt is in this context that the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is organizing a Regional Youth Forum in Rabat\, Morocco within the framework of the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events and the Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism” (“Global Programme”)\, which is led by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, in partnership with UNAOC\, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS). \nThe Youth Forum will build on the power of sport to promote increased youth participation in national and regional PVE strategies and reaffirm the role of youth in fostering sustainable peace and development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. On the last day of the Youth Forum\, the Global Programme will organize an intergenerational dialogue between the 16 participating youth leaders from the MENA region and a number of regional decision/policymakers. \nMENA is home to one of the youngest populations in the world. More than 28% of its population are aged 15 to 29 years old. Representing over 108 million young people\, the region has the largest number of young people transitioning to adulthood in its history. At the same time\, youth are among the most vulnerable groups in the face of pressing challenges such as migration\, radicalization\, and violent extremism. Despite this\, young people of the region have shown remarkable resilience and continued to mobilize action to prevent violent extremism\, including through sport-based activities. It is therefore imperative that their unique and innovative perspectives are considered in policy development and decision-making processes across MENA countries.\n \n \n\nDownload (PDF\, 444KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intergenerational-dialogue-on-the-role-of-youth-in-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/
LOCATION:Rabat\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220702
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20220627T201430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T201816Z
UID:31619-1656201600-1656719999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Award Capacity-Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The first capacity-building workshop for the ten recipients of the current edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA) will take place in Munich\, Germany from June 26th to July 1st\, 2022.  \nHosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group\, and with the support of Accenture\, the workshop will focus on the topics of effective storytelling and the use of social media\, as well as sustainable organizational development and upscaling. \nThe workshop will be attended by the ten global grassroots initiatives which were recognized in November 2021 during an event held at the German Pavilion of the Dubai EXPO 2020\, within the margins of the thematic week on Tolerance and Inclusivity.  \nIIA recipients from Brazil\, Canada\, Egypt\, France\, Germany\, India\, Mexico\, Nigeria\, Sri Lanka and Switzerland will participate in a variety of training sessions at the BMW Group Headquarters and the Accenture Innovation Center.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-award-capacity-building-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Munich\, Germany
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220630T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20220525T183310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T192604Z
UID:31420-1656608400-1656610200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/03/un-video-festival-invites-youth-worldwide-to-promote-peace-diversity-and-solidarity/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220816
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20220722T180453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T180453Z
UID:31781-1660521600-1660607999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/what-we-do/projects-and-initiatives/call-for-applications-strengthening-young-women-peacebuilders-capacity-in-complex-crises/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20220915T185643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T174649Z
UID:31862-1665360000-1665532799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Global Dialogue: Towards the World of One Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial intelligence (AI) hand-in-hand for a better world \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in collaboration with Fundación Onuart will organize this first global dialogue on the relationship between Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for a better management of public affairs and for paving the way for new initiatives of the private sector in favor of a positive global development driven by innovation and inclusiveness. Artificial Intelligence\, in the service of humanity\, can drive diversity\, respect and progress for all through innovation. Moving forward under a strong public-private partnership is essential to this end. The meeting will serve to deepen\, manifest\, and visualize this partnership. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-dialogue-towards-the-world-of-one-humanity/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20221027T014133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T014810Z
UID:32021-1667228400-1667235600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Informal Briefing to UNAOC Group Friends on the 9th UNAOC Global Forum in Fez\, Kingdom of Morocco (22-23 November 2022)
DESCRIPTION:“Towards an Alliance of Peace: Living Together as One Humanity” \nConference Room 12 | 31 October 15:00 – 18:00 \n \nThe Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are organizing an Informal Briefing on the 9th UNAOC Global Forum\, which will be held in the city of Fez\, Kingdom of Morocco\, on 22nd and 23rd of November 2022. \nThe Informal Briefing\, co-chaired by the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations\, H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale and Under-Secretary-General Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\, will take place in the Conference Room 12 in the United Nations Headquarters on Monday 31 October 15:00-18:00.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/10/informal-briefing-9th-global-forum-fez-morocco/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 12\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20221013T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T210151Z
UID:31983-1669075200-1669247999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:9th UNAOC Global Forum in Fez\, Kingdom of Morocco
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URL:https://fezforum.unaoc.org
LOCATION:Fez\, Morocco\, Fez\, Morocco
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230124T140520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T140723Z
UID:32321-1674666000-1674671400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Global Migration Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in this year’s Global Migration Film Festival (GMFF). Launched by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2016\, #GMFF2023 features film productions and documentaries that explore the reality of migrants\, as well as their unique contributions to the communities they migrate to. The festival aims to encourage the discussion around the phenomenon of migration\, one of the greatest of our times. For more information about GMFF\, click here. \nOn Wednesday\, 25 January\, three recipients from the 2022 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival edition\, a joint collaboration of UNAOC and IOM\, will be screened at the GMFF. The three videos explore very diverse aspects of migration and are from Spain\, produced by students under the age of 12\, as well as the United States of America and Guatemala\, produced by youth between 18 and 25 years of age.  \nThe PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a global initiative that invites youth from all over the world up to the age of 25 years old to submit videos exploring the topics of migration\, social inclusion\, diversity and the prevention of xenophobia\, encouraging them to share their voices and stories and motivating a shift of narrative.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-migration-film-festival/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Washington DC)\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230119T210423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T195019Z
UID:32309-1675695600-1675702800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The International Day of Human Fraternity (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:A virtual event commemorating the International Day of Human Fraternity.
URL:/2023/01/media-advisory-international-day-of-human-fraternity-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230213T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230126T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T201321Z
UID:32353-1676275200-1676278800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Sport to Prevent Violent Extremism: Virtual Roundtable Discussion to commemorate the International Day for the Prevention
DESCRIPTION:On 13 February 2023\, at 8:00am EST (New York time)\, the partners of the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport — the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) — will host a virtual roundtable discussion that aims to further broaden conversations on how sport can positively influence lives\, crossing borders\, generations\, and diverse communities.  \nWithin the framework of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism (February 12)\, representatives from international organizations\, federations\, civil society\, private partners\, media representatives\, National Focal Points (NFPs) designated to represent Member States within the Global Sports Programme\, as well as youth leaders will converse on sport-based PVE policymaking and activities\, grassroots S4D\, and the role of athletes and sporting events in creating healthy\, inclusive\, and prosperous societies\, which helps to build resilience to violent extremism and hate narratives.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-power-of-sport-to-prevent-violent-extremism-roundtable-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230223T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230209T202607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T152727Z
UID:32407-1677158100-1677162600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Equal in Music: The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC) are honored to introduce to the UN community the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble.   Click here to register for this event.  \nThe eight-member ensemble led by the orchestra’s concertmaster Michael Barenboim draws upon players of the world-famous West-Eastern Divan Orchestra founded in 1999 by renowned Israeli pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian scholar/author Edward Said. The United Nations Secretary-General designated the orchestra in 2016 as United Nations Global Advocate for Cultural Understanding. \nThe encounter at the UNHQ will provide an opportunity to introduce the idea behind the orchestra which is composed of young musicians from Israel\, Palestine and other Arab countries. For over twenty-four years\, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra continues to demonstrate that when people listen to each other\, both musically and in all other ways\, great results can be achieved. \nClick here to register for this event  \nDownload (PDF\, 1.29MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/equal-in-music-the-west-eastern-divan-ensemble/
LOCATION:Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UNHQ New York\, Conference Building\, UNHQ\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230302T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T162806Z
UID:32441-1677888000-1678665599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:The second leg of the current edition of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme is slated to kick off in March. Following their visits to the Moroccan cities of Fez\, Rabat\, and Casablanca in November of last year\, the current cohort of UNAOC Fellows will travel to Helsinki\, Finland and Geneva\, Switzerland from March 4th to 12th\, 2023. \nDuring these trips\, in addition to addressing issues related to intercultural dialogue\, the Fellows will take part in activities and discussions focusing on the theme: “Countering racism and discrimination: the nexus to building pluralistic and diverse societies”. \nThis theme has been chosen in line with UNAOC mandate and priorities as well as the UN global agenda. The choice of the theme has also framed the competitive selection process\, and participants from both groups are all involved professionally in the field of combating polarization and seeking ways to address its root causes within and between societies. \nFor more information about the Fellowship\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-2022-2023/
LOCATION:Finland and Switzerland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230308T182405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T182405Z
UID:32470-1678320000-1678665599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:X Global Baku Forum: "The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes"
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the flagship event of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center\, the 10th edition of the Global Baku Forum\, on 9-12 March 2023 in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, under the theme “The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes”. \nThe Forum will bring together over 400 participants\, including current and former heads of state and government\, Nobel Laureates\, international organizations\, and civil society. In the 10 years of its existence\, over 100 current and former heads of state and government\, Nobel Laureates\, and more than 4\,000 other high-level representatives of governments\, international organizations\, and civil society have participated in the Forum in order to discuss how to overcome of the world’s most pressing challenges. \nLearn more about the X Global Baku Forum here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/x-global-baku-forum-the-world-of-today-challenges-and-hopes/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230307T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T200148Z
UID:32460-1678442400-1678453200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Special High-level Event to Commemorate the  International Day to Combat Islamophobia
DESCRIPTION:The High Representative for UNAOC will participate virtually at the Special High-level Event to Commemorate the  International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 10 March 2023\, 10:00am – 1:00pm\, at the General Assembly Hall\, UN Headquarters. \nBackground: Pursuant to the General Assembly Resolution 76/254 proclaiming 15 March as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia\, the President of the General Assembly and the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan\, in his capacity as the Chair of the OIC Group\, are co-convening a special High-level event to commemorate the “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” on 10 March 2023 from 10am to 1pm.   \nThe meeting will be chaired by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan\, in his capacity as the Chair of OIC-CFM. Participants will hear statements from the President of the General Assembly\, the UN Secretary-General\, the Secretary-General of the OIC\, the High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC)\, academia\, followed by Group statements and statements from individual Member States and Observers.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/special-high-level-event-to-commemorate-the-international-day-to-combat-islamophobia/
LOCATION:General Assembly Hall\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230307T195220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T195220Z
UID:32457-1678924800-1679097599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:49th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
DESCRIPTION:The High Representative for UNAOC will participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation‘s 49th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Nouakchott\, Republic of Mauritania\, from 16 March to 17 March 2023.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/49th-session-of-the-council-of-foreign-ministers-organisation-of-islamic-cooperation-oic/
LOCATION:Nouakchott\, Mauritania\, Nouakchott\, Mauritania
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230302T165505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T165505Z
UID:32446-1679270400-1679615999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:'Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises' Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UN Women\, in partnership with UNAOC\, UNFPA\, and UNICEF\, will hold a four-day workshop for selected participants of “Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises” from 20th to 23rd March in Tbilisi\, Georgia. \nFollowing a competitive process\, 28 young women aged 18-30 years old\, who are working in the fields of peacebuilding\, human rights\, women’s rights\, youth rights\, or related issues\, were selected to participate in this comprehensive capacity-building initiative. \nThe in-person workshops aim to support young women who are leading civil society organizations in fragile or conflict and post-conflict affected countries by boosting their capacities in fundraising and project management\, among others. The programme also seeks create a space for peer-exchange and networking among young women peacebuilders.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/strengthening-young-women-peacebuilders-capacity-in-complex-crises-workshop/
LOCATION:Tbilisi\, Georgia\, Tbilisi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230126T200212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T200212Z
UID:32349-1679270400-1679702399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:'Sport for One Humanity' Capacity-Building Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The ten recipients of the ‘Sport for One Humanity’ initiative will travel to Madrid\, Spain to attend the face-to-face workshops from March 20th to March 24\, which will address various topics designed to increase their effectiveness in their work. \nThe ‘Sport for One Humanity’ initiative includes a comprehensive capacity development program for selected civil society organizations working in the field of Sport for Development and Peace.  \nThe training curriculum consists of various modules around three core topic areas: 1) Project design\, implementation and monitoring and evaluation; 2) Communications and advocacy; and 3) Resource mobilization\, partnerships\, and fundraising.  \nThis comprehensive program is delivered through online and face-to-face workshops facilitated by experts\, and continued support through customized mentoring sessions\, which will also be delivered online.  \nTo learn more about ‘Sport for One Humanity\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/sport-for-one-humanity-capacity-building-workshops/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230313T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T192639Z
UID:32495-1679594400-1679599800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Handbook Launch (Dominican Republic)
DESCRIPTION:After four successful editions of the Young Peacebuilders programme\, UNAOC has taken stock of the pedagogical materials and methodologies developed and used throughout the programme\, consolidating consolidate them into a training handbook for young peace educators.  \nThis handbook aims to support young people’s participation in peacebuilding and strengthen their training and leadership capacity to consolidate peace in their communities. It provides young people with practical guidance and ready-to-use resources that can help improve the effectiveness and impact of their initiatives at the community level.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-young-peacebuilders-handbook-launch/
LOCATION:Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230414T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T142852Z
UID:32665-1681475400-1681477200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Prayer for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Prayer for Peace moment\, which will be held on Friday\, 14 April 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Knotted Gun sculpture\, Visitors’ Plaza\, United Nations Headquarters. \nThe United Nations Secretary-General\, Mr. António Guterres\, will be joined by faith leaders to deliver a critical message about peace at a time of so much conflict and suffering around the world and for a moment of silence. \nThe Prayer for Peace moment will take place at a special time on the spiritual calendar\, when Christians are celebrating Easter\, Jews are marking Passover\, and Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan. Sikhs are also celebrating Vaisakhi on 14 April. \nThe moment is an opportunity for individuals of diverse faiths and beliefs to reflect on the importance of maintaining and building long-lasting peace\, to remember the most vulnerable\, and to embrace compassion\, solidarity and mutual respect – values at the heart of the UN Charter. \nMembers of the UN family\, including staff\, delegates and the press corps\, are welcome to attend. The event will also be broadcast on UN Web TV. \n📺 Watch on UN Web TV:\nhttps://media.un.org/en/asset/k13/k139n09di5
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/prayer-for-peace/
LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230424T190723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194650Z
UID:32690-1682434800-1682442000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Y2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum Thematic Session – Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Amplifying the Voices of Youth for Sustainable Urban Future: Leading the Way to Recovery \nUNAOC\, in partnership with UN-Habitat\, UNEP\, UNODC\, UNHCR\, IOM\, ICMYO and MGCY\, are co-organizing a thematic session that will focus on the role of youth in recovery processes for their cities and communities\, youth inclusion in local governance\, and their participation in the sustainable urbanization amidst the global multidimensional crises. It will put to the fore diverse perspectives and the voices of young women and men coming from vulnerable settings\, including those living in informal settlements\, refugees\, and migrants.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2023-ecosoc-youth-forum-thematic-session-sustainable-development-goal-11-sustainable-cities-and-communities/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230419T155559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T155559Z
UID:32683-1684108800-1684540799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Annual in-person meeting of the Global Coalition on Youth\, Peace and Security (YPS)
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the annual in-person meeting of the Global Coalition on Youth\, Peace and Security (YPS)\, in Saly\, Senegal\, from 15 to 19 May 2023. \nThe annual meeting will focus on the YPS agenda and its progress since its launch\, while identifying different milestones for stakeholders\, and strategically thinking about the next steps for the next 5-10 years. Participants will also explore more pathways to collaboration to make the Coalition more inclusive\, as well as identify opportunities for action vis-a-vis the New Agenda for Peace.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/annual-in-person-meeting-of-the-global-coalition-on-youth-peace-and-security-yps/
LOCATION:Saly\, Senegal\, Saly\, Senegal
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230512T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T165113Z
UID:32716-1684332000-1684337400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Building an Alliance of Civilizations in an Age of Disruptions
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC\, will be the special guest of a conversation on building alliances in an age of disruption\, organized by the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development and moderated by CSIS Senior Vice President Daniel F. Runde. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was set up in 2005 under the sponsorship of Spain and Turkey. Through its efforts it seeks to build-cross cultural trust through projects on youth\, media\, education\, migration\, and most recently women as peace mediators. The program is administered in New York by High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos alongside a Secretariat and is also supported by a Group of Friends including 129 UN member states\, 1 non-member state\, and 29 international organizations.  \nReligion and spirituality play an instrumental role in conflict prevention and resolution\, yet religion is also often described as the “missing dimension of statecraft”. The Alliance can be seen as a response to Samuel P. Huntington’s 1993 article Clash of Civilizations\, in which he argues that people’s religious and cultural identities would be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War era. Religion\, The Missing Dimension of Statecraft\, edited by CSIS alumn Dr. Douglas Johnston\,  also posits that although religion plays a central role in many conflicts a vast majority of Western diplomats and policymakers tend to ignore or misunderstand its positive potential. The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) represents\, in part\, a response to Huntington’s thesis as it works to “improve understanding and cooperative relations” across diverse communities and to “counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism.” \nRead More
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/building-an-alliance-of-civilizations-in-an-age-of-disruptions/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, USA
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230419T161447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T184153Z
UID:32686-1684886400-1684972799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Hub 2023 Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-hub-2023-ceremony/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616
DTSTAMP:20260403T153729
CREATED:20230502T142333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T145441Z
UID:32701-1686614400-1686873599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to announce that the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future will take place from 13 to 15 June 2023 in Marrakesh\, Morocco. The Conference is being organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with Religions for Peace\, and with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Mohammadia League of Religious Scholars. Those from the UNAOC network are invited to attend this conference and can register at no cost. Please note that participants are however expected to cover costs connected to their participation in the event (travel\, accommodation\, etc).  \nThe Conference will bring together speakers and members of parliament\, religious leaders\, representatives of civil society and other experts to engage in dialogue and share good practices around key issues standing in the way of sustainable co-existence and to jointly explore action points for building more peaceful and inclusive societies. It will also aim to develop a roadmap for joint action ahead. \nAdditional information\, including the programme overview\, concept note and note on practical arrangements is available at the following link: https://www.ipu.org/event/parliamentary-conference-interfaith-dialogue#event-sub-page-documents/
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/parliamentary-conference-on-interfaith-dialogue-working-together-for-our-common-future/
LOCATION:Marrakesh\, Morocco\, Marrakesh\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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