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:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD 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 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:20210707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210707T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210705T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210630T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210629T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210618T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210607T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210607T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210406T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210315T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210315T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210312T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 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:20210225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210225T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210208T145359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T164023Z UID:29302-1614247200-1614252600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Global Pledge for Action Webinar on the of Safeguard Religious Sites DESCRIPTION:The Webinar on the Safeguard of Religious Sites is part of the series of six sessions on implementing the Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in Collaboration with the United Nations. \n\nBackground: The UN Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC)\, the Office on Genocide Prevention and Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG)\, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) held a virtual consultation with religious leaders and actors on 28 May 2020. The consultation was organized in response to the 22 April call by the UN Secretary-General to religious actors to contribute to wider efforts against the pandemic and its consequences. The meeting brought together religious leaders and actors as well as faith-based organizations to discuss possible areas of action and collaboration with the United Nations in the common fight against COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts. This consultation resulted in the Global Pledge for Action\, which 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. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-pledge-for-action-webinar-safeguard-religious-sites/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210217T185659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T185659Z UID:29331-1614168000-1614186000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: ICT Analyst (Data Migration Contractor) DESCRIPTION: URL:/2021/01/vacancy-announcement-ict-analyst-data-migration-contractor/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210208T151851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T151851Z UID:29307-1613638800-1613642400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Webinar on Women's Mediation in Mali and Central African Republic DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/webinar-on-womens-mediation-in-mali-and-central-african-republic/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210208T161613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T161843Z UID:29311-1613548800-1613581200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Web Development and Graphic Design Team for UNAOC DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/121758 LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210207T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20201217T141149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T142317Z UID:29077-1612717200-1612742340@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: Call for Applications for Youth Solidarity Fund DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2020/12/call-for-applications-youth-solidarity-fund/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210122T162456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T172803Z UID:29166-1612436400-1612441800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The International Day of Human Fraternity: A Pathway to the Future DESCRIPTION:In Commemoration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week\n\nCo-organized by the Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations and The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and sponsorship of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity\n \nIn recognition of the moral imperatives of all religions\, convictions and beliefs to call for peace\, tolerance and mutual understanding\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the first week of February every year the World Interfaith Harmony Week through the unanimous adoption of resolution A/RES/65/5 World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010. Since the adoption of the resolution\, many UN Member States\, UN entities\, faith actors and relevant entities re-iterate their commitment to spreading the messages of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world’s churches\, mosques\, synagogues\, temples and other places of worship during that week\, based on love of God and love of one’s neighbor or on love of the good and love of one’s neighbor\, each according to their own religious traditions or convictions. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has put to the test our shared human values. It laid bare deep-rooted inequalities in our societies. Communities were divided across religious\, ethnic and cultural lines. Growing religious hatred\, stigma and manifestations of various forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities including minorities risk undermining global efforts to recover and rebuild better. This phenomenon is an affront to the values and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, in particular the right to freedom of thought\, conscience and religion as well as the UN General Assembly resolution 36/55 of 25 November 1981 “Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief”. \nAs such\, state and relevant non-state actors including\, in particular\, religious leaders from across the faith spectrum play a vital role in promoting dialogue among all religious groups leading to an improved awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all mankind. Promoting acceptance and respect of religious and cultural diversity through interreligious and intercultural dialogue will create an environment conducive to building peaceful\, just and inclusive societies. Member States who have the primary responsibility to counter discrimination and hate speech\, and all relevant actors\, including political and religious should promote inclusion and unity and to prevent\, speak out and take strong action against racism\, xenophobia\, hate speech\, violence\, discrimination\, including on the basis of age\, and stigmatization (UNGA Resolution A/74/L.92 ) \nIn that context\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200 on 21 December 2020 proclaiming February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity to be observed every year as of 2021. The resolution co-sponsored by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates takes note of efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue including the meeting between His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar\, Ahmad al-Tayeb on 4 February 2019 in Abu Dhabi that resulted in the signing of the “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and living Together”. It also invites all Member States to further promote a culture of peace\, tolerance\, inclusion\, understanding and solidarity. \nIn that sense\, those humanistic principles are aligned with the goals and objectives of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which was created in 2005 to advance intercultural and interreligious dialogue as a viable tool to prevent and defuse identity-based tensions UNAOC works to advance mutual respect for cultures\, traditions\, and religious beliefs. Over the years\, it has provided a global platform for dialogue between faith actors across the faith spectrum emanating from a recognition that genuine dialogue bridges divide and overcomes prejudices\, stigmatization\, misperceptions\, and polarization. Fulfilling a world of “One Humanity\, Many Cultures” is the raison d’etre of UNAOC (A/64/14\, A/69/312) \nThe celebration of the first International Day of Human Fraternity within the setting of World Interfaith Harmony Week provides an opportunity to highlight the principles and value included in the Document of Human Fraternity and explore good practices towards its implementation as a pathway to the future as we rebuild a better world. \n\n\n \n Download the Concept Note\n\nAGENDA (tentative)\n\n\n 11:00 – 11:30 High-Level Opening\n H.E. Mr. António Guterres\nUnited Nations Secretary-General (video message)\n H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nThe High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\n H.E. Mr. Mohamed Fathi Ahmed Edrees\nPermanent Representative of Egypt\n H.E. Mrs. Lana Zaki Nusseibeh\nPermanent Representative of UAE\n H.E. Judge Mohammad Abdul-Salam\nSecretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity \n\n 11:30 – 12:20 Interactive Panel\n Interventions by Member States\n Interventions by Religious Leaders/Faith Actors/FBOs \n\n 12:20 – 12:30 Conclusion\nModerator of the event: Ms. Nihal Saad\nChief-of-Cabinet & Spokesperson for UNAOC URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-international-day-of-human-fraternity-a-pathway-to-the-future/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20210204T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20210204T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210203T164047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T192313Z UID:29281-1612427400-1612429200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:A Celebration of Human Fraternity: Virtual Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity cordially invites you to attend a virtual Celebration of Human Fraternity on 4 February\, 2021\, 5:30pm GST (8:30am EST). \nJoin us as we recognize the honorees of the 2021 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity\, and to commemorate the first United Nations International Day of Human Fraternity. \nThe Zayed Award recognizes the institutions and community of people who are spreading the work of human fraternity and coexistence around the world. It was inspired by the Document on Human Fraternity which was signed by His Eminence the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb and His Holiness Pope Francis on February 4\, 2019 in Abu Dhabi\, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. \nThis year\, these two symbols of humanity will once again convene alongside notable leaders from around the world. Together\, we will take the opportunity to reflect on the exceptional accomplishments of this year’s honorees\, and those that inspire us in their daily work — reviving and bringing to life the values of human fraternity across peoples.\nCelebrate with us at www.zayedaward.org on 4 February\, 2021\, at 5:30 PM GST. \nWith peace\,\nThe Higher Committee for Human Fraternity \n\n\nhttps://www.unaoc.org/wp-content/uploads/d378bfc3-ccaa-440b-8d6f-d144c7a40040.mp4\n\nWATCH LIVE \n04 FEBRUARY 2021\n5:30—6:00 PM GST\n8:30-9:00 AM EST/New York Time \nWebsite:\nwww.zayedaward.org URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/a-celebration-of-human-fraternity-virtual-ceremony/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210127T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210125T163328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T163508Z UID:29176-1611738900-1611745200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:B’nai B’rith Annual U.N. Holocaust Remembrance Event DESCRIPTION:The B’nai B’rith International’s Office of U.N. Affairs will celebrate the annual Holocaust Remembrance event on the International Day to Commemorate the Victims of the Holocaust\, January 27. \nB’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin will be joined this year by U.N. High Representative to the Alliance of Civilizations and newly-declared focal point on anti-Semitism\, Miguel Angel Moratinos\, for a discussion on global anti-Semitism. \nThe event will begin at 9:15 a.m. ET. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/bnai-brith-annual-u-n-holocaust-remembrance-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210125T195908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T234121Z UID:29181-1611601200-1611604800@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Park East Synagogue and UN International Holocaust Remembrance Virtual Service DESCRIPTION:Click Here to View the Virtual Service Download the Agenda URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/park-east-synagogue-and-un-international-holocaust-remembrance-virtual-service/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20210119T201257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T180302Z UID:29133-1611568800-1611572400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Live Q&A: Youth Solidarity Fund Call for Applications DESCRIPTION:In December 2020\, UNAOC launched the Call for Applications for the ninth edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund\, inviting youth-led organizations to submit project proposals that seek to promote peace and social inclusion through improved understanding\, respect\, and collaboration across borders\, cultures\, faiths\, and beliefs. \nThe application process may seem daunting\, but we are here to help! UNAOC is organizing a Facebook live to address some of the most common questions and help you through the process. You may submit your questions in advance on social media by using the hashtags #YouthSolidarityFund and/or #UNAOCyouth. \nJoin the YSF Live Q&A Here URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/ysf-live/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20201215T171117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T184744Z UID:29056-1611133200-1611230400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport DESCRIPTION:Preventing violent extremism through sport – An interactive youth consultation\nWednesday\, January 20\, 2021 (09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST) and Thursday\, January 21\, 2021 (10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n\n \nThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2419 (2018) on Youth\, Peace and Security recognizes the “growing contribution of sport and culture to the realization of development and peace in the promotion of tolerance and respect as well as the empowerment of youth and women\, individuals and communities. More recently\, UNSCR 2535 (2020) called upon the United Nations (UN) entities to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. Sports have historically played a significant role in the dissemination of positive values throughout the world and across civilization and cultures\, thus making sports a powerful vector for the development of efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization. \nIn this context and within the framework of the “Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, and its partners\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, through its Save the Dream initiative\, are working to launch a series of initiatives within the prevention of violent extremism component of the UN Global Sports Programme: \n\nGlobal Awareness Campaign to Say No to Terrorism while promoting the use of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism. The Campaign will have a global dimension and aim to have its highest moment of visibility on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games (taking place in 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.\nGuide for Policymakers to promote the role of sports and its values in preventing violent extremism and to ensure the inclusion of sports values-based initiatives in the PVE National Action Plans.\nTraining Handbook and App to assist the organizers of sport events to conduct initiatives aiming at preventing violent extremism by leveraging on sport values such as tolerance\, respect\, integrity\, solidarity\, and equality and advocate for youth and children’s participation in sports as a recreational activity helping current and new generations build transferable skills such as confidence\, self-control and teamwork.\n\nThe current youth generation is acknowledged as the largest in history\, with the global agenda increasingly focused on young people as key drivers for meaningly and impactful social movements. Their diversity in course of actions and rationale has greatly contributed to identifying and addressing the triggers of violent extremism. Moreover\, young people are the most able to mobilize their peers and to become principal stakeholders of societies that are increasingly free from stereotypes\, discrimination and extremism. Their engagement in the prevention of violent extremism spans from sports\, art and street theatre initiatives\, to online campaigns and capacity development support within global reach. Hence the several elements of the Global Programme will be designed in collaboration with young people as key\nstakeholders. \nIn this online consultation we would like to consult with and collect young leaders’ inputs on the above-mentioned deliverables (campaign\, guide\, training handbook and app). At the same time\, we would like to create a connection between the youth and decision makers\, both within as beyond the global programme\, by creating a safe space for youth to dialogue with Member States on how to improve the integration of youth in decision making processes. \nFollowing the event\, a summary document will be circulated to stimulate continued conversation and sharing information on what is needed to include in compendium and meaningfully include young people in preventing violent extremism at the local\, national\, regional and global levels. \n\n\n\nTentative Agenda\n\n Wednesday\, January 20\n(09.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n Part I: Warm-up – Welcome and Introduction (20 min)\n– Pep talk + Q&A with an inspiring athlete \n Part II – First half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)\n– Policy Guide\n– Training Handbook\n– App\n– Communication Campaign \n Part III – Networking Break (10 min) \n Part IV – Second half – Youth Inputs on the project’s deliverables (1hr and 15min)\n– Policy Guide\n– Training Handbook\n– App\n– Communication Campaign \n\n Thursday\, January 21\n(10.00 AM – 12.00 PM EST)\n Part V: Game Strategy I – Role of Governments (45 min) \n– Introductory remarks about the role of NFP within the project (by UNOCT and/or\nNFP’s) – 10 min\n– Ice-breaker case studies regarding policy experiences on Sport and PVE – 35 min \n Part VI – Game Strategy II – Dialogue with Member States – NFPs (1hr and 15 min) \n– Discuss how to establish cooperation mechanisms within the scope of the project and beyond URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/first-online-youth-consultation-on-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20201208T164946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T144816Z UID:28971-1609776000-1609776000@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Deadline: First Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism Through Sport DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2020/12/first-online-youth-consultation-on-preventing-violent-extremism-through-sport/ CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20201215T170919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T170919Z UID:29054-1608024600-1608035400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:National Focal Points Meeting for the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism by the UNOCT\, UNAOC\, UNICRI and ICSS. DESCRIPTION:The two National Focal Points Meetings are platforms organized in the context of the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism by the UNOCT\, UNAOC\, UNICRI and ICSS. The meetings provide an opportunity to present the key features and deliverables of the UN Global Sports Programme (Handbook\, Guides\, Communication campaign and an App)\, and to develop valuable engagement on ongoing activities. The meetings will be divided into two- PVE through Sport Values and Security of Major Sporting Events. The NFP nominated within the Security of Major Sporting Events workstream will meet on the 15th December 2020 from 9.30 AM until 12.30 PM (New York Time) while the NFPs working on PVE through sport values will meet on the 10th December 2020 same time. \nThe National Focal Points play a critical role in the successful implementation of the UN Global Sport Programme to ensure national vision\, priorities and specific needs are duly considered. The NFPs will help advise and shape the development\, dissemination and implementation of technical assistance provided by UNOCT and its partners by sharing good practices\, information\, expertise\, and experience. The partners will seek their advice to better provide policy and practice level technical assistance aiming at strengthened preparedness and capacity in the field of major sporting events security and better integrate sport values-based initiatives within national and regional action plans for PVE. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/national-focal-points-meeting-for-the-un-global-programme-on-security-of-major-sporting-events-and-promotion-of-sport-and-its-values-as-a-tool-to-prevent-violent-extremism-by-the-unoct-unaoc-unicri/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164906 CREATED:20201207T211818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T161853Z UID:28950-1607598000-1607605200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Event: “Building peace and fostering social cohesion in the age of new media” DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany\n \n\n\n When: Thursday 10 December from 11:00AM to 1:00AM EST. \n Where: https://www.unaoc.org/fellowship-alumni-event \n\nBackground \nAcross the world\, we have witnessed an upsurge in hate speech\, bigotry and racist rhetoric on social media and other forms of communication. In the words of the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, Miguel Ángel Moratinos: “Stigmatization and vilification targeting certain communities based on their religion or belief is an affront to Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” In line with its motto “Many Cultures\, One Humanity”\, UNAOC has worked on addressing these challenges by adopting a whole-of-society approach to foster intercultural and interfaith dialogue\, building bridges of understanding and countering stereotyping and polarization. \nPromoting the use of new media to foster social cohesion and sustainable peace has become crucial to tackle these threats and to deepen progress across the United Nations agenda\, UNAOC is working closely to that effect with a wide range of stakeholders such as media professionals\, policy makers\, the private sector\, civil society\, youth organizations\, women advocates\, educators\, religious and community leaders and more. In this context\, UNAOC has invited twenty young professionals and civil society leaders from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East and North Africa\, to share their recommendations and good practices for the meaningful use of new media and information technology in the global efforts for sustainable peace and social cohesion. All participants are UNAOC Fellows\, professionally involved in the fields of intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, media and peacebuilding. \n\nThe UNAOC Fellowship Programme and its Alumni Network \nThe Fellowship program is one of UNAOC’s flagship programs funded and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany. It’s an intercultural exchange programme between young professionals and civil society leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)\, and Europe and North America (EUNA). The Fellowship aims at deconstructing stereotypes and at fostering dialogue and understanding between youth of different faiths and cultures. During their trip\, UNAOC Fellows meet with a wide range of stakeholders. Together\, they explore opportunities for intercultural collaboration and exchange good practices on how to address current global challenges. \nIn 2020\, the Fellowship Programme took the form of a virtual capacity-building exchange programme focused on “Building peace in the age of new media”. All 2020 UNAOC Fellows were selected for their professional achievements in the fields of media and peace-building. After completing their Fellowship\, participants join the UNAOC Fellowship Alumni Network\, a global pool of 250+ young experts and civil society leaders from 53 countries. UNAOC Fellowship Alumni are professionally involved in a wide spectrum of activities. \n\nObjectives of the Event \nThe High Representative for the UNAOC will lead an interactive discussion with twenty UNAOC Fellowship Alumni from Europe\, North America\, the Middle East\, and North Africa\, on the role new media can play in building peace and fostering social cohesion. \nIn their exchange with the High Representative\, discussants will share good practices and ideas about how to harness the power of new media and information technology to support the global community and international organizations in their work towards building sustainable peace and fostering social cohesion. \nTogether they will touch upon underlying issues such as exploring the definition of peace; fighting misinformation through media literacy; promoting inclusive intercultural and interreligious dialogue; drawing the line between hate speech and freedom of speech; engaging in All-of-Society partnerships \nBasing their interventions on their own experience on the ground and engagement with UNAOC\, Fellowship Alumni will share recommendations on how to leverage new media as a tool for good in the prevention and mediation of conflicts and in achieving peace. \nParticipants to the latest edition of the Fellowship Programme will share the lessons learned during their virtual visits to Austria\, Canada\, Egypt\, France\, Germany\, Lebanon\, Morocco\, Qatar\, Spain\, Tunisia\, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on the role of new media in peacebuilding. \n\nVirtual Exhibition \nThe event platform will also feature an online exhibition hall with virtual booths where the audience will be able to learn more about UNAOC\, its #forSafeWorship campaign\, 2020 UNAOC Fellows’ media projects\, and other UNAOC programmes and activities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \nH.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\nHigh Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations \nH.E. Mr. Günter Sautter\nAmbassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations \nMr. Al Mustapha Sguenfle\nJournalist for the Moroccan News Agency \nMs. Alba Sabaté-Gauxachs\nProfessor of Journalism and Global Communication Management at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations\, Ramon Llull University \nMr. Ali Ghaith\nMedia and Communications Specialist for CARE \nMs. Amal El Jabali \nInclusive and Outreach Education Assistant at UNICEF \nMs. Anne Parsons\nVisual Communications Manager at Kiron Open Higher Education \nMr. David Fischer \nMedia Coordinator for Human Rights Watch \nMs. Elizabeth Arif-Fear\nFounder of “Voice of Salam” \nMr. Jacopo Ottaviani\nChief Data Officer at Code for Africa \nMr. Josh Cass\nFounding member of the Forum for Religion and International Affairs \nMs. Kawtar Amrani\nProduct Policy Manager – Trust and Safety for TikTok \nMs. Kholoud Al Ajarma\nAnthropologist and Refugee Rights’ Advocate \nMs. Najwa Ben Wheba\nSocial Media Journalist for Al Jazeera Arabic \nMs. Orla Murphy\nSpeechwriter to the President of the 75th session of the General Assembly \nMr. Peter Mosaad\nCo-Founder of Robabikia \nMs. Radwa Sakr\nAdministrative Assistant and Consultant to the Executive Director of the Anna Lindh Foundation \nMs. Samiha Tadjine\nAcademic Advisor for the Advanced Science and Creativity Association \nMr. Tim Mortimer\nProgramme Manager at The Faith & Belief Forum \nMs. Veronika Verner\nCommunication Specialist for the Council of Europe \nMr. Walid Alnabahin\nFounder of the Media Show initiative \nMr. Yehuda Silverman\nFaculty Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Ursuline College URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-alumni-event-building-peace-and-fostering-social-cohesion-in-the-age-of-new-media/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR