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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230623T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20230602T144145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T153824Z UID:32766-1687507200-1687512600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:CT Week Side Event: "The Role of Youth in Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport" DESCRIPTION:Youth’s unique and diverse actions have made a valuable contribution to addressing the causes of violent extremism but this has not always been adequately considered in policy-making processes. This side event aims to provide recommendations for the effective incorporation of youth perspectives in PVE-through-sport policies and plans\, compiled through several youth consultations the UN Global Sports Programme has organized since 2021. Given the multilateral nature of the sport-for-PVE efforts\, the panel discussion will gather athletes\, youth representatives\, UN entities\, Member States\, civil society\, and regional organizations to address the pivotal role of youth and the importance of effective cooperation in the use of sport in prevention efforts. \nDownload (PDF\, 449KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/role-of-youth-in-pve-through-sport-ctweek/ LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20230627T201503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T205144Z UID:32867-1688342400-1688774399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Young Peacebuilders Workshop in Merida\, Spain DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, in collaboration with the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY)\, and with the generous support of AEXCID\, will host a capacity-building workshop for nineteen participants from Latin America and the Caribbean in Mérida\, Spain. Aiming to enable young civil society leaders to design and implement impactful peace interventions\, the training consists of interactive sessions on conflict analysis\, innovative peacebuilding approaches\, and fostering harmony and mutual respect\, among others. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/young-peacebuilders-workshop-in-merida-spain/ LOCATION:Mérida\, Spain\, Mérida\, Spain CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20230710T205920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182055Z UID:33150-1689148800-1689154200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Fostering Gender Mainstreaming to Pursue PVE Goals through Sport: Developing New Guidelines for Member States and Sports Federations DESCRIPTION:Virtual Expert Meeting: Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism (Global Sports Programme) \nThe Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism (Global Sports Programme) is led by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, through its Programme Office in Madrid\, in partnership with the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, and in close consultation with the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). The Global Sports Programme’s key objectives are to a) assist Member States in protecting vulnerable targets in the context of Major Sporting Events\, and b) leverage the power of sports and its values to strengthen social cohesion and build resilience to violent extremism. \nThe Global Sports Programme serves as a platform for hundreds of national policymakers and practitioners nominated by 110 Member States as National Focal Points (NFPs) to facilitate substantive engagement vis-a-vis programmatic work. Acknowledging the crucial role that the NFPs continue playing to pursue sustainable policies through practices’ implementation\, the Global Sports Programme will deliver a series of expert meetings addressing new challenges pertaining to its mission. \nA 90-min discussion on Fostering Gender Mainstreaming to Pursue PVE Goals through Sport will kick start the series to identify actions to eliminate intolerance\, gender inequality and double standards in sports practice and promote the leadership role of women and girls in sport for PVE. \nDownload (PDF\, 233KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/fostering-gender-mainstreaming-to-pursue-pve-goals-through-sport-developing-new-guidelines-for-member-states-and-sports-federations/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20230717T132409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T132702Z UID:33670-1689760800-1689766200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Expert Briefing Series: Cooperation between Religious Leaders and the Public Sector to Protect Religious Sites against Terrorist Attacks DESCRIPTION:Click here to register Regardless of goals and ideologues of specific terrorist groups\, religious sites and places of worship represent attractive targets for perpetrators of terrorist groups and “lone wolves”. Attacks on sites such as mosques\, churches\, synagogues and shrines do not require sophisticated tactics\, significant resources and expert knowledge. Large physical gatherings of worshippers\, particularly for major religious holidays and processions\, offer easy targets for all types of terrorists and their supporters. In addition to great numbers of casualties and wounded\, these devastating acts of terrorism disrupt daily life\, stoke fear and\, in the case of faith institutions\, they also target people’s beliefs\, identities\, histories and dignity. \nOver the past years\, terrorists have recurrently attacked religious sites around the world seeking to strike at the very core of communities’ sense of identity and belonging. Just in 2023\, religious places and mass gatherings have been targeted in many countries for various reasons\, including terrorism. For example\, a terrorist bombing on the Peshawar Mosque in Pakistan on 30 January 2023 killed some 83 people and injured over 220. On 16 January 2023\, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, strongly condemned all terrorist attacks on religious sites and places of worship that recently took place\, including “the heinous bomb attack on a Pentecostal church in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo killing more than ten church-goers and wounding dozens\,” and “the cold blooded attack on a mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Burkina Faso last week killing 9 worshippers.” \nIn its Seventh Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in 2021\, the General Assembly called upon Member States to “strengthen efforts to improve the security and protection of particularly vulnerable targets\, including religious sites (…) as well as to enhance their resilience to terrorist attacks\, in particular in the area of civil protection”. \nAs stated in the United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites\, a multi-stakeholder approach is key to prevent\, prepare and protect against potential attacks against places of worship. This should be a collective task to be pursued in a sustained and coordinated manner by relevant actors in Member States\, including policymaking bodies\, legislative authorities\, law enforcement and emergency responders\, as well as religious leaders\, faith institutions\, civil society groups and community members. The Plan of Action provides specific recommendations to Member States to strengthen preparedness and protection of religious sites including through partnerships with religious leaders and communities by building trust and cooperation\, promoting respect and mutual understanding\, and encouraging intra- and interfaith dialogue. \nDownload (PDF\, 290KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/expert-briefing-series-cooperation-between-religious-leaders-and-the-public-sector-to-protect-religious-sites-against-terrorist-attacks/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20230512T151832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T151832Z UID:32713-1691712000-1691971199@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:28th session of the AFS Youth Assembly: "Breakthrough to a better future" DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate in this year’s AFS Youth Assembly\, a global platform that cultivates an international network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange\, education\, action and impact. Anchored around a celebration of International Youth Day\, the theme of the 28th Session of the Youth Assembly is “Breakthrough to a better future.” Through discussions\, skill-building workshops\, networking\, and ideation challenges\, and with the support of experts and practitioners in the field\, young attendees will gain the relevant resources and opportunities they need to become equal partners in achieving change. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/28th-session-of-the-afs-youth-assembly-breakthrough-to-a-better-future/ LOCATION:New York\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230921T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230921T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20230821T201007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T005805Z UID:33722-1695308400-1695319200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UNAOC Group of Friends High-level Meeting DESCRIPTION:The High Representative will convene a high-level meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends on Thursday\, 21 September 2023\, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM New York time\, at the United Nations headquarters\, New York. \nThe High Representative will brief the Group of Friends members on UNAOC’s advocacy work\, institutional developments\, programmes and progress made under various portfolios and mandates during 2022-2023\, including the UNAOC Action Plan 2019-2023. The meeting will also serve as an occasion to highlight planned activities in 2024\, including the Tenth UNAOC Global Forum\, which will be hosted by the Government of Portugal. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-group-of-friends-high-level-meeting/ LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 12\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231006T160538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T160538Z UID:33836-1696982400-1697068799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:21st Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate in the 21st session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The event will be hosted by the Republic of Kazakhstan\, which holds regular sessions of the Secretariat in Astana\, convening religious leaders\, representatives of the national authorities\, faith-based organizations and international organizations. During the event\, participants will review and adopt the Development Concept of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for 2023-2033 and mark the 20th anniversary since the Congress was launched. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/21st-session-of-the-secretariat-of-the-congress-of-leaders-of-world-and-traditional-religions/ LOCATION:Astana\, Kazakhstan\, Astana\, Kazakhstan CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231010T002017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T002047Z UID:33871-1697328000-1697846399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Hub Capacity-building Workshop DESCRIPTION:The first capacity-building workshop for the ten recipients of the current edition of the Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH) will take place in Munich\, Germany from October 15th to October 20th\, 2022. \nHosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group\, and with the support of Accenture\, the workshop will focus on strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations that are promoting inclusive societies. \nThe workshop will be attended by the ten global grassroots initiatives which were recognized in May 2023 during an event held in Berlin\, Germany. IIH recipients from Australia\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Germany\, Guatemala\, Jordan\, Indonesia\, Israel\, Mexico\, and South Africa will participate in a variety of training sessions at the BMW Group Headquarters and the Accenture offices. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/iih-workshop-munich-2023/ LOCATION:Munich\, Germany CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231006T145636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T165633Z UID:33813-1697760000-1697846399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The 2nd Global Dialogue: "Towards the World of #OneHumanity – The Role of Artificial Intelligence" DESCRIPTION:Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in collaboration with the Onuart Foundation\n Click here to download the agenda. \n \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most transformative innovations of our time – with the potential to redefine industries and reshape societies. As AI continues to advance exponentially\, its profound impact on #OneHumanity raises important questions about ethics\, governance\, equity\, and sustainable development. Moreover\, in our interconnected multiethnic\, multicultural and multireligious world\, it is crucial to address the surge in racism and xenophobia that persist in many parts of the world \, and examine the impact of AI on exacerbating them or counteracting and mitigating them. \nTo address these crucial and timely themes\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, in collaboration with the Onuart Foundation\, is convening the 2nd edition of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence entitled “Towards the World of One Humanity”. \nThe dialogues aim to explore rapid breakthroughs in AI-powered technologies and explore how these innovations can be leveraged to advance global governance\, foster mutual respect\, and promote inclusive development. On the other side of the spectrum\, the event will examine the impact of Artificial Intelligence on global peace and security\, as well as its potential to spread disinformation\, restrict freedoms\, reinforce biases and structural racism\, or infringe on basic human rights. \nAI-enabled technologies\, and particularly generative AI models\, have become even more relevant over the past year. The emergence of Chat GPT in late 2022\, for example\, continues to fuel a global debate. While generative technology has ushered in a new era of creativity and productivity\, it has also sparked contentious debate on the propagation of fake news\, amplifying stereotypes\, perpetuating bias\, violating privacy\, utilizing copyrighted content for training generative AI models\, or promoting unequal representation in media narratives\, to name a few. \nAt this important juncture in history\, innovation and inclusion are crucial\, and Artificial Intelligence in the service of humanity has the potential to empower diversity\, respect and progress for all. However\, establishing guardrails and adapting a governance framework are necessary and urgent to steer this technology towards building a better world. Moreover\, a strong partnership between the public and private sectors is essential to drive the whole transformation process in harmony. This Global Dialogue will serve to deepen\, amplify\, and strengthen this collaboration. \nIndeed\, as AI continues to open infinite possibilities to aid Human Intelligence\, it is of utmost importance for a multi-stakeholder\, multilateral dialogue to address the potential dangers and misuse of these technologies\, while simultaneously harnessing AI’s potential for positive impact. It is clear that AI will have an impact on every area of our lives including the three pillars of the United Nations namely\, peace and security\, human rights and sustainable development. That’s why last July\, the United Nations Security Council took up the issue and convened for the first time a debate on AI. \nThe United Nations have taken steps to set new international rules and establish new global agencies. For example\, the 2021 recommendations on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence agreed through the UNESCO; the AI for Good summits convened by the ITU to ensure that AI serves the common good. Furthermore\, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has announced that he will convene a multi-stakeholder High-Level Advisory Board for Artificial Intelligence that will report back on options for global AI governance by the end of this year. \nIt is also in this context that UNAOC and Onuart Foundation are bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise from around the world\, to debate and exchange views on the way forward for responsible\, ethical\, and equitable AI development rooted in transparency and accountability. \nThe event will take place on 20 October\, 2023 \, 09:15-13:00 \, 14:30 – 18:00 in room XX (Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations room). \n\nDownload (PDF\, 623KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-dialogue-artificial-intelligence/ LOCATION:United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)\, Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231113T015700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T020220Z UID:34008-1699833600-1700006399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:La Courneuve Dialogue: Building Intercultural Cities DESCRIPTION:On November 13 and 14\, the city of La Courneuve in France will host the 3rd iteration of UNAOC’s “City Dialogue” series\, following successful editions in Los Angeles (2020) and Seville (2021). Focusing on the overarching theme of “Building Intercultural Cities”\, the La Courneuve Dialogue will gather over 100 participants from over 10 countries at the Diplomatic Archives of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs\, with the aim of promoting intercultural exchanges and advancing inclusion within diverse communities. \n\n Download the Agenda in English \nDownload (PDF\, 873KB) \n\n\n Download the Agenda in French \nDownload (PDF\, 1.24MB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/la-courneuve-dialogue-building-intercultural-cities/ LOCATION:La Courneuve\, France\, La Courneuve\, France CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231011T004621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T183049Z UID:33876-1700524800-1700697599@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:UN-AUSC Youth Forum: the Role of Young People in the 13th African Games DESCRIPTION:In the context of the “UN Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events (MSE)\, and Promotion of Sport and its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism”\, UNAOC is organizing the “UN-AUSC Youth Forum: the Role of Young People in the 13th African Games”\, taking place in Accra\, Ghana\, on 21- 22 November 2023\, building on the power of major sporting events to promote increased youth participation in national and regional PVE strategies and assert the value of the youth in fostering sustainable peace and development in Africa. \nClick here to download the agenda of the Opening Session \n\nBACKGROUND \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. Youth’s diverse and unique actions have greatly contributed to promoting peace and identifying and addressing the triggers of violent extremism. Moreover\, young people are the most able to mobilize their peers and become principal stakeholders of societies 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 Member States to improve capacity-building by integrating the Youth\, Peace\, and Security agenda into their technical assistance plans. Also\, the African Youth Charter recognizes that “youth are partners\, assets and prerequisite for sustainable peace and prosperity of Africa with a unique contribution to make to the present and future development.” \nThrough unique engagement\, such as sports\, the youth have led and sustained peacebuilding and development conversations across societies. Sports have historically played a significant role in disseminating positive values worldwide and across civilizations and cultures\, thus making it a powerful vector for developing efforts to promote peace and prevent and counter 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.” Through the African Union Sport Council (AUSC)\, established in 2016\, the AU promotes sport in Africa with a focus on youth development\, gender equality\, and regional integration\, supporting programmes that use sports to promote the African Union Agenda 2063 aspirations of the “Africa We Want.” \nYOUTH PERSPECTIVE OF THE UN GLOBAL SPORTS PROGRAMME \nAs such\, the UN Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism (Global Sports Programme)\, led by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, and its partners\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)\, was launched as a cross-cutting global initiative to help the Member States leverage the power of sports to strengthen social cohesion and build resilience to violent extremism\, safeguard sports from extremist activities\, and protect major sporting events against terrorist threats. A key element of the Programme’s workstream on PVE through sport has been to empower youth while ensuring that policymakers effectively consider their unique skills and perspectives on PVE through sport. \nThe Programme has organized youth consultations such as 1) the Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport (20-21 January 2021); 2) the MENA Youth Forum on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) through Sport (21-23 June 2022) in Rabat\, Morocco; 3) the Global Youth Forum on PVE through Sport in Fez\, Morocco (21-23 November 2022); 4) the ASEAN-UN Regional Youth Forum on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport in Bangkok\, Thailand (8-9 December 2022) to produce policy recommendations on PVE-Through-Sport from a youth perspective\, aiming to provide guidance and actionable steps for policymakers to effectively leverage the power of sport in preventing violent extremism while ensuring youth inclusion and evidence-based decision-making. These recommendations were highlighted on the occasion of the 8th review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy during the Programme’s side event dedicated to youth and the use of sport for PVE\, at UNHQ\, New York (23 June 2023). Such activities are essential since youth are often excluded from PVE-through-Sport programmes and policies\, despite their significant contributions. The Programme’s initiatives aim to contribute to addressing this challenge. \nConsiderations for youth are integrated into all other activities and projects of the Programme’s PVE-related workstream. The Programme’s “Guide for Policymakers for The Use of Sport for the Prevention of Violent Extremism” and “Preventing Violent Extremism through Major Sporting Events – A Handbook for Organizers\,” for example\, actively advise on the role of youth in fostering sustainable peace and development. Major sporting events provide a platform that can contribute to the prevention of violent extremism (PVE). Thanks to their widespread appeal and ability to foster a sense of ownership and belonging within the hosting community\, major sporting events are ideally suited to address its drivers. A holistic approach is required\, which includes the meaningful involvement of young people. \nPROPOSAL \nThe Global Sports Programme will organize a Youth Forum on the role of young people in the upcoming 13th Edition of the African Games (Accra\, Ghana\, set to commence in March 2024) in partnership with the AUSC\, which oversees the coordination and organization of the African Games—building on the power of sport to promote increased youth participation in the organization of major sporting events. Other partners are the 13th African Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) which comprises key Ghanaian stakeholders\, the Ghana National Peace Council which is responsible for implementing the National PVE Strategy\, and the UN Country Team. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nRaise awareness of integrating youth in major sporting events\, particularly from an African perspective.\nEstablish a dialogue between youth and decision-makers about the power of sports and major sporting events to prevent violent extremism\, showcasing unique youth approaches\, including those targeting the vulnerable youth population.\nEncourage more investment and support towards youth-led sport-based PVE initiatives and increased youth participation in major sporting events.\nConcrete guidelines on the greater inclusion of young people in PVE-based activities within the context of a major sporting event.\n\nTIME AND PLACE \n21-22 November 2023 (2 days) in Accra\, Ghana \nFORMAT \n\nWe count on the participation of approx. 20 African civil society leaders between 18 and 35 years old and involved in major sporting events\, decision-making\, and/or sport for PVE.\nThis Forum will feature ‘safe and brave spaces\,’ working groups\, presentations\, etc.\nThe young people will have the opportunity to go into dialogue with the organizers of the upcoming 13th African Games\, including the AUSC and the LOC\, as well as other PVE-through-sport/sport for peace stakeholders\, including civil society organizations and the UN.\n\nEXPECTED OUTCOMES \n\nRaised awareness of the role and significance of sport in PVE.\nInclusion of strategies for PVE interventions while organizing major sporting events and its integration into NAPs.\nCompiled recommendations on integrating young people in organizing major sporting events and related sport-for-PVE initiatives.\n\nSELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS \n\nDue to limited slots\, participants will be subjected to a selection process that will consider the relevance of their application\, their experience\, the motivation and interest demonstrated\, as well as their potential contribution to the discussions. To the extent possible\, the selection committee will balance age\, gender\, and diversity of backgrounds (cultural\, educational\, professional) among selected participants.\n\nELIGIBILITY CRITERIA \n\nAge: 18-35 years of age\nRegion: African Union Member States\nInterest in themes: the applicant demonstrates some experience and knowledge (or a great interest in getting involved) in issues related to PVE (through sport)\, the organization of major sporting events\, sport for development and peace\, and/or meaningful youth engagement.\nFuture impact and follow-up: the applicant expresses a strong commitment to further engage on the topics and has the ability to consult with and reach a wider group of young people\, audiences\, or networks\, including leading initiatives at the grassroots and community levels.\nExperience and potential: experience in the development of policies and guidelines and advocacy in PVE.\n\n\nDownload (PDF\, 234KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/un-ausc-youth-forum-the-role-of-young-people-in-the-13th-african-games/ LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana\, Accra\, Ghana CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231130 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231031T153008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T153008Z UID:33966-1701129600-1701302399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Young Peacebuilders Symposium (6th edition) DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will hold the culminating symposium for the 6th edition of its Young Peacebuilders programme\, focused on Latin America and the Caribbean\, in Córdoba\, Spain\, from the 28th to the 29th of November. \nThe Young Peacebuilders programme 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 and extremism. \nThe symposium will feature the peacebuilding efforts of the participating young peacebuilders from Latin America and the Caribbean region\, and will serve as a platform to bring visibility to the initiatives\, actions\, and projects initiated by young people to promote peace\, respect for diversity\, and mutual understanding. Policymakers\, UN officials\, representatives from civil society\, the private sector\, the media\, and academia will interact with them and exchange ideas on the role of youth in peacebuilding. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/young-peacebuilders-symposium-6th-edition/ LOCATION:Cordoba\, Spain\, Córdoba\, Spain CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231128T114500 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231110T223816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T020707Z UID:34001-1701165600-1701171900@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:The Role of Religious Communities in Upholding and Implementing the Genocide Convention DESCRIPTION:Side Event to the 75th Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment \n \n Live via UN Web TV Concept Note Download the Agenda \nLeading up to the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention)\, on 8 December 2023 at the UNHQ\, the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are organizing a joint side-event\, showcasing stories of religious individuals and communities that have been promoting\, protecting\, and implementing the Genocide Convention. \nSpeakers will share their stories and provide insights about how the legacy of the Convention can be enhanced to protect populations from genocide. \nDownload (PDF\, 161KB) URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-role-of-religious-communities-in-upholding-and-implementing-the-genocide-convention/ LOCATION:UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231204T152034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T152034Z UID:34106-1701774000-1701777600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:"If war is a choice\, peace can be too" — A Side Event on Young Leaders’ Contribution to Peace and Security DESCRIPTION:Organized by Rondine with the Permanent Missions of Italy\, Costa Rica and Monaco to the United Nations with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) \nIn the fifth iteration of the series\, Rondine and its student community reaffirm their commitment to a world free of armed conflict and violent extremism through peace education\, workshop trainings on youth leadership for peace\, and by promoting the values outlined through the “Leaders for Peace” global campaign in line with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and UNSC Resolution 2250 on Youth\, Peace and Security. \nTogether with the Permanent Missions of Italy\, Costa Rica\, and Monaco to the UN\, with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, Rondine’s students reiterate their call to action to the international community to join efforts to promote youth-led initiatives in the areas of peace education and peacebuilding in line with the recent Policy Brief of the UN Secretary General on Meaningful Youth Engagement\, which has recognized youth as “positive and constructive social agents who play an essential role in building sustainable peace. \nIn 2023\, Rondine signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to develop collaborations on their mutual interests in peace education and intercultural and interreligious dialogue. UNAOC’s activities are fashioned around the five pillars of Education\, Youth\, Migration\, Media\, and Women as peace mediators in identity-based settings. Through its youth programming\, UNAOC recognizes and empowers young pe ople as essential partners in fostering mutual understanding and building sustainable peace. \nThe event will also set the stage for the launch of the campaign’s main output\, the “Global Leaders School” project\, which is slated to start in 2024. Moreover\, it will serve as an occasion to announce the extension of the campaign until 2030\, aiming to transform “Leaders for Peace” into a permanent instrument of peace advocacy for young people from all over the world\, with a view to accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2030\, and more specifically the advancement of SDG16 on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/if-war-is-a-choice-peace-can-be-too-a-side-event-on-young-leaders-contribution-to-peace-and-security/ LOCATION:Conference Room 8 CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231212 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231207T145804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T153434Z UID:34137-1702166400-1702339199@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Doha Forum 2023 DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC\, will take part in the Doha Forum 2023 in Doha\, Qatar on 10-11 December 2023. He will speak in the Closing Panel on 11 December 2023\, under the theme “Building Shared Futures”. \nThe Doha Forum is a global platform for dialogue\, bringing together leaders in policy to discuss critical challenges facing our world\, and to build innovative and action-driven networks. Under the banner “Diplomacy\, Dialogue\, Diversity”\, the event promotes the exchange of ideas and discourse towards policy making and action-oriented recommendations. To learn more\, click here. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/doha-forum/ LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar\, Doha\, Qatar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20231201T160304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T160418Z UID:34095-1702656000-1702659600@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:2023 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Click here to RSVP for the Ceremony \nThe 2023 edition of the PLURAL + 2023 Youth Video Festival Ceremony is slated to take place at the Trusteeship Council Chamber\, United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York on Friday\, December 15\, 2023\, from 4 pm to 6 pm. \nPLURAL+\, a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM)\, aims to amplify the global impact of young media makers who have created exceptional videos on themes such as migration\, diversity\, social inclusion\, and the prevention of xenophobia. \nThe ceremony will recognize and honor filmmakers selected for International Jury Distinctions across three age categories. Additionally\, it will present three Special Recognitions for videos centered around the themes of “Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination\,” “Sport for One Humanity\,” and “Migrants’ Contributions to Societies URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2023-plural-youth-video-festival-ceremony/ LOCATION:Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UNHQ New York\, Conference Building\, UNHQ\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240125T223939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T153134Z UID:34281-1707130800-1707152400@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:International Day of Human Fraternity 2024 DESCRIPTION:View Live Webcast Read Media Advisory \nOn December 21\, 2020\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/75/200\, designating February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity\, to be commemorated annually starting in 2021. \nCo-facilitated by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates\, the resolution acknowledges initiatives fostering interreligious and intercultural dialogue. Notably\, it recognizes the historic meeting on February 4\, 2019\, between His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar\, Ahmad al-Tayeb\, in Abu Dhabi\, UAE\, which led to the signing of the “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.” The resolution also encourages all Member States to actively promote a culture of peace\, tolerance\, inclusion\, understanding\, and solidarity. \nCelebrating human fraternity and its underlying principles — including mutual respect\, cultural and religious diversity\, and the promotion of intercultural and interreligious dialogue — serves as a poignant reminder of the shared values that unite us as one humanity. This spirit has become especially crucial in these troubled times marked by divisions along religious\, ethnic\, and cultural lines. The rise of religious animosity\, stigma\, and various forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities\, not only violates human rights and UN values\, but also poses a serious threat to international peace and security efforts. \nThe upcoming virtual event will provide an opportunity to highlight the principles and values included in the Document of Human Fraternity and renew our joint commitment to promoting mutual respect\, religious and cultural diversity and advancing dialogue. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/international-day-of-human-fraternity-2024/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240202T195508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T195508Z UID:34337-1707732000-1707739200@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Event: International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/virtual-event-international-day-for-the-prevention-of-violent-extremism-as-and-when-conducive-to-terrorism/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240208T165859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T172828Z UID:34357-1708300800-1708559999@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan\, with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, proudly announce the convening of the second “Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables”\, scheduled to take place from 19-21 February 2024\, in Tokyo\, Japan. Building on the success of the inaugural Roundtable in 2022\, this event will bring together diverse religious and faith leaders\, policymakers\, and policy experts in a collaborative effort to explore innovative approaches to effective peacebuilding and discuss the impact of interfaith actions on global challenges. Click here to learn more. \nView the Press Release URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/beyond-war-and-toward-reconciliation-multi-religious-peace-roundtables/ LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan\, Tokyo\, Japan CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240208T172716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151803Z UID:34367-1708387200-1708646399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance DESCRIPTION:Register to Attend Read the Press Release \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to support the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance (“IDCT Conference”)\, to be held in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates from the 20th to the 22nd of February 2024. The event will convene representatives of the academia\, governments\, multilateral organizations\, and other stakeholders to jointly tackle questions at the core of the “Dialogue of Civilizations”. \nThe global event is organized under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan\, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates\, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tolerance & Coexistence of UAE\, and with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). \nMore details are available on the conference website: https://www.idctconference.org/ URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/international-conference-on-the-dialogue-of-civilizations-and-tolerance/ LOCATION:Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240223T173320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T173408Z UID:34456-1709251200-1709510399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024 DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum\, which will take place on March 1-3\, 2024 in Antalya\, Türkiye. In its third edition\, this year’s Forum has an overarching theme of “Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil”\, with the aim of leading the discourse on the search for peace amid a turbulent period in human history. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC\, is a panellist in a session entitled “Rising Racism\, Xenophobia and Islamophobia”. \nTo learn more\, visit https://antalyadf.org/en/adf-2024-en. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/antalya-diplomacy-forum-2024/ LOCATION:Antalya\, Türkiye\, Antalya\, Turkey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240308T150727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T150937Z UID:34470-1710633600-1711238399@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Hub Capacity-building Workshop DESCRIPTION:The second capacity-building workshop for the ten recipients of the current edition of the Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH) will take place in São Paulo\, Brazil from March 17th to March 22nd\, 2024. \nHosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group\, and with the support of Accenture\, the workshop will focus on strengthening the capacity of participating civil society organizations. \nThe workshop will be attended by representatives of the ten global grassroots initiatives that were recognized in May 2023 during an event held in Berlin\, Germany. IIH recipients from Australia\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Germany\, Guatemala\, Jordan\, Indonesia\, Israel\, Mexico\, and South Africa will participate in a series of training sessions and visits in São Paulo\, Brazil. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-hub-capacity-building-workshop/ LOCATION:São Paulo\, Brazil\, São Paulo\, Brazil END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240306T150122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T150206Z UID:34468-1714521600-1714780799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue: "Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity" DESCRIPTION:Governments\, international organizations\, scholars\, and thought leaders will gather at the 6th edition of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue \nThe 6th edition of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue\, operating under the theme “Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity\,” is scheduled to convene from May 1st to May 3rd\, 2024 in Baku\, Azerbaijan. This forum\, part of the “Baku Process” initiated by President Ilham Aliyev in 2008\, will be conducted in collaboration with prominent international entities such as the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, UNESCO\, the UN Tourism\, and the Islamic World Educational\, Scientific\, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). \nThe primary objective of the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue is to explore the critical intersections between dialogue facilitation\, cooperative frameworks\, leadership efficacy\, and the complex dynamics of interconnectedness\, all in the service of advancing global peace and security imperatives. Over three days\, a series of plenary sessions and panel discussions will bring together a diverse array of stakeholders\, including government officials\, representatives from international organizations\, eminent cultural figures\, journalists\, civil society actors\, and intellectuals from across the globe\, to deliberate upon pressing global challenges. \nFor more information: www.bakuprocess.az URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/6th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue-baku/ LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan CATEGORIES:International Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTSTAMP:20260403T184305 CREATED:20240705T144253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T144253Z UID:34761-1721088000-1721260799@www.unaoc.org SUMMARY:Conflict mediation and peace building: strengthening the role of women DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will support a 2-day high-level conference organized by Fundación Mujeres por África\, entitled “Conflict mediation and peacebuilding: strengthening the role of women”\, which will take place in Kinshasa\, Democratic Republic of Congo on 16 to 17 July. \nThe event will bring together women mediators from the Central African Republic\, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo\, as well as national authorities\, multilateral and civil society organizations\, with the aim of addressing crucial issues relating to the role of women mediators in conflict resolution\, combating violence and peacebuilding. URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/conflict-mediation-and-peace-building-strengthening-the-role-of-women/ LOCATION:Kinshasa\, Kinshasa\, Congo\, Democratic Republic of the CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR