United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

POSTPONED: From News Literacy to ‘Newsgames’: Conversations Celebrating World Press Freedom Day
2018-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | United Nations Headquarters, Conference Room 6, UN Headquarters, Conference Room 6, New York, NY, United States
POSTPONED UNAOC’s event, “From News Literacy to ‘Newsgames’: Conversations Celebrating World Press Freedom Day”, is postponed and will be re-scheduled for a later date.
Despite efforts to change the time of the event, we cannot proceed without coming into conflict with the annually held high level event hosted by UNESCO and DPI commemorating World Press Freedom Day which will include the participation of the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly.
We apologize for this late notice but will notify you as soon as an alternative date and time is identified.

9th Advisory Group Meeting of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers
2018-05-04 - 2018-05-06 | Lasse Maja, Sweden, Lasse Maja, Sweden
UNAOC is participating at the 9th Advisory Group Meeting of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers taking place at Lasse Maja, Sweden May 4-6, 2018. The Advisory Group Meeting will focus on further improving the functioning of the Network, including strategy development and clarifying the structure of the Network. In addition, the themes covered and discussed will include inclusivity in peace work and concrete collaboration building among the Network members and partners as well as exploring opportunities for strengthening collaboration with UN departments and agencies. The recommendations drawn from this Advisory Group Meeting will direct the strategic development of the Network from 2018 onwards. The main themes discussed and objectives of the Meeting include:

Sharing the key findings and recommendations from the evaluation of the Network commissioned by the MFA Finland and advancing strategic discussion thereafter.
Inviting Network members and partners to share strategic thinking, knowledge and best practices on how to further improve the functioning of the Network, how the Network can better serve and support its members and partners better and how to clarify the structure and further define the strategy of the Network.
Exploring what we have learnt from peace processes which women have been leading, how are we still falling short of the promise of inclusivity in peace work and how can we better support women, youth and marginalised groups in peacebuilding and to show evidence- based impact of inclusion.
Exploring the synergies and ways that Network members and partners can deepen their cooperation at regional, country and thematic levels, and together with the UN agencies in order to create effective responses.
Hosting a space for networking and concrete collaboration building especially with regards to thematic focus areas of peace support, inclusivity, reconciliation and prevention of violent extremism and to learn from and shape each other’s thinking in order to collaboratively form effective responses.

The Silk Road Concert - Luxor, Egypt
2018-05-04 | Temple of Luxor, Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
An encounter between East and West, promoting the dialogue and understanding among cultures through Art, as the best instrument to promote harmony between nations.

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Fifth Bicocca Intercultural Day - Hybridization Connections, Suburbs, Anti-racism, Quest for Possible Dialogue
2018-05-23 | Milan-Bicocca University, Milan-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy
UNAOC is participating in the Fifth Bicocca Intercultural Day: “Hybridization Connections, Suburbs, Anti-racism, Quest for Possible Dialogue” in Milan, Italy, on 23 May 2018.
The Fifth Bicocca Intercultural Day is an opportunity to acquire information on developments and training for teachers, educators, head teachers, local political decision-makers, university students and fourth- and fifth-year secondary school students.

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Countering and Preventing Violent Extremism through Communications and Empowerment Strategies Involving Youth
2018-06-28 13:15 - 14:45 | UN Headquarters, Conference Room 9, United Nations, New York, NY, 10017, United States
UN-CTED and UNAOC, on behalf of the CTITF Working Group on Communications chaired by UN DPI, are co-organizing a side-event at the margins of the United Nations High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism. Co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Finland and Jordan to the United Nations, the event is titled “Countering and Preventing Violent Extremism through Communications and Empowerment Strategies Involving Youth”. It is scheduled to take place on 28 June 2018 from 13h15 – 14h45 in Conference Room 9, United Nations Secretariat Building.
The side-event will provide an opportunity to share experiences and good practices by Member States, United Nations entities, media experts and civil-society organizations in communicating with youth and youth-based organizations, in both on-line and off-line spaces, with a view to countering and preventing violent extremism through communications and empowerment strategies involving youth. One of the primary objectives is to share good practices and experiences in developing communications initiatives to counter terrorist narratives and to strengthen youth resiliency.

High Representative’s Opening Remarks
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Ms. Tarja Mankkinen, Head of Development, Police Department, Ministry of the Interior of Finland

Mr. Moustafa Ayad, Head, International Communications Programmes, Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD)

Mr. Matteo Sestito, Political Analyst and Public Information Officer, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

Strengthening Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue through Knowledge Sharing: Opportunities and Challenges
2018-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Conference Room 9, UNHQ, New York, NY, United States
Organized by UNAOC and KAICIID International Dialogue Centre
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the KAICIID International Dialogue Centre are co-organizing an event entitled “Strengthening Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue through Knowledge Sharing: Opportunities and Challenges”, to be held on 10 July 2018, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the United Nations Headquarters.

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BACKGROUND:
In face of the global scourges of violent extremism, xenophobia and discrimination, the promotion of a culture of peace and dialogue at the local, national, and international levels has become more than ever crucial to the security and well-being of our societies.
Teaching the values of reconciliation, tolerance and respect between cultures, religions and beliefs, should be a priority for educators and curriculum developers, disregarding whether they target diplomats, politicians, media experts or young children.
As one of the leading entities in the United Nations system for the promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has been working for more than a decade on building bridges between people and communities from different cultures and religions.
Over the years, UNAOC has developed a solid expertise in the field of interreligious/ intercultural dialogue (IRD/ICD).
With the support of a variety of partners, UNAOC has implemented a wide portfolio of activities with the aim to foster cross-cultural understanding and respect for diversity. As a result, the Alliance has established a growing network of Alumni involved all over the globe in different fields of work and areas of expertise, but all strongly committed to UNAOC mission.
Through its activities, UNAOC has contributed to empower innovative civil society leaders and organizations, working on harnessing the power of online platforms to strengthen IRD/ICD.

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Fifth World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES)
2018-07-16 - 2018-07-20 | Seville, Spain, Seville, Spain
UNAOC is participating in the Fifth World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES), a series of academic sessions that will take place from 16 to 20 July 2018.
WOCMES Seville 2018 will be held in the capital of Andalusia, serving as a meeting point to present, debate and share a wide range of information on the latest studies concerning the Middle East, encompassing diverse perspectives, from conflict analysis and resolution to migrations, water, the environment, culture, news media, etc.
For more information about WOCMES Seville 2018, click here and here.

A Celebration for an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship
2018-07-18 17:30 - 20:30 | The Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, 335 E 45th St, New York, NY, 10017
Organized by:
The NGO Steering Committee for an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship (IDEGC) in collaboration with UNESCO-NY, the UN Academic Impact, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC)
Sponsored by:
The Missions of the Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar to the United Nations
On July 18, 2014, global citizenship was added to the language of SDG 4.7. Our celebration marks the anniversary of that date and reaffirms the commitment made in Gyeongju to establish an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship at the United Nations.
An International Day of Education for Global Citizenship will be a day to spotlight SDG 4: Quality Education, in particular SDG 4.7: “the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.”
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Capacity Building Workshop for Intercultural Innovation Award Recipients - Australia
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-27 | Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne, Australia
The ten recipients of the Intercultural Innovation Award will take part in their second capacity building workshop, to be held in Melbourne, Australia on 23-27 July 2018.

League of Arab States and Alliance of Civilizations: a Message to Media Professionals
2018-07-29 - 2018-07-30 | Cairo, Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
UNAOC is co-organizing an international seminar entitled “League of Arab States and Alliance of Civilizations: a Message to Media Professionals”. The event will be held in Cairo, Egypt, and co-organized with the League of Arab States, in cooperation with the UNESCO Office in Cairo, the United Nations Information Center (UNIC), Egypt State Information Service, and Egyptian Media Development Program (EMDP).
Participants in the seminar will discuss the vital role played by the media in portraying other cultures and promoting values of tolerance and respect, in the context of the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – particularly SDG 16 on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies – and the objectives of the Unified Arab Strategic Plan for Alliance of Civilizations (2016-2019). The seminar will also provide an opportunity for media professionals from various Arab countries to meet their counterparts from other regions for dialogue, consultation, and exchange of ideas and best practices.

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Youth Solidarity Fund Capacity Building Workshop
2018-08-27 - 2018-09-02
The Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) supports youth-led organizations that foster peaceful and inclusive societies by providing seed funding to innovative and effective projects promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue. YSF recipients of the 2018 edition will be engaging in a capacity building workshop to be held in Nairobi, Kenya. Participants will receive training on topics including project management, monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, communications and advocacy.

For more information about YSF, please visit unaoc.org/youth-solidarity-fund

UNAOC Fellowship Programme 2018: "Fostering youth resilience to prevent violent extremism and build sustainable peace"
2018-08-29 - 2018-10-14
The UNAOC Fellowship Programme aims to build bridges between cultures and societies through dialogue and cooperation, and to reinforce the global commitment to live together in mutual tolerance and respect.

For more information about the UNAOC Fellowship Program, please visit its website.
To read about this year’s Fellowship programme and the bios of the 2018 Fellows, click here.

Fellowship Dates:

29 August – 12 September:
2018 UNAOC Fellows from Europe and North America will travel to:

29 August – 2 September:
Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco

2 – 7 September:
Cairo, Egypt

7 – 12 September:
Doha, Qatar

30 September – 14 October:
2018 UNAOC Fellows from the Middle East and North Africa will travel to:

30 September – 3 October:
Washington D.C., U.S.A.

3 – 6 October:
New York, U.S.A.

7 – 10 October:
Berlin, Germany

10 – 14 October:
Madrid, Spain

UNAOC Young Peacebuilders' Symposium
2018-09-20 - 2018-09-21 | Amman, Jordan, Amman, Jordan
In the final phase of the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders initiative, participants will share their experiences, lessons learned, achievements and recommendations from the field with a broad audience of practitioners, policy makers, media and the general public.

The Young Peacebuilders (YPB) programme is a peace education programme that supports young people as they gain skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict, while bringing visibility to their peacebuilding efforts.
For more information about YPB, click here.
For more information about YPB MENA, click here.

Innovation and technology foster inclusion and intercultural dialogue: the Talmud Project
2018-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 | UNHQ Conference Room 11
On September 28, in the framework of the High-level week of the 73rd UN General Assembly, UNAOC is co-organizing with the Permanent Representation of Italy to the United Nations a side event entitled “Innovation and technology foster inclusion and intercultural dialogue: The Talmud Project.”
This gathering, co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Israel and the Republic of Albania, is aimed at presenting the first ever translation of the Babylonian Talmud from ancient Aramaic into Italian. The event will take place at the UN Headquarters (Conference Room 11) in New York, from 10:00 to 11:30.
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UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting
2018-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQ New York, Conference Building, UNHQ, New York, NY, United States
Building Bridges: Using Soft Power to Promote a Culture of Peace
The United Nations Secretary-General has committed to a vision of what he describes as sustaining peace. The Security Council and the General Assembly view this approach as “both a goal and a process to build a common vision of a society, ensuring that the needs of all segments of the population are taken into account”. This past April, the Secretary-General addressed the General Assembly on the issue of peacebuilding and said, “we need a holistic approach which prioritizes prevention and addresses the root causes of conflict by integrating peace, sustainable development and human rights”. (Read more in the concept note below.)
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8th UNAOC Global Forum: #Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace
2018-11-19 - 2018-11-20 | United Nations Headquarters, New York, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
“#Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace” will be the theme of the 8th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), to be held 19-20 November 2018 at United Nations Headquarters, New York.
Learn more about the 8th UNAOC Global Forum

Deadline for Applications: Consultant for Independent Evaluation of the Young Peacebuilders Programme- MENA edition
2018-11-21 17:00
Background
Guided by the principle that youth are key actors in achieving peace and social inclusion, the Young Peacebuilders Programme (YPB) supports young people as they gain skills that can enhance their positive role in issues of peace and security and in preventing violent conflict, while bringing visibility to the initiatives, actions, and projects initiated by young people towards peacebuilding and promoting diversity and human rights. The programme also equips them with tools to address stereotypes, prejudice, and polarization in order to build more inclusive and peaceful societies in their local communities and on a global scale.
Read the full Terms of Reference here.

Noon Briefing with H.E. Mr. Miguel Moratinos
2019-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | United Nations Headquarters, New York, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
The new High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, will be a guest at the noon briefing on Thursday 31 January. This will be his first media engagement since his appointment by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and assuming his post on 7 January 2019. Read more here.

Global Conference of Human Fraternity
2019-02-03 - 2019-02-04 | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The conference is set to address three main themes, the first of which being ‘Principles of Human Fraternity’, which is set to discuss; ‘Consolidation of the Notion of Citizenship’, ‘Combating Extremism’, ‘Promoting Dialogue’ as well as ‘Defending the Rights of the Oppressed and Persecuted’ as some of the most important principles to achieving fraternity among humankind.
H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), delivered remarks in “Session 1: Principles of Human Fraternity”. Click here to read his remarks.

Lecture: "The Initiative of the Alliance of Civilizations" by H.E. Mr. Moratinos
2019-02-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will deliver a lecture entitled “The Initiative of the Alliance of Civilizations” at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Click here to read more. Click here to read his lecture.

Promoting Interfaith Pluralism and Understanding for Prevention
2019-02-19 15:00 - 17:00 | UNHQ ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Organized by the Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations in partnership with UNAOC and UNOCT
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Background:
Following The Amman Message, a statement calling for tolerance and unity in the Muslim world that was issued in 2004 by His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the goal to clarify to the modern world the true nature of Islam, and A Common Word between Us and You, an open letter, issued in 2007, from leaders of the Islamic religion to leaders of the Christian religion, calling for peace between Muslims and Christians and aiming to work for common ground and understanding between both religions, at the initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the World Interfaith Harmony Week through the unanimous adoption of resolution A/RES/65/5 (World Interfaith Harmony Week) in 2010. Every year since the adoption of the resolution, UN Member States, UN entities and the international community celebrate the three commandments that are at the heart of every belief – the love of God, love of one’s neighbour, and love of goodwill in February. This commemoration is all-encompassing and inclusive – embracing all people of goodwill – followers of all religions and faiths and all who believe in mutual respect, inclusion, tolerance and harmony.
In 2018, in recognition of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s efforts to promote interfaith harmony, safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, and protect religious freedom, His Majesty was awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize, a unique prize awarded to figures that have made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery or practical work. This was the first time the Prize honors a political leader and a head of state. The UNSG Antonio Guterres was the keynote speaker at the Award Ceremony which took place in the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.
Objective:
With the participation of Member States and United Nations Entities, as well as a diverse panel of topologists, scholars and religious figures, the event will examine the importance of sustaining and spreading the culture of peace, moderation and non–violence through the promotion of harmony, pluralism and understanding, by sharing expertise, lessons learnt and best practices, so as to support the United Nation’s push on prevention, including preventing and countering violent extremism, terrorism and ignorance and prejudice. In particular, it will address the role of religious figures, faith-based actors, and local communities in raising awareness, showcase the partnerships between faith actors and the UN system, as well as how governments and UN entities can collaborate to send the message of mutual understanding, respect for all human rights and equality in all countries. In connection with the SDGs, it will also touch on the importance of positive narratives and dialogue, as well as spreading a culture of peace through education, as a means of preventing violent extremism and prejudice, particularly among youth. The important role played by women as “drivers” and “agents” of peace, will also be addressed.

Deadline: Trainer for Young Peacebuilders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), 2019 edition
2019-03-02

European Academy of Religion Annual Conference
2019-03-03 - 2019-03-06 | Bologna, Italy, Bologna, Italy
UNAOC will take part in the European Academy of Religion Annual Conference, from March 4 to 7, 2019. The overarching topic of 2019 Annual Conference is “Empowering the Individual, Nurturing the Community”. Click here to read more.
About EuARe: The European Academy of Religion (EuARe) is a research initiative launched under the high patronage of the European Parliament which offers an exchange platform to academies and scientific societies; associations; research centers and institutions; university labs, clusters, and departments; journals, publishers, media and scholars coming from Europe and the surrounding regions.

Opening Ceremony
Sunday, March 3rd, Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini, Sala di rappresentanza Banca di Bologna, (Corte de’ Galluzzi, 6)
Speakers include:

Jocelyne Cesari, President of the EuARe (moderator)
Armando Barucco, Policy Planner, Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ján Figel, Special Envoy for promotion of FoRB outside the EU
Alberto Melloni, General Secretary of Fscire
Anna Pavlyuchenko, Member States and Donor Liaison Officer of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Abdelrahim Ali Mohamed Ibrahim, President of the Islamic Fiqh Academy
Maria-Paz Lopez, Board director Europe International Association of Religion Journalists, IARJ

Application Deadline Extended: UNAOC Young Peacebuilders, 2019 MENA Edition
2019-03-10 23:00 - 23:59

Deadline: UNAOC Fellowship Programme
2019-03-10 23:59 - 2019-03-11 01:00

Press Briefing by UNAOC High Representative at UNOG
2019-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 | United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
Access to press briefings is strictly limited to accredited journalists.

Press Briefing
High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Subject:
High Representative for UNAOC to present his renewed vision for UNAOC and how to make it more operational & result-oriented in addressing xenophobia, intolerance and hate speech.
Speaker:
Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
Date/time:
Monday, 25 March at 2.00 p.m.
Place: Press Room 1, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
Contact:
Ms. Nihal Saad, UNAOC Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson for the High Representative
saadn@un.org; +1 646 255 4664

Intercultural Innovation Award Alumni Event
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-04 | Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany
The Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA) Alumni Event will gather alumni from the different editions of the IIA for a knowledge exchange experience.

Webinar to Prepare for SDG 16 Session at the ECOSOC Youth Forum
2019-04-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
An interactive webinar will be held prior to the ECOSOC Youth Forum to prepare participants for the SDG 16 session, by providing substantive content, unpacking SDG 16 as well as creating a space for questions and answers. The webinar will also be open for young people not participating in ECOSOC Youth Forum but interested in participating in the discussion of youth and SDG 16.
To join the webinar, please use the following link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/767458770
Points for discussion:

Introduction to the theme and the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum
The role of youth in preventing violent conflict and in sustaining peace
Youth, human rights and justice
Meaningful youth-inclusion in the follow-up and review of SDG 16

This webinar is prepared as part of the organizing of the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2019, which is co-organized by UNODC, UN MGCY, PBSO-DPPA, UNFPA, OROLSI (DPO), OSRSG CAAC, UNOY, WFUNA, UNAOC and UNDP.

ECOSOC Youth Forum
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-09
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, taking place on 8-9 April 2019 at United Nations headquarters, provides a platform for young leaders from around the world to engage in a dialogue among themselves and with United Nations Member States. The two-day event will feature plenary sessions, interactive thematic and regionally-based discussions, and provide an opportunity for a rich exchange of views and ideas on innovative solutions to issues of relevance to young people on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and also on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review in the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum in 2019.
SDG 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” is one of the goals under review. The thematic breakout session will take place on 8 April at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 6, where young people will discuss recommendations on youth empowerment for peaceful, just and inclusive societies. The co-organizers of the session on SDG 16 at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2019 are UNODC, UN MGCY, PBSO, UNFPA, OSRSG CAAC, UNOY, WFUNA, UNAOC and UNDP.
UNAOC, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Spain, Permanent Mission of Finland, UNFPA, PBSO and Search for Common Ground, will be hosting a side event at this year’s ECOSOC Youth Forum on Tuesday 9 April, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Conference Room E. The topic will be Investing in Youth-Led Organizations to Advance the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: A Data-Driven Approach. The event will focus on the evidence for funding and supporting youth-led organizations working in the field of peace and security. It will also be a broader call to reflect on the need for a results-based approach, and for entities to convene around monitoring and evaluation for youth engagement

PLURAL+ Photo Exhibition during the ECOSOC Youth Forum
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-09
As part of the 2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is exhibiting photos from its PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival. PLURAL+ is a joint initiative of UNAOC and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth every year to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness about PLURAL+ and encourage the 1,000+ youth attending the Forum to submit their short videos by 16 June 2019.
