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SUMMARY:Deadline: PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
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URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/03/un-video-festival-invites-youth-worldwide-to-promote-peace-diversity-and-solidarity/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220816
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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UID:31781-1660521600-1660607999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Deadline for Applications: Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises
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URL:https://www.unaoc.org/what-we-do/projects-and-initiatives/call-for-applications-strengthening-young-women-peacebuilders-capacity-in-complex-crises/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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UID:31862-1665360000-1665532799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Global Dialogue: Towards the World of One Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial intelligence (AI) hand-in-hand for a better world \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in collaboration with Fundación Onuart will organize this first global dialogue on the relationship between Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for a better management of public affairs and for paving the way for new initiatives of the private sector in favor of a positive global development driven by innovation and inclusiveness. Artificial Intelligence\, in the service of humanity\, can drive diversity\, respect and progress for all through innovation. Moving forward under a strong public-private partnership is essential to this end. The meeting will serve to deepen\, manifest\, and visualize this partnership. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-dialogue-towards-the-world-of-one-humanity/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20221027T014133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T014810Z
UID:32021-1667228400-1667235600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Informal Briefing to UNAOC Group Friends on the 9th UNAOC Global Forum in Fez\, Kingdom of Morocco (22-23 November 2022)
DESCRIPTION:“Towards an Alliance of Peace: Living Together as One Humanity” \nConference Room 12 | 31 October 15:00 – 18:00 \n \nThe Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are organizing an Informal Briefing on the 9th UNAOC Global Forum\, which will be held in the city of Fez\, Kingdom of Morocco\, on 22nd and 23rd of November 2022. \nThe Informal Briefing\, co-chaired by the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations\, H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale and Under-Secretary-General Mr. Miguel Moratinos\, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations\, will take place in the Conference Room 12 in the United Nations Headquarters on Monday 31 October 15:00-18:00.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2022/10/informal-briefing-9th-global-forum-fez-morocco/
LOCATION:UNHQ Conference Room 12\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Group of Friends Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20221013T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T210151Z
UID:31983-1669075200-1669247999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:9th UNAOC Global Forum in Fez\, Kingdom of Morocco
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URL:https://fezforum.unaoc.org
LOCATION:Fez\, Morocco\, Fez\, Morocco
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230124T140520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T140723Z
UID:32321-1674666000-1674671400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Global Migration Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in this year’s Global Migration Film Festival (GMFF). Launched by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2016\, #GMFF2023 features film productions and documentaries that explore the reality of migrants\, as well as their unique contributions to the communities they migrate to. The festival aims to encourage the discussion around the phenomenon of migration\, one of the greatest of our times. For more information about GMFF\, click here. \nOn Wednesday\, 25 January\, three recipients from the 2022 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival edition\, a joint collaboration of UNAOC and IOM\, will be screened at the GMFF. The three videos explore very diverse aspects of migration and are from Spain\, produced by students under the age of 12\, as well as the United States of America and Guatemala\, produced by youth between 18 and 25 years of age.  \nThe PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a global initiative that invites youth from all over the world up to the age of 25 years old to submit videos exploring the topics of migration\, social inclusion\, diversity and the prevention of xenophobia\, encouraging them to share their voices and stories and motivating a shift of narrative.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/global-migration-film-festival/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Washington DC)\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230119T210423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T195019Z
UID:32309-1675695600-1675702800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The International Day of Human Fraternity (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:A virtual event commemorating the International Day of Human Fraternity.
URL:/2023/01/media-advisory-international-day-of-human-fraternity-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230213T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230126T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T201321Z
UID:32353-1676275200-1676278800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Sport to Prevent Violent Extremism: Virtual Roundtable Discussion to commemorate the International Day for the Prevention
DESCRIPTION:On 13 February 2023\, at 8:00am EST (New York time)\, the partners of the UN Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events\, and Promotion of Sport — the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)\, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)\, the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)\, and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) — will host a virtual roundtable discussion that aims to further broaden conversations on how sport can positively influence lives\, crossing borders\, generations\, and diverse communities.  \nWithin the framework of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism (February 12)\, representatives from international organizations\, federations\, civil society\, private partners\, media representatives\, National Focal Points (NFPs) designated to represent Member States within the Global Sports Programme\, as well as youth leaders will converse on sport-based PVE policymaking and activities\, grassroots S4D\, and the role of athletes and sporting events in creating healthy\, inclusive\, and prosperous societies\, which helps to build resilience to violent extremism and hate narratives.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/the-power-of-sport-to-prevent-violent-extremism-roundtable-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230223T131500
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CREATED:20230209T202607Z
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UID:32407-1677158100-1677162600@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Equal in Music: The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC) are honored to introduce to the UN community the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble.   Click here to register for this event.  \nThe eight-member ensemble led by the orchestra’s concertmaster Michael Barenboim draws upon players of the world-famous West-Eastern Divan Orchestra founded in 1999 by renowned Israeli pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian scholar/author Edward Said. The United Nations Secretary-General designated the orchestra in 2016 as United Nations Global Advocate for Cultural Understanding. \nThe encounter at the UNHQ will provide an opportunity to introduce the idea behind the orchestra which is composed of young musicians from Israel\, Palestine and other Arab countries. For over twenty-four years\, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra continues to demonstrate that when people listen to each other\, both musically and in all other ways\, great results can be achieved. \nClick here to register for this event  \nDownload (PDF\, 1.29MB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/equal-in-music-the-west-eastern-divan-ensemble/
LOCATION:Trusteeship Council Chamber\, UNHQ New York\, Conference Building\, UNHQ\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230302T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T162806Z
UID:32441-1677888000-1678665599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Fellowship 2022-2023
DESCRIPTION:The second leg of the current edition of the UNAOC Fellowship Programme is slated to kick off in March. Following their visits to the Moroccan cities of Fez\, Rabat\, and Casablanca in November of last year\, the current cohort of UNAOC Fellows will travel to Helsinki\, Finland and Geneva\, Switzerland from March 4th to 12th\, 2023. \nDuring these trips\, in addition to addressing issues related to intercultural dialogue\, the Fellows will take part in activities and discussions focusing on the theme: “Countering racism and discrimination: the nexus to building pluralistic and diverse societies”. \nThis theme has been chosen in line with UNAOC mandate and priorities as well as the UN global agenda. The choice of the theme has also framed the competitive selection process\, and participants from both groups are all involved professionally in the field of combating polarization and seeking ways to address its root causes within and between societies. \nFor more information about the Fellowship\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-fellowship-2022-2023/
LOCATION:Finland and Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230308T182405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T182405Z
UID:32470-1678320000-1678665599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:X Global Baku Forum: "The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes"
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC is participating in the flagship event of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center\, the 10th edition of the Global Baku Forum\, on 9-12 March 2023 in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, under the theme “The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes”. \nThe Forum will bring together over 400 participants\, including current and former heads of state and government\, Nobel Laureates\, international organizations\, and civil society. In the 10 years of its existence\, over 100 current and former heads of state and government\, Nobel Laureates\, and more than 4\,000 other high-level representatives of governments\, international organizations\, and civil society have participated in the Forum in order to discuss how to overcome of the world’s most pressing challenges. \nLearn more about the X Global Baku Forum here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/x-global-baku-forum-the-world-of-today-challenges-and-hopes/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230307T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T200148Z
UID:32460-1678442400-1678453200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Special High-level Event to Commemorate the  International Day to Combat Islamophobia
DESCRIPTION:The High Representative for UNAOC will participate virtually at the Special High-level Event to Commemorate the  International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 10 March 2023\, 10:00am – 1:00pm\, at the General Assembly Hall\, UN Headquarters. \nBackground: Pursuant to the General Assembly Resolution 76/254 proclaiming 15 March as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia\, the President of the General Assembly and the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan\, in his capacity as the Chair of the OIC Group\, are co-convening a special High-level event to commemorate the “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” on 10 March 2023 from 10am to 1pm.   \nThe meeting will be chaired by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan\, in his capacity as the Chair of OIC-CFM. Participants will hear statements from the President of the General Assembly\, the UN Secretary-General\, the Secretary-General of the OIC\, the High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC)\, academia\, followed by Group statements and statements from individual Member States and Observers.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/special-high-level-event-to-commemorate-the-international-day-to-combat-islamophobia/
LOCATION:General Assembly Hall\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230307T195220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T195220Z
UID:32457-1678924800-1679097599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:49th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
DESCRIPTION:The High Representative for UNAOC will participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation‘s 49th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Nouakchott\, Republic of Mauritania\, from 16 March to 17 March 2023.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/49th-session-of-the-council-of-foreign-ministers-organisation-of-islamic-cooperation-oic/
LOCATION:Nouakchott\, Mauritania\, Nouakchott\, Mauritania
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230302T165505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T165505Z
UID:32446-1679270400-1679615999@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:'Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises' Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UN Women\, in partnership with UNAOC\, UNFPA\, and UNICEF\, will hold a four-day workshop for selected participants of “Strengthening Young Women Peacebuilders’ Capacity in Complex Crises” from 20th to 23rd March in Tbilisi\, Georgia. \nFollowing a competitive process\, 28 young women aged 18-30 years old\, who are working in the fields of peacebuilding\, human rights\, women’s rights\, youth rights\, or related issues\, were selected to participate in this comprehensive capacity-building initiative. \nThe in-person workshops aim to support young women who are leading civil society organizations in fragile or conflict and post-conflict affected countries by boosting their capacities in fundraising and project management\, among others. The programme also seeks create a space for peer-exchange and networking among young women peacebuilders.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/strengthening-young-women-peacebuilders-capacity-in-complex-crises-workshop/
LOCATION:Tbilisi\, Georgia\, Tbilisi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230126T200212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T200212Z
UID:32349-1679270400-1679702399@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:'Sport for One Humanity' Capacity-Building Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The ten recipients of the ‘Sport for One Humanity’ initiative will travel to Madrid\, Spain to attend the face-to-face workshops from March 20th to March 24\, which will address various topics designed to increase their effectiveness in their work. \nThe ‘Sport for One Humanity’ initiative includes a comprehensive capacity development program for selected civil society organizations working in the field of Sport for Development and Peace.  \nThe training curriculum consists of various modules around three core topic areas: 1) Project design\, implementation and monitoring and evaluation; 2) Communications and advocacy; and 3) Resource mobilization\, partnerships\, and fundraising.  \nThis comprehensive program is delivered through online and face-to-face workshops facilitated by experts\, and continued support through customized mentoring sessions\, which will also be delivered online.  \nTo learn more about ‘Sport for One Humanity\, click here.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/sport-for-one-humanity-capacity-building-workshops/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230313T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T192639Z
UID:32495-1679594400-1679599800@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:UNAOC Young Peacebuilders Handbook Launch (Dominican Republic)
DESCRIPTION:After four successful editions of the Young Peacebuilders programme\, UNAOC has taken stock of the pedagogical materials and methodologies developed and used throughout the programme\, consolidating consolidate them into a training handbook for young peace educators.  \nThis handbook aims to support young people’s participation in peacebuilding and strengthen their training and leadership capacity to consolidate peace in their communities. It provides young people with practical guidance and ready-to-use resources that can help improve the effectiveness and impact of their initiatives at the community level.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-young-peacebuilders-handbook-launch/
LOCATION:Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230414T142852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T142852Z
UID:32665-1681475400-1681477200@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Prayer for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Prayer for Peace moment\, which will be held on Friday\, 14 April 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Knotted Gun sculpture\, Visitors’ Plaza\, United Nations Headquarters. \nThe United Nations Secretary-General\, Mr. António Guterres\, will be joined by faith leaders to deliver a critical message about peace at a time of so much conflict and suffering around the world and for a moment of silence. \nThe Prayer for Peace moment will take place at a special time on the spiritual calendar\, when Christians are celebrating Easter\, Jews are marking Passover\, and Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan. Sikhs are also celebrating Vaisakhi on 14 April. \nThe moment is an opportunity for individuals of diverse faiths and beliefs to reflect on the importance of maintaining and building long-lasting peace\, to remember the most vulnerable\, and to embrace compassion\, solidarity and mutual respect – values at the heart of the UN Charter. \nMembers of the UN family\, including staff\, delegates and the press corps\, are welcome to attend. The event will also be broadcast on UN Web TV. \n📺 Watch on UN Web TV:\nhttps://media.un.org/en/asset/k13/k139n09di5
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/prayer-for-peace/
LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230424T190723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194650Z
UID:32690-1682434800-1682442000@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Y2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum Thematic Session – Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Amplifying the Voices of Youth for Sustainable Urban Future: Leading the Way to Recovery \nUNAOC\, in partnership with UN-Habitat\, UNEP\, UNODC\, UNHCR\, IOM\, ICMYO and MGCY\, are co-organizing a thematic session that will focus on the role of youth in recovery processes for their cities and communities\, youth inclusion in local governance\, and their participation in the sustainable urbanization amidst the global multidimensional crises. It will put to the fore diverse perspectives and the voices of young women and men coming from vulnerable settings\, including those living in informal settlements\, refugees\, and migrants.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/2023-ecosoc-youth-forum-thematic-session-sustainable-development-goal-11-sustainable-cities-and-communities/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Conference,UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230419T155559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T155559Z
UID:32683-1684108800-1684540799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Annual in-person meeting of the Global Coalition on Youth\, Peace and Security (YPS)
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC will be participating in the annual in-person meeting of the Global Coalition on Youth\, Peace and Security (YPS)\, in Saly\, Senegal\, from 15 to 19 May 2023. \nThe annual meeting will focus on the YPS agenda and its progress since its launch\, while identifying different milestones for stakeholders\, and strategically thinking about the next steps for the next 5-10 years. Participants will also explore more pathways to collaboration to make the Coalition more inclusive\, as well as identify opportunities for action vis-a-vis the New Agenda for Peace.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/annual-in-person-meeting-of-the-global-coalition-on-youth-peace-and-security-yps/
LOCATION:Saly\, Senegal\, Saly\, Senegal
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230512T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T165113Z
UID:32716-1684332000-1684337400@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Building an Alliance of Civilizations in an Age of Disruptions
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos\, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC\, will be the special guest of a conversation on building alliances in an age of disruption\, organized by the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development and moderated by CSIS Senior Vice President Daniel F. Runde. \nThe United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was set up in 2005 under the sponsorship of Spain and Turkey. Through its efforts it seeks to build-cross cultural trust through projects on youth\, media\, education\, migration\, and most recently women as peace mediators. The program is administered in New York by High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos alongside a Secretariat and is also supported by a Group of Friends including 129 UN member states\, 1 non-member state\, and 29 international organizations.  \nReligion and spirituality play an instrumental role in conflict prevention and resolution\, yet religion is also often described as the “missing dimension of statecraft”. The Alliance can be seen as a response to Samuel P. Huntington’s 1993 article Clash of Civilizations\, in which he argues that people’s religious and cultural identities would be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War era. Religion\, The Missing Dimension of Statecraft\, edited by CSIS alumn Dr. Douglas Johnston\,  also posits that although religion plays a central role in many conflicts a vast majority of Western diplomats and policymakers tend to ignore or misunderstand its positive potential. The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) represents\, in part\, a response to Huntington’s thesis as it works to “improve understanding and cooperative relations” across diverse communities and to “counter the forces that fuel polarization and extremism.” \nRead More
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/building-an-alliance-of-civilizations-in-an-age-of-disruptions/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, USA
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230419T161447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T184153Z
UID:32686-1684886400-1684972799@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Intercultural Innovation Hub 2023 Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/intercultural-innovation-hub-2023-ceremony/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
CREATED:20230502T142333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T145441Z
UID:32701-1686614400-1686873599@www.unaoc.org
SUMMARY:Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to announce that the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future will take place from 13 to 15 June 2023 in Marrakesh\, Morocco. The Conference is being organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with Religions for Peace\, and with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Mohammadia League of Religious Scholars. Those from the UNAOC network are invited to attend this conference and can register at no cost. Please note that participants are however expected to cover costs connected to their participation in the event (travel\, accommodation\, etc).  \nThe Conference will bring together speakers and members of parliament\, religious leaders\, representatives of civil society and other experts to engage in dialogue and share good practices around key issues standing in the way of sustainable co-existence and to jointly explore action points for building more peaceful and inclusive societies. It will also aim to develop a roadmap for joint action ahead. \nAdditional information\, including the programme overview\, concept note and note on practical arrangements is available at the following link: https://www.ipu.org/event/parliamentary-conference-interfaith-dialogue#event-sub-page-documents/
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/parliamentary-conference-on-interfaith-dialogue-working-together-for-our-common-future/
LOCATION:Marrakesh\, Morocco\, Marrakesh\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230623T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTSTAMP:20260403T184538
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
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