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SUMMARY:Deadline: Survey on the State of PVE in South Asia
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URL:https://www.unaoc.org/2021/04/itage-event-on-the-state-of-preventing-violent-extremism-in-south-asia/
CATEGORIES:Calls For Applications
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SUMMARY:Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in Collaboration  with the United Nations: A Side Event in the Margins of the High-level Political Forum
DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations\, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, with the co-sponsorship of the  Permanent Missions to the United Nations of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Croatia\, and Religions for Peace \n \nJoin Us Live Read More \n\nThe global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a socio-economic crisis as well as a human rights crisis rolled into one.  It has exacerbated the vulnerability of the least protected in society.  While the virus does not discriminate\, its impacts do.  Crises\, including outbreaks of diseases\, create anxiety and fear that are key ingredients for racism\, xenophobia and religious intolerance to thrive.  Hate speech is the most blatant manifestation of these phenomena. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic\, all regions have seen increased trends of hate speech based on ethnic and religious identity\, as well as migration status. Xenophobia has surged online and in the streets.  Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories have spread\, and COVID-19-related anti-Muslim attacks have occurred. Migrants and refugees have been vilified as a source of the virus – and then denied access to medical treatment.  In some countries\, political leaders have used labels like “foreigner’s disease” to describe COVID-19\, fueling stigmatization of minority groups\, racism\, xenophobia and related intolerance.  Social media platforms have been misused to propagate hate and often incite violence.   \nIn this context\, on 8 May 2020\, the UN Secretary-General launched a Global Appeal to Address and Counter COVID-19 related hate speech. The appeal included a call on civil society to strengthen outreach to vulnerable people\, and religious actors to serve as models of mutual respect.  Building on this appeal\, the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG)\, the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) convened on 28 May 2020 a group of religious leaders and actors and faith-based organizations to explore innovative ways to partner in the response to COVID-19 and discuss relevant thematic areas as well as possible actions and initiatives.  This consultation resulted in the Global Pledge for Action by Religious Actors and Faith-Based Organizations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic in collaboration with the United Nations .  The Pledge includes a declaration by religious leaders and actors with assurances and commitments in response to COVID-19\, and a mapping of ongoing activities and possible areas of collaboration with the United Nations.  \nAddressing and countering COVID-19 related hate speech\, interfaith dialogue and capacity-building figure prominently in the mapping both as cross-cutting issues and as specific areas where religious leaders and faith-based organizations are focusing their actions and responses to COVID-19.  In particular\, the signatories to the Global Pledge committed themselves to “stand up and speak against hate speech and hate crimes\, xenophobia\, racism and all other forms of discrimination; and to work with the United Nations and all other relevant stakeholders to implement the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech and the UN Guidance on Addressing and Countering COVID-19 related Hate Speech.”  \nWith the objective of translating the Global Pledge into specific actions for further collaboration and enhanced partnership between the United Nations and faith actors\, OSAPG\, UNAOC and OHCHR organized a peer-to-peer learning programme. Six monthly webinars took place between December 2020 and May 2021\, which focused on the role and experiences of faith actors in  promoting gender equality\, addressing hate speech\, safeguarding religious sites\, protecting religious or belief minorities\, preventing atrocity crimes and facilitating and fostering  interfaith dialogue & mutual respect . The webinars aimed to ensure gender balance in terms of participation and to highlight the contribution of women in the fight against hate speech.  The webinars targeted participants with experience working in the field to address challenges related to COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts and shared good practices and lessons learnt in this regard. Each webinar resulted in snapshots of learning points and recommendations that were compiled together. This compilation\, that is publicly available\,  provides the basis for further UN engagement with faith actors and civil society on combatting hate speech and its ramifications in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.\nRead moreHide text\nAgendaConcept NoteDownload (PDF\, 269KB) \n\nDownload (PDF\, 102KB)
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/hlpf-side-event-global-pledge-for-action-by-religious-actors-and-faith-based-organizations-to-address-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-collaboration-with-the-united-nations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:Digital Games for Peace: Induction Session
DESCRIPTION:Co-organized by the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development\, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism\, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC); the #DigitalGamesForPeace Challenge aims to harness the creative energies of youth South and Southeast Asia and the promise of game-based innovations in cultivating pertinent competencies for prevention of violent extremism. The Induction Session will embark 51 selected youth upon Phase 1 of the programme for improving their capacities on game-based methodologies for peace.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/digital-games-for-peace-induction-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210713T110000
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SUMMARY:UNAOC Virtual Watch Party for the Safeguard of Religious Sites
DESCRIPTION:UNAOC Virtual Watch Party for the Safeguard of Religious Sites\nThursday\, 13 July\, 2021 | 11:00 AM EDT | Online \n\nJoin us for a virtual “watch party” featuring short films submitted by the global community as part of UNAOC’s campaign #forSafeWorship to safeguard religious sites and worshippers worldwide! To learn more about the global call to action #forSafeWorship and submit your own video\, visit https://forsafeworship.org/.  \nJoin the Watch Party Live Here\n\n \nFeatured Videos \n\nReligious Sites in Egypt by Sandra Gobran (Egypt) \nSynopsis: In this short video\, Sandra tells us about temples and tombs in Egypt and the importance of ensuring that all religious sites are safe.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/religious-sites-in-egypt/  \nA Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico by Father Rocendo Herrera (Puerto Rico)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, we meet Father Rocendo Herrera\, who introduces us to St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit\, in Loiza\, on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico. St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit is the third oldest parish on the island and the only one currently in use. Located in an Afro-Caribbean municipality in Puerto Rico\, this place of worship embodies a dialogue between Catholicism and the playing of Puerto Rican drums known as “La Bomba”.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-dialogue-between-la-bomba-and-catholic-rituals-in-puerto-rico/  \nA Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico by Afaf Lamkoutar (Morocco)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, UNAOC Young Peacebuilder Afaf speaks about the many cultures\, religions\, and sacred sites in her hometown of Rabat\, Morocco.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-mosaic-of-religions-in-rabat-morocco/ \nA Chapel with Special Powers by Ismael Lopez (Spain)\nSynopsis: In this video\, Ismael takes us on a tour of the Church of St. Valenti in the Valley of Salarça\, in Catalonia\, Spain. Built in the 12th century\, the chapel’s location\, according to legend\, exudes a certain energy that helps people solve all types of problems and conflicts.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-chapel-with-special-powers/  \nExploring Religious Sites in the Philippines by Theodore Boborol (Philippines)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, Theodore takes us on a tour of his university campus\, shows us his favorite church on campus grounds\, and leads us to a few side detours down memory lane.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/exploring-religious-sites-in-the-philippines-director-theodore-boborol/\n\n\nThe Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial by Daniel del Valle (Spain)\nSynopsis: In this short film\, Daniel takes us on a tour of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial\, where he once lived and studied as a member of the Royal Choir of Spain.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/the-monastery-of-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial/ \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle in South Texas\, USA by Lydia Pesina (USA)\nSynopsis: In this short film\, Lydia tells us about the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle\, in South Texas\, a very special place in her life since childhood. The Basilica caters to a diverse population\, including a large immigrant community\, and even has its own Mariachi band!\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/basilica-lady-of-sanjuan-delvalle/ \nReligious Diversity in Indonesia by Steve Leonard Harison (Indonesia)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, Steve talks to us about religious diversity in Indonesia and the importance of protecting religious sites worldwide.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/religious-diversity-in-indonesia/ \nThe Coronado Cross in Kansas by Gentry (USA)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, Gentry takes us to Kansas\, right outside of Dodge City\, to see the Coronado Cross. The site commemorates a mass held for the first time in this part of the country by Father Juan de Padilla in 1541\, predating the landing of the Pilgrims by almost 100 years.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/the-coronado-cross-in-kansas/ \nA Religious Site with Interfaith Influences in Bangladesh by Tushar Kanti Baidya (Bangladesh)\nSynopsis: In this short video\, UNAOC alumnus Tushar tells us about a temple he likes to visit in Bangladesh\, and the significance of this site in his life.\nhttps://forsafeworship.org/a-religious-site-with-interfaith-influences-in-bangladesh/
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/unaoc-virtual-watch-party-for-the-safeguard-of-religious-sites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:UNAOC Events
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SUMMARY:iTAGe: Talking Across Generations on the State of PVE in South Asia
DESCRIPTION:Register Now to Join Us Live  Read More: Media Advisory   \n\nOrganized in collaboration with UNESCO New Delhi within the framework of UNESCO MGIEP and UNAOC’s #YouthWagingPeace programme\, iTAGe: Talking Across Generations on the State of PVE in South Asia is an intergenerational event that will provide youth with a platform to discuss peace and social cohesion with Senior Officials and policymakers from South Asia.  \nThe input collected will be incorporated into a Youth-led Report on the State of PVE in South Asia as youth-centered actionable recommendations for policymakers. The report will combine the latest research on preventative efforts with uncensored youth case studies to produce fresh and robust perspectives for policymakers and a youth-centred overview of violent extremism in South Asia.
URL:https://www.unaoc.org/event/itage-talking-across-generations-on-the-state-of-pve-in-south-asia/
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