Our Words of Wisdom
“Technology has provided people an opportunity to become direct participants in the global conversations. If we establish strong relationships and build mutual understanding with each other, then we can start tackling some of the complex issues that impact us all. And perhaps, it is possible that through these efforts we begin to address how we can establish and live in a world where we are a unified community of citizens. Because no matter how different we all look, we are bound by the desire for change, a desire to make the world better.”
– Anam Gill, 23, Pakistan
Do One Thing For Diversity and Inclusion: Photo & Video Contest
As part of the ‘Do One Thing For Diversity and Inclusion’ 2012 campaign, the UNESCO Centre of Florence in partnership with the UN Alliance of Civilizations is launching video and photo contests to celebrate the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. You can participate for a chance to win 400 dollars (offered by Sodexo to both photo and video winners), 200 dollars (offered also by Sodexo), 1 ipad 2 (offered by Genentech) and many other prizes. Check here the Terms of Reference and other important details: http://www.unaoc.org/actions/campaigns/do-one-thing-for-diversity-and-inclusion/contest/