Author Archives: UNAOC
2011 New Generation Seminar – “The future of jobs: innovation and industrial policy for economic growth”
Each year the East-West Center invites rising young leaders from the United States and Asia Pacific to participate in The New Generation Seminar (NGS), a two-week intensive educational, dialogue and study tour travel program. The Seminar will be held early in October at Honolulu, Hawaii, Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts and Washington, DC. The topic of [...]
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European Youth Foundation (EYF) – Funds for Pilot Projects in 2011
The European Youth Foundation is now receiving applications for funding pilot projects under Category D. Although there is not a fixed deadline, projects should start before the end of 2011 and applications must be submitted at least 3 months before the start date. If you take part in a NGO and you think your project [...]
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Euro-Mediterranean Seminar: Indicators for Intercultural Dialogue in Non-formal Education Activities
In the framework of the 12th University on Youth and Development, the Council of Europe and the European Commission call for applications to the Euro-Mediterranean Seminar “Indicators for Intercultural Dialogue in Non-formal Education Activities”, that will be held in Mollina, Spain (22-24 September 2011). The call for applications is opened to all interested from Euro-Mediterranean [...]
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CISV Peace Day Challenge
This year, as part of Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) focus on Conflict and Resolution, CISV is supporting Peace One Day with the CISV Peace Day Challenge. The main goal of the Peace Day Challenge is to raise awareness of different types of conflicts and participate in Peace Day activities on 21 September 2011. Peace [...]
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Transforming Conflict: Sharing Tools for Cross-Cultural Dialogue
At a time of unprecedented transformation in the Middle East, bringing together best practices and successful models for compassionate, cooperative, and peaceful relationships within and between communities. A Multi-disciplinary, Multi-cultural Conference empowering the individual in society with effective, collaborative skills in dialogue, interpersonal communication, teamwork, leadership, decision making, negotiation, problem solving, mediation, conflict resolution, and [...]
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The 4th European Youth Congress in Izola, Slovenia (Aug-Sep 2011)
Are you a European citizen between the ages of 18-28 and feel strongly about tackling issues of environmental degradation, social justice and economic equity? If so, join us at this year’s European Youth Congress as we explore how to get your message across in the lead up to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) [...]
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Connecting Cultures launches their new website
Connecting Cultures has a new website thanks to financial support from UNESCO. It has some great social media technology built in. They’ve started a Global Debate on ‘Culture’. What does the term mean to you? How do we define it? Join the debate at: http://www.connectingcultures.co.uk/debates.aspx?sitesectionid=25&sitesectiontitle=Global+Debate You can also phone in your comments. Call the number [...]
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Young People Give Thumbs Up to RE
New research among young people, including school leavers and those in full time education, indicates that Religious Education (RE) is a valued subject that leaves a lasting impression on those who study it. This timely research comes as the government sets out its Schools White Paper, calling for a return to traditional humanities-based subjects. The [...]
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McGill-CREOR Graduate Student’s Conference: “Religion in Political Context: Rethinking and Reevaluating Political Structures in the 21st Century” (Canada, October 2011)