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Free online courses offered by top universities!
If you want to expand your academic knowledge while having a glimpse of how it is to study at some of the top universities in the world, then you should definitely consider visiting Coursera. Coursera is a social entrepreneurship company that partners with top universities to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. There [...]
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The role of youth in fostering cross-cultural understanding: the focus of a General Assembly debate
On March 22, the UN General Assembly and The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) hosted a thematic debate on cross-cultural understanding today at UN Headquarters. Opening with a high-level panel, the day-long thematic debate brought together young people, academics and public intellectuals, activists, and representatives of UN member states for a series of panels on [...]
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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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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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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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Press release Launch of A new non profit website
A new non profit website www.cywe.org was launched to create awareness in the world. The website is founded by Ms Priya the Diana award holder to celebrate the International youth year. Priya in the press release said that the site is dedicated to child, youth, women and environment. Where one can join and discuss the [...]
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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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Network for Youth in Transition
Bookmark this category This free online evidence-based resource portal focuses on issues pertaining to young people as they transition from conflict to peace. The site contains funding opportunities, reports, tool kits, manuals, evaluations, research reports, blogs, videos, and events. Visit the site at: http://networkforyouthintransition.org/ Source: http://networkforyouthintransition.org/ Author: Saji Prelis
“Love is the answer” – youth movement established through the use of creativity and technology.