Category Archives: Learn
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
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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2008 Youth Solidarity Fund winner Cultural Centre DamaD goes from success to success
Youth Recommendations were presented to Serbian state and local officials and non-government organizations at a Regional Forum for interethnic dialogue on November 30 in an attempt to gain greater recognition and integration of young people in intercultural, interfaith and interethnic dialogue. The Regional Forum was organized by Cultural Centre DamaD, one of six recipients of [...]
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Building an inclusive society: a discussion between Roger Cohen and Tariq Ramadan
December 20th, 14h-15h30 GMT, in London, UK, and online on IBIS Polarized debates around migration, national identities and integration of Muslims in today’s society are increasing in Europe and North America. Columnist Roger Cohen and Professor Tariq Ramadan will discuss the reasons immigration is perceived as affecting coexistence in Europe, and why Islam is often [...]
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Open Minds Pakistan
Since 2001, terrorism has grown to become the biggest security threat to Pakistan, although a range of other internal security threats are still present, due to enduring problems with sectarianism, religious extremism, drug and weapon smuggling, and violent ethnic and religious disputes. The country is often known for terrorism, extremism, violence, conflict and extremist propaganda [...]
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2011 New Generation Seminar – “The future of jobs: innovation and industrial policy for economic growth”