Category Archives: Food for Thought
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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Remarks to the Young Leaders Dialogue Conference: US Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Judith A. McHale Prague, Czech Republic November 11, 2010 Thank you for that kind introduction. I am absolutely delighted to be here with you today. Since the theme of this conference has been all about dialogue, I really do want to have a dialogue with you; but to get the conversation started, I thought I [...]
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No Place Called Home
New York City, Oct. 6th - 31st Previews Oct. 6th-7th Opening Night with Reception Oct. 8th www.noplacecalledhome.com Wednesday- Saturday 7:30pm with 2pm Sunday matinee. Multi-venue run, check website for locations. Tickets: $20-$30 – call SmartTix for tickets at 212.868.4444 or visit www.smarttix.com. For groups of 10+ call 646.723.7824. Intersections International with Parlagreco Productions in collaboration [...]
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UP2YOUTH Internet Portal
UP2YOUTH is an EU-funded research project concerned with the agency of young people in the context of social change. While their transitions to adulthood are structured by risk and uncertainty young men and women develop coping strategies which in turn affect social structures. This regards especially work, family and citizenship which are the key topics [...]
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“Love is the answer” – youth movement established through the use of creativity and technology.