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THE UN ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS (UNAOC):

THE UN ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS (UNAOC): Building Intercultural Dialogue through Shared Initiatives. Aim: improve understanding and cooperation among people across cultures, and counter polarization 4 main areas of action: Media Youth Education Migration. THE MISSION.

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THE UN ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS (UNAOC):

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  1. THE UN ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS (UNAOC): Building Intercultural Dialogue through Shared Initiatives

  2. Aim: improve understanding and cooperation among people across cultures, and counter polarization 4 main areas of action: Media Youth Education Migration THE MISSION To forge collective political will and to mobilize concerted action aimed at improving cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among countries, peoples and communities.

  3. Looks scary but fun Looks scary but fun HOW DOES THE UNAOC MAKE A DIFFERENCE? • As a unique political initiative • As a mobilizing force • As an action-driven initiative • As a global matchmaker • As a powerful voice • As a creative laboratory

  4. WHAT ARE THE UNAOC’S KEY OBJECTIVES? Facilitating the global conversation Promoting changes in policy frameworks and intercultural strategies Preventing intercultural tensions and crises Supporting innovative grassroots initiatives Raising awareness and mobilizing public support WHAT ARE THE UNAOC’S AREAS OF ACTIVITY Education Youth Media Migration

  5. HOW DOES THE UNAOC OPERATE? Matchmaker Convener Catalyst

  6. UNAOC & ISIC UNAOC and youth: responsible leadership and respect for diversity ISIC and intercultural understanding UNAOC and ISIC, a natural partnership THE COLLABORATION Two levels: global office and national branches: Awareness raising Youth support and mobilization Supporting innovation

  7. WORLD CAMPAIGN ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY • Awareness raising world campaign • - Importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion • - Building a global community that supports cultural diversity

  8. A GLOBAL COALITION OF PARTNERS

  9. THE YOUTH PROGRAMME • Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) • Global Youth Movement for the Alliance of Civilizations

  10. THE YOUTH PROGRAMME • Youth Events as part of Annual UNAOC Forum • Summer Schools

  11. THE INTERCULTURAL INNOVATION AWARD • We select and support the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue and cooperation around the world.

  12. 2nd Prize: DiverseCityonBoard 10th Prize: Youth Empowering Parents 7th Prize: Kickfair 3rd Prize: Cafebabel.com 5th Prize: Chirom e…Chi no 8th prize: Irenia – Peace Games 6th Prize: All for Peace Radio Station 1st prize: Middle East Justice and Development Initiative 9th prize: Universal Subtitles 4th prize: Vaga Lume Association

  13. 2012 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: JUNE 15th 10 winners USD 100,000 One-year active support Help to grow and expand to other contexts

  14. For more information visit: unaoc.org

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