OPPORTUNITIES / COMPETITIONS: “Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion” video contest

"Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion" World Day for Cultural Diversity May 21 - Online Video Contest

Participating in the "Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion" video contest of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) means that you have agreed to all of the rules and regulations listed below.

For promotional and educational purposes we will be using the selected videos on diverse platforms for the "Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion" campaign as well as include them on the PLURAL + Youth Video Festival DVD.

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in partnership with UNESCO and various other partners from corporations to civil society is launching"Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion" campaign aimed at engaging people around the world to Do One Thing to support Cultural Diversity and Inclusion.

Follow the campaign at: https://www.facebook.com/DoOneThingforDiversityandInclusion

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Call for applications: Youth Event at 5th UNAOC Forum in Vienna, Austria

The 5th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will take place in Vienna, Austria, from February 26 to 28, 2013. This forum will bring together a vast array of participants including youth, political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, representatives of faith communities, journalists, etc. to work together and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures and religions and build a lasting peace.

The Forum will explore on how responsible leadership can make a difference in three major issues including media pluralism and diversity of media content and their contribution to fostering public debate, democracy and awareness of diverse opinions.

Up to 150 youth (between 18 and 35 years old) from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds with outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue and youth work will be selected as participants of the Youth Event (February 26) and the 5th UNAOC Forum (February 27 and 28) in Vienna. The Austrian government is offering some financial support to up to 150 youth representatives wishing to attend the UNAOC Forum in Vienna.
Deadline for submission: November 1, 2012.

For more information on eligibility and to access the application form, please visit http://sasamihajlovic.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/call-for-applications-youth-event-at-5th-unaoc-forum-in-vienna-austria-february-2013/