AFS Intercultural Programs’ Post

DEVELOPMENT OF A WHITE PAPER ON REPARATIONS FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT AND THE ROLE OF THE AFRICAN UNION https://lnkd.in/eBnNsi5p #reparationsnow #reparations #africandescent #diaspora #africanunion #cutthecheck

"In the convergence of Soft Power, DEI, and Intercultural Dialogue lies the promise of a world where diversity is celebrated, equity is ensured, and dialogue becomes the currency of connection. It is here, at this intersection, that we find the roadmap to a future built on empathy, respect, mutual trust, and the boundless potential of collective collaboration." Effenus Henderson 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue Highlights Importance of DEI in Promoting Global Peace and Security, held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 1 to May 3, 2024 The event was part of the "Baku Process" initiated by President Ilham Aliyev in 2008 and was conducted in collaboration with prominent international entities such as the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), UNESCO, the UN Tourism, and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). The United Nations' efforts to enable intercultural dialogue through initiatives like the UNESCO Framework for Enabling Intercultural Dialogue further underscore the importance of DEI in promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. #dei United Nations UNESCO United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Effenus Henderson InclusionScore https://lnkd.in/dFU9QPgn

For a long time, I did not fully appreciate ANZAC Day. I’m an Irish immigrant to Australia, the son of Irish folks who I suspect found it odd to commemorate a military defeat orchestrated by British forces. Thus, ANZAC Day was never a big deal in our household – it was just another public holiday. But as I aged and became more aware of the tragedy of The Great War throughout the course of my history degree, my perspective gradually changed and my appreciation of the importance of ANZAC day grew. I distinctly recall the first time I read Barbara Tuchman’s Pulitzer Prize winning history of the origins of The Great War, “The Guns of August” and recall how blown away I was to learn of the sheer scale of the conflict and the tragedy it engendered. Books like Tuchman’s changed my perspectives on the conflict, but also shifted my feelings on Australia’s role in the World War 1. I now see ANZAC day through the lens that I think it should be best celebrated, a solemn day of remembrance for the sacrifices of many Australians during times of great conflict and tragedy. With the above in mind, I’ve put together a very basic visual interactive that gives the viewer some idea of the scope of fatal casualties at Gallipoli. It tracks to total Australian fatalities over the course of the Gallipoli campaign alongside cause of death. This is my own meagre way of paying respect to the memory of Gallipoli, but I do hope some find it fleetingly interesting. Apologies in advance to my New Zealand friends. I did want to acknowledge the role played by New Zealand soldiers in the Gallipoli campaign in this small bit of work but couldn’t locate the appropriate data in time. Lest we forget. #ANZAC #Data #DataVisualisation #History #Tableau

On the 20th of May, Timor-Leste will commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the restoration of her independence. Here, I briefly summarise the priorities for our mission in Singapore.

In June, the 6th National Dialogues Conference took place between days 11-13 in Helsinki, Finland. This conference aims to foster open discussions between high level peacebuilding experts that enables the sharing of both challenges and successes. Key points on what you may have missed from the #NDC24: 🔑 Inclusivity is key 🙌 Advancing role for traditional peace actors ✊ Youth are the present & the future Expand on those key areas mentioned here https://buff.ly/4bjuTaf

Successful EU-Botswana Partnership Dialogue today 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇼 Thanking Honorable MFA Kwape and Team Europe Ambassadors 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇳🇱🇪🇸🇮🇹🇦🇹🇧🇪🇵🇱🇨🇿🇩🇰 for joining an open and constructive discussion covering all key aspects of our partnership: ✔️economic and trade ✔️political aspects ✔️developments in the SADC region ✔️multilateral and global issues

💡Do you know that there are 29 language assessments offered by #OnlineLanguageSupport for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps participants? You can take the one in your new language to start at the right level. Once you’ve done it, you can download your certificate ➡️https://lnkd.in/ed6M96pU #ErasmusPlus #EUSolidarityCorps

The creation of a global commonwealth is a central teaching of the Bahá’í Faith. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, Bahá’u’lláh called upon the world’s rulers to reconcile their differences and to “lay the foundations of the world’s Great Peace.” He proclaimed that “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” In doing so, He outlined a number of steps that would lead to permanent stability in international relations. At the heart of His vision was a set of new social structures based on participation and consultation among the world’s peoples. These new institutional mechanisms would eliminate conflicts of interest and thereby reduce the potential for disunity at all levels of society. A number of international institutions were envisaged: a world legislature with genuine representation and authority, an international court having final jurisdiction in all disputes between nations, and an international executive empowered to carry out the decisions of these legislative and judicial bodies. These institutions would have the means to ensure and maintain a general disarmament by applying principles of collective security. They would neither usurp nor suppress the basic autonomy of nations, would safeguard the personal freedom and initiative of individuals, and would protect long-cherished cultural traditions of the world’s peoples. The system of governance outlined by Bahá’u’lláh emphasizes the importance of grassroots decision-making that is democratic in spirit and method, but also provides a level of coordination and authority that makes cooperation possible on a global scale. Elements of a world commonwealth As forecast by Baha’u’llah more than 100 years ago, the new world order must be based on the following elements if a lasting world peace is to be established:  • Recognized and secure borders for all nations  • Freedom of movement and thought for all peoples • A general disarmament  • The establishment of a world federation of nations • The establishment of a world tribunal for the adjudication of international disputes  • The creation of an international military force capable of enforcing peace through principles of collective security  • A commitment to the protection of cultural diversity For more information about the Bahá’í Faith, visit website www.bahai.org or call 1800-22-Unite or stop by Show Low library. #Oneness #humanity #Bahai