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Training Seminar on “Youth and Agenda 2030”, Imphal, India

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Confederation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations of India (CUCAI) in collaboration with People’s UNESCO Club of Manipur and Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Manipur University organized a Training Seminar on the theme “Youth and Agenda 2030”, from 12 – 14th October 2018 at City Convention Hall, Imphal, Manipur (North Eastern State of India). About 700 local youth and 58 UNESCO Club Leaders from 15 states attended the programme.

Lectures on topics related to Role of Youth in Achieving SDGs, Impediments of Sustainable Development, Skill Development and Education Programme for Rural Women and Cultural Heritage were organized.

Minister of Education, Labour and Employment, Member of Parliament (Upper House) of Manipur, Senior Administrative Officer of the Government of India, University Professors addressed the participation. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (Honorary President of CUCAI) and Mr Eric FALT, Director and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, UNESCO Office in New Delhi sent a video message.

As part of the programme, visit Myanmar Border, Cultural and Heritage Sites, performances depicting arts and dances of Manipur were organized. The event was widely covered by electronic and print media.

Seminar on “The Role of UNESCO Clubs in Promoting SDG-4 Goal at grassroots Level”, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Organized by the Nepal National Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations, in cooperation with UNESCO Office Kathmandu, the Seminar “the role of UNESCO Clubs in Promoting SDG-4 Goal at grassroots Level” was successfully held on 26 September 2018, with participants from the Federation, clubs and youth representatives.

 

Celebration of UN International Day of Peace, Hong Kong , China

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The celebration of the UN International Day of Peace was successfully organized in Sai Kung District of Hong Kong on 21 September. The President of WFUCA, Mr. Dhirendra Bhatnagar and the Honorary President Mr. Tao Xiping, together with 9 Executive Board Members of WFUCA, attended the celebration. During this event, WFUCA members held a conference with local Clubs to exchange ideas and experiences.

UNESCO Summer University “The Culture of Peace and Education for Sustainable Development” held in Bucharest, Romania

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From 8 to 11 August 2018, the UNESCO Summer University on “The Culture of Peace and Education for Sustainable Development” was organized by “Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University in Bucharest, in cooperation with the National Commission of Romania for UNESCO, and the EFUCA. This project, inviting youngsters from countries such as Bulgaria, Belarus, Italy, Moldova, Romania, the Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey, and the USA, focused on the themes of Peace culture and non-violence, World Heritage, Education and Sustainable Development.

The China-Japan-Korea Youth Cultural Festival, Beijing, China

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As one of the most important youth cultural exchange activities, The China-Japan-Korea Youth Cultural Festival, with the theme of “Artificial Intelligence New Challenges” was held during 26-30 July in Beijing, China. This Youth Culture Festival was initiated by CNFUCA, NFUAJ, and KNFUCA in 2015 and held annually by the three countries.

During the five days forum, 36 young people from China, Japan, and South Korea participated in the Artificial Intelligence Summit Forum, delivered keynote speeches, experienced Chinese culture, and visited cutting-edge technology studios. The closing ceremony of the forum was highlighted by the presentation of the Youth declaration made by the young representatives which confirms the responsibility of youth in the age of artificial intelligence.

Award Ceremony of the International Competition, Carrara, Italy

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Within the framework of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of UNESCO Clubs and the 21st anniversary of the Club for UNESCO in Carrara, the Award Ceremony of the International Competition “Award Carrara Creative City – International Forum of young marble sculptors” took place in Carrara (Tuscany) on 28-29 July 2018. The event was under the patronage of WFUCA and organized by the Italian Federation of Clubs and Centres for UNESCO. This Competition, at its 4th edition, is a concrete example of FICLU’s commitment to work together, at the international level, for the promotion of the material and immaterial heritage with and for young people.

International Conference under the auspices of UNESCO “Astana: center of peace and reconciliation”, Astana, Kazakhstan

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The aim of the Conference was to create an interactive platform for an exchange of best practices and ideas in the field of promoting and preservation of interethnic reconciliation and intercultural dialogue among representatives of a broad international community.

The International Conference was dedicated to the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the capital of Kazakhstan – Astana city and was held as part of the promotion of the International Decade for Rapprochement of Cultures for 2013-2022 and state program “Ruhani Zhangyru”.

More than 200 experts were united to discuss the issues of intercultural dialogue and sustainable development for UNESCO Clubs.

Based on the results of the Conference, recommendations were developed and further development directions for UNESCO Clubs aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals identified. One of the results achieved at the end of the event was the confirmation of the status of Kazakhstan as a center of peace and harmony in the world arena, as well as increasing the level of leadership qualities of the youth of Kazakhstan and the Asia-Pacific region countries. The holding of this event was a kind of appeal inviting the UNESCO Member States to unite their efforts in promoting cultural rapprochement and achieving peace in their countries.

International Festival under the auspices of UNESCO “The Planet of ART”, Astana, Kazakhstan

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The International Festival under the auspices of UNESCO “The Planet of ART”, dedicated to the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Astana, opened its doors for 100 young masters of fine art from more than 20 countries of the Asia-Pacific region.

The main goal of the project, which covered more than 10,000 participants, was to promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, as well as to strengthen the friendship between the growing generations of countries in the region.

The final of the Festival was held for three days. The first day was creative, the second day was more cultural and cognitive, and on the final third day, the long-awaited ceremony of awarding the winners of the International Festival “The Planet of ART” with a gala concert in the Amphitheater on the Esil River embankment was held. More than 100 project finalists from different countries of Asia have become young ambassadors of their states at the Anniversary of the capital of Kazakhstan.

In the framework of the evening the presentation of a special album of children’s art “Astana – the city for peace”, dedicated to the 20 year Anniversary of the Astana, was held. The Album was opened with an introductory article by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.A.Nazarbayev and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

The organizers of the Festival are the Asia-Pacific and Kazakhstan Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations and the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy with the wide support of the ministries and the UNESCO Cluster Office in Almaty.

24th Session of AFUCA Executive Board meeting, Astana, Kazakhstan

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The 24th Session of the Executive Board of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Clubs and Associations of UNESCO (AFUCA) was held on 1st July, Astana. The meeting was attended by more than 60 representatives from 15 Asian countries, including the heads of the UNESCO Clubs of Kazakhstan.

On the sidelines of the sessions, issues of the further functioning of the Organization were considered, national reports on the work of the Federations for the past two years were presented, and also the current members of the National Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Tajikistan and the National Association of UNESCO Clubs of the Philippines.

Following the results of the 23rd Session of the AFUCA Executive Board held in September 2016 in Almaty, the President of the Kazakhstan National Federation of UNESCO Clubs Bolat Akchulakov was elected President of the Asia-Pacific Federation for 2016-2020.