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Wrapping Up 2024: UNITED Introductory Experts and Delegates Meeting
Wrapping Up 2024: UNITED Introductory Experts and Delegates Meeting The final meeting of the UNITED network for 2024 brought delegates together to connect and explore the available opportunities. Participants gained a deeper understanding of UNITED’s mission and heard firsthand from colleagues who represented the network at events hosted by the UN, Council of Europe,… Read more »
UNITED’s Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Moscow
UNITED’s Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Moscow UNITED for Intercultural Action unequivocally condemns the terrorist attack in Moscow happened at Crocus City Hall on March 22nd, where attackers unleashed violence on concertgoers, leading to at least 133 deaths. Targeting innocent civilians under any circumstance is indefensible. In this moment of profound loss, we… Read more »
UNITED in Budapest to Shape the Future of Society 5.0
UNITED in Budapest to Shape the Future of Society 5.0 Emerging leaders from Asia and Europe gathered at the ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) 2024 in Budapest from October 4–11 to discuss leadership in the framework of Society 5.0, a vision of a human-centered future that combines social progress and technology innovation. One of… Read more »
UNITED Attends Regional Meeting hosted by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR)
Last November 3-4 in Krakow, Poland, UNITED Delegate Eunice Ondo, attended a regional meeting hosted by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR). The meeting included comprehensive training sessions and interactive workshops aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills in project management, fundraising, advocacy, and impact measurement. The meeting also emphasized cross-country collaboration by providing networking… Read more »
UNITED attends first ENAR Workshop of 2024
UNITED attends first ENAR Workshop of 2024 held in Brussels, Belgium, last February 15th to 17th, 2024. UNITED delegate Eunice Ondo, emerged with a profound sense of empowerment and practical skills vital for advancing the network’s mission and vision for 2024. Anti-racist movements often face significant challenges in their advocacy work. They require financial resources… Read more »
UNITED at the OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference in Malta
Written by our Delegate, Atabo David As a delegate of UNITED for Intercultural Action, I had the privilege of participating in this year’s OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference in Malta, organized as a key platform for dialogue among civil society representatives addressing pressing human rights challenges. The conference brought together voices from across the… Read more »
UNITED at the OSCE and Civic Solidarity Platform Meetings in Warsaw
Our Advocacy Advisor, Neringa Tumėnaitė, recently participated in the OSCE Warsaw Conference on the Human Dimension, a platform for member states and civil society organisations to discuss issues related to democratic governance and fundamental freedoms — freedom of assembly, expression, and human rights — in the region. This year high on the agenda were concerns… Read more »
United against Silence: The Fight for Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, Bahruz Samadov and all suppressed voices
As we gear up for COP29, the upcoming Climate Summit in Baku, there’s a pressing issue on our minds: the imprisonment of peace activists and academics, including Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and Bahruz Samadov by Azerbaijani authorities. High-profile events like these are opportunities to spotlight cases of repression, urging host governments to release political prisoners and… Read more »
U4EU 2.0 Youth Summit 2024
U4EU 2.0 Youth Summit on the Future of Europe was held in Athens on July 8th, 2024 and it aimed at amplifying the voices of young Europeans and fostering a vibrant discussion about the future of Europe. The very intense programme included: 🔸U4EU 2.0 Project & Partners presentation 🔹Ice-breaker Activities 🔸Video Screening: “What does Europe… Read more »
U4EU 2.0: Youth Shaping Europe’s Tomorrow meeting in Barcelona and Lisbon
Youth Workshop on Glocalization, Gentrification, and Culture in Barcelona The first event of the U4EU 2.0 project took place in Barcelona on October 30-31. The workshop provided an informative and engaging exploration of the topics of glocalization, gentrification, and culture. Participants worked in groups to debate these subjects, generating diverse perspectives that led to the… Read more »
Sign with us the urgent Appeal for Enhanced Support and Protection of ERASMUS+ Alumni in Palestine
In cooperation with other European NGOs we have decided to launch an urgent appeal for Enhanced Support and Protection of ERASMUS+ Alumni in Palestine. The letter is addressed to the following EU representatives: European Union’s Commissioner on Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education, Chair EU Special Representative for… Read more »
UNITED delegate Shahab Saqib at the Law & Society Association Annual Conference in Puerto Rico
Our Delegate, Shahab Saqib, presented a paper at the Law & Society Association Annual Conference 2023. The conference was held in San Juan (Puerto Rico) on the theme of “Separate and Unequal”. Shahab explored and illuminated the connection between Race and Citizenship, by arguing further how racist doctrines use different mechanisms to sustain inequality. Shahab’s… Read more »
Reflections from COP29: Bridging Divides for Unified Climate Action
Reflections from COP29: Bridging Divides for Unified Climate Action Written by Nareeka Ahir, UNITED Delegate and PHD Student at SOAS University in London Attending COP29 in Baku as an academic delegate was an eye-opening experience, offering a glimpse into the range of voices and perspectives shaping the global climate discourse. The conference underscored both the… Read more »
Our Delegate Youssef Aroog represented UNITED at the June conference of FARE network
On 15-16 June one of our delegate, Youssef Aroog has represented UNITED at the “Equality & inclusion in football” conference organised by FARE network Talking about this experience Youssef said: “Sport has a lot to do in a world full of inequalities even in games including football. The Equality in Football conference is a unique… Read more »
October Discussions: Advancing Peace, Justice, and Collaboration
In October, a series of meetings brought together voices from across Europe to tackle urgent issues of peace, security and justice. 2nd October Meeting: Peace in the Baltics and Swedish Initiatives This meeting focused on peace and environmental discussions in the Baltics, with participants reflecting on the tension in the region. Discussions on the 2nd… Read more »
#MakeyourMark – Download the Leaflet for the European Action Week Against Racism!
We want to publish this leaflet in combination with our campaign #MakeyourMark, to call people to advocate for anti-racism and inclusion ahead of the European Elections of 2024 and to stress the need to put these topics on everyone’s agenda, considering all the people are called out to vote this year. Racism is not just… Read more »
Interfaith meetings of our Advocacy Advisor
This winter, our Advocacy Advisor at UNITED, Neringa Tumėnaitė, embarked on a journey of interfaith collaboration, joining several key delegations across the globe 🌍 📍 First Stop: The European Policy Forum organized by the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where Neringa discussed research findings on the role of faith actors in addressing… Read more »
III Meeting of UNITED Experts & Delegates Team
At the end of last month we held online our III Meeting of the Experts & Delegates team and we want to take the chance to share this news not only to acknowledge the happiness of being able to meet, talk and discuss together the future of UNITED #advocacy work, but most and foremost to… Read more »
Discussing Hate Speech at the meeting of the General Directors of Sports of the EU
Our director Balint Josa joined the panel on the second day of the meeting of the General Directors of Sports of the European Union countries, held on September 21 and 22 in Valencia, focused on the need to eradicate hateful behaviour in sport, contributing to the panel specifically dedicated to hate speech. In particular he… Read more »
Advancing Racial Justice with UNITED on the ARDW 2024
The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) recently held its annual conference in Brussels on March 20-21, 2024, bringing together a diverse array of civil society organisations, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination in the European Union. The UNITED network, represented by Delegates Dr. Manal Benani and Eunice Ayen… Read more »
