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 »
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 »
We’re very happy to announce the finalisation and the publication of the manual “HE/SHE might be an extremist – Manual on preventing violent radicalisation” This handbook has been made within the R2COM – Radicalisation and Violent Extremism Prevention in the Community project, as a complement to the TV-RAT(Transitioning Vulnerabilities to Radicalisation Assessment Tool), to provide… Read more »
UNITED is looking for a new Network Director! Find out how to apply and don’t miss the chance to shape this remarkable Network! Job Title Network Director Position at UNITED for Intercultural Action Organization Overview UNITED for Intercultural Action is a pan-European network dedicated to promoting human rights, combating racism, and fostering solidarity across diverse… Read more »
9th of November is here and we’re full ongoing with our 9th of November Campaign, which is dedicated to contrast Fascism and Anti-semitism For this year, among the most important contents, we have our publication, “The Perils of Populism‘ that you can download here for free. Populism is not just on the rise; it’s gaining… Read more »
On behalf of UNITED, we strongly condemn the recent violent assault in Amsterdam targeting members of the local Jewish community. This incident, occurring near the solemn remembrance of Kristallnacht, underscores the dangers that hatred and imported conflicts pose to our societies. We condemn all forms of violence and provocations that escalate tensions within our communities.… Read more »
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 »
Dear Friends and Partners, After 10 years, I am excited to announce that I will be transitioning to a new position from UNITED, which means we are opening the search for a new Director to take over the leadership of this remarkable network. This moment is both reflective and forward-looking. During my time as… Read more »
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 »
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 »
