Below is a calander of upcoming events which may be of interest to those in the OIYP network! To register an event please email a description of the event including application deadlines (in 200 words or less) to oiyp@oxfam.org.au.
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Events and Initiatives
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| World Refugee Day | 20 June 2011 | Everywhere | This World Refugee Day we ask you to remember the millions of forcibly displaced and stateless people under our care who are struggling with their day-to-day lives. One thing connects them all: basic needs that must be met so they have a chance to rebuild their lives. | N/A | Click here! |
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World Brest Feeding Week
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1-7 August 2011 | Everywhere | World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. | N/A | Click here! |
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International Youth Day
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12 August 2011 | Everywhere | This year’s International Youth Day is a particularly important day for youth around the world. In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/64/134 proclaiming the Year commencing this International Youth Day (12 August 2010) as the International Year of Youth. | N/A | Click here! |
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International Youth festival
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11-14 August 2011 | Gibraltar, Europe | The Diocesan Youth Ministry of Gibraltar will host the YAI International Youth Festival from August 11-14, 2011. Since the WYD 1997 in France, YAI has closely worked with the World Youth Day organizers to hold its international festival to prepare the youth pilgrims through prayer, formation, and fellowship. | N/A | Click here! |
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World Humanitarian Day
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19 August 2011 | Everywhere | In an effort to raise public awareness of humanitarian assistance, the General Assembly has designated 19 August as World Humanitarian Day. The day honours those, who have lost their lives in humanitarian service and those, who continue to bring assistance and relief to millions. | N/A | Click here! |
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World Suicide Prevention Day
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10 September 2011 | Everywhere | World Suicide Prevention Day promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3000 people commit suicide daily. For every person who completes a suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives. | N/A | Click here! |
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World Mental Health Day
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10 October 2011 | Everywhere | World Mental Health Day raises public awareness about mental health issues. The Day promotes more open discussion of mental disorders, and investments in prevention and treatment services. | N/A | Click here! |
| Out in Africa Film Festival | 14-30 October 2011 (Johannesburg), 21 October – 7 November 2011 (Cape Town) | Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa | South African Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2011. | 30 June 2011 – Deadline for submissions | Click here! |
| World Food Day | 16 October 2011 | Everywhere | World Food Day was proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). it aims to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. | N/A | Click here! |
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day)
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25 November 2011 | Everywhere | The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women raises public awareness of violence against women in all countries around the world and at all levels of society. It is observed each year on November 25. | N/A | Click here! |
| World HIV/AIDS Day (Red Ribbon Day) | 1 December 2011 | Everywhere | National events – To raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Every year there is a different theme. | Click here! | |
| International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | 2 December 2011 (Cape Town) | Everywhere | The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery recalls the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others. | Click here! | |
| UN International Day of Persons With Disabilities | 3 December 2011 (Cape Town) | Everywhere | Varying events around the world. Some countries have their own web site with individual event info.The Day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities. | Click here! | |
| Human Rights Day | 10 December 2011 (Cape Town) | Everywhere | Human Rights Day 2010 will highlight and promote the achievements of human rights defenders and it will again emphasize the primary responsibility Governments have to enable and protect their role. The Day is also intended to inspire a new generation of defenders to speak up and take action to end discrimination in all of its forms whenever and wherever it is manifested. | Click here! | |
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International Mountain Day Art Project
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11 December 2011 | Everywhere | Complete a piece of work (sized A4) and mail it to: BoscodeiPoeti Casella Postale 399 Trento 38122 ItaliaThe work has to fit in with the theme ‘Forest Magic Mountain’. It will be exhibited at the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the UN on International Forest Day |
1 October 2011 | Click here! |
Conferences and Learning Opportunities
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| United States Institute of Peace (USIP) | On-going | Online | USIP is running three free short online courses on Conflict Analysis, Negotiation and Conflict Management, and Interfaith Conflict Resolution. You will receive a certificate if you pass their free online exams on these topics. In addition, they have a non-certificate introductory course on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). | On-going | Click here! |
| Disabled People’s international 8th World Assembly | 10-13th October 2011 | Durban, South Africa at the Inkhosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Center (DURBAN ICC) | This four day Assembly will include one day Opening Plenary session, followed by two days of parallel working groups and will be concluded with a final closing plenary session | Open now. Register before October 10th, 2011 | Click here! |
| Conference Of the Parties (COP) 17 | 29 November–9 December 2011 | Durban, South Africa | The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC) is an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The parties to the convention have met annually in Conferences of the Parties (COP) to assess progress in dealing with climate change. | Deadline to participate as an NGO has passed. | Click here! |
| 8th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference | 15-17 December 2011 | TBA | The topmost decision-making body of the World Trade Organisation is the Ministerial Conference, which usually meets every two years. It brings together all members of the WTO, all of which are countries or customs unions. The Ministerial Conference can take decisions on all matters under any of the multilateral trade agreements. | Not yet open. | Click here! |
Funding Opportunities
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