Interfaith Dialogue: Contributions to the Contemporary World
ABOUT THE EVENT: Interfaith teaching can be facilitated by faith and non-faith engagement to address issues such as the contributions to peacemaking made by dialogue between representatives of different religions. Panel speakers will show how different faiths can maintain their sense of identity yet simultaneously confront contemporary controversies, such as struggles for equality and for […]
Affinity Webinar : World Democracy Day: Democracy in Decline?
Event description ABOUT THE EVENT: Today, many liberal democracies appear divided and consumed by internal and external challenges. The covid-19 pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on democracies, in particular the balancing of freedom and security for their citizens. At the same time, anti-democratic authoritarian powers are advancing their interests around the world. Countries that were […]
International Youth Day: “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”
ABOUT THE EVENT: International Youth Day, celebrated on 12th August every year is a celebration of the important role young people play in nation-building, community growth and social issues young people raise awareness on, and are affected by. The theme for IYD 2021 is: “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”. This […]
In Recognition of International Friendship Day: International Friendship and Multilateralism
ABOUT THE EVENT: Affinity & UNAA NSW aim to celebrate that “friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and presents an opportunity to build bridges between communities…can contribute to the efforts of the international community… towards the promotion of dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation”. Please register at: https://events.humanitix.com/international-friendship-day […]