#UN70 #UNBlue

#Cities #Architecture Turning Blue for UnitedNation's 70 anniversary 

"To help celebrate the UN’s 70th anniversary, more than 200 iconic monuments monuments, buildings, statues, bridges, and other landmarks in more than 60 countries around the world will be lit up blue on UN Day, 24 October, as part of an exciting new global campaign which helps unite global citizens and promote the message of peace, development and human rights. - See more at: http://blogs.un.org/blog/2015/10/09/turn-the-world-unblue/#sthash.8Kdk4Xk7.Qg3y4Fc0.dpuf"



Albania: Tirana: Tirana Clock Tower Algeria: Algiers: Algeria National Theater - Mahieddine Bachtarzi Algiers: The Greate Poste Algiers The Wilaya of Algiers HQ (Province) National People’s Assembly Council of the Nations Australia: Adelaide: Three Rivers Fountain Adelaide: Adelaide Festival Centre Ballarat: Ballarat Townhall Bendigo: Bendigo Conservatory Canberra: National Museum of Australia Canberra: Old Parliament House Canberra: Telestra Tower Canberra: National Archives of Australia Canberra: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Canberra: Questacon National Science and Technology Centre Hobart: Tasmanian Government House Hobart: Fountain Roundabout Melbourne: Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne: Royal Exhibition Building – UNESCO Heritage Melbourne: Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Melbourne: Federation Square Melbourne: Government House of Victoria Melbourne: Parliament of Victoria Melbourne: Melbourne Town Hall Melbourne: Victorian Arts Centre Spire Melbourne: Bolte Bridge Melbourne: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne: State Library of Victoria Perth: The Bell Tower Perth: Arthur Head Cliff and the Round House Perth: Victoria Hall Perth: Trafalgar Bridge Perth: Northbridge Piazza Sydney: Sydney Opera House Armenia: Yerevan: Opera House Azerbaijan: Baku: Heydar Aliyev Center Bahrain: Bu Maher Fort Central Library of the University of Bahrain Bangladesh: Dhaka: Labagh Fort Dhaka: Bangla Academy Burdwan House Belarus: Minsk: Belarus National Library Belgium: Brussels: Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) Brussels: Maison de la Radio Brussels : Center for Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux-Arts) Bruges: Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) Balen / Mol: Library Ghent: Belfort Ghent: Ghelamco Stadium Harelbeke: City Hall Hasselt: City Hall Haacht: Angel’s Castle (Engelenburcht) Louvain: Provinciehuis Louvain: Railway Statue Zottegem: Castle of Egmont Bolivia: La Paz: Triplet Bridge – Libertad La Paz: Triplet Bridge - Unión La Paz: Triplet Bridge - Independencia Brazil: Rio: Christ on Corcovado Mountain (Christ the Redeemer) Rio: Estádio do Maracanã (Maracanã Stadium) Rio: The Municipal Theater (Theatro Municipal) Brasilia: The Itamaraty Palace Brasilia: The Cathedral Salvador: Elevador Lacerda (Lacerda Elevator) Salvador: Farol da Barra (Barra Lighthouse) Salvador: Estádio da Fonte Nova (Fonte Nova Arena) São Paulo: Viaduto do Chá São Paulo: Biblioteca Mário de Andrade (Mário de Andrade Library) São Paulo: Ponte das Bandeiras (Flags bridge) São Paulo: Estátua de Borba Gato (Borba Gato statue) São Paulo: Monumento às Bandeiras Cambodia: Phnom Penh: National Assembly Phnom Penh: Peace Palace China Great Wall of China Colombia: Bogota: La Torre Colpatria (Colpatria Tower) Bogota: Cerro de Monserrate (Monserrate Mountain) Bogota: Palacio de Nariño (Presidential House) Denmark: Copenhagen: Little Mermaid Statue Copenhagen: Nikolaj Kunsthal Copenhagen: Tivoli Gardens Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo: Alcazar de Colon El Salvador: San Salvador: Palacio Nacional Egypt: Giza: The Great Pyramids of Giza Finland: Helsinki: Helsinki Cathedral France: Verdun: Centre Mondial Pour La Paix Germany: Bonn: Old City Hall Berlin: TV Tower Greece: Athens: Gate of Andrianos - Temple of Zeus Athens: City Hall Ioannina: City Hall Koukouli, Zagori Epirus: Three springs and public offices Thermaicos Municipality: City Hall Syros: Aghios Nikolaos Church City of Livadia: Tower of the Medieval Castle City of Livadia: The Clock Tower City of Hersonissos: City Hall City of Corfu: Statue of Lord Adams City of Corfu: Statue of Governor Ioannis Kapoditrias City of Corfu: Metland Rotunda City of Corfu: City Hall (San Giacomo) City of Corfu: Ioannis Kapodistrias Palace (Ionian University) City of Argostoli, Kefalonia: The Obelisk City of Nea Smyrni: Estia of Nea Smirni Hungary: Budapest: Corvinus University, ‘C’ Building Iceland: Reykjavik: Prime Minister’s Office Reykjavik: Imagine Peace Tower India: Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) Indonesia: Jakarta: National Monument Borobudur: Borobudur Temple Iran: Tehran: Milad Tower Tehran: Nature Bridge Iraq: Baghdad: Kahramana Square, Statue of Kahramana And Forty Thieves Square Ireland: Dublin: Dublin Castle Italy: Assisi: Basilica di San Frencesco d’Assisi (Basilica of San Francis of Assisi) Brindisi: Municipal Building Brindisi: Roman Column Milan: City Hall (Palazzo Marino) Pisa: City Hall Pisa: Leaning Tower of Pisa Rovereto: Rovereto Campana della Pace (Peace Bell) Trento: Fontana del Nettuno Turin: Mole Antonelliana Japan: Tokyo: TOKYO SKYTREE Toyama: Tower 111 Nagoya: Nagoya TV Tower Hyogo Prefecture: Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution Kyoto: Kodai-ji Temple Kyoto: Nijo-jo Castle Kanazawa: Kanazawa Castle Fukuoka: JR HAKATA CITY Hyogo Prefecture: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Sapporo: Sapporo TV Tower Sapporo: The Clock Tower Osaka: Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel Yokohama: Yokohama Marine Tower Jordan: Ma'an Governorate: Petra Amman: Le Royale Hotel Kazakhstan: Almaty: Palace of the Republic Almaty: Hotel Kazakhstan Kenya: Nairobi: Kenyatta International Conference Center Korea Seoul: City Hall Seoul: Incheon Bridge Lebanon: Anjar : UNESCO World Heritage Baalbeck : UNESCO World Heritage Beirut: An-Nahar Newspaper Building Beirut: Le Royal Hotels and Resorts, Dbayeh Beirut: National Museum Beirut: Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel Tele Lumiere – Noursat TV Channel Amchit: President Michael Sleiman Sports Complex Byblos: Byblos Fortress UNESCO World Heritage Qadisha Valley : UNESCO World Heritage Keserwan: Jeita Grotto Tyre: UNESCO World Heritage Lithuania: Vilnius: Gediminas Castle Tower Luxembourg: Luxembourg City: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hotel Saint-Maximin and Hotel SaintAugustin) Luxembourg City: The Parliament Luxembourg City: The Prime Minister’s Office (Hotel de Bourgogne) Luxembourg City: The Philharmonie Luxembourg Luxembourg City: The Town Hall of Luxembourg (Hotel de Ville) Malta: Valletta: Presidential Palace Mauritius: Port Louis: Municipial Council Building Port Louis: Government House Mexico: Mexico City: El Angel de la Independencia (Angel of Independence) Mexico City: Monument to Columbus Mexico City: La Diana Cazadora (Diana the Huntress) Guadalajara: Guadalajara University Monaco: Princley Palace of Monaco Netherlands: The Hague: The Peace Palace The Hague: City Hall New Zealand: Auckland: Auckland War Memorial Museum (Tamaki Paenga Hira) Nigeria: Lagos: National Theater Norway: Oslo: City Hall Peru: Lima: Government Palace Lima: Torre Tagle Palace Cuzco: Temple of Qoricancha Philippines: Manila: Chain of Super Malls (and Globe) Portugal: Lisbon: City Hall Russia: Moscow: Novy Arbat (10 buildings) Moscow: Tverskaya Street (28 buildings) Moscow: Prospect Mira (10 buildings) St. Petersburg: The Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg: The Peter and Paul Fortress Saudi Arabia: Jeddah: Kingdom Tower Riyadh: Al Faisaliah Tower Singapore: Changi Airport (Terminal 1) Marina City Park: Gardens by the Bay (Supertrees) National Gallery Singapore Singapore Art Museum Singapore Botanic Gardens (Bandstand) The Esplanade Slovakia: Bratislava: Mayor’s Palace Bratislava: Bratislava Castle Slovenia: Ljubljana: Triple Bridge Postojna: Castle Predjama South Africa: Johannesburg: Nelson Mandela Bridge Spain: Barcelona: Gaudi’s Casa Mila (La Pedrera de Gaudi) Barcelona: Real Club Deportivo Espanol Stadium (Espanyl Stadium) Barcelona: Gaudi’s Casa Batllo Barcelona: Fonts of Montjuic – Montjuic Fontaines Barcelona: Font de Passeig de Gracia - Passeig de Gracia Fontaine Barcelona: City Hall of Barcelona Barcelona: Roca Gallery Barcelona: Palau de la Generalitat (Headquarters of the Government of Catalonia) Barcelona: La Masia (Centre de Formació Oriol Torn Football Club Barcelona) Bilbao: The San Mamés Stadium Athletic Club Granada: La Alhambra Madrid: City Hall (Palacio de Cibeles) Madrid: Roca Gallery Murcia: City of Murcia Segovia: The aqueduct of Segovia Santiago de Compostela: City of Culture Toledo: The City Hall Toledo: The Torreón de la Cava Seville: La Giralda (Cathedral Tower) Sudan: Karima Town: Gebel Barkal Khartoum: National Museum Sweden: Stockholm: Globen Arena Kristianstad: Old Theatre Switzerland: Geneva: Jet d’Eau (Geneva Fountain) Tunisia: Tunis: Big Ben Turkey: Istanbul: Bosphorous Bridge Istanbul: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge Izmir: Izmir Clock Tower United Arab Emirates: Etihad Towers Qasr Al-Hosn Mubadala (Almamoora) Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Global Market Building United Kingdom: London: Central Hall Westminster Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Cardiff: Wales Millennium Centre United States of America: New York: Empire State Building New York: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum San Francisco: City Hall Washington D.C: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington D.C: New Zealand Embassy Washington D.C: U.S. Institute of Peace Uruguay: Montevideo: Estadio Centanario (Centenary Field) Zimbabwe: Harare: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe UN Global Offices: New York: United Nations Headquarters Beirut: UN House Lima: UN Offices Moscow: UN Offices Vienna: Vienna International Centre (UN City) Budapest : FAO Building Praia : Cabo Verde UN Offices 

http://blogs.un.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Blog-21-October-2015-NO-PHOTOS2.pdf

http://webtv.un.org/watch/70-years-strong-un.-better-world/3853599114001

https://www.flickr.com/photos/unicphoto/sets/72157657328013193

She Entrepuneures 2016

Leadership Programmes ::: Swedish Institute ::: She Entrepreneurs 2016

"She Entrepreneurs is a leadership programme for young emerging women social entrepreneurs in the Middle East, North Africa and Sweden. The programme aims to give the participants innovative tools for sustainable change while seeking to create an active network of women changemakers.

She Entrepreneurs runs for one year, with participants meeting for ten days in Sweden and one week in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In between the modules, the participants work on their own initiative locally, coached by group mentors over digital platforms.

The participants are social entrepreneurs from Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Palestine, Yemen and Sweden who address social challenges and strive for positive social change through initiatives based on entrepreneurial principles. During the programme participants are provided with inspiration, knowledge and tools to develop a business idea for sustainable change that they have already started working on in their country or region. Through the programme, participants are also offered the opportunity to meet leading social and business entrepreneurs as well as become a part of an active network of women social entrepreneurs that supports personal and professional development.

The call for applications for She Entrepreneurs 2016 is currently open! The deadline for applying is 8 October 2015 at midnight (Central European Time Zone). "

She Entrepreneurs 2011 from Swedish Institute on Vimeo.


https://eng.si.se/apply-now-she-entrepreneurs-2016/

https://eng.si.se/tag/social-entrepreneurship/



https://eng.si.se/areas-of-operation/leadership-programmes-and-cultural-exchange/she-entrepreneurs/

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8#q=social+entrepreneurship+moocs

https://www.class-central.com/subject/entrepreneurship

7 essential MOOCs for budding social entrepreneurs

http://mashable.com/2014/12/14/moocs-social-entrepreneurs/#MPUuyoSesmqp

Starting a business to make the world a better place is a worthy and even fashionable idea. But what does creating a social enterprise really entail, and what skills should you have under your belt before you jump in?

Aspiring social entrepreneurs can find comfort and knowledge in MOOCs, or massive open online courses. Platforms such as Coursera, Udacity and Udemy feature a number of low-cost classes taught by expert faculty in socent and related fields.

SEE ALSO: 5 Chrome extensions that make charity effortless

From using social media for social good to HTML programming geared specifically toward entrepreneurs, here are seven MOOCs you should look into before launching a socially conscious company.

1. Social Entrepreneurship: A Crash Course

Platform: Udemy
Price: $25

This MOOC is perfect for beginners looking to dip their toes into the social enterprise space. Taught by Jessica Lax, content developer for social impact at School for Change, Social Entrepreneurship: A Crash Course covers five essential topics: hybrid organizations, earned revenue, impact capital, impact measurement and human-centered design.

You can work at your own pace through more than an hour of video content and slides.

2. Social Media for Social Change

Platform: Udemy
Price: $19

Whether or not your social enterprise idea deals directly with social media, maintaining an online presence is imperative for any business worth its salt. This course addresses key social media strategies for social change, and covers examples of successful campaigns.

The MOOC was designed specifically as a skills-building tool for social entrepreneurs "to address old issues with new tactics for increased results."

3. Programming for Entrepreneurs

Platform: Udemy
Price: Free

Basic coding is a skill everyone needs to have — even schools across the world are adopting it into their curricula. Whether you're looking to build a simple website for your social enterprise or you just want a better understanding of development as it pertains to business, this is the MOOC for you.

Programming for Entrepreneurs teaches rudimentary HTML and CSS programming languages and development concepts, so you can walk away with tangible, interactive prototypes of your business idea. There are 28 lectures, with more than two hours of content.

4. How to Change the World

Platform: Coursera
Price: Free

This MOOC focuses on creative ideas from well-known entrepreneurs, writers, academics and political leaders to discuss how innovation and technology can address the world's most pressing issues. Despite the audacious title, the class hones in on specific units: Poverty and Philanthropy; Climate Change and Sustainability; Women, Education and Social Change; and Social Networks, Education and Activism.

As of this writing, the class is in the middle of its current course of study (until Dec. 29), but you can join the watchlist to see when the next session will take place.

Disclosure: How to Change the World was developed between Wesleyan University and the 92Y, in conjunction with Mashable's Social Good Summit in 2013.

5. How to Build a Startup

Platform: Udacity
Price: Free

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Blank, who also teaches at Stanford, UC Berkeley and Columbia, instructs this course on the key steps needed to build a startup. The focus of the MOOC is the needs of the customer — the product, how to deliver it and how to engage your target audience.

While there may not be a specific "customer" for your social enterprise, How to Build a Startup will teach you how to identify key resources, partners, distribution channels and overall costs.

As of this writing, the class is in the middle of its current course of study (until Dec. 29), but you can join the watchlist to see when the next session will take place.

6. Social Entrepreneurship

Platform: Coursera
Price: Free (Open Track)

This MOOC comes to you courtesy of the Social Impact initiative at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Think of it as the next step after the socent crash course listed above. Wharton's course takes a deeper dive into solution design, concept testing, performance measurement, building for scale and more.

You can choose the free "Open Track," in which assignments are based on real-world examples of social enterprises, or the "Signature Track," in which assignments will relate to the specific social enterprise you'd like to pursue.

As of this writing, the class isn't in session, but you can join the watchlist to see when it starts up again.

7. Foundations of Business Strategy

Platform: Coursera
Price: Free

Strategy is important for any entrepreneur, whether you're creating a nonprofit or for-profit company. The University of Virginia's Foundations of Business Strategy teaches strategic analysis, the impact of competitive markets and how to create value through cases discussions of specific businesses.

The final project has each student select one organization through online forums, using the skills the course has taught him and her to provide a competitive analysis.

The course just wrapped up its most recent session on Nov. 23, but you can join the watchlist to see when the next session takes place.

ArchiCulture

Archiculture Official Trailer from arbuckle industries on Vimeo.
Logline
Archiculture examines the current and future state of studio-based, design education.

Synopsis
Archiculture takes a thoughtful, yet critical look at the architectural studio. The film offers a unique glimpse into the world of studio-based, design education through the eyes of a group of students finishing their final design projects. Interviews with leading professionals, historians and educators help create crucial dialog around the key issues faced by this unique teaching methodology.

Outline
1. Intro - Welcome to archiCULTURE
2. Design Education - So What Exactly is Design Education?
3. Studio Culture - Meet Your New Family
4. Critique - Desk Crits, Pin Ups, Juries O’ My!
5. Best Architects - Making it as an Architect
6. School vs. Practice - Two Worlds Collide
7. Starchitecture - The Plague of the Starchitect
8. New generation - The Designers of Tomorrow
9. The Future - I See Myself...

To stay updated about local screenings please follow us on our Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Archiculture/176928975652899

http://www.archiculturefilm.com/

Calling Ylvp15

https://eng.si.se/areas-of-operation/leadership-programmes-and-cultural-exchange/young-leaders-visitors-programme/
The application process for YLVP 2015 is open! For more information on how to apply, please see Application procedure.

The application process for YLVP 2015 is now open! Deadline for applications is December 12, 2014.

Who can apply to YLVP?

• Be an engaged leader within the spheres of society, culture, politics or media (for example project managers, youth leaders, journalists, bloggers, activists, youth politicians, cultural workers, civil servants, lawyers and pedagogues).

• Work actively for democracy and human rights.

• Be between 20-32 years old (at the time of the start of the programme).

• Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.

• A citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Palestine*, Yemen or Sweden

How do we select our participants?

• The relevance and quality of personal motivation and commitment, and the applicant’s answers to the YLVP application form.

• An assessment of the CV.

• The general qualifications of the applicant.

How to apply?

• A completed YLVP Application Form 2015 in English,  including your contact details and the contact details of two reference persons.

• An updated CV in English

• A photo (not compulsory)

Important dates

• Deadline for applications: December 12, 2014

• Google Hangout interviews: 26 January-6 February

• Accepted applicants will be informed by: 26 February

• YLVP module 1 in Sweden: May 17-June 5, 2015

• YLVP follow up in the MENA region (location to be confirmed): November 21-27, 2015

Want to check us out on social media? See Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP)

To apply to Young Leaders Visitors Programme you have to:

* Palestinian ID holders, including Jerusalem ID

Please note that we will not be able to make any exceptions to the eligibility requirements.

The Swedish Institute will appoint a selection committee consisting of staff from the Swedish Institute as well as representatives from partner organisations and field experts. The applications will be evaluated according to the following selection criteria:

Out of all applicants, a number of shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews as a second step in the selection process. The interviews will be conducted through Google Hangout.

The Swedish Institute will then contact 30 selected applicants by email by February 16, 2015, and offer them a place in the Young Leaders Visitors Programme. The Swedish Institute will also compose a list of reserve candidates in case a second selection round would be needed. Reserves who have been offered a place in the Young Leaders Visitors programme will be notified by February 26, 2015. As far as possible, the Swedish Institute will ensure that there is an even distribution of candidates from the different countries.

Please note that the Young Leaders Visitors Programme is an intensive programme with a full day schedule and many evening activities. All selected participants will have to commit to participate in all activities of both module 1 and 2.

You are welcome to apply to the Young Leaders Visitors Programme 2015 starting from November 11, 2014.

Apply by filling out the YLVP Application Form 2015 and submit it through our Application portal together with your CV in English. Please note that we do not accept applications submitted by email. Deadline for applications is December 12, 2014. Only applicants who have submitted a complete application will be considered for the programme.

Please note that the reference persons should be someone who knows your work in the areas of democracy and human rights. We may contact the reference persons of the applicants who are selected for an interview. We only need the contact details of the references (name, job title, telephone number and email), i.e. no letters of recommendation. We accept references who speak English, Arabic or French.

If you have any questions regarding the application form, please contact ylvp(a)si.se.

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we are unfortunately not able to send personal replies to all applicants. Hence, if you have not heard from us by February 26, 2015, you have not been accepted to the Young Leaders Visitors Programme. However, you are more than welcome to apply again for next year’s programme.

Want to know more about the YLVP? See About the Programme

Positive Initiatives Anyone CAN do for Syrians

Positive Initiatives Anyone CAN do for Syrians
No matter where you stand politically (whether you want to engage in the discourse or not) there are plenty of things you could help make for Syrians; in return at your time of need we'll be there for you before you even know it =)
(Kindly note this story is in-progress, send me any action to add) 

Innovations Pass-Borders

Innovations Across Borders 
Original (At) http://innovationacrossborders.marsdd.com/videos/
Session I : International Innovation as a Driver of Prosperity for Global SMEs
Welcoming Remarks - Day 1 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Jean-Jaques Yarmoff - Session 1 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.


Natalie Dakers - Session 1 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Sir Terry Matthews - Session 1 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

John Ruffolo - Session 1 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.



Session II :  Government Policies and Programs to Stimulate Innovation in Global SMEs
Conrad Von Igel - Session 2 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Emad Rizkalla - Session 2 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

George Ross - Session 2 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Kevin Lynch - Session 2 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.


Session III :  Global Innovation Support Systems for SMEs
Lars-Gunnar Larsson - Session 3 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Peter Westerstrahle - Session 3 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.


Tony Rahilly - Session 3- Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Monica Salazar - Session 3 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Session IV : Innovation and Trade in Emerging and Developing Countries

Session V : Open Innovation – Opportunities and Risks of IP Transfer Across Borders

Session VI : Cross-Cultural Competencies – Essential Skills for International Collaboration 

Session VII : Gaining and Defining Complementary Advantages for Innovation Partners

Session VIII : Operationalizing Co-innovation Programs for SMEs

Session VX : Global Business Innovation by SMEs – The OECD Perspective 


Session X : Global Business Innovation by SMEs – Thinking Outside the Box 

Qamar Rizvi - Session 10 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Innovation Across Borders - Session 10 (intro) - qamar rizvi from MaRS Discovery District

Jacqueline Shan - Session 10 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Panel Discussion - Session 10 - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.

Day 2 Wrap-up and Closing Remarks - Innovation Across Borders from MaRS Discovery District on Vimeo.
All Talks are available (at) http://innovationacrossborders.marsdd.com/videos/

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Thousand Thank You

 
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In this short film Ewan McGregor, Michael Sheen, Tom Hiddleston, Emma Bunton, Rita Ora and Tinie Tempah join UNICEF UK in support of our Syria Winter Appeal for the children of Syria.

Thank you - your help really makes a difference to children's lives in Syria.

P e a c e 1Day

May there be Peace One Day on this Earth

Over the years Peace One Day has delivered successful global campaigns that have touched millions of lives all over the world and instigated actions that promote reconciliation and peace-building through sports, dance, education, film, music, art and other areas.

Below is an overview of Peace One Day’s core campaigns. The theme for 2013 across all of these campaigns is: Who Will You Make Peace With?

Peace starts with individual action, and your actions will inspire others. So who will you make peace with? Who will you bring together on Peace Day, Saturday 21 September 2013?

INDIVIDUALS

Peace Day is about empowering individuals to make a difference. It is everyone’s legacy. If it isn’t everyone’s, it’s not going to work.

Through detailed analysis conducted with the support of McKinsey & Company, the Peace One Day 2012 Report found that approximately 280 million people in 198 countries were aware of Peace Day 2012 – 4% of the world’s population. The report further estimates that approximately 2% of those people (5.6 million) behaved more peacefully as a result. Peace One Day expects to double those figures for 2013, creating a solid foundation for informing 3 billion people about Peace Day by 2016.

As an individual, the first thing you can do to help is register your support for Peace Day 21 September here:

http://peaceoneday.org/

#2013 Theme
Who Will You Make Peace With?...

...Is Peace One Day’s theme for 2013.

Peace Day is not only about a reduction of violence in areas of conflict, it is also about reducing violence in our homes, communities and schools.

more on #PeaceOneDay



The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was first celebrated in 1982, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and peoples. In 2013, for the first time, the Day was dedicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to peace education, the key preventive means to reduce war sustainably.^[1]
To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City). The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa, and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan, as "a reminder of the human cost of war"; the inscription on its side reads, "Long live absolute world peace".<sup>[2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_of_Peace</sup>