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ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑΣ - ΕΔΡΑ ΟΥΝΕΣΚΟ ΔΙΑΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΙΚΗΣ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΜΙΑ ΔΡΑΣΤΗΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΛΛΗΛΕΓΓΥΑ ΙΘΑΓΕΝΕΙΑ
Objective Action
The Conference and the Seminar were organized in the framework of the Jean Monnet EU Vadis program of the University of Macedonia with the aim of strengthening the dialogue on intercultural dialogue, EU values and diversity, in order to prepare citizens, future political and economic leaders, as well as public opinion leaders and legislators.
Both seeked to stimulate research, reflection and dialogue in the field of European integration studies, in particular EU values, diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Finally, they aimed to increase cooperation between universities, research institutes, international organizations and institutions and civil society in the EU that will enhance the skills of teachers and researchers and meet the needs of society.
Target Audience
Throughout the educational, academic community, the wider local civil society and the European and international community.
Duration
Preparatory stage: February - March 2020
Implementation stage: November -December 2020
Final stage: June 2021-June 2022
Description
A. The Jean Monnet EUVaDiS Program "Strengthening the Debate on Intercultural Dialogue, EU Values and Diversity" of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair of Intercultural Policy for an Active Citizenship and Solidarity organized the International Conference entitled:
"The role of intercultural dialogue in the management of diversity in Europe" on November 18 and 19 from 16:00 to 20:30 Greek time. The conference was co-organized with the UNESCO Chair in Intercultural Policy for an Active and Solidarity Citizenship of the University of Macedonia. It included 4 sessions on the following topics:
1. Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue in Europe - EU Citizens and Others
2. Cultural Diversity-Reconciling differences
3. Intercultural Education-New perspectives and good practices
4. Interreligious Dialogue
http://jmpeuvadis.uom.gr/
http://unescochair.uom.gr/?p=914&lang=en
http://unescochair.uom.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Conference-Programme.pdf
B. A 25-hour online seminar was organized on the following topics:
1. Intercultural Dialogue in the EU
2. Prerequisites for intercultural dialogue: fundamental rights, democracy, pluralism, equality
3. Challenges of diversity in the EU: Religion and interfaith dialogue
4. Intercultural education
5. Hate Speech, Hate Crimes, Freedom and Tolerance
http://jmpeuvadis.uom.gr/
https://unescochair.uom.gr/?p=898
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Impact on Society
Attendance by about 350 participants of both the Conference and the Seminar with the issuance of a certificate.
Promoting and demonstrating the importance of Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue in multicultural European societies but also in the wider international community to meet new challenges.
Empowering Young People to participate in activities, conferences and forums related to Intercultural Dialogue and Youth, Intercultural Cities, Intercultural Skills.
Initiative Location
ZOOM Platform licenced by the University of Macedonia
Working with Organization
University of Macedonia: Department of International and European Studies, Department of Applied Informatics, Department of Educational and Social Policy, Jean Monnet EUVaDiS Program
University of Crete: Department of Political Science, Research Center of the University of Crete for the Humanities, Social and Educational Sciences, Center for Political Research and Documentation.
University of Piraeus: Laboratory of Educational Policy, Research, Development and Inter-Social Cooperation
National Coordinator ASPnet UNESCO
University of Thessaly: Department of Computer Science and Telecommunications
Democritus University of Thrace: Department of Preschool Education
UNESCO Chair in Religious Pluralism and Peace, University of Bologna, Italy
UNESCO Chair for Intercultural Studies and Research, Ag. Cyril and Methodius, Northern Macedonia
Zhengzhou University, China: Academy of Globalization and Education Policy, International Sociological Organization
Ogarev Mordovia State University, Russia: Law School, Dean and Jean Monnet Chairholder
European University Institute, Italy
Deusto University, Bilbao, Spain
Brunel University, United Kingdom
Rallio General High School for Girls Piraeus
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Workers Participation
The participation of the speakers of the conference and the seminar, as well as the attendance of this conference and seminar, both by the practitioners of the Jean Monnet Chair of the University of Macedonia and by the members of the educational and academic community and the local civil society were voluntary.
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Benefits for Οrganization
Registration in networks related to Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue, UNITWIN network Unesco Interreligious dialogue, Anna Lindh Foundation.
Co-organization of the International Conference: "Art communicating conflict resolution: An Intercultural Dialogue", organized by the Municipality of Thessaloniki in collaboration with the Center for Intercultural Policy as a parallel event of the Art Exhibition "Art and Conflict Resolution", by Ms. Vasia Deligianni, museologist under under the auspices of the UNESCO National Committee, Thessaloniki City Hall, Thursday 30 June 2022.
Support of the 1st World Olympic School with the title of Cultural program: "Intercultural Dialogue for a Sustainable Future", organized by the Hellenic Cultural and Educational Group for UNESCO, in Ancient Olympia on June 26-July 9, 2022 (www.olympicsummerschool.com).
Participation with representation and organization of a workshop in the 4th World Symposium of Young Cultural Heritage organized by the Hellenic Cultural and Educational Group for UNESCO with the support of the Greek National Commission for UNESCO, the UN Information Office for Greece and Cyprus (UNR). and the Goethe-Institut under the auspices of the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia on 26-30 April 2023.
Creation of a Working Group for inclusion of the University of Macedonia in the University Network "MIL network Universities" for the promotion of Intercultural Dialogue and creation of synergies with other university institutions, local government and civil society.
Connection with Global Goals
More Initiatives from Organization
Educational Seminar "Futures of Education"
Educational Seminar:"UNESCO ACTIVITIES FOR INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE EDUCATION under the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)"
PUBLICATION OF BOOK: "THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL POLICIES International, European and National Dimensions"
UNESCO NETWORK CITIES: LEARNING CITIES – CREATIVE CITIES – MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY CITIES