This page contains information on the various organizations collaborating with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations on the PLURAL+ Video Festival.
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The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is a project of the United Nations Secretary-General which seeks to strengthen relations and reduce tensions between different cultures. It was co-sponsored by the governments of Spain and Turkey in 2005, and today has over 100 participating countries and international organizations. The Alliance works to reduce cultural tensions by promoting dialogue, policies and projects, particularly within the areas of youth, education, migration and media. |
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) acts together with its partners in the international community to uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants; encourage social and economic development through migration; assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, and advance understanding of migration issues. |
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The Anna Lindh Foundation is an organisation shared and resourced by over forty Euro-Mediterranean countries, to bring people together as a way to promote dialogue between cultures and respect for diversity. The Foundation leads regional initiatives and support local activities carried out by organisations based across civil society which advocate for a better understanding among people, religions and beliefs, and champion human rights and democracy. |
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The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1964. Its primary goal is to support and undertake research, and to provide a forum for debate on international migration. It publishes International Migration Review; a leading peer-reviewed scholarly journal specialized in the subject of international migration.CMS circulates books and monographs, and undertakes original research. It also organizes conferences and forums on international migration, including the National Legal Conference on Immigration and Refugee Policy. |
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CHINH aims to promote causes of children and marginalized communities through harnessing traditional wisdom, art and culture and rediscovering them in contemporary contexts. CHINH’s prime focus is to create media space for quality children programming through an early education web channel followed by community web channel to showcase to the world a new vocabulary of social change being developed by a handful of people and organizations. CHINH is on its way to create world’s biggest library of children films done by the children through its on-going media literacy programme. |
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CineySalud (Cinema and Health) is a program of the Department of Public Health of the Autonomous Government of Aragon (Spain). The program collaborates with educators and is implemented in schools at a regional level using film as a way to promote health within the youth, as well as promote self-esteem and empowerment, critical thinking and personal-social responsibility. The program organizes the Festival de Cortometrajes y Spots Cine y Salud, an annual youth video festival around health issues. |
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The mission of the National Television Council is to watch over the correct operation of television through institutional policies that orient, stimulate and regulate the activity of the actors involved in the television phenomenon, in tune with the technological and socio-cultural changes, in a context of growing globalization. Trough its Media Education Department promotes a critic, active, informed and responsible citizenship, who contributes to a quality television that respects the values of diversity, social inclusión, human dignity, democracy, childhood, etc.
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COPEAM is an international non-profit organization aiming at being a permanent cooperation and skill-sharing platform for the Mediterranean area audiovisual operators. COPEAM gathers more than 130 members representing 25 countries and takes concrete action in the areas of radio and TV co-production, training, and the preservation and distribution of the audiovisual heritage of the Euro-Mediterranean region. |
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The DCMF is a non-profit organisation working for press freedom and quality journalism in Qatar, the Middle East and the world.Press freedom and quality journalism are vital for empowering citizens to participate in social and political life. Well functioning media are crucial for healthy societies and sustainable economies. The Doha Centre for Media Freedom focuses its activities in three domains: Direct assistance to journalists, Training and education and Research, reflection and memory. |
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FFUC(Fondacio Forum Universal de Les Cultures) Coinciding with the arrival of the new millennium, the Universal Forum of Cultures was founded in order to foster a public commitment to dialogue, creativity and common sense in a quest for development that is just, humane, sustainable and peaceful. Based in Barcelona, the Foundation aims to spread the ideas and commitments of the Forum as well as to encourage the holding of further events of a similar nature. In its varied activities it works with a number of United Nations agencies |
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The Global Block The Global Block harnesses the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop movement to empower youth and transform communities across the globe. Through its leadership, expertise and financial support it aims to inspire individuals to become agents of change in their communities. |
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The Gulen Institute an independent, non-profit educational organization established in 2007 as a joint initiative of the University of Houston and the Institute of Interfaith Dialog. The main goal of the Institute is to promote academic research as well as grass-roots activities aimed at bringing about positive social change, namely the establishment of stable peace, social justice, and social harmony by focusing on the themes of education, volunteerism and civic initiatives. In pursuit of these goals, the Institute publishes scientific and popular works, provides student scholarships and faculty research grants, and organizes academic and public events such as international youth platforms, conferences and luncheon forums. |
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Helix Design & Production is a Houston based web design, graphic design, and video production company. Our services include creating successful website solutions, developing corporate brand identity, and creating interactive multimedia presentations. |
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Humanity-Without-Borders Foundation. This educational Foundation, based on the principles of HUMAN BEINGS BEING HUMAN™, acts as a catalyst for the opening of new doors and initiatives for defusing racial, religious, and cultural hatreds fermented by political, religious and other propaganda, disinformation and misrepresentation. There are infinite examples of acts of humanity by persons displaying generosity, courage and bravery whilst placing at risk their own lives as well as the lives of their loved ones. However, due to suppression, censorship, or indifference, the general public rarely hears about these incredibly moving stories. The Humanity-Without-Borders Foundation will make known these intensely humane stories of wonderful, dramatic, life-saving deeds from recent history to today, and from every part of the world. We must never let humankind forget that our common heritage and future is first and foremost, our humanity! |
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International Association for the Advancement of Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges IAAI is a not-for profit association based in Austria which aims to support the work of United Nation System by means of innovative resource mobilization from global civil society. IAAI’s most important youth participation initiative is Rio+20 Global Youth Music Contest www.global-rockstar.net |
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The Media Education Centre (MEC) for children and young people is founded as no-political, no-profit and NGO, gathering civilest willing to work for aims of scientific and professional researches about influence and application of media in no-formal education of children and young people (and their teachers) through media literacy, media education and education in media, in accordance with human and children rights on access to information, rights to preservation and respect of cultural, national and religious diversity and the right to participate in media. |
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NEXOSAlianza Association is a non-profit organization based in Madrid aiming at promoting the Alliance of Civilizations’ purposes and ideas through audiovisual projects. The association aims at exploring the links between civilizations within a framework of respect for human rights and the promotion of cultural and religious tolerance through films, TV series, teaching DVDs, websites and mobile phone games and programs. |
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The Paley Center for Media is a leader in discussing the cultural, creative, and social significance of TV, radio, and emerging media platforms. It is based in New York and Los Angeles. The general public can access its impressive international collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. |
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The RedUNIAL is a network of organizations and individuals working in the development of creative media education and value-based initiatives for children and youth. Red UNIAL is an initiative of the Habana Film Festival. |
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ROOTS & ROUTES is an international network for the promotion of cultural and social diversity in contemporary performing arts and media. ROOTS & ROUTES member organizations offer training courses, master classes, stage performances and mobility programs for young music, dance and media talents in 10+ European countries: Arts and media as tools for integration in social and cultural life and as first step into an artistic career |
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The Royal Film Commission Jordan seeks to develop an internationally competitive film industry in Jordan as a means of advancing the country’s creative economy. |
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Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) is a non for profit organization established as an international network comprising over 270 organizations that promote programs, activities and services in the field of development and care of the people on the move worldwide. The mission of the SIMN is to safeguard the dignity and the rights of migrants, refugees, seafarers, itinerants and people on the move. |
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Senza Frontiere-Without Borders Film Festival is committed to show films that embrace a common humanity among people. Filmmakers expose powerful individual stories, which transcend mental and physical borders. |
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SIGNIS is the World Catholic Association for Communication. It engages with media professionals to help transform our cultures in the light of the Gospel by promoting Human Dignity, Justice and Reconciliation. SIGNIS promotes a Media for a Culture of Peace. |
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Sunchild Environmental Festival is held every second year and is the only environmental festival in the South Caucasus region. From October 25th to 29th the second edition of SunChild Festival will be held. The festival will take place at different venues (NPAK Center, Marriott Hotel, Naregatsi Art Center) in the city centre of Yerevan, Armenia. |
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TAL, Television America Latina is a network of exchange and dissemination of audiovisual production in 20 countries in Latin America. A nonprofit institution that brings together hundreds of partners today in the entire region. TV channels are public, educational and cultural institutions and independent producers, who share their programs – documentaries, series and short films – through TAL. |
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The Turkish Cultural Center is a non-profit (NGO) organization devoted to the promotion of Turkish Culture and Language in New York and the United States of America. The Turkish Cultural Center strengthens the cultural and educational ties between peoples of the United States and Turkey. TCCNY aims to make a significant contribution to national and global peace and security by sharing Turkey’s heritage of tolerance and understanding. The Turkish Cultural Center is an institution committed to community involvement and dedicated to become a forum of international cultural exchange while promoting Turkish Cultural Heritage. |
| The UNESCO Audiovisual E-Platform is a multicultural, online catalogue for independent producers and broadcasters. It aims to promote the international distribution of television content from South to North and from South to South. While providing independent filmmakers and producers with an effective promotional and marketing tool, it offers a rich program source to broadcasters, festival organizers and other interested institutions | |
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United Nations Television (UNTV) output includes the award-winning TV magazine series 21st Century. Distributed monthly by the UN’s Department of Public Information to more than 50 broadcasters worldwide, the series reflects UN priorities and important issues affecting the world, and our lives, today. UNTV also produces UN in Action — an award-winning series of short television features on the work the UN and its agencies. UN in Action is distributed on demand to more than 45 broadcasters in 27 countries as well as 15 UN field offices. |
