October 1, 2014

“Alle Seiten leugnen Kriegsverbrechen” Interview mit Velma Saric

Auch 20 Jahre nach den Ereignissen in Jugoslawien ist die Versöhnung auf dem Balkan noch schwierig. Muslimische, kroatische und serbische Bevölkerungsgruppen misstrauen einander. Die Soziologin Velma Saric will die Vorurteile aufbrechen: Mit einer kleinen Wanderausstellung zieht sie durch bosnische Dörfer

September 14, 2014

Premian a un boliviano por promover la justicia plural en comunidades

By Juan Carlos Rivero Jordán Ban Ki-moon puso el dedo en la llaga. El secretario general de Naciones Unidas admitió que gran parte de la humanidad sigue castigada por la incomprensión a pesar de los esfuerzos por combatirla. Pero su reflexión no ha debido resultar extraña, porque su audiencia era nada menos que los ganadores […]

September 11, 2014

How racist are you? Take the test

By Krati Garg and Megan Toomey A new mobile phone app that challenges Australians’ understanding of racism through role play has won global praise for promoting cultural understanding.

September 10, 2014

Post-Conflict Research Center wins Intercultural Innovation Award

On 28 August 2014, the Sarajevo-based Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC) was awarded first place in the Intercultural Innovation Award. Tim Bidey, Project Manager, describes their winning project, and explains the difference that receiving this prestigious award will make for the organisation.

September 4, 2014

UWS challenging everyday racism

A unique app created by the University of Western Sydney has made waves with the United Nations.

September 3, 2014

Manav Seva Sansthan takes third in competition for UNAOC’s Intercultural Innovation Award 2014

India’s Manav Seva Sansthan has won third prize among a competitive field of 11 finalists vying for the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA) for 2014. The award was presented at a ceremony on August 28 held on the sidelines of the 6th Global Forum before an audience that included Foreign Ministers, UN officials, dignitaries, representatives […]

August 30, 2014

Kisah Wanita Australia Membuat Aplikasi Smartphone untuk Tangkal Rasisme

By Indah Mutiara Kami Relawan asal Australia, Priscilla Brice punya perhatian khusus terhadap kesetaraan ras di negaranya. Untuk lebih meningkatkan kesadaran anak muda pada isu rasisme, Brice membuat aplikasi Everyday Racism.

August 30, 2014

Lawan Human Trafficking, SEVA Jadi Informan untuk Migran India-Nepal

By Indah Mutiara Kami Perbatasan India-Nepal bermanfaat bagi kedua negara dalam hal ekonomi dan sosial. Sayangnya, informasi yang kurang memadai berakibat pada tingginya angka perdagangan wanita dan anak di perbatasan.

August 30, 2014

Ordinary Heroes: Program Multimedia untuk Korban Perang

Saat baru berusia 13 tahun, Velma Saric sudah menyaksikan perang yang pecah di Bosnia. Pengalaman sebagai pengungsi dan saksi genosida yang kejam tidak membuat Saric terpuruk.

August 29, 2014

Ban Ki-Moon Hands in The Intercultural Innovation Award to the PCRC Sarajevo

Within the 6th Global forum of United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to be held on August 29th and 30th at Bali, this Alliance and the BMW affiliation pronounced the winners of the Intercultural innovation award for the year 2014. The Post-conflict Research centre from Sarajevo (PCRC) won the first prize for the project “Ordinary […]