Cybersecurity: Paris Call of 12 November 2018 for Trust and Security in Cyberspace

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On 12 November at the UNESCO Internet Governance Forum (IGF), President Emmanuel Macron launched the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. This high-level declaration on developing common principles for securing cyberspace has already received the backing of many States, as well as private companies and civil society organizations.

promoting social inclusion through personal leadership

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At ENGAGE we try to build the pillars of a more inclusive society and personal leadership is essential. We do this in different ways and it is key to build partnerships with youths with disabilities as well as their peers without. The latter can make the difference in multiple ways, including joining the ENGAGE Sport Coaches or join one of the clubs ENGAGE is helping establishing at school level.

STRONG SPEECH OF PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN COUNCIL TUSK AFFIRMS CENTRALITY OF EUROPEAN VALUES

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Donald Tusk, the polish president of the European Council, the body representing the EU head of states, made a strong speech at the European People Party Conference in Helsinki defending key European Values. He was referring to current actions and policies taken by Hungarian PM Orban that undermines the spirit of European Integration

Multilateralism more vital than ever, as World War centenary looms: Security Council

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With the centenary of the end of the First World War just days away, the Security Council reaffirmed the crucial importance of multilateralism – or international cooperation and collective problem-solving – and highlighted the key role played by the United Nations since its creation 73 years ago.

Challenging the Conventional: Making Post-Violence Reconciliation Succeed ( from Interpeace)

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Reconciliation is a deeply complex process, which has gained increasing prominence on the agenda of post-violence peacebuilding. Yet reconciliation remains a contested and highly context-specific notion.Consequently, evidence is often lacking or disputed about interventions that are ‘successful’ in fostering reconciliation from the perspective of the people experiencing these processes....

PARIS PEACE FORUM

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Yesterday was the main commemoration day of the end of World War I with world leaders gathering in France where the armistice was signed. Today the Paris Peace Forum starts to tackle pending issues related to governance and global peace.

RESPONSIBALL Forum: 8th nov, Lousanne, Switzerland

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The inaugural RESPONSIBALL Forum will be an opportunity for people interested in sport, particularly football, and social responsibility to come together for a day of learning, sharing, and in-depth discussion.

‘Warp speed’ technology must be ‘force for good’ UN chief tells web leaders

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Technological advances are happening “at a warp speed,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in Lisbon, Portugal, as a major three-day Web Summit got underway.

PRIDE (Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Empowerment)

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Along with my colleagues I'm coaching the Bridge II Sports PRIDE, our youth wheelchair basketball team.

Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2018: meet the winners

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Over the last few months, the Peace Direct team has reviewed over 300 Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders applications from local organisations around the world; the highest turnout to date. Hosted at #PeaceCon2018 in Washington DC, we announced the three winning organisations, and celebrated the nine finalists who all demonstrate the most exciting and innovative peacebuilding activites.

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