>>> November 22nd - 25th, 2011, London
The London International Human Rights Congress 2011"
Immigration &Integration in an Age of Austerity: Challenges and Opportunities"
The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the operation and application of Human Rights with particular focus on Immigration and Integration. Raising new questions such as how far should National Financial or Economic failings be allowed to influence the Universality of access to fundamental rights? The London International Human Rights Congress will discuss the challenges and opportunities which arise in the quest to protect Human Rights in the 21st Century.
For more information visit:
http://www.lihrc.org
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>>> December 6th - 9th, 2011, Brussels
The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU
"Crisis, Conflict, and Culture: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in the European Project"
ICD Academy Sessions are weeklong programs that explore the role of cultural diplomacy in contemporary international relations. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. During their time in Berlin participants will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural and social activities and to visit institutions such as the German Foreign Office, the German Parliament, the Berlin City Hall, cultural institutions and Berlin-based embassies.
For more information visit:
http://www.eu-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org
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>>>December 15th - 18th, 2011, Berlin
The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011
“Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations: New Actors, New Initiatives, New Targets”
The EU & Cultural Diplomacy Conference is the first of a series of three conferences dedicated to enhancing awareness and understanding of international governing institutions and their role in promoting cultural diplomacy across the world. The goal of this year’s conference is to facilitate exploration of the unique challenges currently facing Europe from the debt crisis, to crippling military engagements to the debate over increased political and economic union.
For more information visit:
http://www.icd-academy.org
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The European African Alliance Conference 2012
" Development Initiatives, Trade Relations and Interregional Cultural Exchange in the European African Alliance"
Africa’s relationship with Europe and European Institutions has developed significantly over the last decade making the European African Alliance an interesting and relevant topic for discussion today. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. This conference will focus on and analyze economic issues such as migration and employment, political issues such as the use and affect of institutions, democracy and international relations and security and trade issues.
For more information visit:
http://www.experience-africa.org
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>>>January 9th - 15th, 2012, Berlin
ICD Young Leaders Forum "Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders"
Development Initiatives, Trade Relations and Interregional Cultural Exchange in the European African Alliance
(a weeklong seminar)
For more information visit:
http://www.icd-ylf.org
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**Participants of the forthcoming CDA weeklong seminar will take part in the International Conference “The European African Alliance Conference 2012 (Berlin, January 10th - 13th, 2012)