International Solidarity Archivi | New Humanity https://www.new-humanity.org/en/cat/international-solidarity/ Per un mondo unito Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:50:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Building Skills for a Better Future: access AFR.E.S.H training materials https://www.new-humanity.org/en/active-citizenship/building-skills-for-a-better-future-access-afresh-training-materials/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:46:53 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=9119 In today’s interconnected world, building meaningful partnerships across continents is crucial for addressing global challenges. The AFR.E.S.H project, funded by the European Union, stands for “Africa and Europe Same Horizon,” aims to redefine the relationship between Europe and Africa on a new, horizontal dimension, moving away from the old vertical, colonial framework.   Answering cross-continental […]

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In today’s interconnected world, building meaningful partnerships across continents is crucial for addressing global challenges. The AFR.E.S.H project, funded by the European Union, stands for “Africa and Europe Same Horizon,” aims to redefine the relationship between Europe and Africa on a new, horizontal dimension, moving away from the old vertical, colonial framework.  

Answering cross-continental challenges and aiming to prepare for this potent collaboration, AFR.E.S.H project offers training designed to provide practical, hands-on experience. Through international online exchanges, participants can share best practices, gain intercultural perspectives, and consider local implications of global challenges. The courses are flexible and accessible online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience. 

Training Programs Offered by AFR.E.S.H 

📲👩🏻‍💻  Media Literacy Training for Youth Workers 

Are you a youth worker looking to facilitate more engaging and interactive online meetings and workshops? This training program equips you with the tools and best practices to make digital spaces more dynamic and participatory. Under the guidance of facilitator Rainer Gude, you’ll have the chance to practice new tools and techniques in a supportive environment. 

🔎📊  Social Impact Evaluation Workshop 

If you’re part of an NGO or association looking to enhance your program evaluation skills, this workshop is for you. Facilitated by Giuseppe Pellegrini, this interactive course teaches you how to develop effective evaluation strategies for your programs. You’ll learn to design and implement monitoring systems and analyze results to improve your organization’s impact. 

The AFR.E.S.H project is more than just a series of training programs; it’s a movement to empower young leaders and foster transnational cooperation. By participating in these programs, you can gain the skills needed to navigate and address the complex challenges facing our world. Join us in redefining the horizon between Africa and Europe—together, we can build a better future. 

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AFR.E.S.H. participants are protagonists of global event to foster peace and unity https://www.new-humanity.org/en/active-citizenship/afr-e-s-h-participants-are-protagonists-of-global-event-to-foster-peace-and-unity/ Sun, 05 May 2024 16:50:36 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=9249 In a remarkable effort to redefine Europe-Africa relations and foster cooperation, the AFR.E.S.H. project, funded by European Union, participated in the global streaming event “Paths Towards Peace” on May 1st. This participation underlines the project’s commitment to addressing global challenges such as migration flows, climate change, inequalities, and conflicts through a new horizontal partnership between […]

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In a remarkable effort to redefine Europe-Africa relations and foster cooperation, the AFR.E.S.H. project, funded by European Union, participated in the global streaming event “Paths Towards Peace” on May 1st. This participation underlines the project’s commitment to addressing global challenges such as migration flows, climate change, inequalities, and conflicts through a new horizontal partnership between Europe and Africa.

Over 8,000 people followed the streaming that connected project participants, providing an opportunity for youth leaders to share their experiences in various projects they are engaged in. Their presence was a testament to the resilience and dedication of those committed to spreading the culture of peace across continents in fields including education, economics, politics, research, and art.

AFR.E.S.H. representatives played a pivotal role in the event, contributing to inspiring experiences and insights. Check the videos below:

 

Learn more: https://www.new-humanity.org/en/project/afr-e-s-h/

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Get to know the project that will train 180 project managers working with youth in the Mediterranean area https://www.new-humanity.org/en/european-union/get-to-know-the-project-that-will-train-180-project-managers-working-with-youth-in-the-mediterranean-area/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:06:38 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=8881 Throughout history, the Mediterranean basin has been a meeting point for cultures, for the exchange of traditions and lifestyles. At the same time, it has been and continues to be the scene of great suffering and struggle. The “Mediterranean” is currently a priority theme within the framework of the European Union, as a way to […]

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Throughout history, the Mediterranean basin has been a meeting point for cultures, for the exchange of traditions and lifestyles. At the same time, it has been and continues to be the scene of great suffering and struggle.

The “Mediterranean” is currently a priority theme within the framework of the European Union, as a way to encourage, especially among the younger generations, an exchange that promotes inclusion and dialogue. In this context the Erasmus+ project, co-financed by the European Union, was born with the title: “M.E.D.I.T.erraNEW: Mediation, Emotions, Dialogue, Interculturality, Talents to foster youth social inclusion in the Mare Nostrum”, in which New Humanity NGO acts as a partner entity together with 8 others from 5 countries (Italy, Spain, Croatia, France, Lebanon and Egypt) of the Mediterranean basin.

The genesis of the project is linked to previous significant experiences of the partners to promote initiatives of exchange, education, international volunteering, social inclusion of young people coming from familiar contexts of migration. Moreover, recent international conferences, such as those held in 2022 in Florence and in 2023 in Marseille, support the objectives of “MediterraNEW” to underline the educational and peace commitment of all participating entities.

The project is aimed at educators and trainers in the broadest sense of the word and will allow the sharing of good practices in different fields, will value the different experiences and will highlight the complementarities of interventions in the fields of well-being/affection and intercultural and interreligious dialogue, art, conflict mediation and reconciliation to promote integral and inclusive education. It is articulated in different phases where face-to-face and online training meetings are scheduled, as well as the elaboration of a multimedia pedagogical kit that each entity will have to adapt to the situation of its own country and to the social reality where it develops its activity.

In mid-February, a meeting of the project managers of the various entities was held in Florence, the city that hosts the headquarters of the “Centro Internacional La Pira”, the general coordinator of the project. It was a meeting to plan the various stages of the project and to get to know each other. The first two face-to-face training meetings will be held between April and May (Loppiano/Florence and Rome); the third will not take place until September and will be held in Beirut.

➡ Access the project’s webpage to know more.

First published by Fundación Igino Giordani.

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Results and lessons learned about ecology and inclusion from Greenclusive project https://www.new-humanity.org/en/ecology/results-and-lessons-learned-about-ecology-and-inclusion-from-greenclusive-project/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:14:39 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=8694 After 2 years of training, meetings and concrete activities, the Greenclusive project comes to an end and it leaves behind a legacy of transformative experiences, valuable lessons learned, and a vision for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us as we delve into the main insights and lessons learned from the Greenclusive project, celebrating […]

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After 2 years of training, meetings and concrete activities, the Greenclusive project comes to an end and it leaves behind a legacy of transformative experiences, valuable lessons learned, and a vision for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us as we delve into the main insights and lessons learned from the Greenclusive project, celebrating the impact it has made.  

  • Inclusion is integral to sustainability  

Inclusion lies at the heart of sustainability, as protecting the planet requires the commitment and participation of everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. The project emphasized the importance of engaging diverse communities, including minorities and marginalized groups, in sustainability initiatives.  

In Lithuania, the activities were developed with a multinational group, with Poles, Belarusians, Ukrainians, and other nationalities. Inclusion was sought by overcoming the language barrier. In Hungary, the project had a special focus on the Roma people, one of the minority populations in the country. In Italy, a summer campus was held in the most peripheral and marginalized district of the city creating a sense of belonging and accomplishment. 

  • Communitarian empowerment through active participation  

Practical engagement, such as transforming school spaces into green areas or participating in community clean-up activities, empowers individuals to take ownership of sustainability efforts and inspires a sense of responsibility towards the environment. 

Collaboration among stakeholders, including local communities, educators, policymakers, and project participants, is essential for achieving meaningful and lasting sustainability outcomes. The project emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships and collective action. 

  • Local actions can have global impact 

The project exemplifies the importance of local initiatives in contributing to global sustainability efforts. During their visit to Brussels and European institutions, the participants learned how their local activities could effectively influence decisions at the European Union level, demonstrating the interconnectedness of local and global spheres. 

  • Sharing knowledge amplifies impact 

During the training activities, participants have learned and experienced how sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices with broader audiences amplifies the impact of sustainability initiatives, inspiring others to take action and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.  

A social media campaign was developed to engage young people with a wider audience and spread the message of sustainability and inclusion. Formation and information went hand in hand during the Media Training and equipped the youth and the partners with skills to share their actions and learnings in an international and entertaining way. Developing a social campaign requires dedication, constancy and collaboration – posts made with cross-posting tools have been the most successful and the results can still reach greater heights. 

  • Cultural and linguistic diversity as assets  

 Cultural and linguistic diversity is a great challenge and can create many barriers for engagement, but embracing it enriches community efforts and promotes mutual understanding and tolerance. Overcoming language barriers and fostering inclusive spaces enable diverse communities to collaborate towards common goals. 

The Greenclusive project is a winning partnership of 7 organizations in 6 European countries, co-funded by the European Union.  

 

 

 

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Understanding migration: stories from the Balkans route  https://www.new-humanity.org/en/european-union/understanding-migration-stories-from-the-balkans-route/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:29:54 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=8233 Last December 7th, the webinar “Balkan route: the situation of migration flows in Bosnia” gathered people from diverse organizations to immerse themselves in a profound exploration of migration challenges. This collaborative initiative brought together participants eager to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the intricate challenges faced by migrants along the Balkans route, specifically in […]

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Last December 7th, the webinar “Balkan route: the situation of migration flows in Bosnia” gathered people from diverse organizations to immerse themselves in a profound exploration of migration challenges. This collaborative initiative brought together participants eager to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the intricate challenges faced by migrants along the Balkans route, specifically in Bosnia. The event is part of the HeARTmony project, co-funded by the European Union and aligned with the “Embrace Humanity, Spark Change” 2023-2024 campaign from United World Project.  

Embrace Humanity 

The webinar featured a lineup of insightful speakers, each contributing a unique perspective to the narrative. Emina Hosic, representing Jesuits Refugee Services (JRS), commenced the dialogue by showcasing the impactful work of JRS in accompanying, serving, and advocating for forcibly displaced people. The organization’s efforts spanned reconciliation, education, livelihoods, advocacy, and crucial mental health and psychological support. 

Following this, Vedran Mihic from JRS, alongside Emina Dežmić from Caritas, delved into the situation of migration flows in Bosnia. The audience gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by individuals seeking asylum from countries such as Turkey, Syria, Russia, and Afghanistan. The speakers highlighted the often-overlooked reality in Bosnia, where migrants face strict criteria, capacity constraints, and pushback practices. 

Amina Surkovic then spotlighted the criminalization of migrants, unveiling her research on the construction of fear and the portrayal of migrants as the “criminal other.” Migrants are often unjustly portrayed as criminals, constructing a narrative that dehumanizes their figures and fuels prejudiced attitudes. Her compelling analysis exposed the tactics employed in constructing narratives, including false claims, biased reporting, manipulation of facts, disinformation, and sensationalism. By unpacking the intricacies of media influence, she underscored the urgent need to counteract these narratives, demonstrating that fear of the other can easily transform into blame-shifting and political instrumentalization. 

Spark Change 

As the webinar unfolded, Roberta Niksic, a participant in the HeARTmony project, shared the heartening results. The musical group GenRosso conducted workshops and a concert in Bosnia, fostering connections and friendships between locals and migrants. Through song and dance, workshops became spaces for dialogue, breaking down prejudices, and creating a sense of community.  

The concluding segment of the webinar featured a dynamic Q&A session, allowing participants to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the speakers and delve deeper into the complexities of migration in the Balkans. 

In a world often divided by borders, this webinar serves as a beacon of unity, encouraging individuals to join hands in addressing the challenges of migration and working towards a more inclusive and harmonious society. Mark your calendars for the next webinar, January 24th, and be part of the conversation about migration flows in Italy – because understanding the human stories behind migration is the first step towards positive change.

 

Missed something? Here’s a quick index of our webinar, so you can watch anytime! 

14:14 – What is the HeARTmony project? 

23:56 – Jesuits Refugee Services (JRS) in action  

45:46 – The situation of migration flows in Bosnia 

1:15:38 – Research on the criminalization of migrants  

1:34:05 – Art and dialogue: the experience of HeARTmony project by its participants  

 

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“What is the role of Christian communities in Europe today?”, Interview with prof. Philip McDonagh  https://www.new-humanity.org/en/dialogue/what-is-the-role-of-christian-communities-in-europe-today-interview-with-prof-philip-mcdonagh/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:34:49 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=8206 In the complex sociopolitical context that Europe is currently experiencing, leaders of Together for Europe (Insieme per Europa) gathered from November 16-18, 2023 in Timisoara, Romania, to address an important question, “What is the role of Christian communities in Europe today?” This question has gained relevance in the face of global issues such as various […]

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In the complex sociopolitical context that Europe is currently experiencing, leaders of Together for Europe (Insieme per Europa) gathered from November 16-18, 2023 in Timisoara, Romania, to address an important question, “What is the role of Christian communities in Europe today?” This question has gained relevance in the face of global issues such as various ongoing conflicts, migration dynamics, and the climate crisis.  

As part of the EU-funded DialogUE project, the annual “Together for Europe” meeting also addressed issues aimed at developing advice and recommendations for EU social policies. Professor Philip McDonagh, a former Irish diplomat and director of the “Center for Religion, Human Values and International Relations” at Dublin City University (DCU) stressed the importance of Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and emphasized the contribution of Churches in public debate.  

You can now read a complete interview with prof. McDonagh. 

 

 What does Article 17 say and why is it important? 

Article 17 provides for a structured dialogue between the European institutions, churches and faith communities. It’s unique in the world because it’s an open, transparent dialogue on the great questions of society. 

From the point of view of the European Union, the great benefit is that this is a channel for dialogue, on the deep questions of society. A German jurist, Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde, spent many decades developing his analysis that political societies, democracies, depend on cultural conditions. You can’t pass a law saying “We will trust one another.” Trust has to be earned. It has to be created by initiatives and by education. So Article 17 is a perfect means of creating these conditions on which a good democracy depends. It’s very good for the churches and it’s very good for public authorities. The temptation for churches and faith communities is to be a little bit lost in their own internal world and Article 17 is a way out, it generates new forms of leadership within the churches. For public authorities, instead, the great danger is to be on a treadmill, from week to week, with no time to think about the high level values and Article 17 is an antidote to that. So it’s very good for both sides.  

 

You mentioned transparent dialogue on great questions of society. How Christian communities and the European Union can work together?   

Well, one very obvious answer is that Christian communities have social capitals. They have schools, hospitals, charities, which help people who may otherwise not be looked after very well. But I think that’s the easy answer. The more important answer is that the churches go back to the first principles and ask, what is life in society about? We have a bigger language. For example: hope. What is hope? What does it mean to live in hope, to act in hope? So that’s a philosophical contribution to the public debate.

If our high-level values would include compassion, concern, solidarity, respect for pluralism… how do you translate that into day-to-day policies when it comes to the cost of housing or renting a house for young people, for example? We tried to connect the big language of the churches to day-to-day issues, which is not easy, but it’s a much needed contribution. Of course, we’re not talking about a theocracy, we’re not talking about any church having the last word or making the final decision. But churches can provoke the right kinds of discussion. 

 

Some argue that, historically, Europe was funded by Christians values and the loss of it is one of the causes of today’s crisis. What’s your view on this? 

Well, I’m not so comfortable by saying that Europe is based on Christian values. There are so many terrible chapters in history that we have to be very careful about saying that. One of the learnings of the churches in the last century is that we actually share values with people from other backgrounds, we can always find a common ground, the same structural questions appear in all societies. So as Christians, we would have to have the deepest respect for Gandhi, for example, in India, who was very respectful of Christianity and was not a Christian. We have to talk the language of human values, we have to be very humble about what has gone wrong in our own history. We have to work with all people of goodwill, to work out in a new way, in new circumstances, what the key human values really are. That is the task where the churches can make a huge contribution.  

If you’re a Christian, what does the revelation in Christ bring that is new? That is not in other traditions? So that is a key question. I don’t think, though, it’s the level of mainstream values because you can usually arrive at those values at different routes. It’s perhaps more about the forgiveness of sins, the possibility of new beginnings and the sense that injustice never has the last word. It’s a faith in the ultimate truth of peace, of hope.   

 

How do you see the future of Europe? 

I think we have to travel in hope. I don’t think Schuman or the great foundational thinkers of Europe had a final blueprint or a single model. They wanted to develop new layers of solidarity, and not only within the present borders of the European Union.  

In the world as it is today, we have to think very seriously about multilateralism. We have to think of the world as having shared problems. So whatever direction we take in the European Union, it has to be seen as positive by the global community as a whole. And that really requires a lot of attention. What would the global South think of our ambitions for Europe?  

We have a standard of living in the European Union, which most of the Middle East or Africa would love to have. So what are our responsibilities to those countries from which migration happens towards Europe? How are we going to have peace among all the peoples of Europe? I don’t see how we can have a concept of Europe that excludes Russia. Today is very important that the European Union have a dialogue with China, a dialogue based on values. Both of us subscribed to the SDG’s (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals). That is already a large area of shared values. In this dialogue, the churches can play an important part. The churches are present in almost every country in the world and that is a very important resource when it comes to intercultural dialogue. 

But also there are other countries who run the risk of being excluded. Turkey has been an applicant join the European Union for decades. Can we have a vision of Europe that does not include all the countries of the Balkans? So perhaps part of the solution is to keep developing the European Framework of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe), as well as developing the further integration of the European Union and enlarging its boundaries. So you could have two projects taking place at once, which will, hopefully, ultimately reinforce one another. 

 

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Summer school cultivates leadership across Africa and Europe https://www.new-humanity.org/en/international-solidarity/summer-school-afresh/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:32:15 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=9257 Imagine 140 young leaders from 14 African countries coming together virtually, united by a shared vision of transformative leadership and collective action. This was the vibrant scene set by the first Summer School of the Together for a New Africa (T4NA) project, which kicked off on September 11, 2023. Over the course of five days, […]

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Imagine 140 young leaders from 14 African countries coming together virtually, united by a shared vision of transformative leadership and collective action. This was the vibrant scene set by the first Summer School of the Together for a New Africa (T4NA) project, which kicked off on September 11, 2023. Over the course of five days, participants immersed themselves in the theme “Becoming a Changemaker,” engaging in dynamic online sessions while connecting locally to strengthen community bonds and strategize on driving impactful change across the continent. Participants from Kenya, Burundi, Madagascar, Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Uganda, Angola, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, and Ivory Coast gathered locally in their respective countries, fostering community bonds and enhancing their understanding of local contexts as they collaborated on plans for impactful change.

The T4NA project is dedicated to empowering young African leaders to tackle community challenges and shape the continent’s future through collective leadership, good governance, and the Ubuntu philosophy, which emphasizes unity and shared responsibility. This summer school is part of a three-year journey, offering participants from diverse academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds an enriching exchange of ideas and experiences.

A significant feature of this second cycle is the inclusion of young European participants, fostering an international and multicultural perspective on leadership in today’s globalized world. This initiative aligns with the AFR.E.S.H (Africa and Europe Same Horizon) project, co-funded by the European Commission and implemented by five European and five African partner organizations. This collaboration allows African and European youths to interact, share knowledge, and overcome prejudices, thereby making informed decisions about their development and that of humanity as a whole.

Participants like Somda K. Arnold, a student in materials physics and energy, highlighted the program’s impact: “Participating in this summer school has allowed me to build a shared vision between African and European peoples. This experience has convinced me that wisdom and collective responsibility are key to addressing the issues plaguing my country and becoming a true changemaker.”

Former Vice-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Justus Mbae, emphasized the importance of integrating African values into educational institutions. During his session, he discussed the weaknesses in Africa’s education system and called for a reevaluation of the values imparted, starting at home, as a healthy community begins with family.

The summer school also provided an opportunity for tutors to understand their participants better, preparing them for the three-year journey ahead. The tutor Seydou Adjaratou reflected on the experience: “As a tutor, this summer school was a journey of giving and receiving, and a discovery of my own abilities as I adapted to new situations. I found my team to be resilient and committed.”

As the T4NA project heads toward its 10th anniversary in 2024, it continues to invite participants, alumni, and friends to be protagonists of change, equipped with a growth mindset and the skills to inspire and influence positive action. With AFRESH paving the way, this training marks the beginning of a transformative journey where participants embody hope and progress, contributing to the development and unity of their countries and beyond. 

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Middle East Earthquake Emergency https://www.new-humanity.org/en/humanitarian-aid/middle-east-earthquake-emergency/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:18:52 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=6723      At 03:39 in the morning of 6 February 2023, a violent earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck Syria and Turkey, causing many thousands of dead, wounded, and missing, and countless collapses of houses and infrastructures.  It will take time to get accurate estimates. Hospitals in the affected areas are overloaded. The operations of the […]

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     At 03:39 in the morning of 6 February 2023, a violent earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck Syria and Turkey, causing many thousands of dead, wounded, and missing, and countless collapses of houses and infrastructures. 

It will take time to get accurate estimates. Hospitals in the affected areas are overloaded. The operations of the first aid are complex and the intense cold makes the situation extremely difficult for rescuers and displaced persons, while there are repeated and intense tremors. In this first phase of the emergency, everything is needed, starting with health care and food.

CURRENT ACTIONS

The Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement has started extraordinary fundraising through Action for a United World (AMU) and Action for New Families (AFN). The donations will be managed jointly by AMU and AFN to reach the people affected by the earthquake with basic aid for food, medical care, housing, heating, and hospitality in different cities of the two countries: in the Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and in the Turkish region of Iskenderun. With the collaboration of local Churches.

The donations, collected through the NGOs AMU and AFN, will be used to provide with basic necessities the people of Turkey and Syria affected by the strong earthquake on 6 February 2023, also in collaboration with the local Churches.

You can donate online at:

AMU: www.amu-it.eu/dona-online-3/

AFN: www.afnonlus.org/dona/

or by bank transfer to the following accounts:

Action for a United World ONLUS (AMU)

IBAN: IT 58 S 05018 03200 000011204344 at Banca Popolare Etica

Codice SWIFT/BIC: ETICIT22XXX

Action for New Families ONLUS (AFN)

IBAN: IT 92 J 05018 03200 000016978561 at Banca Popolare Etica

Codice SWIFT/BIC: ETICIT22XXX

Reason for payment: Middle East Earthquake Emergency

Tax benefits are available for such donations in many EU countries and in other countries around the world, according to different local regulations.

Italian taxpayers will be able to obtain deductions and deductions from their income, according to the regulations for non-profit organizations.

ADDITIONAL INFO

❗ A press release was also published in which the Politics for Unity Movement (MPPU), our political department and therefore an expression of the Focolare Movement, calls for a suspension to the financial embargo in Syria.

🔹 Find here information about the call. ⚠
Earthquake: “Financial embargo suspension to Syria for humanitarian organizations”
www.mppu.org/en/earthquake-financial-embargo-suspension-to-syria-for-humanitarian-organizations/ 

🔹 Find some testimonies from those in those territories

The moon on the rubble: testimonies from Turkey and Syria

www.focolare.org/en/2023/02/09/italiano-la-luna-sulle-macerie-testimonianze-da-turchia-e-siria/ 

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Disarmament is the only true road to Peace https://www.new-humanity.org/en/united-nations/disarmament-is-the-only-true-road-to-peace/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 09:28:20 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=5881 A Joint Oral Statement entitled “Appeal for Peace in Ukraine” was presented last March 8, 2022 at the 49th Ordinary Session of the Human Rights Council,  and New Humanity was one of the 20 co-signatory NGOs.        War is a flagellum. It is an adventure without return that compromises the present of humanity […]

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A Joint Oral Statement entitled “Appeal for Peace in Ukraine” was presented last March 8, 2022 at the 49th Ordinary Session of the Human Rights Council,  and New Humanity was one of the 20 co-signatory NGOs.

 

     War is a flagellum. It is an adventure without return that compromises the present of humanity and threatens its future. War is always a loss for humanity. No one has the right to make a war, yet we all have the duty to build peace” – from the Joint Oral Statement

 

The Statement was delivered through a live video stream by Dr. Maria Mercedes Rossi from Association Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII (APG23), on behalf of 20 international NGOs that are members of CINGO*, during the General Debate with the High Commissioner on Human Rights at the 49th regular session of the Human Rights Council.

 

Delivering a Joint Statement is an important action, because it brings together different organizations in a common objective, giving importance to a specific situation or thematic or proposing to focus on a situation that has been observed to be of general interest; in this occasion the focus was advocacy for the common good, joint efforts for peace and international cooperation. 

 

The co-signatory NGOs addressed their statement on the fact that “disarmament is the only true road to Peace” highlighting the relevance of “One voice to reiterate the no to war and call on states to abandon the logic of arms in favor of a diplomatic solution to the conflict”.

 

Find the transcript of the Joint Oral Statement here >> Joint OS ITEM 2 GD- Transcript revised

 

Context:

  • The session began on February 28 and is expected to finish by April 1sr (2022). 
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be accredited to participate in the Human Rights Council’s sessions as Observers. They can address the Council during interactive discussions and debates thus highlighting human rights situations around the globe.
  • NGOs in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) can -among other actions- submit written statements or make oral interventions to the Human Rights Council.
  • In 1987 New Humanity obtained Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council (ECOSOC), and has held General Consultative Status since 2005. In 2008 New Humanity was recognized as a NGO partner of UNESCO.

 

*CINGO, Forum of Catholic-inspired NGOs active in Geneva, was founded in 2007 with the aim of finding and presenting new solutions to current challenges for humanity and promoting an integral vision of the human being, his dignity, the common good, subsidiarity and solidarity.

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U.N. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY, August 12, 2021 https://www.new-humanity.org/en/news/u-n-international-youth-day-august-12-2021/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:22:12 +0000 https://www.new-humanity.org/?p=5688 New Humanity International NGO, especially its youth sector, is united with the whole world in celebrating August 12th International Youth Day annual observance. With the theme, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, we find the direction we have set and the efforts we have poured this year in the same breath […]

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New Humanity International NGO, especially its youth sector, is united with the whole world in celebrating August 12th International Youth Day annual observance.

With the theme, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, we find the direction we have set and the efforts we have poured this year in the same breath as today’s invitation. A few months ago, we launched #DareToCare: People, Planet, and Our Ecological Conversion, a global campaign that appeals to recognize and respond to the cry of our ailing planet. With the recent extreme weather conditions felt across the globe, there is no denying that we are under a worsening climate crisis, one that cannot be detached from other crises that we are experiencing today including poverty as well as in the area of health and food quality and supply, among others. Acknowledging that everything is interrelated, we have understood that care for the earth and care for others are inseparable. We cannot remain aloof anymore nor can we set it aside. This is not the time to be bystanders. This is the time to stand together and roll up our sleeves because in spite of the numerous differences we may have, we have one common home and we have a shared responsibility to take care of it.

We commend the choice of the theme for this year’s celebration geared towards what is close to the heart of many young people and the reality we face at present. While this occasion reminds us that young people – ever passionate, creative, and dauntless – can lead the way to a better world, one generation cannot do it all alone. We must not be afraid to tap collaborators and forge partnerships so that our local initiatives will have a wider and lasting, global impact. After all, we are all children of the earth and the concern of the earth is the concern of everyone, no exceptions.

As a partner of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and as an accredited observer of the United Nations Environmental Programme, we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure human and planetary well-being and we are willing to exhaust all possible means on our part towards this cause. Driven by care, we invite everyone, especially the young people, to take a step back by reviewing one’s lifestyle (including one’s consumption and activity) and its impact on our planet and make a move forward by organizing and providing aid for projects such as those under the United World Project held in different parts of the world, be involved or amplify support in policy-making, and calling private sector to shift its production and way of doing business to those sympathetic to the planet.

A rise in global temperature of even 2 degrees is more than enough to threaten food and water security, the economy, and other aspects of human life. We call upon governments to vigorously uphold and stay true to their commitment of effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions as stated in the Paris Agreement and act on it with great urgency. Likewise, we appeal that all citizens find themselves contributing and cooperating in favor of this endeavor. May all of us be strenuous protagonists in our pursuit of a more sustainable world for the sake of the common good, of our common home.

 

Gio Francisco

United World Ambassador, Philippines

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