UMOJA/UNITY: The Gathering of All African Nations
"Strengthening Inter-Cultural and International Relations in Africa through Cultural Diplomacy"

(Berlin, October 23^rd – 26^th, 2012)

www.icd-umoja.org

Much of the African continent has been plagued by conflict over the past century; Wars of independence, civil wars, colonial wars, and violent conflicts between nation states have left deep scars across nations and peoples. Many conflicts are still on-going: Since 2010 the eight northernmost countries on the continent have hosted violent protests and bloody attempts to suppress them as part of the Arab Spring, while other conflicts can be identified in states including Sudan, Chad, Somalia, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Whilst there is frequent debate on the triggers of these conflicts, and how they can be resolved in the short term, less attention is given to the intercultural divisions that play a key role in causing and maintaining the hostilities and which must be overcome in order to achieve lasting stability.

Through a program of interactive lectures and discussions, debates, as well as cultural and artistic components, “Umoja” will provide a platform for frank and open exchange on a range of diverse political, economic, and cultural issues. The Conference will create and provide a proposal document that will be presented to the AU and the international community on how to strengthen Inter-Cultural and International Relations in Africa through Cultural Diplomacy. In additional the conference will examine different examples and best practices of Cultural Diplomacy that might be applied in different contexts.

To apply, please click HERE

The 2012 Cultural Bridges in Germany Conference

“Strengthening Intercultural Relations in Germany through the Arts, Sports, Politics, and the Economy”

(Berlin, November 7^th – 9^th, 2012; Held parallel to the 23^rd Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall)

www.kulturbruecken.de

The process of globalization is consistently increasing the speed of the development of multicultural societies, and multiculturalism itself is becoming the way of the contemporary world. As a prominent example, contemporary Germany consists of a diverse multicultural landscape of individuals whose origins stem from every continent of the world. Many countries such as France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and other countries are constantly engaging with active multiculturalism policies which are continually being amended and reinvented.

The 2012 Cultural Bridges in Germany Conference will offer a wide diversity of perspectives on the issue of intercultural relations internationally with particular focus on Germany. The Conference will create and provide a proposal document that will be presented to the international community on how to overcome the challenges in the process of multiculturalism, and will offer best practices to achieve a successful and harmonic multicultural society. In additional the conference will examine different examples and best practices of Cultural Diplomacy that might be applied in different contexts.

To apply please click HERE

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012

“Culture as an Emotion: The Magnetic Power of Arts & Music to Promote Democracy and Global Peace”

(Berlin, December 13^th – 16^th, 2012)

www.icd-academy.org

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 is the world’s leading event in the field of cultural diplomacy and will include four parallel large-scale events dedicated to the fields of cultural diplomacy & international relations, peace building, human rights, arts and culture.

The ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 is the final concluding event of the Institutes Cultural Diplomacy. Taking place in Berlin, the aim of the conference is to review in detail, debate and evaluate the most significant developments in 2012 in the field of Cultural Diplomacy.

This end of the year conference will bring together over 150 current and former heads of state and ministers, as well as celebrities and dignitaries including an interdisciplinary group of participants traveling to Berlin from all over the world to discuss Cultural Diplomacy in our interdependent world.

Ranging from broad topics of discussion to specific areas within the field of Cultural Diplomacy, the annual conference will provide a wide and detailed analysis of Cultural Diplomacy for 2012.

A selected list of current speakers can be seen here.

To apply please click HERE