International Conferences “Uniting the World’s Leading Powers” (International Conferences; July – October 2015)

The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy organizes a number of international conferences, which take place throughout the year and around the world. The international conferences provide an opportunity for larger audiences to actively participate and engage in lectures and discussions featuring high profile figures from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, culture, academia, civil society and the private sector. The events have an inclusive participation policy and are open to individuals from all academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

The following Events will take place in Berlin during August – October 2015:

International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UN

“The 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the UN: Developing Initiatives to Promote Cultural Understanding, Global Human Rights & World Peace”

(New York City; September 21st – 26th, 2015 – Held Parallel to the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly)

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?international-symposium-on-cultural-diplomacy-in-the-un

“Cross Continental Cooperation Summit”

(International Conferences; August – October 2015)

Kosovo Economic Forum 2015

“Sustainable Investments in Trade, Real Estate, Tourism & Energy”

(Pristina; September 9th-12th, 2015)

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

http://www.economicbridges.com/index.php?en_kosovo-economic-forum-2015

Iceland Summit on International Law & Human Rights 2015

“Developing Initiatives to Implement Human Rights Legislation”

(Reykjavik; October 8th – 10th, 2015 – Parliament of Iceland)

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

http://www.ipahp.org/index.php?en_isilhr-2015

Armenia Economic Forum 2015

“International Business & Responsible Investments in the Caucasus & Central Asia”

(Yerevan; October 14th-16th, 2015)

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

http://www.economicbridges.com/index.php?en_armenia-economic-forum-2015

International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Commonwealth 2015

“The 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the UN: Developing Initiatives to Promote Cultural Understanding, Global Human Rights & World Peace within the Commonwealth”

(London; July 22nd – 24th, 2015)

www.uk-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

More information is found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_iscd-2015_uk

Symposium Overview

The historic day of November 9th 2014, which marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the summer of 2015 which will mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the last world war and the establishment of the UN, represent the major transitions that have taken place globally in the development of global human rights towards a more peaceful, prosperous, equal and protected society.

As we celebrate these historic occasions together throughout the world, and in particular, at a time when new forms of violence are currently on the rise, we must remember and learn from the global cooperation and diverse initiatives of that time, which have allowed us the privilege to no longer live in a region of peoples divided, cultures suppressed and voices oppressed.

The Commonwealth covers almost a quarter of the world’s entire land area (29,958,050 km2), spans all the continents, consists of nearly a third of the world population (estimated population of 2.328 billion, and produces a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) representing 17% of the gross world product (in 2014: $10.45 trillion, when measured in purchasing power parity (PPP). The Commonwealth, therefore, serves as an influential regional player in global political, economic and cultural affairs and it has a rich and diverse experience of best practices in cultural diplomacy. In addition, the Commonwealth constitutes a global community where all members have an equal voice regardless of size and population. Such a community, with its shared values and history, is the ideal forum for fostering mutual understanding and cooperation through cultural exchange and open dialogue.

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy has therefore created the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Commonwealth 2015 in order to build on this past experience and to formulate new initiatives, which will strengthen international relations and encourage cooperation between diverse communities based upon values of peace, democracy, human rights and the rule of law within the Commonwealth of Nations.

Symposium Agenda

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Commonwealth 2015 will analyze the relations between the UN and the Commonwealth and how the UN has historically supported positive developments in the Commonwealth over the past decades as well as how the UN can further support the development of the Commonwealth, which serves as a major organ within the UN. In addition, best practices and successful experiences from the Commonwealth will be analyzed in order to implement them globally.

The Symposium will include keynote addresses, lectures, and interactive panel discussions and debates in order to create a platform for new initiatives to be created and proposed.

Bellissima Italia! A Journey through the Wonders of Italy

“Bellissima Italia” 

A Journey through the Wonders of Italy

(Berlin; April 25^th, 2015)

 

The Italian community is one of the biggest foreign presences in Germany and is proud to present its culture, traditions, and customs in a welcoming Berlin. Italy is well known for its excellence and especially for its own friendly people, which made the “Bel Paese” one of the most attractive countries in the World.

 

The aim of the event is to explore the uniqueness of Italy’s worldwide popularity and reputation, and to give the people of Berlin an opportunity to be immersed in its exceptional individuality and diversity. The audience will be given an opportunity to experience aspects of Italian identity (gastronomy, music, regional dances and cultural heritage) with the participation of Italian representatives from the culinary, music and artistic fields as well as the involvement of the private sector.

 

“Bellissima Italia” will serve as an opportunity to demonstrate Italy’s best practices, engaging a network of like-minded individuals and enhancing the existing cultural and economic bridges between Italy and Germany.

 

Film for Peace

“The Power of Film & the Arts to Build Peace”

Held Parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival 2015

(Berlin; February 10th – 13th, 2015)

Conference Overview

For already decades, Film and Cinema have served as a powerful, effective vehicles to inspire and enable people to come together towards peaceful relations. Over the course of many years now, people have discovered the unique potential of the media of film, the arts and in particular music to transcend cultures, serving as common languages to bring together different groups and communities. These unique qualities have the unparalleled strength to continuously effect people and over time sculpt human society closer to the ultimate goal of global peace.

The technological developments of the last decades have changed the political and cultural center of the human race from the city centers into the video and photo sharing platforms as well as other social networks; this dramatic change enables both producers and the public audience greater access to each other through film than ever before possible across the history of humanity.

By telling stories that reflect the social, cultural and political landscapes of their origin, film serves as a powerful means to promote peaceful relations between peoples on the one hand and at the same time challenge stereotypes and the status quo and foster intercultural understanding on a scale never before imagined. Ultimately, film, the arts and music serve as powerful vehicles to break stereotypes, fight discrimination and provide hope to situations of conflict that have not yet concluded in peace.

Conference Agenda

These contributions to international relations will be celebrated during the Film for Peace conference taking place in Berlin. The conference will examine the immense transformative value that film, as well as the arts and music hold as vehicles of Cultural Diplomacy. The vision of the conference is to bring an interdisciplinary mixture of celebrated artists, high level representatives from the film industry and practitioners of Cultural Diplomacy in order to prepare an agenda for after the conclusion of the conference, which will initiate programs and initiatives that will support global peace.

Conference Participants 

Participation in the conference is open to artists, film & creative industry representatives, governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Certificate of Attendance – Conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.

To apply to the program, please submit the online application form, found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs

The participation cost is of 345 Euros/ Person

The participation fee includes few meals throughout the conference, light refreshment, coffee, tea and water throughout the day.

The fees do not include travel and accommodation or any other related cost

Zagreb Summit on Cross-Continental Cooperation in South-Eastern Europe

“Cultural Diplomacy in South Eastern Europe: The Political, Economic and Cultural Dimensions”

(International Conference, Zagreb; March 1st-3rd, 2015)

Overview

The South-Eastern European region is privileged to have one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations in the world, and therefore has a unique opportunity to create and implement cultural diplomacy based strategies that strengthen cross-cultural cooperation. Serving as a melting pot of cultures, the South-Eastern European region can leverage its cultural diversity as a resource to improve international relations and thus create real lasting benefits to its political, economic and cultural sectors.

The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy has therefore created in 2014, a 5 year project that will explore, analyze and promote cultural diplomacy in South-Eastern Europe and to develop practices and applications to be used in order to strengthen relationships between both countries and regions. The summit is the second event in the 5 year project.

Summit Agenda

The summit will gather a broad range of stakeholders to discuss the historical examples, the best practices and the future applications of cultural diplomacy in in the South-Eastern European region. The goal of the summit is to prepare an agenda for after the conclusion of each of the event, which will include programs and initiatives that will support cross continental cooperation in the region. Upon its conclusion, the summit will publish a report based on the speeches and suggestions from all speakers and delegates, which will be delivered to the international community.

Speakers & Delegates

Speakers and delegates during the conference will include leading politicians, chief diplomats, leading governmental officials, senior academics, renowned authors, journalists, and celebrated artists. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board, please click here.

Participation in the Summit

Participation in the conference is open to applicants coming from the governmental and diplomatic fields, academia & scholars, representatives from civil society and the private sector, journalists, artists, young professionals and students.

Sustainable Network

During the program participants will have a number of opportunities to network with one another, with the speakers, and with ICD Advisory Board Members and partners. Conference participants will become part of the ICD Alumni, a growing international network of people of diverse interests and backgrounds from around the world who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Members of the ICD Alumni Group will benefit from the following opportunities: Alumni online forum, Advisory Board Networking, ICD support for individual Leadership Initiatives, free access to all ICD research, videos and photos as well as other event documentation. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Networks.

Participant Papers

The Conference Committee encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The Conference Committee would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community worldwide.

To apply to the program, please submit the online application form, found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-zagreb

The participation cost is 495 Euros/ Person

• Program Components – Participation in all Program Components.
• Accomodation During the Conference – Accomodation for all days of the conference for the nights of March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2015 (in total three nights)
• Excursions – Cultural and Social Excursions such as sightseeing, Guided Tours and visits to key Cultural Institutes and Exhibitions.
• Meals & Refreshments – All meals and refreshments will be included for participants throughout the conference.
• Social Activities – Social Activities such as Concerts and Live Performances, Film Evenings, Embassy Receptions, and Party Nights.
• Certification of Participation – All Participants will be awarded Certificate of attendance upon Completion of the Program.

Film for Peace

“The Power of Film & the Arts to Build Peace”

Held Parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival 2015

(Berlin; February 10th – 13th, 2015)

Conference Overview

For already decades, Film and Cinema have served as a powerful, effective vehicles to inspire and enable people to come together towards peaceful relations. Over the course of many years now, people have discovered the unique potential of the media of film, the arts and in particular music to transcend cultures, serving as common languages to bring together different groups and communities. These unique qualities have the unparalleled strength to continuously effect people and over time sculpt human society closer to the ultimate goal of global peace.

The technological developments of the last decades have changed the political and cultural center of the human race from the city centers into the video and photo sharing platforms as well as other social networks; this dramatic change enables both producers and the public audience greater access to each other through film than ever before possible across the history of humanity.

By telling stories that reflect the social, cultural and political landscapes of their origin, film serves as a powerful means to promote peaceful relations between peoples on the one hand and at the same time challenge stereotypes and the status quo and foster intercultural understanding on a scale never before imagined. Ultimately, film, the arts and music serve as powerful vehicles to break stereotypes, fight discrimination and provide hope to situations of conflict that have not yet concluded in peace.

Conference Agenda

These contributions to international relations will be celebrated during the Film for Peace conference taking place in Berlin. The conference will examine the immense transformative value that film, as well as the arts and music hold as vehicles of Cultural Diplomacy. The vision of the conference is to bring an interdisciplinary mixture of celebrated artists, high level representatives from the film industry and practitioners of Cultural Diplomacy in order to prepare an agenda for after the conclusion of the conference, which will initiate programs and initiatives that will support global peace.

Conference Participants 

Participation in the conference is open to artists, film & creative industry representatives, governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Certificate of Attendance – Conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.

To apply to the program, please submit the online application form, found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs

 

The participation cost is of 345 Euros/ Person

The participation fee includes few meals throughout the conference, light refreshment, coffee, tea and water throughout the day.

The fees do not include travel and accommodation or any other related cost

The Hague Summit on International Law & Human Rights

The Hague Summit on International Law & Human Rights

An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights

(International Court of Justice, The Hague; February 4th-5th, 2015)

 

The year 2015, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations and the creation of the UN International Court of Justice, represents the major transitions that have taken place in the development of global human rights towards a more equal and protected civil society. These powerful transitions have presented citizens with great opportunity to develop a just society based on the sincere and absolute protection of human rights.

The contemporary international law system, which encompasses a diverse collection of international accords, UN charters, agreements, treaties, protocols, tribunals, memorandums, and the legal precedents of the International Court of Justice (IJC), serves today as the primary pillar for the protection and the development of human rights globally.

In today’s globalized world, where billions of citizens are demanding the development and protection of basic human rights, the development of an effective functioning international law system is therefore of paramount importance. However, the realization of this demand, requires both universality and a greater magnitude of legislation together with the further development of legal procedures, in order to assure the implementation and further development of human rights globally.

Summit Agenda

The Summit will bring together legislators, members of the judiciary, representatives from global governance institutions, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss and prepare recommendations and a list of concrete activities for the future development of the international law system to support human rights globally, which can be implemented by the participants of the conference and the global community.

Conference Participants »

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Certificate of Attendance – Conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.

Conference Location »

Based in The Hague, the conference will be hosted at the Peace Palace ».

Conference Speakers & Delegates

Speakers & Delegates during the conference will include among others legislators, members of the judiciary, representatives from global governance institutions, and stakeholders from around the world. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board, please click here.

Participant Papers

The Conference Committee encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The Conference Committee would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community worldwide.

The ICD is accepting applications to the program from young professionals, students, scholars and academics, diplomats and governmental practitioners, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists and Media representatives, and other interested relevant stakeholders from across the world

To apply to the program, please submit the online application form, found  under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs

The participation cost is of 345 Euros/ Person

The participation fee includes few meals throughout the conference, light refreshment, coffee, tea and water throughout the day.

The fees do not include travel and accommodation or any other related cost

Call for Applications – International conferences and academic programs in Europe

– CALL FOR APPLICATIONS –
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies
http://www.ccds-berlin.de
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) offers educational and professional development opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing further education and careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector. The information enclosed below provides further details on the events and programs of the CCDS. We hope you will be able to join and we look forward to having your participation.

BA, MA & PhD Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
In cooperation with: the Furtwangen University (HFU), Germany; the University of Siena, Italy; the University of Bucharest, Romania; the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU), Romania
(Berlin; Next Programs Start: Fall Semester – November 17th, 2014)
http://www.ccds-berlin.de
The Degree Programs operate under a joint partnership between the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy and leading European universities. The Degrees are all awarded by the Universities, which are recognized as fully accredited institutions of higher education with the right to award university degrees.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:
• BA Program in Political Science with concentration on Cultural Diplomacy
• Combined BA-MA Program in Political Science, Global Governance and Cultural Diplomacy
• One Year MA in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
• MA in Globalization & Cultural Diplomacy with concentration on International Relations
• MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• MA in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy
• Online MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• PhD Program in International Relation & Cultural Diplomacy
To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2014
“Applied Cultural Diplomacy: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Best Practices”
(April-September 2014; Rome, Strasbourg, Brussels, Washington D.C., Baltimore, NYC, Cetinje, Madrid, Berlin, Copenhagen, Seoul, Paris, Moscow)
http://www.i-s-c-d.org
The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy is now 7 year old and has become the world’s largest event series in the field of Cultural Diplomacy. The seventh Symposia will take place in 2014 and will include large-scale events that will take place in different major capital cities around the world in cooperation with governments, leading academic institutions and civil society organizations throughout the months of April – September 2014.

The 2014 Symposia will focus on and explore best practices & future strategies for applied cultural diplomacy; and thus strengthen relations between states & communities and contribute to more just and harmonic relations between societies.

We are currently accepting applications for the following conferences:

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Nordic Countries
“Nordic Strategies for Regional Development, Cooperation, Peacekeeping, and Humanitarian Assistance”
(Copenhagen; September 8th – 9th, 2014)
http://www.Cultural-Diplomacy-in-the-Nordics.org

Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Francophone Region
“The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in the Francophone Region”
(Paris; September 21nd – 23th, 2014)
http://www.CulturalDiplomacy-Francophone.org

Professional Development
Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
(Berlin; Next Programs Start: November 3rd – 14th, 2014)
http://www.ccds-berlin.de
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies developed the Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy in order to offer and provide participants with comprehensive, tailored learning opportunities in a number of related fields. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.
• International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
• Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
• Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
• Cultural Diplomacy & the European-African Alliance
• Weeklong Seminars in Cultural Diplomacy

E-Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
Professional Development Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
(Next Starting Date: September 1st – 30th, 2014)
http://www.ccds-distance-learning.de
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has developed the E-Learning Programs in order to offer individuals interested in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and related areas the opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience in this fascinating and expanding field. The E-Learning Programs have been designed to be studied at a distance, giving students the flexibility to study from any location in the world within a structured and supportive framework.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.
• International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
• Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
• Cultural Diplomacy & the New Media
• Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
• Cultural Diplomacy for Diplomats

Organization for Youth Education & Development
Young Leaders’ Forums
(Forthcoming Weeklong Seminars & Conferences)
(Next Programs for Fall 2014:
Berlin, November 5th – 10th, 2014; London, October 15th – 17th, 2014)
http://www.oyed.org
The OYED Young Leaders’ Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the OYED Young Leaders’ Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent, cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world.

To view the Calendar of the forthcoming forums, please click HERE.

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA “US Cultural Diplomacy in Practice: Building Cultural Bridges to Strengthen the Relationships between America and the Global Community””

International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA

“US Cultural Diplomacy in Practice: Building Cultural Bridges to Strengthen the Relationships between America and the Global Community””

(Washington D.C., June 23th – 24th; Baltimore, June 25th; & New York City, June 26th – 27th, 2014)

www.icd-internationalsymposium.org

 

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2014 in the USA will present the importance of building cultural bridges for the benefits of US national security, economy, and well-being of American citizens, while illustrating the cost-effective advantages of such programs compared to other policy alternatives. The Symposium will bring together US legislators, representatives of the private sector and civil society as well as representatives from the international community to initiate joint-programs that will increase the volume of US engagement in cultural diplomacy. The Symposium will campaign for new programs, increased budgets and greater governmental attention of the unique opportunities practicing cultural diplomacy can bring. The Symposium will also publish a report based on the speeches and suggestions from all speakers and participants, which will be delivered to the US Congress, US Government policy and decision-makers as well as to the international community.

 

Symposium Agenda

The Symposium will focus in particular on the following areas:

• The Use of Cultural Diplomacy by US Foreign and Defense Agencies
• The Potential for American Art & Culture in Transcending Cultural Barriers
• Intercultural Dialogue to promote Democratic Rights
• The Preservation of American Cultural Heritage
• American Cultural Exhibitions »

Summit Locations

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA will take place in three major cities: Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and New York City. The conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the cities.

 

Summit Participation

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

 

Participant Papers »

The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Symposia, and would therefore like to welcome participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for delivery at the Symposium. Following the Symposium, the papers will be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community.

 

Certificate of Attendance

All Symposium participants will be awarded an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part in the event, and list the topics which were discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD Advisory Board.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and submit the online application form:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013

For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

To view the complete, recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please visit http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar

 

 

The Montenegro Symposium on International Law & Human Rights “An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights”

The Montenegro Symposium on International Law & Human Rights

“An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights”  

(Cetinje, Montenegro; July 8th – 10th, 2014)

http://www.ipahp.org/index.php?en_iscd_montenegro

The post WWII international framework witnessed the emergence of a set of liberal norms and values conceptualized today as the international set of human rights. In this sense, the system of international law serves as one of the main mechanisms for the development and application of a functioning framework for a universal human rights system. Hopes for the effective functioning of such legal instruments at the international level are high; however the lack of universality in practice and the inherent difficulties of their implementation have highlighted the need for further constant legislation to assure the development and the implementation human rights globally.

Some of the major obstacles obstructing the implementation of such a global human rights system are the economic interests and inequalities of the world as well as the lack of legislation with regards to issues of youth and women’s rights, which permeates the international community. Any efforts at supporting universal human rights must therefore be accompanied by legislation that promotes sustainable development as well as the protection of the rights of youth women and the poor, which together make up the majority of the world population. In addition, issues of security and responsibility to protect must be incorporated as an integral part into international law in order to assure its positive progress and long term success.

The Montenegro Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights will gather a broad range of stakeholders to explore and analyze these issues and will formulate recommendations for joint strategies for immediate and future implementation. The Symposium will create and publish a proposal document that will then be publically presented to the international community.

 

Symposium Participants

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

 

Participant Papers

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The ICD would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community worldwide.

 

Certificate of Attendance

All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.

 

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and submit the online application form:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013

For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

To view the complete, recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please visit http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar