Calls for applications: Intercultural Innovation Award and PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) recently launched calls for applications for two programmes: the Intercultural Innovation Award and the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival, and we would appreciate it if you could help spread the word about these opportunities.

1.The Intercultural Innovation Award, a partnership between UNAOC and BMW Group, is looking for innovative and sustainable projects around the world that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, making vital contributions to peace and prosperity. Ten grassroots organizations with potential for expansion and replication will be awarded funding and strategic support. To apply, please visit:http:// interculturalinnovation.org/

Deadline: 31 May 2019 at 5 PM EDT

Trello board: https://trello.com/b/ 24tU7BOs/intercultural- innovation-award-iiaward-call- for-applications-2019

2.The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival, a joint initiative of UNAOC and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), invites the world's youth of age up to 25 years to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. PLURAL+ winners will be invited to New York for the annual Awards Ceremony at the UN Headquarters, and have opportunities for distribution, professional networking, and more! To apply, please visit:https://pluralplus. unaoc.org/

Deadline: 16 June 2019

Trello Board: https://trello.com/b/ mBFG96aH/plural-2019-youth- video-festival-call-for- entries

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Check out these two @UNAOC opportunities!

1. The Intercultural Innovation Award: http:// interculturalinnovation.org/

2. The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival: https://pluralplus. unaoc.org/

Apply ASAP! #iiaward #PLURALplus19 #UNAOCyouth