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News Archive 2007
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  UNESCO launches a tool to put social science research at the service of public policy-making   UNESCO launches a tool to put social science research at the service of public policy-making
05-11-2007 (SHS e-News 20 / November 2007) - Immediately following UNESCO’s 34th General Conference, which re-affirmed the importance of creating the conditions for a genuine dialogue between researchers, policy-makers and the members of civil society in order to address the multiple challenges of the contemporary world, UNESCO is launching a new tool to support policy-making based on research results from international social and human sciences.  More...

 

  UNESCO Study “Philosophy: A School of Freedom”   UNESCO Study “Philosophy: A School of Freedom”
20-10-2007 (UNESCO) - UNESCO publishes “Philosophy: A School of Freedom. Teaching philosophy and learning to philosophize: Status and prospects” - an innovative publication based on the results of a worldwide study and abounding with unprecedented recommendations and proposals on the teaching of philosophy.  More...

 

  Just published in French : Guide 3 on   Just published in French : Guide 3 on "Educating Bioethics Committees"
19-10-2007 (UNESCO) - This guidebook is intended to assist the members of all four forms of Bioethics Committees to pursue their knowledge of the complex multi-disciplinary field of bioethics.  More...

 

  First General Conference of the Coalition of Latin American and Caribbean Cities against Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia   First General Conference of the Coalition of Latin American and Caribbean Cities against Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia
18-10-2007 (UNESCO) - The Conference was held from 24 to 25 September 2007, in Montevideo, Uruguay. It was organized by the City of Montevideo in coordination with UNESCO.  More...

 

  REPETTO Foundation and UNESCO sign a partnership within the framework of UNESCO’s “Education of Children in Need” Programme   REPETTO Foundation and UNESCO sign a partnership within the framework of UNESCO’s “Education of Children in Need” Programme
03-10-2007 (UNESCO) -   More...

 

  MERC Annual Conference: Human/Social Sciences and Research Ethics   MERC Annual Conference: Human/Social Sciences and Research Ethics
02-10-2007 (MERC) - Tunis, Tunisia, 6–7 December 2007  More...

 

  2007 UNESCO Youth Forum   2007 UNESCO Youth Forum
20-09-2007 (UNESCO) - On 12 and 13 October 2007, young people from all over the world will come together at UNESCO in Paris (France) for the fifth edition of the UNESCO Youth Forum.  More...

 

  Countering Human Trafficking in Lesotho and in South Africa   Countering Human Trafficking in Lesotho and in South Africa
18-09-2007 (UNESCO) - Publication of two UNESCO Policy Papers  More...

 

  UNESCO partners the World Sports Forum   UNESCO partners the World Sports Forum
06-09-2007 (SHS e-News 18 / September 2007) - While France is hosting the Rugby World Cup 2007, the city of Saint-Denis, which will host some of the most challenging games in its Stade de France, is organizing a World Sports Forum, under the patronage of UNESCO. From anti-doping to the fight against racism and the position of women in sports, 8 debates will suggest a different sport in a different world…  More...

 

  Work Migration and the Protection of Human Rights in Africa : Obstacles to the Ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families   Work Migration and the Protection of Human Rights in Africa : Obstacles to the Ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families
01-09-2007 (UNESCO) - Release of the Second Volume of the UNESCO Migration Studies Series (second volume only available in French)  More...

 

  The Migrant Workers Convention in Europe: Obstacles to the Ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families: EU/EEA Perspectives   The Migrant Workers Convention in Europe: Obstacles to the Ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families: EU/EEA Perspectives
31-08-2007 (UNESCO) - Release of the First Volume of the UNESCO Migration Studies Series (first volume only available in English)  More...

 

  Just published in French: “Environmental ethics and International Policy”   Just published in French: “Environmental ethics and International Policy”
20-08-2007 (UNESCO) - UNESCO has invited well-known experts in environmental ethics for a project to describe the current situation regarding environmental ethics and to determine possibilities for international action in this area.  More...

 

  An International Summer School on Migration in the Moscow Region   An International Summer School on Migration in the Moscow Region
15-08-2007 (UNESCO Moscow) - The Russian Migration Research Center in cooperation with the Central European University and with the support of the UNESCO Moscow Office organized the International Summer School “Migration and Discrimination: Protection of Migrants Human Rights and Promotion of Tolerance”. This Summer School was held from 14 to 19 July 2007 in the framework of the project "Migration as a Resource for Social Development: Positive Effects and Risks”.  More...

 

  Social Development: Successful round tables at UNESCO   Social Development: Successful round tables at UNESCO
01-08-2007 (SHS e-News 17 / August 2007) - On July 16 and 17, a round table meeting of Ministers of Social Development from 19 countries took place in Paris during the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Council of the UNESCO programme on Management of Social Transformations (MOST).  More...

 

  International Youth Day 2007 ‘Be Seen, Be Heard – Youth Participation for Development’   International Youth Day 2007 ‘Be Seen, Be Heard – Youth Participation for Development’
30-07-2007 (UNESCO) - International Youth Day will take place on August 12th, and this year the theme will revolve around “Be Seen, Be Heard : Youth Participation for Development.” Focusing on empowerment and participation of youth in decisions that affect their lives will be a major part of International Youth Day.  More...

 

  The first meeting of the interim Steering Committee of the Coalition of Cities in Asia and the Pacific   The first meeting of the interim Steering Committee of the Coalition of Cities in Asia and the Pacific
15-07-2007 (UNESCO) - On 5 and 6 June 2007, the first meeting of the took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The meeting was jointly organized by the Municipality of Phnom Penh and UNESCO.  More...

 

  Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC)   Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC)
14-07-2007 (UNESCO) - In the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights are the principles of “Consent” and “Social responsibility” with regard to health. These two principles are on the agenda of the next Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee meeting - UNESCO Paris, 19-20 July 2007.  More...

 

  13 Canadian municipalities confirm their commitment against racism and discrimination   13 Canadian municipalities confirm their commitment against racism and discrimination
12-07-2007 (UNESCO) - On June 1, 2007 in Calgary, 13 municipalities from across Canada met on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to sign a Declaration affirming their commitment against racism and discrimination and their wish to unite to share lessons learned.  More...

 

  Management of Social Transformations: Round Table of Ministers of Social Development at UNESCO   Management of Social Transformations: Round Table of Ministers of Social Development at UNESCO
12-07-2007 (UNESCOPRESS) - Ministers of Social Development from 18 countries will meet in Paris on 16-17 July to discuss ways of linking social science research and policy development in order to strengthen the capacity of governments to act effectively for the welfare of their citizens and the social development of their countries.  More...

 

  Arab region pledges support for anti-doping   Arab region pledges support for anti-doping
21-06-2007 (UNESCO) - After three days of debates, participants in the regional conference on sporting ethics and anti-doping in Tunisia, issued a declaration reaffirming their commitment to the fight against doping in sport.  More...

 

  Albania acceded to the Migrant Workers Convention   Albania acceded to the Migrant Workers Convention
06-06-2007 (UNESCO) -   More...

 

  WADA announces research grants in the field of anti-doping   WADA announces research grants in the field of anti-doping
01-06-2007 (WADA) - The World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA, is inviting applications for its 2008 Social Science Research Grant Program.  More...

 

  First State Forum on Ethics in Science held in Porto Alegre   First State Forum on Ethics in Science held in Porto Alegre
22-05-2007 (UNESCO Brazil) - Porto Alegre, Brazil, 22 May 2007  More...

 

  Memories of Migration in the Mediterranean Region   Memories of Migration in the Mediterranean Region
18-05-2007 (UNESCO) - Coinciding with the World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21st 2007, a UNESCO meeting in Palermo will gather together all the UNESCO National Commissions of the Mediterranean region. The question of migrant memories will comprise the core of their discussions.  More...

 

  Fourteenth Session of the International Bioethics Committee (IBC)   Fourteenth Session of the International Bioethics Committee (IBC)
15-05-2007 (UNESCO) - At the kind invitation of the Government of Kenya, the Fourteenth (ordinary) Session of the International Bioethics Committee (IBC) will be held in Nairobi, from 17 to 19 May 2007.  More...

 

  UNESCO and the Lebanese Government sign a new Agreement on the International Centre for Human Sciences (ICHS)   UNESCO and the Lebanese Government sign a new Agreement on the International Centre for Human Sciences (ICHS)
10-05-2007 (UNESCO Office in Beirut) - On 3 May 2007, UNESCO and the Lebanese Government signed an Agreement for the establishment and running of the ICHS.  More...

 

  Jamaica establishes inter-agency task force against doping in sport   Jamaica establishes inter-agency task force against doping in sport
10-05-2007 (UNESCO) - The Prime Minister of Jamaica and Minister of Sport, Ms Portia Simpson-Miller, convened the taskforce to ensure a close collaboration between government agencies in the fight against doping in sport.  More...

 

  International Migrations: Missing Link of Globalization   International Migrations: Missing Link of Globalization
09-05-2007 (Courrier de la Planète) - New issue of the magazine Courrier de la Planète (available in French only)  More...

 

  Forum of Ministers for Social Development from Arab States   Forum of Ministers for Social Development from Arab States
28-04-2007 (UNESCO) - After Latin America, Southern Africa, West Africa and Asia, it was the turn of the Maghreb Region, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon to have a Forum of Ministers for Social Development. On the initiative of Morocco’s Minister for Social Development, the Family and Solidarity, the Forum was officially launched during a meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, from 30 April to 1 May 2007.  More...

 

  First General Conference of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism   First General Conference of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism
26-04-2007 (UNESCO) - This Conference, entitled « Sharing Competence and Empowering Communities : The Role of Cities in Challenging Racism and Discrimination », will take place from 10 to 12 May 2007 in Nuremberg, Germany. It will gather the member cities of the European Coalition, other municipalities and diverse actors of civil society committed against this challenging issue of racism and discrimination.  More...

 

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