India/Pakistan: Thought leaders try to build a bridge to peace

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Just a few of the hundreds putting their weight behind the resolution. Collage by Farhan Ahmed Without expecting overnight transformation, over 500 eminent signatories from both countries are hoping to create a ripple effect that changes how citizens and governments view each other. My piece in The Wire about the recent citizens’…

Uganda: Strengthening School Leadership — Video

Olive Kyohere, Secretary General of Association of Secondary School Head Teachers of Uganda and Head Teacher at Luzira Secondary School, speaks about the impact the school management training in Uganda, in a programme run by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, and supported by the World Bank. Source: Aga Khan University ->>>>><<<<<-

Raiyaan World Partnership Walk Video 2017 Educating Girls

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HELP RAIYAAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! A quality education has the power to transform societies in a single generation, provide children with the protection they need from the hazards of poverty, labor exploitation and disease, and given them the knowledge, skills, and confidence to reach their full potential. Audery Hepburn! Did you…

“Roadmap to Apartheid” — An award-winning documentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Extended trailer for the film-

Jonathan Cook is interviewed in Roadmap to Apartheid, an award-winning documentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This is the extended trailer for the film. You can also read my Blog HERE. To join discussions about my work, please visit my Facebook or Twitter page. Source: Jonathen Cook Net ->>>>><<<<<-

What binds Germany and Mexico | In 2018, Mexico will be the first ever Latin American country to be Guest of Honour at Hannover Messe, the industrial trade fair

One of the world’s biggest car exporters. The capital is popular among young people from all over the world due to its vibrant art and party scene. The public is critical of border walls. The capital’s new airport is to be completed soon. The list of things which Germany and Mexico have in common is…

The Aga Khan Academies: watch Videos from Kenya, India and Mozambique on how the schools are Pomoting students to become Pluralistic leaders to lead their countries

Inside Africa: Inauguration of Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya  ***** Inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, India ***** Aga Khan Academy Maputo student led tour ***** Ethical, Effective, Pluralistic: The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, India ->>>>><<<<<-

Germany: “kulturweit” international cultural volunteer programme | Since 2009, 2700 volunteers has been awarded the QUIFD (Agency for Quality in Volunteer Services) quality seal

“kulturweit” is an international volunteer programme devoted to cultural relations and education policy and is aimed at everyone aged between 18 and 26. The programme gives young people a tangible and practical insight into their global responsibility. They work in cultural and educational institutions across the world as part of the volunteer service of the…

Global Centre for Pluralism looks to the future, with one foot in the past

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Source: The Globe and Mail AGA KHAN – Special to The Globe and Mail Excerpt: When I first visited this site, I went across the Ottawa River to see things from the opposite side. From that perspective, I noticed that many buildings on the Ontario side had, over the years, turned…

His Highness the Aga Khan receives President’s Medal from Architectural League of New York — By Sadaf Sajwani on The Ismaili

New York, 19 May 2017 — Yesterday evening, the Architectural League of New York accorded Mawlana Hazar Imam its highest and most important honour. The President’s Medal, which is awarded annually, was presented to Hazar Imam in recognition of the vast impact he has made on the world through the medium of architecture. In particular,…

Paderborn as Silicon Valley of OWL within three years as the High-tech Industrie is growing rapidly |The Future vision is ‘Garage33’

University of Paderborn, City of Paderborn and IT companies are adopting the Garage33 project and are marching toward making Paderborn as top address in Ostwestfalen-Lippe. Recently a concept was introduced by Paderborn Mayor Michael Dreier, University vice President Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Kabst and Chairman of “Paderborn überzeugt” (Convinced by Paderborn) at The Technologiepark (IT and…

Emancipation in Afghanistan: Breaking down cyber barriers — Report by Jennifer Collins and Storay Karimi on Qantara de

By teaching girls programming and computer literacy, two sisters in Afghanistan have triggered something of a digital revolution. Report by Jennifer Collins and Storay Karimi Groups of teenage girls huddle around computers in a bright blue classroom, some typing furiously, others browsing blogs with the latest fashion trends. Just outside, people go about their daily…

Videos on Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa canada | Changing the global conversation about diversity

Source:  Annual Lectures from the Global Centre for Pluralism ***** His Highness the Aga Khan, Opening remarks – Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015 Source: Annual Lectures from the Global Centre for Pluralism ***** Mawlana Aga Khan speaks at Global Centre of Pluralism Source: Noorun Mubeen ***** Kofi Annan delivers Annual Pluralism Lecture 2013 Source: Annual Lectures from…

Video: Prince Amyn speaks at opening of calligraphy exhibition at UBC Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver — The Ismaili

Prince Amyn was in Vancouver on 11 and 12 May to participate in the opening of a new exhibition at the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology. Traces of Words: Art and Calligraphy from Asia, is a showcase of varied forms of expression associated with writing and words throughout the continent from different periods….

His Highness the Aga Khan and Canadian Governor General open Global Centre for Pluralism headquarters — The Ismaili

Ottawa, 16 May 2017 — Mawlana Hazar Imam and His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada officially opened the new international headquarters of the Global Centre for Pluralism today. The heritage building at 330 Sussex Drive that now houses the Centre was built over a century ago. It once held the…

UK: How the Conservatives stole the British Indian vote from Labour — By Rakib Ehsan on Conversation com | Watch video Ex-PM David Cameron speaking to British Indians at Packed Wembley Stadium

As the 2017 UK general election nears, Labour is facing a probable loss of seats for the fifth consecutive time. It may also suffer further disintegration of its historical relationship with British voters of Indian origin. The 2015 election saw the Conservatives receive 1m ethnic minority votes for the first time in its electoral history….

Seine Hoheit Karim Aga Khan über die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Deutschland und AKDN und zum Thema Pluralismus bei der Jahreskonferenz der deutschen Botschafter am 06. Sept 2004

(…) Deutschland und das AKDN arbeiten bereits umfassend und in immer stärkerem Maße in gefährlichen und schwierigen Gegenden wie Pakistan, Afghanistan und Mittelasien zusammen. Über eine Vielzahl von Organisationen auf Dorf- und Gemeindeebene ermutigen wir die Menschen, ihre Antagonismen zu überwinden und zusammenzuarbeiten, um Lösungen für gemeinsame Probleme in ihrem Streben nach einem besseren Leben…

His Highness the Aga Khan to receive Architectural League of New York’s President’s Medal 2017

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Aga Khan gives the closing remarks of the seminar, during the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 Winner’s. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News On May 18th 2017, His Highness the Aga Khan will be in New York to receive prestigious President’s Medal 2017 from The Architectural League. The Architectural League is…

His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Canada ahead of Global Centre for Pluralism opening — The Ismaili

Ottawa, 15 May 2017 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Ottawa this afternoon, accompanied by Princess Zahra and Prince Aly Muhammad. Tomorrow Hazar Imam will be joined by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada for the official opening of the international headquarters of the Global Centre for Pluralism. Mawlana Hazar…

Germany to digitalise Africa with start up with 100 Million Euro | After Minister Gerd Müller’s “Marshall Plan with Africa”, Minister Brigitte Zypries Bringing in Digitalisation Programme

Brigitte Zypries, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy 2017 could be the year of the African continent. Many countries have launched programmes with which they hope to support Africa. For example, Africa is one of the focal points of the German G20 Presidency in 2017. At the beginning of the year, German Federal Minister…

NRW Election: Merkel’s CDU unseats ruling SPD in crucial German state election

Chancellor Merkel’s party has beaten its rival Social Democrats in their stronghold in North Rhine-Westphalia, projections showed. NRW is seen as a test of national mood ahead of Germany’s federal election in September. Historic defeat for SPD in state elections German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) won 32.9 percent of the vote in…