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Bigger Than Us Special Screening with Melati Wijsen
3 Oct

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upcoming events

4
October
Induction Day of the Sustainable Development International Film Festival
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Crossroads Village 2 Castle Peak Road Gold Coast
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12:00 am
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The induction day of the Sustainable Development International Film Festival is the launching event of an ambitious educational project specifically designed for middle and high school students who will embark on an immersive journey into the world of filmmaking. Through interactive workshops students will gain a solid understanding of essential filmmaking techniques and explore the role of films in promoting global awareness by nurturing their critical thinking, creativity and collaborative skills aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

3
October
Bigger Than Us Special Screening with Melati Wijsen
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French Int'l School, Jardine's Lookout Campus
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12:00 am
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The International Sustainable Development Film Festival is pleased to launch its 2024 edition with an exceptional screening of the film "Bigger Than Us" by Flore Vasseur (France, 2021). On this occasion, we will have the honor of welcoming the heroine of the film, Melati Wijsen, who has traveled the world to meet young activists determined to act and make the world a better place. A fantastic invitation to take action and join the movement!

4
October
Bett Asia 2023
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The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok
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12:00 am
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Join the global education technology community at Bett Asia 2023

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October
Global Peace Summit 2023
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New York, USA
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12:00 am
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The  Global Peace Summit is a 4 day event organized by Global Peace Chain that  aims to gather open minded, highly motivated and passionate students and  young professionals. This summit covers topics such as the use of AI for  educational opportunities, the impact that female policy makers achieve on  world peace, the role of social media in instigating ethnic violence, human  rights debates, and many more.

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October
United Nations Day 2023
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United  Nations day is an annual day that commemorates the creation of the United  Nations, marking a new era in history. On this day, we acknowledge the  purpose and principles that this organisation has provided us with.

21
October
International Youth Conference 8: Empowering Youth to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: From Discussion to Innovation, Inclusion, and Action
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New York, USA
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The international youth conference 8 is set to take place  in New York City from the 21st to the 24th of September 2023. This conference  coincides with the United Nations High Level Week and it will be closely  linked with the 2023 SDG Summit. The event will provide a platform for young  people to discuss the progress that has been made towards achieving the  Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and it will explore the ways in which  the youth can contribute to these goals.
   
Registration google forms doc: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBtsfr1J1mkk6RQJB0vLkLRNgT3RYBCG0KyacCYushAZl9IA/viewform

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October
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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International  day for the eradication of poverty is an annual opportunity to acknowledge  the struggle of people living in poverty and to honour the victims of extreme  poverty, hunger and violence. This day indicated the importance of the fight  against this global issue.

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October
2023 Virtual Activism Conference (Amnesty International USA)
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Amnesty  International USA is hosting the 2023 Virtual Activism Conference and this  year's theme is "Welcome Home Activists". This conference will  provide a space for people to come to gather in aims to increase knowledge,  develop new skills, and exchange ideas for progressing a human rights agenda.  This event will completely be online via Whova and it will offer over 20  sessions that cover topics such as: human rights issues, eradicating racial  discrimination, ensuring equality, reproductive rights, refugee and migrant  rights, ending gun violence and more.

10
October
World Mental Health Day 2023
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World  mental heath day is an international day that promoted the expansion of  global mental heath education and accessibility for all. This celebration was  created by the World Federation for Mental Health, a global organisation that  aims to promote awarness and advocacy for the importance of mental health.  

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November
13th UNESCO Youth Forum
summit
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UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
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12:00 am
CET
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The 13th Forum will focus on the social impact of climate change and the need to achieve an equitable climate transition, especially for youth. A transversal approach will be adopted to cover all aspects that fall within UNESCO's mandate. Policy recommendations and proposals for youth-led solutions aimed at addressing the challenges identified are expected to be among the Forum Conclusions.

past events

16
September
Bye Bye Plastic Bags Beach Clean Up Event
clean-up
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Pantai Seseh
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12:00 am
SGT
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Bye Bye Plastic Bags would like to invite you to join our clean up event to commemorate World Clean Up Day

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August
LearningMan Festival 2023
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Lennox, New South Wales
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LearningMan Festival is a 3 days educational festival program collaboration between the Living School and YOUTHTOPIA in Australia. This program aims to give the students opportunity to learn how to be a changemaker.

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September
International Day of Peace 2023
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World  peace day is an annual celebration declared by the United Nations as a day  that is devoted to reduce violence and strengthen the ideals and principles  of peace across the world.  

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September
SDG Summit 2023
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UN Headquarters, New York City, US
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The  event is an excellent venue for advanced undergraduate and graduate students  to learn about opportunities after graduation as well as some of the key  challenges and opportunities existing in the industry today. It is the only  event that brings students from paper and packaging schools together to  reinforce their interest in joining the industry. Session topics have  included Nanotechnology, Printed Electronics, and the State of the Industry,  all topics that are not regularly taught as part of their curriculum.

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September
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2023
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International  day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer is an annual day created by the  United Nations General Assembly. This date commemorates the date of the  signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer  in 1987. It reminds us that the ozone layer is a crutial component to life on  earth and that we must continue to protect it for future generations.

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September
International Literacy Day 2023
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International  literacy day is an annual celebration declared by UNESCO that reminds people  of the importance of literacy as a matter of human rights. This celebration  aims to promote a more literate and sustainable society.

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August
World Humanitarian Day 2023
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World humanitarian day is an international day dedicated to recognize aid workers that have died trying to help other people affected by global crises.

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August
Women's Equality Day 2023
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Women’s Equality Day is a day dedicated to commomorate the struggles of women to be heard, the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and the work of female trailblazers to secure equal right.

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August
International Youth Day 2023
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International  youth day is an annual day declared by the United Nations that aims to raise  awarness of any issues that the world’s youth may be facing. This day  particularly aims to celebrate the youth’s achievements.

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August
The Youth Assembly
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New York City, USA
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12:00 am
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The  Youth Assembly is a platform that aims to cultivate a global network of  passionate young leaders and change-makers through education and exchange. It  empowers the youth with opportunities to connect with like minded peers and  trailblazers. The youth assembly program includes keynote talks by today’s  influencers and change-makers, thematic discussions, skill-building  workshops, field visits and many more.

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July
International Friendship Day
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International  friendship day is an annual celebration declared by the United Nations that  promotes friendships. On this day, we celebrate our gratitude for these bonds  as they promote happiness, unity and peace.

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