UNESCO launched the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme in 1991 as an international action plan for academic solidarity to strengthen inter-university co-operation with particular emphasis on support to higher education in the developing countries.
The programme works towards establishing and reinforcing strong and durable linkages amongst higher education and scientific institutions worldwide and at facilitating the transfer of knowledge while combating the brain drain. Special attention is paid to providing assistance through inter-regional and (sub)regional linkages.
The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme encompasses a broad spectrum of activities requiring very flexible modes of action. It is based on genuine, equal partnership among the higher education institutions which initiate various projects within its framework.
Two types of closely interrelated and interdependent activities have emerged as the base for the major strategies for implementing the Programme: inter-university networks and international UNESCO Chairs. While individual chairs responding to specific needs are possible, the programme endeavours to create the proper conditions to allow each chair to be a focal point of a network or to be a part of a network.
The UNITWIN network on Interreligious studies
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The Sixth Annual International Global combine Conference on Racism and Violence
18.03.10
On behalf of the World Humanitarian Welfare Organization, Miss. Karthleen Marvin, a member and staff of the International Red Cross committee, invites You to participate in the Sixth Annual International Global combine Conference on Racism and Violence, which the World Humanitarian Welfare Organization (WHWO) is excited to be hosting on May 18th to 22nd 2010 at the 501 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006 (U.S.A), and from May 25th to 29th 2010 at Rue 85/87 Cisse Amadou Ave Grand Dakar Senegal West Africa.
Conference attendees include; directors, doctors, professors, teachers, and other professionals from various department and staff, including students, managers and others against Racism and how we can stop Violence from developing in our world, society, homes and individuals lives.
If you are interested to participate as an individual or would like to represent your country or organization, you may contact Mrs. Karen Smith (w.humanitariansecretar@mail.com) in the conference secretariat for details and information regarding registration for the workshop.
