Countering Violent Extremism Task Force

Intercultural Innovation Hub: Calling Projects promoting an inclusive and diverse society

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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MUNICH, Germany and NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2011, UNAOC and the BMW Group have worked with leaders and organizations from around the globe to tackle intercultural challenges through social innovations. With the new Intercultural Innovation Hub, our mission is to connect people and cultures, empower grassroots organizations, as well as elevate and scale up intercultural innovation. To this end, organizations promoting diversity, integration and social inclusion are invited to become part of the hub and benefit from comprehensive support to expand the social impact of their projects.

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  • The new Intercultural Innovation Hub of UNAOC and the BMW Group connects people and cultures, empowers grassroots organizations and elevates intercultural innovation.
  • Selected projects promoting diversity, integration and social inclusion will work towards achieving sustainable growth.
  • Participants will benefit from a financial grant of up to 20,000 USD plus a year of capacity-building workshops, customized support, and membership to the Intercultural Leaders global networking platform.
  • With the new Intercultural Innovation Hub, our mission is to connect people and cultures, empower grassroots organizations, as well as elevate and scale up intercultural innovation.

Government of Canada announces up to $1.9 million in funding to combat online terrorist and violent extremist content

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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$1 million in funding through the CRF for Tech Against Terrorism to create theTCAP.

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  • $1 million in funding through the CRF for Tech Against Terrorism to create theTCAP.
  • "Terrorist and extremist views and content do not belong anywhere online where they can influence others and incite violence.
  • The Government of Canada is investing in real tools that can make the Internet a safer place for Canada, Canadians and the world."
  • The Community Resilience Fund provides financial support to organizations working to improve Canada's understanding and capacity to prevent and counter violent extremism.