Celebrating International Day of Living Together in Peace

In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly declared May 16th as the International Day of Living Together in Peace. This day is an invitation for everyone to join the efforts to promote and practice tolerance, solidarity, respect, and living in harmony with our global family.

Every semester, IVECA welcomes students from all over the globe to partake in virtual exchanges where information, ideas and thoughts are shared. Students enjoy learning from their partner’s culture as well as sharing their own. Through these interactions, students practice understanding, empathy and respect; thus, proving these experiences, IVECA strives to contribute to making the world a better place to live together in harmony.

It is such a joy to see our students practice daily the beautiful beliefs that International Day of Living Together in Peace represents: So far this term, our students from around the world have already begun reflecting on their journey towards peace and understanding. “I’m happy to take part in this new experience as it allows me to get along with new people and share things with them,”one student writes. “I believe in being kind, empathetic, and respectful to others, no matter where they come from or what they believe.'’ another student shares. “As a global citizen, I believe in respecting other cultures and working together towards common goals,” a third student writes, perfectly reflecting not only IVECA’s goals but also that of the United Nations and the significance of this international day.

Today, IVECA joins in celebrating the International Day of Living Together in Peace. Let us all continue to listen to what others have to say, speak words of kindness, praise diversity, forgive and show compassion to others. Let us all live together in peace. 🕊️

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Reflecting on IVECA’s UN Commission for Social Development Side Event

On February 10th, IVECA had the pleasure of hosting a Side Event for the 61st session of the UN Commission for Social Development titled "Global Citizenship to Rebuild Sustainable Cities with Eco-friendly Recycling Energy Circulation System." The event focused on promoting global citizenship and facilitating research and collaboration towards clean energy recycling systems worldwide. It featured a panel of experts discussing topics such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the importance of education in promoting global citizenship, and strategies for waste management.

The panelists emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders from the private, public, and non-governmental sectors, including educational institutions to implement effective solutions for building greener cities that benefit both the environment and communities. Our collaborators in this event, the UN Academic Impact and NGO-CELL, and our partners, the 2nd Generation Recycling Energy Consortium: EcoFlame, Dohwa Engineering, and RG2e, have taken such steps and began advancing sustainable urban development.

At IVECA, we believe that Education for Global Citizenship is crucial in guiding learners towards making a better society. Our recent UN Water Conference Side Event, "Global Citizenship Education for Clean Water and Cleaner Energy," emphasized the role of global citizenship education in improving access to clean water and energy and was, along with the CSoCD61 Side Event, part of our mission to tackle important global issues.

We hope you enjoy this video recap of IVECA's CSocD61 side event and appreciate your ongoing support as we work towards equipping students around the world with the knowledge and resources to become proactive and empowered global citizens!

Join us in this endeavor by signing up to our Global Citizenship Education Partnership for Greener Earth here!

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Join IVECA in celebrating the International Day of Plant Health on May 12th!

The United Nations has designated May 12th as the International Day of Plant Health! The UN international day provides an opportunity to raise awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.

As we face increasing environmental challenges such as climate change, it's more important than ever to promote global awareness and action to protect our natural resources. In fact, according to the United Nations, plants make up 80 percent of the food we eat, make 98 percent of the oxygen we breathe and the FAO estimates that annually up to 40 percent of global crop production is lost to pests. As such, it is essential that we take action to protect our environment.

At IVECA, we believe that education and awareness are key to building a more sustainable and equitable world. Global citizenship plays a vital role in promoting plant health and protecting our environment by encouraging individuals to understand the interconnectedness of our world and how actions in one part of the world can have far-reaching consequences. Through our sense of global responsibility, we can work towards preserving plant health and ensuring that our planet remains a safe and healthy place for future generations.

Join us in spreading awareness about the importance of plant health and its crucial role in sustaining life on our planet.

For more about the International Day of Plant Health, visit the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ official page by clicking here.

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