Josipa Palac-ICDO President and Founder, and Toni Pehar-ICDO CFO and Co-founder attended bilateral meetings with the Ministry of Culture of Colombia, representatives from CoCrea and the executive director of Orquesta Filarmonica De Medellin. As highlighted in the opening remarks by the President of Colombia Ivan Duque, Colombia is the second nation in the world with the greatest biodiversity. Therefore, the President of Colombia highlighted that its preservation is of high importance for all of us. The first ever Macrorrueda de Filantropia in Colombia is the opportunity for establishing fruitful…
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ORANGE 94.0 Latin Lounge The Long Nights of Interculturality
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ICDO opened the third edition of the Long Nights of Interculturality, public annual festival under UNESCO patronage, inviting the audience from all over the world to join in celebration of diversity and interculturality online.
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On May 8th, 2019, ICDO in a partnership with OBAGI Medical and Project Implicit- Harvard Study and Hollywood and Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas launched the SKINCLUSION Global Initiative.
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It is one year since the International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO) began its partnership with OBAGI Medical on the Global Initiative #SKINCLUSION with the actor - Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Global Ambassador of the campaign.
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ICDO is proud to announce the completion of three phases of the "Bridging Diversity: Bosnia and Herzegovina" project in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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ICDO established a long-term project with underrepresented indigenous Maya communities in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
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ICDO hosted a two-week art exhibition and essay reading at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna with the students from three ethnicities from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Photo Credit: China News Valentines Day: Around the Globe By ICDO Member – Lizaveta Vozjakova, From Russia with Love. Already feel fed up with this combination of words? I feel you! It is interesting to note how, even among the same culture, there is a division between celebrators and haters of the ‘Day of Love.’ I guess the secret behind the negative reaction from some fellow Russians is that according to “Vzglyad” – the Russian newspaper – Saint Valentine identified as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, so it…
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By ICDO Member – Lizaveta Vozjakova, From Russia with Love. Did you know that only 8 countries in Europe have legislation making sex without consent – rape? Approximately 9 million women in EU have been raped after the age of 15. Not so long ago it was perfectly legal to discriminate against women in the workforce, place job listings only for men, and pay women less. There were no women doctors or lawyers, and in some countries, women had no right to vote or decide their own maternal healthcare. With…
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By ICDO Member – Lizaveta Vozjakova, From Russia with Love. Have you ever found yourself googling information about other cultures? If yes, then you are in the right place. Our goal at ICDO is to promote intercultural dialogue by focusing on different cultural aspects and values. Diversity Speaks is a platform where every week the members of the ICDO team will present new discussion topics covering everything from customs and traditions, communities, various social barriers that are influencing society, and much more. Just like our readers, our team members are…
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ICDO is offering a platform for students from Bosnia and Herzegovina to share their thoughts and opinions. (more…)
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April 16, 2019 Bridging Diversity: Art and Expression Location: United Nations Headquarters, Vienna International Centre In the third phase of "Bridging Diversity: Bosnia and Herzegovina" ICDO organized a two-week art exhibition and essays reading in the UN Headquarters in Vienna. OBJECTIVE: Foster intercultural dialogue and provide a platform for freedom of expression and open communication between youth from three ethnicities in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina through art and writing. KEY STAKEHOLDERS: Youth from all three ethnicities (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian), government officials, representatives from international organizations, students, educators and policymakers. In…
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October 26 Bridging Diversity: Education Location: Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina Activities: Educational Workshops On the 26th of October 2018, ICDO launched the first phase of the long-term social and development project "Bridging Diversity: Bosnia and Herzegovina" in Trebinje, with the goal of development of cultural interaction between youth from three ethnicities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. OBJECTIVE: Foster intercultural dialogue and provide a platform for freedom of expression and open communication between youth from three ethnicities im post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina through specifically tailored workshops and training KEY STAKEHOLDERS: Youth from…
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ICDO cooperated with UNIDO as an Activity-Level Partner for the United Smart Cities at the 3rd "Bridge for Cities" event at the Vienna International Centre.
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Last fall ICDO gave life to the ambitious project in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (more…)
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The opening ceremony of ICDO’s Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue officially kicked off at the Wiener Rathaus with a costume show (more…)
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Rathaus shall serve as the venue for our opening ceremony. It will host a symposium with a variety of prominent speakers and critical topics (more…)
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Altes Rathaus’ evening will begin with a musical performance featuring vocals and piano. A panel discussion between inspirational (more…)
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The Yunus Emre Institute will host visual exhibition from artist all over the world, letting visitors experience first-hand (more…)
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The Chocolate Museum Vienna promises a sweet evening for all attendees. The museum shall open their doors for participants to find out the wonders of chocolate for themselves. (more…)
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The Closing Ceremony will feature invite-only Gala Dinner. It will be held in Palais Wertheim. (more…)
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The Long Night Of Intercultural Dialogue is an annual public event held on 8th of September, 2018, that celebrates Vienna’s rich history with culture, creativity and art. (more…)
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