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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
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SUMMARY:International Youth Day
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URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-youth-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T170000
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SUMMARY:UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of two weeks\, UNCCD COP17 will bring together governments and a wide range of stakeholders to advance action on land restoration\, drought resilience\, water\, rangelands and food systems. To help focus discussions and mobilize action\, COP17 will center around an Action Agenda to bridge political decisions with real-world solutions. The programme will also include high-level and special events designed to generate political momentum\,  foster partnerships and support concrete outcomes across the four thematic days: Finance\, Water\, Land and People\, and Food Systems and Soil Health.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/un-convention-to-combat-desertification-unccd-cop17/
LOCATION:Ulaanbaatar\, Mongolia\, Mongolia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260220T153925Z
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SUMMARY:Dubai Global Futures And Sustainable Leadership Summit 2026
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URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/dubai-global-futures-and-sustainable-leadership-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Hotel and Offsite\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
ORGANIZER;CN="AfriLead EduTourism Network (ALEN)":MAILTO:info@afrileadnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T103725Z
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SUMMARY:4th World Sports Tourism Congress
DESCRIPTION:The 4th World Sports Tourism Congress – organized by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Secretariat of Tourism of México\, the Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico City\, the Mexico City Tourism Promotion Fund\, and the Affiliate Member the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce\, Services and Tourism (CONCANACO SERVYTUR) – will take place in Mexico City from 7 to 9 September 2026. \nIn the strategic context following the celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026\, with Mexico as one of the host countries\, the Congress will bring together public authorities\, destinations\, sports organizations\, companies and investors to examine sports tourism as a driver of development\, investment and territorial transformation\, with a focus on its impact on local communities. \nRelevant for youth travel\, educational sports exchanges and destination development.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/4th-world-sports-tourism-congress/
LOCATION:Mexico\, Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T103313Z
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SUMMARY:EAIE Annual Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Largest international higher education and student mobility conference. Excellent for university partnerships and study-abroad networking.This year\, we tune into The Rhythm of Revolution – a call to question\, collaborate\, and create lasting change. Set against the backdrop of a city that lives and breathes reinvention\, this conference invites bold thinkers and changemakers to step forward and shape the future of our field. \nFeaturing 240+ sessions and activities\, the conference programme is designed for a dynamic week of learning\, networking and discovery with peers from around the world.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/eaie-annual-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, Scotland\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260206T171621Z
CREATED:20260206T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171621Z
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SUMMARY:Reflection\, leadership and policy learning on this African Union Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/reflection-leadership-and-policy-learning-on-this-african-union-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260206T165154Z
CREATED:20260206T165154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165154Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-of-peace/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260206T170727Z
CREATED:20260206T170727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170727Z
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SUMMARY:World Tourism Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-tourism-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260206T170003Z
CREATED:20260206T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170003Z
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SUMMARY:World Teachers’ Day
DESCRIPTION:World Teachers’ Day
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-teachers-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260206T165356Z
CREATED:20260206T165356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165356Z
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T104042Z
CREATED:20260806T104042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T104042Z
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SUMMARY:The 20th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook
DESCRIPTION:The UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook is a flagship annual event jointly organized by UN Tourism\, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)\, the Guilin Municipal People’s Government\, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. \nLaunched in 2007\, the Forum has been held annually in Guilin\, China\, and has grown into a leading regional platform for policymakers\, researchers\, and industry practitioners to analyse global and regional tourism trends\, exchange insights\, and co-create strategies for sustainable and resilient tourism development in Asia and the Pacific. \nThe 19th edition welcomed over 230 participants from 30 countries under the theme “Synergy in Motion: Charting New Frontiers for a Resilient\, Sustainable\, and Smart Tourism Ecosystem.” \nThe 20th edition is scheduled for 19–21 October 2026 in Guilin\, China\, marking a significant milestone for this long-standing partnership. The Forum will be held under the overall theme “AI and Digital Transformation in Tourism” \nThis anniversary edition will reinforce the Forum’s role as a premier regional platform for tourism intelligence\, strengthening collaboration among UN Tourism\, PATA\, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University\, and the Guilin Municipal People’s Government.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/the-20th-un-tourism-pata-forum-on-tourism-trends-and-outlook/
LOCATION:Guilin\, China\, China
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095126Z
CREATED:20260806T094830Z
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SUMMARY:Fully Funded Istanbul Global Youth Climate Leadership Convention 2026.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 4-day (3 hotel nights) fully funded edutourism international youth leadership convention experience bringing together global changemakers\, students\, entrepreneurs\, researchers\, climate advocates\, innovators\, young professionals and social impact leaders from across the world in the vibrant city of Istanbul.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/fully-funded-istanbul-global-youth-climate-leadership-convention-2026/
LOCATION:Istanbul Convention\, Turkey
ORGANIZER;CN="AfriLead EduTourism Network (ALEN)":MAILTO:info@afrileadnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100159Z
CREATED:20260806T100159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100159Z
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SUMMARY:UNFCCC COP31 Climate Change Conference.
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 UN Climate Change Conference will convene from 9-20 November in Antalya\, Türkiye. The meeting will consist of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the UNFCCC\, the 21st meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 21)\, and the eighth meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 8)\, as well as the 65th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 65) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 65). \nWelcome to COP31\n\n\nPresidency: Hosted by Türkiye\, with Australia leading the formal negotiation track.\n\n\n\nFocus and Goals\n\n\n\nRaise Ambition: Review and strengthen national climate plans (Nationally Determined Contributions\, or NDCs).\n\n\n\n\nDeliver Finance: Secure actionable agreements on climate finance and support for vulnerable nations.\n\n\n\n\nAccelerate Action: Drive cross-sector progress on clean energy\, adaptation\, and emission reductions.\n\n\nThe World’s Climate Summit in Türkiye. Together for a Cleaner Future.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/unfccc-cop31-climate-change-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T104331Z
CREATED:20260806T104331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T104331Z
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SUMMARY:3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa
DESCRIPTION:UN Tourism and the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone will organize the 3rd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa\, on 2-4 December 2026 in Freetown\, Republic of Sierra Leone. \nThe upcoming Regional Forum will convene destinations and international experts to explore the transformative potential of Gastronomy Tourism. Through knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practices\, this forum aims to harness the power of gastronomy tourism for the benefit of local communities and the environment\, fostering regional cohesion and resilience.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/3rd-un-tourism-regional-forum-on-gastronomy-tourism-for-africa/
LOCATION:Freetown\, Sierraleone\, Sierra Leone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260206T165602Z
CREATED:20260206T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165602Z
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SUMMARY:We celebrate the Human Rights Day as they are not Optional
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/we-celebrate-the-human-rights-day-as-they-are-not-optional/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270113T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T105050Z
CREATED:20260806T105050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T105050Z
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SUMMARY:UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:In response to urgent global challenges and marking the half-way point of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for 2030 framework\, the Conference will generate renewed momentum for ESD and provide strategic guidance for the next five years. \nHosted by UNESCO and the Government of Kenya\, it will gather ministers\, youth leaders and stakeholders from around the world for strategic dialogue. \nEducation for Sustainable Development is central to building inclusive\, equitable\, just and sustainable societies by empowering learners of all ages with the knowledge\, skills\, values and attitudes needed to address interconnected global challenges such as climate change\, biodiversity loss\, inequality and conflict. \nThe World Conference will highlight emerging trends such as the integration of green skills\, the digital transformation of education\, and the role of social-emotional learning in fostering holistic sustainability approaches.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/unesco-world-conference-on-education-for-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270115T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T111153Z
CREATED:20260806T111153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T111153Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Learn Lead Global Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:DLL Conference series will be returing to Zanzibar\, Tanzania. DLL is a transformative 4 – day fully funded immersive international conference experience bringing together youth leaders\, changemakers\, entrepreneurs\, students\, educators\, innovators\, policy makers\, politicians\, and influencers from across Africa and the globe. Set in the heart of Zanzibar’s UNESCO World Heritage Site – Stone Town\, this immersive experience blends leadership development\, sustainable and eco-tourism\, education\, sustainable development\, cultural exchange nights\, and above all\, will expose delegates to global networking and life changing connections with likeminded individuals.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/discover-learn-lead-global-youth-conference/
LOCATION:Stone Town\, Tanzania\, United Republic of
ORGANIZER;CN="AfriLead EduTourism Network (ALEN)":MAILTO:info@afrileadnetwork.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260806T105524Z
CREATED:20260806T105524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T105524Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Education
DESCRIPTION:Youth make up more than half of the global population and are a powerful engine for innovation\, social change and sustainable development. Yet many still face persistent barriers that hold them back from shaping the future they want — from poverty and inequality to limited access to quality education and decent work. \nBecause their lives and opportunities are directly shaped by education\, young people must be active partners in reimagining how learning works. As technology continues to transform the world\, involving youth in co creating modern\, relevant and inclusive education systems is essential to ensure teaching and learning truly meet their aspirations
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-of-education-2/
LOCATION:UNESCO\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTSTAMP:20260806T105930Z
CREATED:20260806T105930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T105930Z
UID:6748-1803168000-1803254399@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Mother Language Day
DESCRIPTION:Relevant for cultural heritage\, indigenous languages and intercultural education
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-mother-language-day-2/
LOCATION:UNESCO\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270407T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T101507Z
CREATED:20260806T101507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T101507Z
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SUMMARY:World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) 2027
DESCRIPTION:African travel trade\, responsible tourism\, and cross-border partnerships. \nWhether you have been part of the experience before\, or are joining us for the first time\, we look forward to having you at WTM Africa.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-travel-market-africa-wtm-africa-2027/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270526
DTSTAMP:20260806T110218Z
CREATED:20260806T110218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T110218Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Day
DESCRIPTION:Meaning: It marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU)—now known as the African Union (AU)—on May 25\, 1963.\n\n\n\n\nPurpose: It celebrates African unity\, cultural diversity\, and ongoing socio-economic progress across the continent and worldwide.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/africa-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270526T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T102034Z
CREATED:20260806T102034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T102034Z
UID:6716-1811318400-1811523600@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:eLearning Africa 2027 (20th Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Focus: Continental digital education\, skills development\, and EdTech innovations in Africa.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/elearning-africa-2027-20th-edition/
LOCATION:Lome\, Togo\, Togo
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