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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/social-justice-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260206T170319Z
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SUMMARY:International Mother Language Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-mother-language-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260206T160655Z
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-womens-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260206T161355Z
CREATED:20260206T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161355Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-of-happiness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260206T161622Z
CREATED:20260206T161622Z
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTSTAMP:20260206T161907Z
CREATED:20260206T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161907Z
UID:4904-1775520000-1775606399@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-health-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260206T170519Z
CREATED:20260206T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170519Z
UID:4949-1776470400-1776556799@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Day for Monuments and Sites
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-for-monuments-and-sites/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260206T164450Z
CREATED:20260206T164450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T164450Z
UID:4924-1777593600-1777679999@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Workers Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/workers-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260206T171417Z
CREATED:20260206T171417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171417Z
UID:4956-1779667200-1779753599@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Africa Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/africa-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260206T162149Z
CREATED:20260206T162149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162149Z
UID:4907-1780617600-1780703999@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Environment Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-environment-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260206T162409Z
CREATED:20260206T162409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162409Z
UID:4910-1780876800-1780963199@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Oceans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-oceans-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260206T164730Z
CREATED:20260206T164730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T164730Z
UID:4927-1781568000-1781654399@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:African Child Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/african-child-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260206T162818Z
CREATED:20260206T162818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162818Z
UID:4912-1781913600-1781999999@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-refugee-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260206T171246Z
CREATED:20260206T171246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171246Z
UID:4953-1783382400-1783468799@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Kiswahili Language Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-kiswahili-language-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260206T165840Z
CREATED:20260206T165840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165840Z
UID:4941-1784073600-1784159999@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Happy World Youth Skills Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/happy-world-youth-skills-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260206T163316Z
CREATED:20260206T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163316Z
UID:4915-1784332800-1784419199@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Peace and Justice - Nelson Mandela International Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/peace-and-justice-nelson-mandela-international-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260806T110637Z
CREATED:20260806T110637Z
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SUMMARY:World Youth Skills Day
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day\, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment\, decent work and entrepreneurship. \nThe world of work is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence\, the green transition and growing social complexity are transforming how we learn\, work and participate in society. To thrive in this changing landscape\, young people need more than technical skills alone. They need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical\, digital\, AI\, green\, social-emotional and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace.
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-youth-skills-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260206T163745Z
CREATED:20260206T163745Z
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UID:4919-1786492800-1786579199@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-youth-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T102711Z
CREATED:20260806T102711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T102711Z
UID:6720-1786953600-1787936400@afrileadnetwork.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260220T153925Z
CREATED:20260220T145716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T153925Z
UID:5283-1787925600-1788177600@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Dubai Global Futures And Sustainable Leadership Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260907T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T103725Z
CREATED:20260806T103725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T103725Z
UID:6729-1788768000-1788973200@afrileadnetwork.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T103313Z
CREATED:20260806T103313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T103313Z
UID:6724-1788854400-1789146000@afrileadnetwork.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260206T171621Z
CREATED:20260206T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171621Z
UID:4958-1788912000-1788998399@afrileadnetwork.org
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
UID:4931-1789948800-1790035199@afrileadnetwork.org
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
UID:4951-1790467200-1790553599@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Tourism Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-tourism-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260206T170003Z
CREATED:20260206T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170003Z
UID:4943-1791158400-1791244799@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Teachers’ Day
DESCRIPTION:World Teachers’ Day
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/world-teachers-day/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260206T165356Z
CREATED:20260206T165356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165356Z
UID:4934-1792195200-1792281599@afrileadnetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afrileadnetwork.org/calendar/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T104042Z
CREATED:20260806T104042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T104042Z
UID:6733-1792396800-1792602000@afrileadnetwork.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T095126Z
CREATED:20260806T094830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T095126Z
UID:6706-1793966400-1794225600@afrileadnetwork.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T100159Z
CREATED:20260806T100159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T100159Z
UID:6709-1794211200-1795194000@afrileadnetwork.org
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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