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Stronger Together: Moving from Conflict to Cooperation
From the Charleston shootings and the spread of ISIL, to the ongoing discrimination against LGBT individuals, there is no shortage of reminders that the world must continue to address the ongoing risks of intolerance and extremism. While access to information is a powerful tool for combatting these threats, a true culture of inclusion requires more than information alone—even in our tech-focused, increasingly interconnected world. To truly achieve equality of opportunity for all individuals, it is critical that students also expose and speak out against discrimination and violence, and go beyond this by taking part in the challenging work of building networks of cooperation and trust. This session will explore how students, universities, and civil society can:
• Move beyond tolerance alone and begin the hard work of building cross-cultural alliances.
• Create proactive dialogue with historically underrepresented, marginalized, or insecure sectors of society.
• Launch effective and inclusive social movements that can harness online tools for tangible, offline impact.