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Events

After consulting with organizations who shared the Third Millennium Foundation's goals of promoting human rights and unlearning intolerance, the Foundation came to the conclusion that one of the main aspects needed in the community was a collaboration space. Therefore the International Center for Tolerance Education was established in 2004, for the purpose of providing a space for events of all kinds for organizations who shared its goals.

Since its creation, the space has hosted photography exhibits, consortiums, staff meetings, shows, workshops, and presentations which have contributed to the strengthening of both the organizations and participants, as well as the bonds between them. Through each event connections are made, and as an effect the community grows stronger and closer to accomplishing our common goals.

15th Annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival
Who: Dance Theatre Etcetera
When: June 7, 2008
What: This FREE festival will be jam-packed with activities for children, teens and the whole family. New York’s hottest, most socially conscious musicians, dancers and spoken word artists explode with new works on the mainstage and share their expertise through free workshops. Over 200 local youth artists will perform alongside professionals onstage as well as in the 4th annual Red Hook Youth Film Festival.

Eighth Annual Media that Matters Film Festival
Who: Arts Engine
When: May 28-29, 2008
What: The Media That Matters Film Festival brings high-impact shorts and Take Action tools to audiences around the country all year long through distribution of a DVD with all sixteen films, Web streaming, broadcasts and community screenings.

2008 Voices of Courage Awards
Who: Women's Commission
When: May 6, 2008
What: Join us as we celebrate achievements in protecting refugee women, youth and children from violence and sexual exploitation. The 2008 Voices of Courage honorees are passionate women who innovatively and successfully address and reduce violence against refugee women and girls - violence that includes rape, sexual exploitation and abuse, genital mutilation and domestic violence. One of this year's honorees is TMF's International Guest Gistam Sakaeva of Chechnya.

Developing Innovative Solutions to the Problem of Trafficking in Persons from a Human Rights Perspective: The Response of the Private Donor Community
Who: International Center for Tolerance Education (ICTE), the International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA) and the Freedom Network Training Institute
When: Friday, April 11, 2008
What: The aim of this event is to provide the donor community with the opportunity to receive updated information about the definitions, identification strategies, research, and avenues for protection for survivors of trafficking by participating in a renowned training on human trafficking developed by leading global experts on the issue of human trafficking and also to learn more about the current strategies employed in the US and abroad to combat modern day slavery, with emphasis on the strengths and weaknesses of the prevailing responses.