The United Nations’ International Day for Tolerance is annually observed on November 16 to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and to help them understand the negative effects of intolerance. In 1996 the UN General Assembly invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance, with activities directed toward both education establishments and the wider international development community.

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. “Achieving Gender Equity in Education in South Sudan: Post-conflict Challenges and Opportunities”
Paul Deng Kur, IISE Project Associate, School of Education

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. “Place, Race and Music in the Social Construction of a Community: A Case Study of Ava and Shadow Lounges of East Liberty” and
African Music Performance
Charles Lwanga, Director, African Music and Dance Ensemble; and Members of the African Music and Dance Ensemble, University of Pittsburgh

3:00 - 3:30p.m. “Learning Difficulties of Children who are Blind and those with Visual Impairments, in Teso Sub-Region, in Uganda”
Silver Frances Oonyu, IISE Project Associate, School of Education