About Us
GDF Unity in Diversity was established in July 2011 as an initiative of Global Dialogue Foundation®(GDF) in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to promote intercultural understanding.
Since
its inception and with partners around the world, a series of
intercultural initiatives have been developed that aim to work with all
cultures towards increasing understanding, preserving identity and
cultural heritage. Also, bringing information, knowledge and
opportunities that enhances the experience and success of civil society.
GDF was first incorporated in
Melbourne, Australia, in July 2008. In December 2009, GDF established as
a public not-for-profit organization, and as a registered charity in
December 2012.
Currently in a growth stage, GDF is recognized as
a leader in citizen diplomacy to promote intercultural understanding.
The organization values integrity, creativity and respect for our
relationships with each other, our partners, and the world at large.
GDF Unity in Diversity
In collaboration with:
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
"Unity in Diversity -World Civil Society"
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
"...the regional forums in Australia and India, organized by the Global Dialogue Foundation and local partners under the auspices of the Alliance, allowed the Alliance to expand its outreach and significantly develop its footing at grass-roots level." Official report of the Secretary-General Ban Ki moon to the UN General Assembly (August 2011). More
Strengthening the role of Civil Society to promote intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion- Baku 2013
Launch - Whittlesea Community Leadership Network Victoria Inc. (WCLN) Melbourne - Australia
The Hon. Harry Jenkins MP
Federal Member for Scullin
Parliament of Australia
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NELSON MANDELA PRIZE
President Jorge Sampaio - High Representative United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
"So my conclusion is that the Allianceʼs mission is to strengthen civil society organisations across the world... " VIDEO
Open Forum, Northcote Town Hall, Victoria, Australia - 6 October 2011
Open Forum partners
GDF SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNAOC AT THE 4th FORUM IN DOHA
(L-R. Maya Shahani - Vice Chairperson GDF, The Hon. President Jorge Sampaio - UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Pece (Peter) Gorgevski - CEO GDF)
Maya Shahani - Awardee Global Peace Initiative 2015
Unity in Diversity - World Civil Society, India Launch
GDF signs MoU with UN Alliance of Civilizations - towards the nucleus of a planetary citizens assembly
Signed during the 7th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, Baku Azerbaijan.
7 May 2016 - Read more