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The path to a shared future is built on diversity and inclusion
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Unity in Diversity in Your Organization
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OVERVIEW, OUTCOMES & HIGHLIGHTS
14-16 March 2016
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Al-Nasser Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Youth Event of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum
26 April 2016
BAKU: UN Global Forum ends with renewed commitment to create inclusive societies
27 April 2016
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BAKU: German community integration project wins UN intercultural innovation award
Presentation by UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (Delivered by Dr. Hanifa Mezoui)
15 March 2016
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Presentation by Dr. Hanifa Mezoui, Senior Advisor Humanitarian Affairs & Civil Society, UNAOC
16 March 2016
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5 February 2016
High Representative Message to the Meeting on The Rights of Religious Minorities in Predominantly Muslim Lands – Marrakesh
27 January 2015
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New Year's Eve celebrations are kicking off around the world to mark the arrival of 2016
31 December 2015
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Gallery: Happy New Year from around the world
1 January 2016
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Top 10 New Year’s Eve Celebrations
9 December 2015
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Tracking Hatred: An International Dialogue on Hate Speech in the Media (Part 1) - Watch video
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Given global tensions, Alliance of Civilizations needed more than ever – UN officials
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Belgrade 27-31 July, 2015 - Representatives from 30 countries participated in the World Symposium,....
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NELSON MANDELA PRIZE
Closing Remarks by Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at the GoF Meeting...
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Hillary focuses on an ‘inclusive America’ in campaign rally
June 13, 2015, In her first campaign rally since announcing that she,...
BRICS Culture Ministers to meet in Moscow
June 15 2015 - Culture Ministers from the five BRICS countries are due to meet in Moscow...
Trying to distribute responsibilities, not creating anti-West bloc: Putin
June 20 2015 - Beijing and Moscow are not building any military-political alliances...
BRICS Bank to commence business on 7 July
June 20, 2015, The BRICS New Development Bank will be launched at,...
BRICS BUSINESS FORUM HELD IN ST. PETERSBURG
18 June 2015 - 18 June 2015 - A panel session of the BRICS Business Forum took place...
IT, Migration to Be in the Spotlight on Last Day of St.Petersburg Forum
20 June 2015 - ST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) — The St.Petersburg International Economic Forum...
18 June 2015 - ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik), Alexander Mosesov – The atmosphere at......
17 June 2015 - RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA —Muslims around the world will mark the start of Ramadan on Thursday, a month...
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Ramadan begins in Australia
June Celebrated as Immigrant Heritage Month in US
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Nelson Mandela Prize
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EUROVISION MAY 23, 2015
Building Bridges
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4 May 2015 - Israel's prime minister has said racism in the country must be eliminated...
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4 May 2015 – Xenophobia is one of the “biggest dangers for the whole of Europe....
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30 April 2015 – The top United Nations cultural official....
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Member States and Faith Leaders Gather at a High-Level Thematic Debate to Discuss "Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation, Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism" on 21-22 April 2015 16 April 2015 – A rare but momentous gathering.... United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group host a Capacity Building Workshop for Recipients of the 2014 Intercultural Innovation Award 14 April 2015 – Fundraising, leadership and interpersonal excellence.... United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and EF Education First (EF) Announce the Names of 75 Youth Leaders who will participate in the UNAOC-EF Summer School 2015 8 April 2015 – Today, the United Nations.... Remarks by H.E Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al Nasser on the Relevance of Inter-religious and Inter-civilizational Dialogue to the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals 30 March 2015 – Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.... In turbulent times, Nowruz carries forward message of peace, harmony: UN 21 March 2015 – Nowruz takes place this year as the United Nations.... Al-Nasser joins the march on International Women's Day 8 March 2015 – I am very pleased to be joining.... Last week to apply for the 2015 UNAOC-EF Summer School 4 March 2015 – The UN Alliance of Civilizations.... Ancient 'lost city' home to a vanished civilisation found deep in jungles of Honduras 3 Mar -The jungle-choked remains of a "lost city", abandoned by a mysterious civilisation.... Short remarks at the press briefing by the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations 25 February 2015 – Good morning everyone.... UNAOC-EF Summer School Stories 27 February 2015 – The UNAOC-EF Summer School blog.... "We, the People" 2015 Calendar Posted 27 February 2015 – In 2014, Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’... On Mother Language Day, UN spotlights role of native tongue in education 21 February 2015 – Mother tongue is not only a force for quality learning.... UN official says recent terror attacks represent 'exact opposite' of values of peace, stability 18 February 2015 – The High Representative.... Opening Remarks By The High Representative H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Ambassadorial Group of Friends Meeting 18 February 2015 – At the outset of opening.... Press Statement By Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser On New and Emerging Ideological Threats of the 21st Century: The Need for a Global Reconciliation 18 February 2015 – The International Community is facing.... Remarks By The High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at the IFFD Briefing (UNHQ) 17 February 2015 – Dear colleagues and friends.... The High Representative talks to Al Jazeera America about his role in the world's governing body 10 February 2015 – .... Message of H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture Building a New Partnership 13 February 2015 – It is a great pleasure.... Remarks by the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at the IX Meeting of the 9th Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean Plenary Session 11 February 2015 – It is a great pleasure.... First UN conference on tourism and culture opens in Cambodia, seeks to build partnerships 4 February 2015 – Aimed at bringing together Ministers of Tourism.... Presentation Ceremony of the Third World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue By H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser 30 January 2015 – Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.... The Geoglyph symbols are the same as the Rosetta Stone January 23, 2015 - Professor Aristotle Tentov says that all symbols of Sveti Nikole Geoglyphs... Read more Mystical sign gives Macedonians broaden insights about their past Geoglyphs are works of art created in the earth's soil by organized stacking of stones,... For Your Info. Update - Post-Conflict Macedonia Jan 15 - Model for Intercultural, inter-ethnic, inter-religious, inclusive and sustainable societies Emir Al Thani EMIR OF QATAR welcomed the role of the Republic of Macedonia in the Alliance of Civilizations. Jan 15 — “The Macedonian model of respect for diversity is a very positive example, which should Orthodox New Year 2015: How Christian communities around the world celebrate 'Old New Year' January 13, 2015 - People dance and sing near Minsk in Belarus... Charlie Hebdo: As millions protest Paris attacks, world leaders walk arm-in-arm PARIS, Jan 12 — World leaders including Muslim and Jewish statesmen linked arms to ... Meeting on Rejecting Violent Extremism and Advancing Shared Well-being 18 December 2014 – The High Representative for the Alliance.... Million-Mummy Cemetery Unearthed in Egypt 16 October 2014 – She's literally one in a million.... Israeli Prime Minister Sends Christmas Message to Christians Rome, December 26, 2014 - Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel,... Short Remarks By H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At The Inauguration of the Chinese Lounge and Paintings Exhibition 23 December 2014 -Your Excellency Ambassador Liu Jieyi, the Permanent Representative of China... MESSAGE TO THE WORLD FROM GDF FOUNDER 1992/1992 - 2013/2014 "...This is the path of peace: dialogue. ..." - His Holiness Pope Francis. Catholic, Muslim Leaders Join Together to Promote Peace December 05, 2014 - As the dramatic situation in the Middle East continues, an interreligious meeting.... Pope Francis played key role in U.S.- Cuba deal December 17, 2014 - WASHINGTON — A personal appeal by Pope Francis played a key role.... Putin in India: Key Deals on Oil, Gas and Atomic Energy Signed Between India and Russia 11 Dec - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured President Vladimir Putin ... Belgrade-Budapest railway-related agreements signed in the presence of prime ministers of China, Serbia, Hungary and Macedonia. DECEMBER 17, 2014 - BELGRADE -- Two agreements on cooperation between the Serbian and... In Turkey, Pope Francis Advocates Dialogue in Battling ‘Fanaticism’ 28 Nov - ISTANBUL — In his first visit as pope to a predominantly Muslim country.... Pope's Address to Turkish Authorities Vatican City, November 28, 2014 - Here below is the Vatican-provided translation of Pope Francis'... Pope Francis prays alongside Grand Mufti in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque Saturday 29 November 2014 - In a gesture designed to highlight his commitment to inter-faith
... Pope Francis Bows, Asks For Blessing From Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew In Extraordinary Display Of Christian Unity 30 Nov 2014 - ISTANBUL (AP) — Pope Francis and the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox... Global Citizen Forum "Globalization and Sustainable Development: The Role of Government, NGO's and the Private Sector" Statement by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al Nasser UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations 31 October 2014 – Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.... FIRST WORLD CITIES DAY People-centered Urbanization, Managing Ethnic Diversity in Today's Cities 31 October 2014 – In my role of High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.... UN expert calls on Member States to accelerate fight against racism in sports 4 November 2014 – An independent United Nations human rights expert.... PLURAL+ 2014 Youth Video Festival Awards Ceremony 7 November 2014 – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.... United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group Host a Capacity Building Workshop for Recipients of the 2014 Intercultural Innovation Award 7 November 2014 – Strategic communication, planning and implementation.... Culture must be considered in approaches to disaster risk reduction - UN-backed report 28 October 2014 – Disaster risk reduction approaches must recognize.... Media Advisory World Cities Day 2014 Leading Urban Transformations 31 October 2014 – What: On the occasion of World Cities Day.... Media Advisory Globalization and Sustainable Development: The Role of Governments, NGOs and the Private Sector 31 October 2014 – What: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.... Leaders of tomorrow must be heard today, Ban tells Global Forum on Youth Policies 28 October 2014 – Young people around the world.... UN envoy leads call for action, resources to ensure meaningful role for youths in policy talks 27 October 2014 – Meeting for the first time since arriving in Azerbaijan.... Remarks by the High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations at University of Central Florida 16 October 2014 – Good afternoon, at the outset.... More respect, less criminalization for migrant workers, UN rights expert urges 24 October 2014 – The lack of political will to stand up for migrant workers' rights remains.... President Ivanov Awarded Crans Montana Forum’s Prix de la Fondation October 18, 2014, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov was awarded Prix de la Fondation .... Statement of the Holy See to the UN in Geneva on Migration and Families 13 October 2014 – Here below is the statement of Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi.... Diwali/Deepavali in India Diwali celebrations may last for up to five days.... The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship Programme is launching a call for applications for emerging leaders from Europe and North America interested in engaging with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). October 2014 - This year's edition will invite 15 emerging leaders from Europe... 10 October 2014 – The High Representative.... Indigenous knowledge essential to meet global biodiversity targets - UN official 7 October 2014 – The knowledge and traditional practices.... Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser open briefing of the Counter- Terrorism Committee 30 September 2014 – Countering Incitement to Commit Terrorist.... Opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations before the Annual Ministerial Meeting of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization 26 September 2014 – Good morning and welcome back to New York.... First World Conference of Indigenous Peoples: Governments pledge action to advance indigenous rights 26 September 2014 – Scattered across the globe.... Alliance of Civilizations: World leaders meet at UN to promote common humanity 26 September 2014 – United Nations Deputy.... Welcome remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations: Social Justice in Arab States 17 September 2014 – Panel.... Joint press statement by the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations and the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan 26 September 2014 – During the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.... Remarks of H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser: Global issues and their impact on the future of human rights and international criminal justice 4 September 2014 – Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen.... VA - Position title Project Management Specialist - Migration and Media 23 September 2014 – Vacancy code VA/2014/B5004/5926.... Voices of indigenous peoples must be heard on issues affecting them, UN rights body told 17 September 2014 – The voices of indigenous peoples must be effectively heard.... World welcomes that you need to know! 17 September 2014 – Some kiss, others shake hands.... Address by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, The United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At the Closing Ceremony UNESCO Global Media Forum Delivered by Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari Chief of Cabinet of the High Representative 28 August 2014 - Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen... Macedonian Business Forum in Toronto September 4, 2014 - On 23 and 24 October will be held Macedonian Business Forum in Toronto... Sixth Global Forum on UN WEB TV UN WEB TV Coverage of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Sixth Global Forum.... CLOSING REMARKS BY H. E. MR. NASSIR ABDULAZIZ AL-NASSER THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS BEFORE THE MINISTERIAL SEGMENT OF SIXTH UNAOC GLOBAL FORUM 30 Aug 2014 - I am grateful for your thoughtful and helpful interventions during.... UN officials hail role of cultural, religious dialogue in advancing peace, development 29 August 2014 – United Nations officials today highlighted the important role played by the .... The UNAOC Sixth Global Forum in Bali: Unity in Diversity, Celebrating Diversity for Common and Shared Values 21 August 2014 - The Alliance of Civilizations Sixth Global Forum, hosted by the Government of 75 YOUTH FROM 75 COUNTRIES EXCHANGE IDEAS FOR EFFECTIVE PEACEBUILDING METHODS WITH THE UN DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL AND UN OFFICIALS 12 August 2014 - 75 youth from 75 countries
.... On International Day, Ban says indigenous peoples can be 'powerful agents of progress' 9 August 2014 – Marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples today,... Ahead of International Day, UN spotlights rights of indigenous peoples 8 August 2014 – Kicking off its observance of the International Day of the World’s... Remarks of H. E. Mr. Nassir Al Nasser The High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Roundtable with CTED and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation July 24, 2014 - Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for inviting me to speak to you at... ‘Indigenous peoples’ must feature in new global development agenda, stress UN experts 21 July 2014 – The new global sustainable development agenda that Members States are... Jean Christophe Bas: "When you live in peace, you don’t realise how much of a privilege it is" 17.07.2014 - Jean Christophe Bas is heading in a new direction. Inauguration - Unity in Diversity Peace Garden Nashville, TN, USA 7 July 2014 - The inauguration of the Unity in Diversity Peace Garden at Scarritt Bennett... "Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion" - Best Wishes JC Bas on New Role 24 Jun 2014 - My dear friend, Jean-Christophe Bas (in picture on left side), a major change agent and.. Remarks of H.E. Mr. Nassir Al Nasser The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Before the UNAOC Group of Friends meeting at the Ambassadorial Level The Role of Young People in Peace building 26 June 2014 - I am very pleased to meet with you today at our UNAOC
.... FEATURE: For winners of UN essay contest, multilingualism makes the world go 'round Ahead of World Cup, UN hails power of sport to bring communities, peoples together 9 June 2014 - Just days away from the kick-off of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
.... Remarks of H.E. Mr. Nassir Al Nasser The High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations the forth review of the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy 11 June 2014 - Excellencies, Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen
.... Youth Event at the UNAOC Forum in Bali: Call for applications The UN High Representative and the Commissioner for the African Union Social Affairs sign an MoU between the Alliance of Civilizations and the African Union Commission 3 June 2014 - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations
.... Short Remerks By Mr Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At The Inauguration of the Chinese Paintings & Calligraphy Exhibition 27 May 2014 - I am honored to be here
.... Professor Mike Hardy of Coventry University Discusses Diversity and Development with High Representative Al-Nasser 21 May 2014 - Watch Video
.... It's not just a game: UN-hosted event spotlights power of sports to advance shared values Upcoming world conference dominates 2014 session of UN Forum on Indigenous issues 22 May 2014 - Calls for the full, equal and effective participation by the world's 370 million
.... Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations At The World Sports Values Summit for Peace and Development 22 May 2014 - It is a great pleasure for me to be addressing you today
.... Lecture at Coventry University by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations "Diversity Matters: Contemporary Challenges for Peaceful Relations" 19 May 2014 - Thank you all for the opportunity to address you in this historic city, Coventry
.... Leaders Gather to Identify how to use Sports as Method for Promoting Peace and Development During Two Day Summit 16 May 2014 - High-level officials, prominent athletes and youth will gather at
.... Leaders Gather to Identify how to use Sports as Method for Promoting Peace and Development During Two Day Summit 16 May 2014 - High-level officials, prominent athletes and youth will gather at
.... Indigenous Forum opens with UN officials highlighting sustainable development agenda 12 May 2014 - Indigenous peoples must be a part of the ongoing process to define a global
.... Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz United Nation High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations at the Family Heart OF Development 15 May 2014 - It is a great pleasure for me to be here today for the 20th
.... Mali: UN, European Union team up to restore Timbuktu's cultural heritage Addressing General Assembly, UN officials spotlight vital role of culture in sustainable development 5 May 2014 - Culture, in all its multifaceted dynamism must be thoroughly integrated
.... UNAOC and Qatar Olympic Committee sign a Memorandum of Understanding 7 May 2014 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
.... UNAOC Focal Points meeting Doha 30 April 2014 - The following links to statements made at the UNAOC Focal Points meeting in Doha
.... Remarks by Mr. Matthew Hodes Director of UNAOC at Annual Focal Points of the Alliance of Civilizations 29-30 April 2014 - Excellencies and friends, I would like to briefly address the issue of the Regional
.... Interaction with Civil Society: UNAOC Focal Points meeting DOHA 30 APRIL 2014 Hanifa Mezoui, PhD Senior Advisor, Humanitarian Affairs and Civil Society, UNAOC 30 April 2014 - Distinguished Colleagues from the NGO Community, Distinguished Focal Points of the Remarks by Nihal Saad Spokesperson for the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations On The Road to Bali 30 April 2014 - Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to express my thanks again for the Government of Qatar for hosting
.... Speech of Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations on the Preliminary Conference for the Sixth Global Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations and the Annual Meeting of the Focus Points of the Alliance (in Arabic) Read more On World Day, UN celebrates historic influence of jazz to connect people, ignite social change Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Doha Conference on "Empowering Families: A Pathway to Development" Plenary Session on Family and Development 17 April 2014 - It is a great pleasure for me to be addressing you today
.... TERMS OF REFERENCE for "Design, Printing and Distribution of the book "Media and Information Literacy in the MENA Region"" 15 April 2014 - The Printer, under the direction of Alliance of Civilizations
.... Ivanov: Macedonia has the right to be proud of conditions it has created for the Roma 8 April 2014 - On the occasion of 8 April International Roma Day, President Ivanov
.... Marking International Day, UN urges full inclusion of Roma people in decision-making in Europe 8 April 2014 - On International Roma Day, the United Nations
.... Unity in Diversity Peace Garden - Nashville, TN, USA Message of the High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace April 6th, 2014 will mark the first International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
.... Statement by His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations at eh UNAOC Ambassadorial meeting on "peaceful coexistence as Path to Sustainable Development" 2 April 2014 - I'm very pleased to meet with you today at our UNAOC Ambassadorial meeting
.... The High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations has audience with His Holiness Pope Francis 28 Mar - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations
.... HR Al-Nasser Remarks to the Third Seminar of the Initiative on Mediation in the Mediterranean Region “Promoting a Culture of Mediation and Prevention in the Mediterranean” 11 Mar - It gives me great honor to address this distinguished gathering in the City of Brdo
.... The UN High Representative Convenes an Informal Meeting on “UNITY IN DIVERSITY – World Civil Society” 11 Mar - Posted on February 21, 2014 - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations,
.... HR Al-Nasser Remarks at UN Women for Peace March in March
Posted on March 7, 2014 - I am very happy to be with you here and to join your march again.... UNAOC Informal Meeting: Unity in Diversity — World Civil Society
21 February 2014 – Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdul Aziz Al-Nasser, The UN High Representative Ahead of Zero Discrimination Day, UN agency appeals for tolerance, dignity for all 27 February 2014 – “Zero Discrimination Day,” to be marked on 1 March, is a worldwide... TOR: COORDINATING ORGANIZATION: appPEACE
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... On International Day, UN urges support for ‘Mother Languages’, linguistic diversity
21 February 2014 – International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic and cultural... Remarks By HE Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At The Book Launch and Discussion of Global Citizenship & the Future of the United Nations Posted on February 20, 2014 - I am very pleased to join you today especially that I can... TOR: Personal Assistant to the High Representative
Posted on February 19, 2014 - “UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management... Closing Remarks by His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At the UNAOC Ambassadorial meeting 14 February 2014 – Our meeting have come to an end, but before we adjourn, I would like to brief... Remarks of H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations on Social Inclusion and Migration: Developments for the 2015 Agenda 10 February 2014 – At the outset, I would like to welcome President Zapatero... New UN report highlights experiences, challenges faced by young migrants worldwide 14 February 2014 – A new report launched today by the United Nations spotlights the... Statement by His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At the UNAOC Ambassadorial meeting on "Strengthening International Cooperation in Preventing Terrorism" 14 February 2014 – I am pleased to welcome you on this beautiful day... Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative For the Alliance of Civilizations At "World Interfaith Harmony: Vital for Peace and Development" 12 February 2014 – It is a great pleasure to be with you in my capacity as High Representative... | |||
Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Before The 3rd Bicocca Ahead eve of Sochi Olympic Games, Ban praises power of sport to unite all people 6 February 2014 – In Sochi, Russia, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon... On Holocaust Memorial Day, UN calls for unflagging vigilance to prevent new genocide 27 January 2014 – The United Nations today paid tribute to the 6 million Jews... Message of the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 31 January 2014 – On the occasion of the New Chinese Lunar Year... Security Council stresses reconciliation during debate on 'war and the search for lasting peace' |
1 February 2014 - It's back! The 2013 World Interfaith Harmony Week is back and picking up...
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With a nod to multiculturalism, UN hosts 'Project Runway' finale
8 January 2014 – The United Nations is in fashion this winter...
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8 January 2014 – As the UN High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations...
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9 January 2014 – It gives me distinct pleasure to speak to you again, one year after my first visit to this very distinguished...
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8 January 2014 – As United Nations - led talks on outlining the future global development...
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20 December 2013 – The Vatican has produced a document underlining the...
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18 December 2013 – To mark International Migrants Day, The United Nations family is calling...
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1 December 2013 – Young video producers from around the world will share their work...
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27 November 2013 – Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the UN High-Representative...
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27 November 2013 – Request for Quotation for Translation Services: English to Portuguese, Korean, Hebrew, Kiswahili and German...
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21 November 2013 – Broad based cross-cultural education is crucial to defeating terrorism...
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2 November 2013 – Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues, I want to express you my profound gratitude...
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21 November 2013 – Marking World Philosophy Day, the head the United Nations...
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16 November 2013 – United Nations officials marked the International Day for Tolerance...
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11 November 2013 – On November 13-15 2013, the international conference NewsXchange...
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1 November 2013 – Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a great pleasure for me to address the Beijing Forum on the occassion of its 10th anniversary...
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5 November 2013 – From 24-26 October 2013, a working group of UNAOC Fellowship Alumni, representing...
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29 October 2013 – States and corporations need to do more to prevent the violation of...
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26-27 October 2013 – Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Friends and Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am privileged as the High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations...
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25 October 2013 – Urging enhanced global migration governance, the United Nations...
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Rome- New York, 24 October, 2013 - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser,...
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22 October 2013 – While there have been encouraging responses to human rights concerns...
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Bucharest – October 15, 2013 - It is a great honor for me, in my capacity as High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations,...
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25 October 2013 – Eleven Intercultural Innovation Award winners and alumni...
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21 October 2013 – Even though not identifying itself with any culture...
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22 October 2013 – I sincerely thank UNESCO, for hosting this event in Paris, with the State Committee...
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21 October 2013 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
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20 October 2013 – The High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz...
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17 October 2013 - With attention centered on the challenges of how to deal with immigration...
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14 October 2013 - On the occassion of Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)...
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16 October 2013 - Mbarka Bouaida (Morocco) is a member of the National Council of the political party...
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14 October 2013 - The United Nations is asking college and university students to write an...
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7 October 2013 - As crews off the Italian island of Lampedusa continue to recover bodies...
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3 October 2013 - The General Assembly High-level Dialogue on Migration and...
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30 September 2013 - During the Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends Ministerial meeting...
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4 October 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged a United Nations-backed group to...
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4 October 2013 - Your Excellency, Mr. Patrick Abba Moro, Minister of Interior in Nigera, Your Excellency, Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga...
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27 September 2013 - On the sidelines of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, the UN...
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27 September 2013 - Information and communications technologies (ICTs) are essential...
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24 September 2013 - The president of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants...
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27 September 2013 - At the outset, I would like to welcome the Foreign Ministers; and representatives of the International Organizations...
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25 September 2013 - On the sidelines of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly...
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25 September 2013 - The UN High Respresentative for the Alliance of Civilizations...
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25 September 2013 - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)...
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20 September 2013 - We have just completed stage one of our peace garden.
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On May 18, we had our celebration event, which was a great success.
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15 September 2013 – This year's International Day of Democracy falls amid volatile political.
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11 September 2013 – More people than ever are living abroad the United Nations today...
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11 September 2013 – "We wanted to speak about peace in a way other than our speeches,...
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13 September 2013 – On Behalf of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC),...
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5 September 2013 – The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Mr Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser...
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6 September 2013 – People in positions of power and authority have a moral and political...
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4 September 2013 – With more than 250 million migrants around the world, the top United...
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5 September 2013 – Your country gave the world Sibelius in music, Alvar Aalto in architecture, Nokia in communications...
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29 August 2013 – 100 Global Youth Leaders Visit the United Nations to Listen to and Engage on Critical International Issues...
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29 August 2013 – The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser...
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30 August 2013 – I am pleased to address you today, at the closing of the UNAOC-EF SUMMER SCHOOL here in Tarrytown...
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23 August 2013 – The United Nations General Assembly today proclaimed 6 April as the...
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12 August 2013 – Marking International Youth Day, United Nations officials today...
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12 August 2013 – The United Nations committee tasked with combating racial...
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9 August 2013 – Marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, United...
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7 August 2013 – Ahead of International Day of the World's Indigenous People, the...
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9 August 2013 – More than 200 indigenous and non-indigenous canoe paddlers arrived in...
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6 Aug - One of the most joyous days in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid...
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2 August 2013 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) seeks to reduce tensions across...
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30 July 2013 - Marking the International Day of Friendship, United Nations Secretary-...
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25 July 2013 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and Education First (EF)...
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20 July 2013 - Deeply concerned about the increasing number of acts of violence...
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17 July 2013 - Good afternoon and Ramadan Kareem! At the outset...
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19 July 2013 - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations...
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17 July 2013 - A senior United Nations official today stressed the importance of dialogue...
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Posted on June 28, 2013 - Remmitances - the money sent by migrants to their home countries - could ...
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Posted on June 20, 2013 - Baku, Azerbaijan, 31 May 2013, Your Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, ...
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20 June 2013 – Governments should recognize the wide-range of benefits that migrants...
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Baku, 31 May 2013 - Dear Minister Abulfas Garayev, Dear Alumni Fellows of the Alliance of Civilizations
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Posted on June 19, 2013 - The Doha Center for Media Freedom (DCMF ) with the support of the UNAOC,
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New York, 12 June 2013 - Excellency, Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General of the UN, ...
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12 June 2013 – United Nations officials today highlighted the need to recognize the vital role ...
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14 June 2013 – Access to quality education has a significant role in preventing racism, ...
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Posted on June 10, 2013 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has just launched a social ...
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5 June 2013 – Sport is a valuable vehicle to reach peace and development objectives, ...
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Posted on June 7, 2013 - It is my great honour to address you here today at the World Cultural Forum
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Posted on June 4, 2013 - From 10 June to 25 June, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)...
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Posted on June 3, 2013 - At the 2nd World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku ...
Posted on May 30, 2013 - It is a great honor for me, in my capacity as UN High Representative ...
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30 May - Dear ladies and gentlemen! Distinguished guests! I cordially greet all of you, welcome to Azerbaijan...
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Remarks by H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the UN High-Representative at the Joint Press Conference in Baku- May 29, 2013...
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Baku, Azerbaijan, 29 May 2013 - I am privileged as the High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations, ...
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30 May 2013 – The United Nations today honoured the Nobel laureate, Rabindranath...
Vatican City, May 31, 2013 (Zenit.org) - This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis received
Turkey, 28 May 2013 - The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, H.E Nassir Abdulaziz...
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28 May 2013 – Migration policy in the European Union (EU) must incorporate a human ...
Posted on May 14, 2013 - I would like to begin today by, first, thanking you member states, H. E. the Secretary-General...
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23 May 2013 – A United Nations official today stressed that Africa has taken positive steps...
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24 May 2013 – More than 260 million people across the world are still victims of human ...
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Vatican City, May 24, 2013 - Pope Francis says we are all called to nourish hope...
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21 May 2013 – Visit a museum, watch a foreign film or share your traditions with someone
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Posted on May 20, 2013 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) hosted a one-day seminar...
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20 May 2013 – Around 2,300 indigenous participants are expected to discuss culture, ...
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17 May - The UN General Assembly declared May 21st as the World Day for Diversity.
13 May 2013 – In an increasingly interdependent world with diverse cultures exposed to...
New York, 25 May 2013 - On 31 May, 2013, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) ...
Berne, May 16, 2013 – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) hosted a one-day seminar in Bern...
11 May - With the adoption of the Declaration in Skopje tonight, the third World Conference on Dialogue...
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11 May - Approximately 110 foreign and 150 domestic guests participated ...
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6 May 2013 – The United Nations human rights chief today welcomed the birth of a new...
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8 May 2013 – The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General today encouraged...
May 10 - The book is the first publication of the UNESCO-UNAOC Media and Information Literacy...
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Statement of H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations on Social Harmony and Religious Identities, Delivered by Ambassador Tariq Al-Ansari, Chief of Cabinet to the High Representative
Global migration can spur opportunity for social and economic growth, Ban says
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Google, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the World Bank Institute jointly organized a unique digital journalism training for Arab journalists
FEATURE: Indigenous activist fights to save his tribe and the Amazon rainforest
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January 15, 2013 - Sectretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a focus on conditions...
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Alliance Celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013
January 14, 2013 - As in previous years, the Alliance welcomes this year's World Interfaith Harmony Week...
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Seeking Greener Pastures Abroad Safari Books have published this book about the migration profile of Nigeria written...
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Create UNAOC Finalists will be announced by January 18; Fields of View joins as partner
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January 15, 2013 - Terms of Reference Media Consultant (The Intercultural Innovation Award)...
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The UNAOC Call for Applications for the 2013 Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF)
January 16, 2013 - All youth organizations are encouraged to review the Guidelines and use the Application form...
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At Holocaust memorial event, Ban highlights need for courage to do what is right
Posted on January 12, 2013 - Genocide, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, the responsibility to...
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Posted on January 8, 2013 - A United Nations independant expert today urged the Canadian...
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Millions of domestic workers worldwide lack social protection, says new UN report
Posted on January 9, 2013 - Millions of domestic workers around the world are not protected under ...
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Message by the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, President Jorge Sampaio, on the occasion of the 2012 International Migrants Day
Posted December 16 - “The UN International Migrants Day that takes place on December 18th is a welcome...
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On International Migrants Day, human rights experts call for end to criminalization of irregular migration
Posted on 18 December 2012 – On International Migrants Day, United Nations independent experts...
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UNESCO to name Swiss writer and philanthropist Metin Arditi as Goodwill Ambassador
Posted on 18 December 2012 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
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Lisbon Forum 2012: “The Arab Season: from change to challenges”
Posted on December 17, 2012 - On December 3rd and 4th, the Lisbon Forum 2012 under the topic “The Arab Season...
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Education and ‘the pivot’
Posted on December 16, 2012 - This article from the Jakarta Post discusses the importance of business-to-business...
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The Politics of Religious Diversity: Public Event Report
Posted on December 16, 2012 - This report summarizes the discussions and outcomes of the event “The Politics of Religious Diversity”...
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Report on the UNAOC Asia and Pacific Regional Consultation in Shanghai
Posted on December 9, 2012 - This Social Science Research Council (SSRC) report summarizes the key...
Hillary Clinton Promotes the Study Abroad Experience
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Posted on December 5, 2012 - This book by Brian McCook takes up the important contemporary...
Panel discussion on diversity in the media in Washington D.C.
4 December 2012 – Botswanan pottery-making, Indonesian handicrafts, traditional Kyrgyz...
Challenge Deadline Extended to Sunday, December 9
UN committee adds 20 new items to intangible cultural heritage list
6 December 2012 – Traditional ceramics from Romania, Bedouin chanted poetry from...
Tanenbaum’s Peacemakers are the unknown, religiously motivated women and men working for peace
Slovenian partner to offer winter program on “Two Nations and Three Religions in Israel and Palestine”
26 November 2012 – Remittances to the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) must...
At intercultural centre, Ban highlights need for religious and political leaders to use their influence responsibly
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Posted on November 25, 2012 - International students contribute contribute over $22.7 billion...
Journeys of Belonging: A Conversation on Diversity in the Media on December 6th
Posted on November 26, 2012 - UNAOC Research Network partner in New Zealand at the Victoria...
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VATICAN CITY, NOV. 30, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is dedicating the month of December to...
Learning from Experience, Leading to Engagement for a Europe of Religion and Belief Diversity
At global conference, UN official highlights role of migration in promoting development
With over 150 videos from 54 countries from around the world, youth filmmakers from...
Panamanian jazz composer Danilo Pérez to become UN Artist for Peace
On International Day of Tolerance, UN flags key role of understanding in countering extremism and ignorance
12 November 2012 – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is convening Regional Consultations...
Google and UN joined forces to organize Tunisia's first 1 day digital journalism training for North African journalists who want to help reinvent the way that the media works in the region
UN Alliance of Civilizations’ Arab Fellows in US and Europe to improve trust between Arab world and West Emerging leaders from the Middle East to experience US during election.
New York, 5 November 2012 – Twelve young leaders from North Africa and the Middle East are arriving...
12 November 2012 – Two digital projects from Germany and the Republic of Korea will be...
Young Entrepreneurs Around the Mediterranean to Work Together to Create New Jobs
UN Alliance of Civilizations' Arab Fellows in US and Europe to improve trust between Arab world and West
New York, 5 November 2012 - Twelve young leaders from North Africa and the Middle East are arriving...
5 November 2012 – The surge in websites that promote hate speech and racism requires States to...
UN hails effort by the Philippines to protect refugees and stateless people
Posted on November 2, 2012 - The UNAOC Fellowship Programme, which is an exchange programme...
NEW YORK (October 31, 2013) – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the British Councilʼs Our...
Posted on November 1, 2012 - University personnel from all over the globe gathered in the beginning of...
Cardinal Veglio Presents Holy Father's Letter to Migrants and Refugees
DAAD backs Potsdam project with Iran
Posted on November 1, 2012 - To strengthen and improve inter-religious dialogue and academic...
Posted on October 24, 2012 - The Border Crossing Observatory at UNAOC Research Network Partner...
19 October 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Google are excited to announce...
Interview with BMW Group’s Konstanze Carreras
Interview with Michael Bach, National Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for KPMG’s operations in Canada
Posted on October 23, 2012 - Why does diversity matter to KPMG?
Diversity matters to KPMG because we are a people business. We don’t manufacture a product and...
Deadline for 2012 Create UNAOC Challenge Nears
Postd 11 October 2012. The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the MIT Education Arcade, Learning...
13 October 2012 – To celebrate the cultures of the world and to revive traditional sports and games...
Toronto, ON, September 26, 2012. On October 1-3, 2012, Maytree, along with the United Nations...
3 October 2012 – Giving the General Assembly a more prominent role in discussions on global...
Posted 2 October 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the MIT Education...
Posted on October 6, 2012 - The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress is now accepting...
28 September 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today lauded the United Nations-backed...
Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar as High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations
Posted on September 28, 2012 - Following consultations, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon...
On September 23, 2012, the city of São Paulo will host, for the 4th consecutive year, the main event...
Posted on September 24, 2012 - The 2012 Create UNAOC Challenge, a mobile app competition co- ...
Posted on September 25, 2012 - At the occasion of the 67th General Assembly of the United Nations...
Posted on September 27, 2012- The UNAOC, in partnership with the European Journalism Centre...
27 September 2012 – United Nations officials today highlighted the role that tourism can play in...
28 September 2012 – United Nations Member States must spread a culture of tolerance and...
ROME, SEPT. 27, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Is intercultural and interreligious dialogue really possible? Or...
Posted on September 24, 2012 - Following the unrest around the release of the recent film on Prophet...
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 25, 2012 (Zenit.org).- When Benedict XVI first proposed the Courtyard of...
21 September 2012 – From the traditional ringing of the Peace Bell at its Headquarters in New...
Posted on September 19, 2012 - The UNAOC Fellowship Programme, which is an exchange programme...
18 September 2012 – Former Somali refugee to receive prestigious UN award The United...
18 September 2012 – Violence against women and girls and the indiscriminate extraction of...
Posted on September 19, 2012 - This article is submitted is a response to a previously published...
Posted 19 September 2012 -Recent acts of violence in the Middle East carried out in the name...
Posted on September 17, 2012 - The recent deadly tragic events in Benghazi, but also incidents in Cairo...
21 September 2012 – The UN human rights chief has welcomed the efforts of senior Muslim...
Lisbon/New York , 12 September 2012
Excellency,
Dear Ms Clinton
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the shocking death of four American...
14 September 2012 – Top officials of the United Nations said today that education could tackle...
13 September 2012 – The United Nations is much better positioned today to help settle disputes...
Posted on September 10, 2012 - The Global Europe 2050 foresight report presents and quantifies three...
14 September 2012 – The United Nations human rights chief today urged religious and political...
Posted 14 September 2012 – Dear Alliance Supporters, With all that has happened this week in Libya and across the Middle East...
BUDAPEST, Hungary, SEPT. 4, 2012 (Zenit.org).- In a message to Maria Voce, president of the ...
1 September 2012 - This is a part of the analysis of the macroeconomics portal that monitors economic developments...
5 September 2012 – A United Nations treaty which provides a set of international standards to...
1 September 2012 - Global Dialogue Foundation was recently invited to attend the 3rd annual United Nations ...
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Posted 27 August 2012 - The Federal Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Helen Szoke recently...
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, AUG. 28, 2012 (Zenit.org).- What is social cohesion based on today?
22 August 2012 - On the evening of Friday the 17th of August, Global Dialogue Foundation...
Posted on August 24, 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
23 August 2012 – Marking the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition,...
22 August 2012 – A United Nations independent expert today called on the United States Government ...
23 August 2012 – A new United Nations study exploring the ways schools around the world address...
16 August, 2012 - Canberra, Australia - The three-year research project “ Diasporas in Australia: Current and Potential Links...
Posted on August 16, 2012 - At the occasion of the International Youth Day, the UNAOC organized its 3rd Summer School...
New York - 17 August 2012 - This yearʼs World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is being celebrated with the launch of a global...
Posted on August 14, 2012 - The Stanford University Office of Science Outreach, in partnership with the John Lennon...
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9 August 2012 – Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, United Nations...
Posted on August 9, 2012 - The UNAOC partners as an outreach organization with Locating the Sacred Festival. Organized by...
6 August 2012 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
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Posted on August 3, 2012 - The United Nations is developing a System-Wide Action Plan on Youth...
2 Aug 2012 – We look forward to welcoming the 3rd UN Alliance of Civilizations Summer...
VATICAN CITY, AUG. 3, 2012 (Zenit.org).- In a message for the end of Ramadan, the Pontifical...
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July 25, 2012 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host the second annual Global Diaspora Forum at...
27 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to follow through...
NEW YORK, New York, 26 July 2012 — the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the MIT...
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26 July 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today took part in the traditional torch runh...
Posted on July 23, 2012 - All is set for the 6th edition of the Global Junior Challenge, an unique opportunity...
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VATICAN CITY, JULY 24, 2012 (Zenit.org).- World Tourism Day 2012 is scheduled for Sept. 27...
Posted on July 19, 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Launches 2012 Create UNAOC...
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20/07/2012, Native American and Alaska Native leaders told of their villages being under water because of...
Posted on July 19, 2012 - We have drawn up a list of resources, technical and cultural, that can guide potential participants as...
13/07/2012 - After two weeks of festivity, the cultural extravaganza that is the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts...
09/07/2012, Cultural knowledge can help Pacific nations find solutions to dealing with the impacts of climate...
Posted on 1st June 2012 - Earlier this year, I was being shown around Darwin by Robert Mills, a Larrakia community leader...
Posted JULY 2012 One morning in early fall Andrei Mongush and his parents began preparations for supper, selecting a black-faced, fat-tailed...
03/07/2012 - Thousands braved the sweltering heat for the very colourful and culturally charged opening of...
06/07/2012, Pacific ministers of culture on Wednesday endorsed a regional strategy to further enhance the...
Posted on July 1, 2012 - This new report published by the American Council on Education looks into the progress of...
HARARE, Zimbabwe, JULY 3, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference...
Istanbul 2012 Partners Forum at the Invitation of Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan Posted on May 23, 2012 - The first Partners Forum for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will... Mediation plays vital role in preventing conflicts, settling disputes – UN 23 May 2012 – Mediation is a valuable and effective tool for conflict prevention and the ... UN chief to travel to Turkey and Saudi Arabia next week 25 May 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will next week travel to Turkey and ... Successful International Education Summit Posted on May 20, 2012 Education remains an important factor for all nations to succeed in the global knowledge economy.. CRIC Research Project Results Posted on May 20, 2012 - The Cultural Heritage and the Re-construction of Identities after Conflict (CRIC)... Inspirational Journey by H.E Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa Ambassador to the United States Posted on May 20, 2012 - Generously and heartedly, the UNAoC MENA fellows were invited to a gracious... RESPECT Research Project Posted on May 20, 2012 - Researchers from the EU funded RESPECT Research Project recently conducted... Work remains to realize rights of indigenous peoples, says deputy UN chief 7 May 2012 – Five years after the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous... UN official urges Islamic nations to integrate ancient principles into refugee laws 11 May 2012 – Addressing a first-of-its-kind meeting on refugees in the Muslim world, the top... Wrong way, go back? Ensuring your cultural diversity program is heading in the right direction 16 May 2012 – Astute organisations understand that leveraging cultural diversity has... European Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (10-11 May) Posted on May 10, 2012 - The European Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport will for their second... Fifth Annual Edition of ICERI2012 Posted on May 10, 2012 - The 5th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2012) Spanish partner further develops internationalization strategy Posted on May 13, 2012 - UNAOC Research Network partner Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) has... General Assembly President calls for inclusive economies in Arab world 4 May 2012 – The Arab world faces the challenge of building inclusive economies, the President... Buddhist teachings offer insights into achieving a sustainable future – Ban 5 May 2012 – The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to improve... UN expert launches study to assess migrants’ rights in European border region 3 May 2012 – A United Nations expert will kick off on Monday a one-year study to assess... UN expert urges US to take more robust measures to tackle indigenous issues 4 May 2012 – The United States needs to adopt more robust measures to address the issues... Praising India’s economic progress, Ban calls for more inclusive development 27 April 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised India’s economic development... On annual World Book Day, UN stresses importance of translation 23 April 2012 – Marking World Book and Copyright Day, the head of the United Nations Educational,... UN celebrates legacy of jazz as a force of social transformation 27 April 2012 – The United Nations today kicked off celebrations for the first annual... Easter day - 8th April 9 April 2012 - Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It... Tourism: A Tool for Peace and Intercultural Understanding Posted on March 30, 2012 - Every person and every place are unique in their culture, and this uniqueness is... Brazil’s Unique Culture Group Stays Busy Sharing the Wealth 27 March 2012 – SÃO PAULO, Brazil — All over the world cultural organizations are tightening their budgets and... Council of Pacific Arts council summit starts today 27/3/2012, Delegations for the three days council meeting have arrived over the weekend.
Calouste Gulbenkian Prize: NOMINATIONS OPEN FROM 15TH FEBRUARY TO 15TH APRIL Posted on March 30, 2012 - The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has opened nominations for the CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN... Education Intern/Volunteer Posted on March 30, 2012 - Terms of Reference: Education Intern/ Volunteer.
Celebrating Morocco’s Cultural Diversity in Cinema Posted on March 24, 2012 - Ifrane, March 16, 2012 – Around 200 visitors attended the opening ceremony... ENPI EUROMED Migration III Posted on March 24, 2012 - As of January 2012, EMUNI University has embarked on a new ENPI project...
The UAB signs agreement with the Shanghai Institute of Tourism Posted on March 24, 2012 - 22.03.2012 Teaching centres - UAB Rector Ana Ripoll and Yang Weiwu... Al-Nasser urges strengthening Alliance of Civilizations as a global mediation tool 22 March 2012 – The President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, today... Live UN Debate on Cross-Cultural Issues 22/3/2012, The General Assembly and The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are hosting a thematic...
On International Day of Nowruz, UN officials call for renewed unity among cultures 21 March 2012 – The spirit of peace and unity that lies at the core of Nowruz, the spring festival... Ban praises Malaysia’s poverty reduction, urges it to share its experiences with others 22 March 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended Malaysia for “making great...
On International Day, UN warns about link between racism and conflict 21 March 2012 – Top United Nations officials warned today about the dangerous bond between... European Multiculturalisms: Cultural, Religious and Ethnic Challenges 23/3/2012, European Multiculturalisms: Cultural, Religious and Ethnic Challenges (edited by Anna...
Chinese Sculptors' Exploration of Ancient Traditions Sparks Artistic Rebirth 15 March 2012 BEIJING — A generation after Chairman Mao Zedong set out to destroy China’s millennia... World's biggest Polynesian and Maori festival takes over Manukau 14/3/2012, The world’s biggest Polynesian and Maori festival kicked off in South Auckland today...
International Students contribute $20.2 billion to US economy in 2010/11 Posted on March 5, 2012 - Boosting the presence of international students is beneficial to the economy,... Unity in Diversity makes its start in Cameroon, Africa 21 February 2012 – A group of committed civil society activists came together in Yaounde, Cameroon... Report on a survey among actors in the field of humanitarianism and development Posted on February 27, 2012 - Excellent work and dedication of a wide range of non-governmental... General Assembly President calls for early conflict mediation to avoid violence 25 February 2012 – The President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser today..
UNESCO chief warns crucial yet ‘fragile’ linguistic heritage in danger 21 February 2012 – Language is a key ally in the fight against discrimination, the head of the United..
Lebanese author and Brazilian publisher awarded UN Arab culture prize 21 February 2012 – The United Nations cultural agency has awarded its annual prize recognizing..
UN officials underline religions’ role in promoting global harmony 7 February 2012 – The President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser today..
PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion Calls for Youth Participation Posted on February 14, 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the... Read more
UN officials underline religions’ role in promoting global harmony 7 February 2012 – The President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser today..
Jungle tribes untouched by modern civilisation 9 February 2012 - They are among the Amazon's last uncontacted tribes and have avoided contact with... Read more
Declining significance of ethnic identity for Central and East European youth Posted on February 9, 2012 - A research project has revealed that ethnic identity is less significant for... Read more UN kicks off Year of the Dragon with celebration of Chinese cultural heritage 1 February 2012 – Hundreds of performers took to the stage at United Nations Headquarters in New York..
PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion Calls for Youth Participation New York (February 1, 2012)-- The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations ( UNAOC) and... Read more
Ban urges African countries to entrench civil, political and economic rights 29 January 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged African countries to entrench ... Read more
First Intercultural Innovation Award winner mentored by UNWTO Posted on January 24, 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group have...
Bangkok Hosts Interreligious Meeting ROME, JAN. 24, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Religious leaders from regions of Asia and the West met in... Read more
China Starts Lunar New Year of the Dragon 23 Jan 2012 - This week millions of Chinese travel back to their family homes to celebrate the New Year... Migrants Are People, Not Numbers, Says Pope VATICAN CITY, JAN. 16, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Marking Sunday's World Day of Migrants and... Read more
Launch of mentoring process of Intercultural Innovation Award first winner by World Tourism Organization Posted on January 17, 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group have... Read more Pope Backs US Bishops' Concern About Religious Freedom VATICAN CITY, JAN. 19, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI today joined his voice to that of the US... Read more
Strategic Development and Partnerships Intern Posted on January 16, 2012 Responsibilities - The intern will work under the direct, overall supervision... Read more Our Destinies Are Linked, Reminds Pope VATICAN CITY, JAN. 12, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that to overcome the challenges... Read more
UNAOC Welcomes World Interfaith Harmony Week Posted on January 12, 2012 - The UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, President Jorge Sampaio... Read more
Best Wishes for 2012! by United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Posted on January 3, 2012 - Let me extend to you all, friends, partners and supporters of the Alliance... Read more Ban stresses ‘people power’ and partnerships at start of second term as UN chief 3 January 2012 – Ban Ki-moon has begun his second term as Secretary-General of the United Nations... Queens Libraries Speak the Mother Tongue The best-selling biography of Steve Jobs is flying off the shelves at libraries in Queens, which is not... Read more Happy Holidays! 24 December 2011 - On behalf of Global Dialogue Foundation, we wish you Happy Holidays... Download card Developing ‘Unity in Diversity’ with participants at the UNAOC Doha Forum 24 December 2011 - At the 4th UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum which was held in Doha... Dialogue and justice 21 December 2011 - The 4th UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum was held in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 11-13... UN book highlights benefits of Amazon plants and foods to improve livelihoods 20 December 2011 – A United Nations book released today aims to provide people in the developing...
Ban urges Alliance of Civilizations to fight extremism, promote tolerance 11 December 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged members of the Alliance of Civilizations... Pope: Interdependence Not a Threat, But an Opportunity VATICAN CITY, DEC. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In an address to 11 new ambassadors to the Holy See... Migration policies should protect rather than infringe human rights – Ban 16 December 2011 – Migrants are a strong force of progress in their host countries and policies...
UN Alliance of Civilizations IV annual Forum to be held December 11-13, 2011 in Doha, Qatar, under the theme ‘Intercultural Dialogue to Boost Development’ December 7, 2011 - Starting Sunday, December 11, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations... UN urges better protection for world’s forcibly displaced, stateless people 7 December 2011 – The United Nations refugee chief today called on the international community... Read more Migiro calls on nations to continue fight against racism and xenophobia 6 December 2011 – Countries must boost their efforts to combat systematic discrimination,... Read moreHow well are Australian organisations ‘capitalising on culture’ in the senior ranks? 6 December 2011 – In its survey of over two thousand executives and their direct reports, a landmark... UN meeting hears call for greater Asia-Pacific cooperation on development goals 7 December 2011 – Asia-Pacific countries need to boost their cooperation with each other if the...
Diasporas have important role to play in fostering development, says Assembly President Secretary-General calls for greater protection of rights of migrants 1 December 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on countries to work together... Read more Turkish dish and Korean tightrope walking join UN intangible heritage list 28 November 2011 – Three elements from the Republic of South Korea (ROK), one from Spain and... Read moreUNESCO committee adds 12 elements to intangible heritage list 27 November 2011 – Twelve elements, ranging from rice planting rituals in Japan to Mexico's... UNESCO unveils deal to help restore damaged Pompeii 29 November 2011 – The United Nations cultural agency and Italy announced today that they have... Chinese storytelling tradition placed on UN list of intangible heritage in danger 23 November 2011 – A form of verse and prose storytelling from north-eastern China that has only... Senior UN official issues warning on list of world’s intangible cultural heritage 22 November 2011 – The United Nations-managed Intangible Heritage List shines a spotlight on... Read more Two new elements added to UN-backed list of intangible heritage 25 November 2011 – Sung prayers from an indigenous group in Peru and traditional weaving skills... Read moreUN-backed committee adds eight items to list of intangible heritage in peril 24 November 2011 – Eight traditional items, from boatbuilding skills in Iran to Malian rites of... Search for Truth Needs Unity, Says Pope ROME, NOV. 17, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The search for truth is a journey that must be made united... Read moreUNAOC PLURAL+ 2011 Youth Video Awards on Media, Diversity and Inclusion 16 November 2011 - Young media makers from Malaysia, UK, Italy, Canada, Israel, USA, Germany... Read more 'Active' tolerance vital during times of extraordinary change, UN officials say 16 November 2011 – Top United Nations officials stressed today the importance of practising active... Read morePhilosophy can benefit society, aid search for peace and development – UN official 17 November 2011 – Philosophy, the exercise of critical thought and freedom of expression, is vital... Read morePacific youth work to highlight value of culture 14 November 2011 - A new report by New Zealand researchers is recommending that managers... Read moreReport on Migration in Americas November 4, 2011 - The Organization of American States (OAS), the Organisation for Economic... Read more Slovenian Partner holds 4th General Assembly and TETIS conference Nov. 24-25, Lisbon November 4, 2011 - The Slovenian partner in the UNAOC Research Network will hold its 4th General... Read more Australian Research Partner to explore “Cultural Tourism in Australia.” November 5, 2011 - Australian Research Partner Monash University will hold “Cultural Tourism in... Read more November 1 2011 – Sightseeing – The Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Read more EU-NA Fellows first day in Cairo – Egypt Posted on November 1, 2011 - By Paloma Haschke 9.00 – 10.00am League of Arab States Headquarters Read more New York Partner to hold workshops on religion, conflict, and human rights November 4, 2011 - UNAOC Research Network Partner Columbia University’s Center for the Study of... Read more New Zealand Partner holds Diversity Research Forum November 4, 2011 - New Zealand UNAOC Research Network Partner Victoria University’s Center for... Read more Turkish Partner holds international conference on Imperial legacies in a cross-cultural Mediterranean contexts November 4, 2011 - Turkish Partner Koc University’s Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations held an... Read more UNESCO votes to admit Palestine as full member 31 October 2011 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today... Read more On UN Day, Ban underlines need for unity to confront global challenges 24 October 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for unity as the world seeks... Read more Fourth UNAOC Forum in Doha, Qatar, 11-13 Dec. 2011 27 October 2011 - As you may already know, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will convene... Read more UN spotlights value and vulnerability of world’s audiovisual heritage 27 October 2011 – The United Nations today underscored the importance of preserving the world’s... Read more High Representative Sampaio’s video address to the OIC Focal Points Meeting 25 October 2011 - It gives me great pleasure to greet you all and I would like to hail the very timely... Read more The twelve UNAOC fellows from Europe and North America are now ready for their trip! 26 October 2011 - From the Maghreb to the Gulf peninsula, twelve young leaders are now embarking on... Read more Migrants must be treated with dignity and respect for human rights, UN expert says 21 October 2011 - Stressing that migration is in the DNA of humankind and dignity has no nationality... Read more Peru Passes Historic Law on Indigenous Peoples Posted on October 19 201 - The Government of Peru has taken a historic step for indigenous peoples... Read more Dialogue vital tool to foster understanding among different faiths – UN expert 20 October 2011 - An independent United Nations human rights expert today stressed the vital role of... Read more PLURAL+ 2011 Awards Ceremony Young media makers from Malaysia, UK, Italy, Canada, Israel, USA and China, among other countries, ... Read more Holy See Calls for New Strategies in Refugee System GENEVA, Switzerland, OCT. 18, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In a world where refugees are often treated like... Read more Leaders of major international broadcasters meet in private meeting at Dead Sea 21 October 2011 - On October 18, leaders of major international broadcast networks met at the Dead... Read more Join the Global Education Week! 20 October 2011 - The North-Center of the Council of Europe invites you to join the Global Education... Read more fourth international forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations from December 11 to 13 Posted 16 October 2011 - The Doha Forum will provide the opportunity for us all – governments, civil... Visit website Open Forum: Global Dialogue Foundation gives decisive contribution to launching UNAOC Civil Society chapter in Australia 10 October 2011 - During a rare visit last week, the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance... General Assembly President urges end to migration myths
Societies Forum in Melbourne
French journalists on covering elections
Balancing Acts: Youth Culture in the Global City
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German Nexus
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Statement by UNAOC High Representative President Sampaio on Egyptian clashes
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Integration: Building Inclusive Societies Forum Diversity, Citizenship and Social Inclusion New-York - 3 October, 2011: Participants to the IBIS Forum will address the four UNAOC‘s fields... Read moreUniversity in Philippines and UNAOC to hold conference on the future of International Politics. Posted 4 October 2011 - The University of Asia & the Pacific’s Institute of Political Economy, in... Can the art of storytelling be preserved? 5 October 2011 - It is thought that storytelling as a profession originated in the Middle East, in... Paris: From Barbès to Hermès 4 October 2011 - More intercultural adventures were waiting for our fellows... Read more Vatican Museums Host Specialists on Art Conservation VATICAN CITY, OCT. 4, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican Museums today hosted a workshop for Read more Strengthening the role of community, business and non-government organisations in cross-cultural understanding 29 September 2011 - Under the auspices of United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Global Dialogue Foundation-Unity in Diversity and partners are teaming up... __________________________________________________________________________ UN Secretary General emphasizes role of Alliance as “soft power” mobilizer at UNAOC Ministerial Meeting 29 Sept 2011 - Speaking at the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Group of Friends Ministerial meeting... __________________________________________________________________________ UNAOC, Italy symposium on good practices of integration in Interethnic Cities 27 Sept 2011- As a follow-up to subsequent discussions held in New York in 2009, in Rio de Janeiro in... __________________________________________________________________________ Tourism an important force to reduce poverty and foster global solidarity - UN 27 September 2011 - Top United Nations officials stressed the importance of tourism in reducing poverty... __________________________________________________________________________ Travel publisher partners with UN to give relief workers vital information 26 September 2011 - The United Nations has teamed up with the travel publisher Lonely Planet to... __________________________________________________________________________ Efforts to protect intellectual property in digital age make progress, UN reports 26 September 2011 - The United Nations agency entrusted with defending intellectual property such... __________________________________________________________________________ “You, and I literally mean you, are the future of your region” 18 Sept 2011 - Last Tuesday, the MENA UNAOC Fellows met with Jeffrey Sachs. While they were... Read more __________________________________________________________________________ Rosh Hashana 2011: Understanding the Jewish New Year 28 September 2011 - The celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, starts at sundown... UN Alliance of Civilizations and BMW Group sign agreement for the Award for Intercultural Innovation 23 Sept 2011 - The UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group are pooling their expertise in the... Read moreRole of Alliance of Civilizations more vital than ever, say UN officials 23 September 2011 - With its ability to foster cross-cultural understanding among peoples and societies, the Alliance... PLURAL+ 2011 Awards Ceremony 23 Sept 2011 - Please join us in celebrating the 2011 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival award winners at a... Ecuadorian-UN accord that puts ecology over oil drilling hailed as model for world 23 September 2011 - An Ecuadorian accord to leave vast oil reserves, conservatively valued at $7.2 billion, untapped... UN officials call for more action to ‘stem the tide’ of racism and intolerance 22 September 2011 - Ten years after a global conference in Durban, South Africa, sought to uproot all forms of... Read moreIndigenous peoples suffer abuses in race for natural resources - UN rights expert 20 September 2011 - Extraction of natural resources and other major development projects in or near the... Read moreLeading tourism businesses commit to global code of ethics endorsed by UN 19 September 2011 - Fourteen prominent Spanish tourism businesses have signed up to follow the Global... Society Has to Agree on Basic Values, Says Pope BERLIN, SEPT. 23, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Recognizing inalienable rights rooted in human nature is the common... Ban praises adoption of Peruvian law on consultation with indigenous peoples 21 September 2011 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended Peru’s recent adoption of laws... High Representative President Sampaio speaks at 1st International Congress on Ethics and Tourism 15 September 2011 - UNAOC High Representative President Jorge Sampaio delivered the inaugural speech.... Read moreNine sites join UN-backed list of globally recognized geological sites 19 September 2011 - Nine geological sites of exceptional scientific and educational importance, rarity or beauty... Read moreCould robot tractors revolutionize agriculture? Sept. 20, 2011 - A ritual older than civilization itself—the farmer rising at dawn to till the fields all day—could... Different cultures' music matches their speech styles, researchers find June 10, 2011 - Music from different cultures mimics their languages in terms of the types of pitch changes most... Lock of hair pins down early migration of Aborigines 23 September 2011 - A lock of hair has helped scientists to piece together the genome of Australian Aborigines.... "Bound to Live Together. Religions and Cultures in Dialogue." DACHAU, Germany, SEPT. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- From Romania, Poland, Hungary and Ukraine, from General Assembly opens new session with plea for unity to tackle global crises 13 September 2011 - The General Assembly today opened its annual session with a fervent plea for... Uncovering Media Bias: The “Ground Zero Mosque” Case Study 15 Sept 2011 - This study is intended to be an initial step towards a deeper analysis of how concrete... Ethical tourism vital to protect planet, UN officials underline 15 September 2011 - United Nations officials today stressed that the tourism industry must ensure... Morocco's culture aids its economy 11 September 2011 - Cherries, camels, dates and even saffron; all are celebrated in colourful, “Have a Wonderful Confusing Time!” Posted on September 13, 2011 - Introduction of fellows and partners. Institute of International... UN independent expert urges Morocco to promote cultural rights and diversity 16 September 2011 - The United Nations independent expert on cultural rights today urged Morocco... Russian Orthodox Leader Defends Europe's Roots ROME, SEPT. 15, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Excluding signs of Christian civilization from Europe does not... BMW Group and UN Alliance of Civilizations Launch Award to Foster Innovation in Cross-Cultural Dialogue Munich - New York, August 29, 2011. In an unprecedented partnership with the private sector, the... Peru: UN human rights expert commends new indigenous consultation law Sad history of slave trade can help mankind learn common humanity - UN official UN-backed project to provide tourism management skills in Africa and Asia 22 August 2011 - Some 8,000 tourism workers and entrepreneurs from developing... Gurrumul scoops Indigenous music awards Tribal feud resolved by swapping children in Vanuatu Australian project hunts lost indigenous languages UN urges greater appreciation of indigenous culture and creativity 9 August 2011 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the world to recognize the... Unity in Diversity Lecture : Doing Business in a Multicultural World - Under UNAOC auspices Academic exchange data on United States, Arab, and Muslim countries shows need for expansion UN Alliance of Civilizations, British Council and top US universities release timely video series: 100 Questions About Islam FGI Perspectives from the other side of the world 3 Aug 2011 - Australia is a very long way from London. After more than twenty-four hours... High Level Meeting on Youth at the United Nations General Assembly Marking International Friendship Day, UN chief urges global amity 30 July 2011 - On the first International Day of Friendship, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon... Different cultures' music matches their speech styles, researchers find Second edition of the Alliance Summer School: call for applications open until July 29, 2011 Sudan: UN promotes peace and disarmament in Darfur through the arts 26 July 2011 - In a bid to promote peace, security and reconciliation in Darfur, the... Solomon Islands PM encourage islanders to be proud of hosting festival of Pacific Arts 28 July, 2011 - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Danny Philip has encouraged all citizens... UN high-level forum spotlights young people's potential as agents of change UNAOC Fourth Forum in Doha Posted on July 19, 2011 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations will convene its... Invitation to Unity in Diversity Lecture Series under the auspices of United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Bound to Live Together: Religions and Cultures in Dialogue MUNICH, Germany, JULY 19, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Ten years after the attack on New York's World... Challenges faced by South African local authorities in dealing with migration and urbanization Posted on July 20, 2011 - UNAOC Research Partner, The African Centre for Migration and... In Tough Times, Irish Call Their Diaspora NZ Partner presents Alliance of Civilizations Symposium, Singapore Clinton, Sampaio address Community of Democracies Integration: Building Inclusive Societies Forum Vatican: Traveling a "Privileged Event" VATICAN CITY, JULY 8, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican is calling tourism as a "privileged... UNESCO and UNAOC signs with 8 universities the creation of UAC-MILID, a global University Network on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Tunis Forum highlights the role of civil society in current democratic processes Another nine historic sites added to UN World Heritage List UN ends this year's additions to World Heritage List with inclusion of four sites Key UNAOC partner organizes Forum in Tunis to discuss social change and democratic transition Ivanov: Macedonia, a model of religious freedom 22 Jun - Macedonian President, George Ivanov, during his speech in the conference... Group of Friends for the UNAOC convene at UNHQ in New York Launch of Project Atlas report, Student Mobility and the Internationalization of Higher Education Pope: Gypsy Children Entitled to a Better Life ROME, JUNE 13, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says Gypsy children are entitled to a... Pope wants gypsies integrated into society The First International Forum on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) UN human rights expert spotlights suffering of Roma and victims of caste systems 14 June 2011 - The Roma community in Europe and victims of caste systems in Africa... Spain, Italy Hold Religious Freedom International Seminar Under UNAOC Auspices Vatican Official Backs a Next Step for Multiculturalism UN hands out awards for innovative tourism projects SG and High Rep at Inter-Ethnic Cities Conference in Rome Ban urges tolerance and social inclusion in an age of global emigration The World Culture Festival Egyptian pyramids found by infra-red satellite images CFP Deadline June 30, 2011: Popular Culture and Education Posted on June 1, 2011 - Papers are invited for the Second International Conference on... UNAOC Partner holds Conference in Lebanon on Cross Cultural Education | ||||||||||
"We Live in a Complicated World in Transition" UN forum delegates urge recognition of indigenous communities' right to water Chinese opera star named UNESCO Artist for Peace Dozens of new collections added to UN's memory of the world register 25 May 2011 - The head of the United Nations agency tasked with preserving the world's... Nepal: UN welcomes new law on caste-based discrimination The Secretary's Global Diaspora Forum - Diaspora, Diplomacy & Development Posted 25 May 2011 - The Secretary of State's Office of Global Partnerships... GDF IN ACTION: Do One Thing for Diversity & Inclusion Peace and solidarity only possible when there is cultural diversity, Ban stresses Do One Thing For Diversity and Inclusion on Facebook_Update UN launches new initiative to promote rights of world's indigenous peoples Migrants underwrite development through their remittances - Ban Migrants "Stand at the Door and Knock" SYDNEY, Australia, MAY 12, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical Council for... Tolstoy's library nominated to join UNESCO list for documentary collections Migrants and minorities still vulnerable to discrimination at work - UN report UN and United States launch plan tap emigrants' resources to boost agriculture Do One Thing For Diversity and Inclusion on Facebook May 16, 2011 - The UNAOC, in partnership with UNESCO, launched a grassroots... Indigenous peoples' forum opens at UN with call to turn rights into reality PLURAL+ screening and roundtable discussion on youth participation in media at the Turkish Cultural Center of New York Posted 18 May 2011 - On May 26 the Turkish Cultural Center of New York, in collaboration... Civil Society's Passion and Energy on Display at Doha Pre-Forum Unity in Diversity : An Innovative Project at UN Alliance of Civilizations Pre-Forum in Doha 11 May 2011 - The UN Alliance of Civilization Pre-Forum dedicated to Civil Society was... Armenian and Palestinian sites win UNESCO prize for cultural landscapes 12 May 2011 - An Armenian site featuring remnants of buildings from the Bronze Age... Read more Private Beliefs, Public Change May 9th, 2011 - When the suicide bomb exploded as worshippers left New Year's mass... On World Book and Copyright Day, UN official urges debate on publising trends Calls for Integration in Society Tsunami Warnings, Written in Stone UN celebrates Chinese Language Day with art and exhibitions Tongan film explores lost culture GDF's Unity in Diversity highlighted as a practical solution at World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue UN agency honours young artists who promote Arab-Western cultural exchanges 13 April 2011 - The United Nations cultural agency today celebrated 20 young artists... UN independent expert urges Austria to promote cultural diversity and rights United Nations Alliance of Civilizations DOHA PRE-FORUM 2011 Posted 31 March - Connecting the UNAOC'ss mission and the MDG: an Agenda for... Historian weeps at groundbreaking Alexander the Great exhibition UN envoy on cultural rapprochement in appeal for end of bigotry 3 April 2011 - The Secretary-General's High Representative for the Alliance of... WORLD FORUM IN BAKU Courtyard of the Gentiles Seen As Turning Point for Dialogue US Muslims seek to change on-screen image 25 March - US Islamic groups have long complained about how Muslims... Forum Opens for Those Approaching God as the Unknown The DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for Blacks Stone tools 'demand new American story' Everything you need to know: Vernal or spring equinox 2011 Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz, Nevruz UN official calls for concerted effort to safeguard cultural heritage in North Africa Can Atheists and Believers Form a Duet? POPE REFLECTS ON CITIZENSHIP IN GLOBALIZED WORLD Russian Cultural Center Opened in Venice WHO to define information standards for traditional medicine 7 DECEMBER 2010 | TOKYO, JAPAN - WHO will develop, for the first time... Holy See to UN: Education Must Respect Values UN marks 10th anniversary of destruction of giant Buddha statues in Afghanistan Remote community evades scourges of aging Intercultural Aspects of Social Communication ROME, FEB. 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The Pontifical Urban University of Rome is... UNESCO issues alert over artefacts reported stolen from Egyptian museums UN official extols role of mother languages in spreading knowledge 21 February 2011 - The head of the United Nations agency tasked with preserving the... BENEDICT XVI GREETS RUSSIAN PRESIDENT UNITY IN DIVERSITY FORUM, KERALA 10 February 2011 - The second session of the ?Unity in Diversity? Forum, an initiative... New research points to earlier human migration out of Africa, 125,000 years ago Global tourism posts strong recovery in 2010, says UN agency 17 January 2011 - Thanks to improved economic conditions worldwide, international tourism recovered strongly last year... Holy Father Greets UNESCO Director Posted 19 January 2011 - As Australia's workplaces become more culturally diverse in... ESSAY COMPETITION: OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS INTERNATIONAL FORUM IN INDIA Embracing cultural diversity, avoiding future shock Unity in Diversity Forum, Thiruvananthapuram, India 6-8 February 2011 UN-backed project to conserve Buddha's birthplace in Nepal begins 11 January 2011 - An international team of archaeologists has begun a three-year survey... New Congolese law 'significant' step for indigenous rights - UN expert | ||||||||||
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.
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