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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.... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more In turbulent times, Nowruz carries forward message of peace, harmony: UN 21 March 2015 – Nowruz takes place this year as the United Nations.... Read more On International Day, UN says learning lessons of intolerance to eliminating racism 21 March 2015 – Marking the International Day.... Read more Remarks by H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at the Mediation in the Mediterranean Seminar 18 March 2015 – It is an honor.... Read more Al-Nasser joins the march on International Women's Day 8 March 2015 – I am very pleased to be joining.... Read more Last week to apply for the 2015 UNAOC-EF Summer School 4 March 2015 – The UN Alliance of Civilizations.... Read more 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.... Read more Short remarks at the press briefing by the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations 25 February 2015 – Good morning everyone.... Read more UNAOC-EF Summer School Stories 27 February 2015 – The UNAOC-EF Summer School blog.... Read more "We, the People" 2015 Calendar Posted 27 February 2015 – In 2014, Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’... Read more 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.... Read more UN official says recent terror attacks represent 'exact opposite' of values of peace, stability 18 February 2015 – The High Representative.... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more The High Representative talks to Al Jazeera America about his role in the world's governing body 10 February 2015 – .... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more First UN conference on tourism and culture opens in Cambodia, seeks to build partnerships 4 February 2015 – Aimed at bringing together Ministers of Tourism.... Read more 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.... Read more United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and EF Education First (EF) Announce Their Third "Youth for Change" UNAOC-EF Summer School in NY 26 January 2015 – The United Nations.... Read more UNAOC issues the first edition of its quarterly newsletter 30 January 2015 .... Read more 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,... Read more For Your Info. Update - Post-Conflict Macedonia Jan 15 - Model for Intercultural, inter-ethnic, inter-religious, inclusive and sustainable societies Read more 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 be promoted as part of this global initiative”, said the Qatari Emir at the meeting ... Read more 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... Read more 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 ... Read more Meeting on Rejecting Violent Extremism and Advancing Shared Well-being 18 December 2014 – The High Representative for the Alliance.... Read more Million-Mummy Cemetery Unearthed in Egypt 16 October 2014 – She's literally one in a million.... Read more Israeli Prime Minister Sends Christmas Message to Christians Rome, December 26, 2014 - Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel,... Read more 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... Read more MESSAGE TO THE WORLD FROM GDF FOUNDER 1992/1992 - 2013/2014 Read more "...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.... Read more Pope Francis played key role in U.S.- Cuba deal December 17, 2014 - WASHINGTON — A personal appeal by Pope Francis played a key role.... Read more 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 ... Read more 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... Read more In Turkey, Pope Francis Advocates Dialogue in Battling ‘Fanaticism’ 28 Nov - ISTANBUL — In his first visit as pope to a predominantly Muslim country.... Read more Pope's Address to Turkish Authorities Vatican City, November 28, 2014 - Here below is the Vatican-provided translation of Pope Francis'... Read more 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 ... Read more 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... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more UN expert calls on Member States to accelerate fight against racism in sports 4 November 2014 – An independent United Nations human rights expert.... Read more PLURAL+ 2014 Youth Video Festival Awards Ceremony 7 November 2014 – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.... Read more 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.... Read more Culture must be considered in approaches to disaster risk reduction - UN-backed report 28 October 2014 – Disaster risk reduction approaches must recognize.... Read more Media Advisory World Cities Day 2014 Leading Urban Transformations 31 October 2014 – What: On the occasion of World Cities Day.... Read more 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.... Read more Leaders of tomorrow must be heard today, Ban tells Global Forum on Youth Policies 28 October 2014 – Young people around the world.... Read more 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.... Read more Remarks by the High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations at University of Central Florida 16 October 2014 – Good afternoon, at the outset.... Read more 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.... Read more President Ivanov Awarded Crans Montana Forum’s Prix de la Fondation 2014 October 18, 2014, Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov was awarded Prix de la Fondation .... Read more 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.... Read more Diwali/Deepavali in India Diwali celebrations may last for up to five days.... Read more 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... Read more Al-Nasser reiterates his pleas for peace 10 October 2014 – The High Representative.... Read more Indigenous knowledge essential to meet global biodiversity targets - UN official 7 October 2014 – The knowledge and traditional practices.... Read more Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser open briefing of the Counter- Terrorism Committee 30 September 2014 – Countering Incitement to Commit Terrorist.... Read more 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.... Read more First World Conference of Indigenous Peoples: Governments pledge action to advance indigenous rights 26 September 2014 – Scattered across the globe.... Read more Alliance of Civilizations: World leaders meet at UN to promote common humanity 26 September 2014 – United Nations Deputy.... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more 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.... Read more VA - Position title Project Management Specialist - Migration and Media 23 September 2014 – Vacancy code VA/2014/B5004/5926.... Read more 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.... Read more World welcomes that you need to know! 17 September 2014 – Some kiss, others shake hands.... Read more 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... Read more Macedonian Business Forum in Toronto September 4, 2014 - On 23 and 24 October will be held Macedonian Business Forum in Toronto... Read more Sixth Global Forum on UN WEB TV UN WEB TV Coverage of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Sixth Global Forum.... Read more 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.... Read more 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 .... Read more Unity in Diversity - Workshop UN DPI/ NGO Conference, UN New York 28 Aug 2014 - Read More (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), 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 Indonesia .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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,... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more ‘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... Read more 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. Read more Inauguration - Unity in Diversity Peace Garden Nashville, TN, USA 7 July 2014 - The inauguration of the Unity in Diversity Peace Garden at Scarritt Bennett... Read more Photo album "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.. Read more 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 .... Read more FEATURE: For winners of UN essay contest, multilingualism makes the world go 'round 27 June 2014 - An Arabic-speaking Chinese woman? A Mandarin-speaking Malagasy lady? ... Read more Rebuilding Timbuktu: UN agency working in Mali to 'keep culture significant' 27 June 2014 - Two of the World Heritage mausoleums destroyed in Timbuktu .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more Youth Event at the UNAOC Forum in Bali: Call for applications 12 June 2014 - Dear youth partner .... Read more VA Project Management Specialist-Intercultural Engagement 11 June 2014 - Vacancy code VA/2014/B5004/5416 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more Professor Mike Hardy of Coventry University Discusses Diversity and Development with High Representative Al-Nasser 21 May 2014 - Watch Video .... Read more It's not just a game: UN-hosted event spotlights power of sports to advance shared values 22 May 2014 - High-level officials, prominent athletes and youth teamed up at the United .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more Mali: UN, European Union team up to restore Timbuktu's cultural heritage 16 May 2014 - The United Nations and the European Union have forged an agreement .... Read more In Stockholm, Ban calls for optimizing benefits of 'journey of hope' for migrants, society as a whole 14 May 2014 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all countries .... Read more 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 .... Read more UNAOC and Qatar Olympic Committee sign a Memorandum of Understanding 7 May 2014 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) .... Read more UNAOC Focal Points meeting Doha 30 April 2014 - The following links to statements made at the UNAOC Focal Points meeting in Doha .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 UNAOC, Ladies and Gentlemen .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 30 April 2014 - Jazz has given rhythm to the struggles of civil rights movements around .... Read more UN, Olympic Committee sign formal agreement on role of sport in development, peace 28 April 2014 - With Norwegian professional biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen and Boston .... Read more VOICE 7th Issue - Anniversary Special Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more Unity in Diversity Peace Garden - Nashville, TN, USA 9 April 2014 - A few years ago, I had the pleasure to meet 14 year old Kiran Thawardas .... Read more As ratifications lag, UN experts renew call for States to sign treaty on migrant workers' rights 7 April 2014 - The expert members of the United Nations panel dealing with the rights .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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 .... Read more 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,  .... Read more Welcome remarks , Closing remarks 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.... Read more 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 for The Alliance Of Civilizations... Welcome remarks Closing remarks 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... Read more TOR: COORDINATING ORGANIZATION: appPEACE   Posted on February 4 2014, Terms of Reference for COORDINATING ORGANIZATION... Read more TOR: Curriculum Developer Discussion Guides for PLURAL+ 2013 videos Posted on February 24, 2014 - Terms of Reference, Curriculum Developer ... Read more On International Day, UN urges support for ‘Mother Languages’, linguistic diversity  21 February 2014 – International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic and cultural... Read more 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... Read more TOR: Personal Assistant to the High Representative  Posted on February 19, 2014 - “UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Before The 3rd Bicocca Intercultural Day Universita delgi Stud di Milano Bicocca 31 January 2014 Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more Security Council stresses reconciliation during debate on 'war and the search for lasting peace' 29 January 2014 – A halt to fighting does not necessarily end a conflict... Read more

Desmond Tutu and Jorge Sampaio at Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon

Posted on June 28, 2012 - The Archbishop Desmond Tutu and High Representative Jorge Sampaio...

UN declares world happiness day

29 June 2012 - The UN General Assembly passed a resolution proclaiming the new commemoration that

adds to...

At seminar, UN top ofﬁcials call for new approaches on countering appeal of terrorism

27 June 2012 – United Nations top ofﬁcials today called for new approaches to address global ...

In Search of an Alliance of Civilizations: Part I

Posted on June 25, 2012 - By Mohsin Mohi-Ud Din United Nations AOC Fellow, Fulbright Fellow...

Birthplace of Jesus placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger List

29 June 2012 – The Church of the Nativity, which sits on a site in Bethlehem that is identiﬁed...

Historic forts on Panama’s coastline placed on List of World Heritage in Danger

27 June 2012 – Citing environmental factors, lack of maintenance and uncontrollable urban...

Indigenous land care promoted abroad

AAPJUNE 21, 2012 - AUSTRALIAN indigenous people's knowledge on managing the environment will be

shared ...
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UN honours local groups with Equator Prize for sustainable development work

21 June 2012 – Twenty-ﬁve local and indigenous groups were honoured on Wednesday evening

Amazon tribe shares culture with armchair explorers

17th June 2012 - Google has unveiled a cultural map of Brazil's Surui Indigenous people, a digital tool that ...

Do One Thing for Diversity & Inclusion 2012 in the City of Whittlesea, Victoria (Australia)

25 May 2012 - City of Whittleseaʼs Community Leadership Network participated...

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - 3th UNAOC SUMMER SCHOOL

Posted 19th June 2012 - “Bridging Hearts, Opening Minds and Doing Things Together”

Sustainable Cultural Diversity: 2012 Intercultural Innovation Award Launched

Posted 15th June 2012 - NEW YORK/MUNICH —The BMW Group and the UN Alliance of Civilizations

(UNAOC) are...

PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion Calls for Youth

Participation

Posted 17th June - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations ( UNAOC) and the International Organization for...

UN President Visits Pontiff

VATICAN CITY, JUNE 15, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser, president of the 66th...

PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion Calls for

Youth Participation

Posted 8th June 2012 - The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations ( UNAOC) and the International Organization..

Strategic Development and Partnerships Intern/ Volunteer

Posted 7th June 2012 - Post Title: Strategic Development and Partnerships Intern/Volunteer – unpaid...

UN Alliance of Civilizations Partners Forum Draws to A Close

Posted 2nd June 2012 - Convened at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep...

TALKING POINTS - Istanbul Partners Forum, Pledging Conference

1 June 2012 - Read more

At Alliance of Civilizations meeting, Ban calls for tolerance and cooperation

31 May 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need for tolerance and..

Neglected indigenous food can be important tool to ﬁght hunger – UN ofﬁcial

31 May 2012 – Indigenous foods which have been neglected by the food industry and urban.

The Intercultural Innovation Award enters its second chapter in 2012

Munich/New York/Istanbul, 1 June 2012 – Building on the great success of the...

Workshop: Strategies for Successful Europe- China Collaboration in Research and

Education

Posted on May 30, 2012 - The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) and partners invites...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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Migrants Are People, Not Numbers, Says Pope

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 16, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Marking Sunday's World Day of Migrants and...

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...

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...

Strategic Development and Partnerships Intern

Posted on January 16, 2012 Responsibilities - The intern will work under the direct, overall supervision...

Our Destinies Are Linked, Reminds Pope

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 12, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that to overcome the challenges...

UNAOC Welcomes World Interfaith Harmony Week

Posted on January 12, 2012 - The UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, President Jorge Sampaio...

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...

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...

Happy Holidays!

24 December 2011 - On behalf of Global Dialogue Foundation, we wish you Happy Holidays...

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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...

Migiro calls on nations to continue ﬁght against racism and xenophobia

6 December 2011 – Countries must boost their efforts to combat systematic discrimination,...

How 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...

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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

2 December 2011 – The President of the General Assembly today highlighted the important...

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...

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...

UNESCO 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...

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...

UN-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...

UNAOC PLURAL+ 2011 Youth Video Awards on Media, Diversity and Inclusion

16 November 2011 - Young media makers from Malaysia, UK, Italy, Canada, Israel, USA, Germany...

'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...

Philosophy 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...

Paciﬁc youth work to highlight value of culture

14 November 2011 - A new report by New Zealand researchers is recommending that managers...

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