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United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

The UNAOC aims to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across cultures and to reduce polarization at local and global levels. It helps develop more inclusive societies, in which diversity is experienced as an asset.
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) The UNAOC aims to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across cultures and to reduce polarization at local and global levels. It helps develop more inclusive societies, in which diversity is experienced as an asset.

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  • The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group have embarked on a one-year support phase for winners of their joint Intercultural Innovation Award. The first winner MEJDI Tours will be mentored by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

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    First Intercultural Innovation Award winner mentored by UNWTO

    The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group have embarked on a one-year support phase for winners of their joint Intercultural Innovation Award. The first winner MEJDI Tours will be mentored by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

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  • World Interfaith Harmony Week

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    UNAOC Welcomes World Interfaith Harmony Week

    The UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, President Jorge Sampaio, has welcomed the establishment of the World Interfaith Harmony Week from 1 to 7 February, 2012.

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  • 2012 Best Wishes!

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    Best Wishes for 2012!

    Let me extend to you all, friends, partners and supporters of the Alliance of Civilizations, my heartfelt good wishes for a Happy New Year!

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  • Doha-for-Slider

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    UNAOC 4th annual Forum on Dec. 11-13 in Doha, Qatar

    At the UNAOC Forum in Doha, over 2,500 political and corporate leaders, civil society activists, youth groups, faith communities, research centers, foundations, journalists, ministers, and heads of state will come together to agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures, combat prejudice and build lasting peace.

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    "Reconciling diversity and cohesion" initiative launched

    On 15 November 2011 in Paris, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) launched the regional initiative “Reconciling diversity and social cohesion: a human rights model to build inclusive and participatory societies in European countries".

    (Photo © mellirific)

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    UNAOC on Twitter

    • Deadline: Feb 6, Teaching Democracy: Political Extremism, Global Lessons for Local Educators, Canberra, Australia http://t.co/RyXV3ZvR 16 minutes ago
    • CFP Deadline: Feb 1, Conference on Religious Traditions and Business Behavior, DC, USA http://t.co/DOURLALu via @UNAOC 17 minutes ago
    • CFP Deadline: Feb. 6, “South Italy, Sicily and the Mediterranean: Cultural Interactions,” Australia |http://t.co/ga8AaT6J via @UNAOC 42 minutes ago
    • Interesting twist...or when imperialism leads to defend diversity: http://t.co/HM58t2jL 3 hours ago

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