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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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    H.E. Al-Nasser at the Inauguration of the China Lounge

    Your Excellency Ambassador Liu Jieyi, the Permanent Representative of China. Excellencies. I am very pleased to be with you here. This is an indeed a beautiful lounge. I am also very happy to be invited for the second time to the exhibition of Professor Wang Linxu whom I met last May and again at UNAOC office this past Friday.

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    Rejecting Violent Extremism and Advancing Shared Well-being

    The High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser addressed an emergency meeting on "Rejecting Violent Religious Extremism and Advancing Shared Well-being", held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 12-13 December, 2014.

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    On a multi-religious response to violent religious extremism

    Shaikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, President of Forum for Peace in Muslim Societies. Dr. William Vendley, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace. At the outset, I would like to thank Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah and Dr. William Vendley for inviting me to address this important and timely forum on advancing a multi-religious response to violent religious extremism.

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    UNAOC and IOM Announce Plural+ 2014 Award Winners

    On Thursday 4 December the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced the PLURAL+ 2014 Award Winners at the Paley Center for Media in New York City.

    (Photo © UNAOC/Collin Giberson)

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  • Statements by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations

    High Representative Statements

    • 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
    • Remarks by H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser before the meeting on advancing a multi-religious response to violent religious extremism (in Arabic)
    • Remarks by H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser before the meeting on advancing a multi-religious response to violent religious extremism (in English)
    • Remarks By H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations at Plural+ 2014 Awards Ceremony

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    • The Youth Solidarity Fund is looking for innovative youth approaches to intercultural or interfaith dialogue. Info at http://t.co/PfwRYBMghV
    • Congratulations @planpolitik (Conflict Simulation Platform) @afroesgames (Haki 2) & @alltognow (Everyday Racism) on winning @PEACE_app
    • UNICEF @VoicesOfYouth conducted a workshop during the PLURAL+ 2014 Awards Ceremony. #youthmedia @UNAOC @pluralplus http://t.co/wfwAvBKYmk
    • PEACEapp winners announced #games for #interculturalDialogue from Germany, Kenya, Australia, Canada & Brazil @PEACE_app...
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    H.R. Al-Nasser Statement to participants of the UN...
    Interview with Nassir Abdul Aziz Al-Nasser, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations
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    Interview with Nassir Abdul Aziz Al-Nasser, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations
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    Speaking with UN Radio's Donn Bobb, the UN High Re...
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