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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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  • Apply for the 2012 Fellowship Programme

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    Apply for the 2012 Fellowship Programme

    Deadline February 12, 2011

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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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    • CFP Deadline: Feb. 15, Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education | http://t.co/wH1LSqnK 7 hours ago
    • CFP Deadline: Feb. 28, 11th Biennial Conference, Borneo Research Council (BRC 2012) Brunei Darussalam http://t.co/KUE4D9lZ via @UNAOC 8 hours ago
    • ‘We are here. This is also our home, and we care about it’ http://t.co/iaZrXc4o http://t.co/2EBAAVik 15 hours ago
    • CFP Deadline: Feb. 27, “Domino Effects and Hybridization of the Mediterranean” Conference, Turkey. http://t.co/A5w4JLXB via @UNAOC 1 day ago

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