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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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  • Speeches and Statements by the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations

    HR Speeches and Statements

    • Message of the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations for Do One Thing For Diversity and Inclusion
    • Remarks by UN High Representative Al-Nasser to the Group of Friends of the UNAOC
    • Statement by UN High Representative Al-Nasser on Social Harmony and Religious Identities
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    Improving Coverage of Migration in Switzerland

    The UNAOC hosted a one-day seminar in Bern, Switzerland, on the topic of “Covering migration: challenges met and unmet – a look at Switzerland”. The meeting convened 30 Switzerland-based participants, for the most part journalists, along with experts and civil society representatives working in the fields of media and migration.

    (Photo © Natalia Micevic)

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    First Meeting of Fellowship Alumni in Baku, Azerbaijan

    On 31 May, 2013, the UNAOC fellows will participate in the first Alumni Meeting of the Fellowship Programme. This meeting will bring together previous participants in the Fellowship Programme in the years 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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  • HR Al-Nasser Addresses the UNAOC Group of Friends at UN Headquarters in New York

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    Remarks by HR Al-Nasser to the Group of Friends of the UNAOC

    "The Alliance is an instrument of the United Nations that is here to prove that diverse actors on the international arena can become further aware of their shared responsibilities, and can forge consensus on global challenges."

    (Photo © Aaron Fineman/UNAOC)

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  • Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue

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    New book on Media and Information Literacy

    The book is the first publication of the UNESCO-UNAOC Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Global Network of Universities (MILID). This initiative is one of the direct outcomes of the First UNAOC Forum, when several universities approached the UNAOC for support towards the creation of a Global network of universities focusing on Media Literacy.

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    • Watch a play set in another time or another country, and watch culture come to life! #DoOneThing 2 hours ago
    • Why does diversity matter? Why #DoOneThing? Learn on our UNAOC page: http://t.co/2jgWlJmBRi 6 hours ago
    • How many languages do you know? How many languages do you wish you could speak? #DoOneThing 10 hours ago
    • Have a deck of cards? Most countries have their own card games, so invite some friends over and explore new ways to play! #DoOneThing 14 hours ago

    Upcoming Events

    • Baku World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue
      May 29, 2013
      Baku, Azerbaijan
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