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One Humanity.
Many Cultures.
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.
Statement by the High Representative on his appointment as United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia
United Nations Action Plan to Enhance Monitoring and Response to Antisemitism
The Action Plan, which is focused on the United Nations system and developed by UNAOC, builds on the numerous efforts undertaken by the UN over past decades and aims to ensure an even more coordinated and effective response to counter antisemitism.
UNAOC Launches Global Call to Action #forSafeWorship
The global call to action #forSafeWorship aims to create personal, emotional connections with religious sites. It celebrates the universality of religious sites as symbols of our shared humanity, history, and traditions of people worldwide. It emphasizes the need to safeguard religious sites and underscores the role of individuals in protecting all sacred sites, regardless of religions or beliefs.
UNAOC High Representative, UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, and Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion decry rising antisemitism and Islamophobia around the world
A Call for Mutual Respect
Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for UNAOC, issued a Call for Mutual Respect of all religions and beliefs and for fostering a culture of fraternity and peace. The text re-affirms that acts of violence should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization, or ethnic group and that violence should never be a justifiable or acceptable response to acts of intolerance on the basis of religion or belief.
UNAOC High Representative
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High Representative’s Remarks at the Center for Combating Islamophobia – Ankara Bilim University
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Press Statement on the attack on a Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus Syria
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Readout of the UNAOC High Representative’s Meeting with the President of the Republic of Türkiye
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High Representative’s Remarks at the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
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High Representative’s Remarks at the IPU Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Strengthening Trust and Embracing Hope
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UNAOC Invites Youth-led Organizations to Apply for the 11th edition of the Youth Solidarity Fund
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UNAOC Documentary: “Formula of Power”
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High Representative’s Remarks at the High-level Event to Commemorate the 4th International Day for Countering Hate Speech
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