Press Statement of the High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of … [Read More] about Press Statement on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Solidarity in the face of COVID-19
"This is a time for solidarity, not divisiveness. Compassion, not xenophobia. Kindness not hatred. As #OneHumanity, we can fight the #COVID19 pandemic."
Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos
UNAOC High Representative
LaLiga and UNAOC join forces on #OneHumanity campaign
LaLiga joins forces with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations to promote social inclusion, diversity, and mutual respect
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.
UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites
Take a Stand #forSafeWorship
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.
A Joint call for Solidarity, Compassion and Unity
In this time of physical distancing, we call for social solidarity and building bridges of kindness and compassion that transcend man-made walls. We also call for the protection of the most vulnerable, including the elderly, who are bearing the brunt of the pandemic.
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.
UNAOC High Representative
- Press Statement on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu December 26, 2021
- High Representative’s Remarks at the 2021 Awards Ceremony of PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival December 7, 2021
- Read-out of the meetings of the High Representative for UNAOC during his visit to the Republic of Armenia November 25, 2021
Project Activities
- UNAOC and BMW Group Announce the 10 Finalists of the Intercultural Innovation Award and Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership November 18, 2021
- BMW Group and United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) celebrate 10 years of partnership – and agree to extend their cooperation October 26, 2021
- UNAOC, UNCCT, and UNESCO-MGIEP Select 53 Outstanding Youth for Digital Games for Peace Project July 23, 2021
Together as #OneHumanity in a time of crisis
Read Stories of #OneHumanity UNAOC brings stories of solidarity and compassion amid the current pandemic from its global community of alumni and programme participants. As we grapple with this new reality, we are reminded that we can only overcome this together as #OneHumanity.A Call for Mutual Respect
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A Joint call for Solidarity, Compassion and Unity
Joint Statement by UN Interagency Task Force on Religion and Sustainable Development (IATF)

A Tribute to the Memory of H.E. President Jorge Sampaio
6 December 2021, 1:30pm, Conference Room 4, United Nations, New York | … [Read More] about A Tribute to the Memory of H.E. President Jorge Sampaio

A Discussion on the Nexus Between Faith and Diplomacy
Media Advisory: A Discussion on the Nexus Between Faith and Diplomacy Religions for … [Read More] about A Discussion on the Nexus Between Faith and Diplomacy

High Representative’s Remarks at the 2021 Awards Ceremony of PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
Remarks by Mr. Miguel Moratinos High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of … [Read More] about High Representative’s Remarks at the 2021 Awards Ceremony of PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival

Annual Award Ceremony of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
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High Representative’s Remarks at the Tribute to the Memory of H.E. President Jorge Sampaio
Statement by Mr. Miguel Moratinos The High Representative for UNAOC A Tribute to the … [Read More] about High Representative’s Remarks at the Tribute to the Memory of H.E. President Jorge Sampaio

MEDIA ADVISORY: A Tribute to the Memory of H.E. President Jorge Sampaio
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News Flash volume 23
November was a busy month for UNAOC. We inaugurated a new office at the Palais des Nations … [Read More] about News Flash volume 23

Read-out of the meetings of the High Representative for UNAOC during his visit to the Republic of Armenia
Yerevan 24 November, 2021 In his first official visit to Armenia, the High … [Read More] about Read-out of the meetings of the High Representative for UNAOC during his visit to the Republic of Armenia

UNAOC and BMW Group Announce the 10 Finalists of the Intercultural Innovation Award and Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
Dubai, 19 November 2021 – Ten global grassroots initiatives have been named finalists of … [Read More] about UNAOC and BMW Group Announce the 10 Finalists of the Intercultural Innovation Award and Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

2021 Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony
Media Advisory: 2021 Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony 18 November 2021, 6pm UTC+4 … [Read More] about 2021 Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony

UNAOC High Representative’s Remarks at the Global Interfaith Summit
Remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos The High-Representative for the United Nations … [Read More] about UNAOC High Representative’s Remarks at the Global Interfaith Summit
UNAOC High Representative's Blog
In his blog, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UNAOC High Representative, regularly shares his vision for the work of UNAOC, as well as his thoughts, ideas, and observations about current global events.
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