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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.
9th UNAOC Global Forum
22-23 November 2022
Fez, Kingdom of Morocco
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
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
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.
UNAOC High Representative
- High Representative’s Remarks at the Global Tolerance Alliance Special Edition at COP28 December 3, 2023
- High Representative’s Remarks at the High-level Segment of the International Conference on Human Rights and Civil Society May 10, 2022
- Remarks by the High Representative at the Side Event on ‘International Hub on Behavioural Insights to Counter-Terrorism: Fostering resiliency and human rights through a behavioral insights approach’ May 9, 2022
Project Activities
- UNAOC welcomes new cohort of Young Peacebuilders for the 7th edition of its peace education initiative January 11, 2024
- The UN’s PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Recognizes Videos of Outstanding Young Filmmakers in its 2023 Ceremony December 18, 2023
- Peace Initiatives by Young Peacebuilders Showcased at UNAOC Symposium in Córdoba, Spain November 30, 2023
Together as #OneHumanity
As our world faces a global human crisis, as the pandemic exposed deep-seated inequalities, we are reminded every day of our common fragility and our interconnected fate. There is no alternative to standing together in unity and solidarity in inclusive societies.With its motto, "Many Cultures, One Humanity," UNAOC embraces and promotes cultural diversity, religious pluralism and mutual respect.
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)

News Flash volume 36 – Year-end 2023 edition
Before we bid adieu to 2023, here's the final edition of our News Flash for the year! … [Read More] about News Flash volume 36 – Year-end 2023 edition

UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion decry rising Antisemitism and Islamophobia around the world
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The UN’s PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Recognizes Videos of Outstanding Young Filmmakers in its 2023 Ceremony
New York — On Friday, 15 December, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) … [Read More] about The UN’s PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Recognizes Videos of Outstanding Young Filmmakers in its 2023 Ceremony

High Representative’s Remarks at the 2023 PLURAL+ Ceremony
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Message of the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on Hanukkah
New York – 8 December 2023 Last night as the sun set on the 25th day of Kislev on the … [Read More] about Message of the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on Hanukkah

UNAOC and the Municipality of La Courneuve, France convene “City Dialogue” aimed at building intercultural cities
Municipal leaders and representatives from more than a dozen cities around the world … [Read More] about UNAOC and the Municipality of La Courneuve, France convene “City Dialogue” aimed at building intercultural cities

Media Advisory: Annual Ceremony of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
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UNAOC High Representative’s remarks at the Rondine side event entitled, “If war is a choice, peace can be too”
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High Representative’s Remarks at the Global Tolerance Alliance Special Edition at COP28
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Religious leaders and actors are championing the Genocide Convention, but the global commitment to prevent genocide must be renewed across the world
New York, 30 November 2023 - The Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of … [Read More] about Religious leaders and actors are championing the Genocide Convention, but the global commitment to prevent genocide must be renewed across the world

Peace Initiatives by Young Peacebuilders Showcased at UNAOC Symposium in Córdoba, Spain
Córdoba, Spain, 30 November 2023 — The initiatives of 19 talented and dedicated young … [Read More] about Peace Initiatives by Young Peacebuilders Showcased at UNAOC Symposium in Córdoba, Spain
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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