• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

+1-212-963-7209

contactaoc@unops.org

How to Get Involved

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

Many cultures. One humanity.

MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Who We Are
        • About Us
          • About the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
          • Trust Fund and Donors
          • UNAOC Secretariat
          • Vacancy Announcements and Opportunities
        • History
          • History
          • Timeline
          • High Level Group
        • Institution and Leadership
          • Institution and Leadership
          • High Representative
          • High Representative's Statements
          • Previous Leadership
          • Group of Friends
          • High-level Advisory Council for the High Representative
  • What We Do
        • What We Do
          • Programming Overview: Platform for intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation
          • UNAOC News Flash: Read the Latest Updates
        • What We Do
          • United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Annual Activity Reports
          • UNAOC Upcoming Events Calendar
        • Projects and Initiatives
          • An overview of UNAOC's ongoing projects and initiatives
          • How to Get Involved
  • Projects
        • Projects and Initiatives
          • Intercultural Innovation Hub
          • UNAOC Fellowship Program
          • PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
          • Youth Solidarity Fund
          • Young Peacebuilders
          • Summer Schools
          • Hate Speech International Conference
          • Media and Information Literacy Clearinghouse
          • PeaceApp
          • Media & Information Literacy for Teachers
          • Intercultural Leaders
        • Projects and Initiatives
          • EDIN – “Empowering Dialogue and Interfaith Networks”
          • 'Sport for One Humanity' Initiative
          • Promoting the Role of Women as Peacemakers
          • News Generation Against Hate: Empowering local youth to create alternative narratives and champion diversity in the media
          • #YouthWagingPeace: A Whole Community Approach to Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
          • Digital Games for Peace: Intercultural dialogue and socio-emotional competencies for peacebuilding
        • Campaigns
          • UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites
          • Call to Action #forSafeWorship
  • Resources
        • United Nations Action Plans Developed by UNAOC
          • United Nations Action Plan to Enhance Monitoring and Response to Antisemitism
          • United Nations Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites
        • Resources and Publications
          • UNAOC Action Plan (2024–2026)
          • Guiding Documents
          • Implementation Plans
          • Publications
          • UNAOC News Flash
        • UNAOC Reports
          • Group of Friends Meeting Reports
          • Annual Activity Reports
          • Financial Reports and Audited Financial Statements
  • Global Forums
    • Cascais 2024
      • Cascais Forum Website
    • Fez 2022
      • Fez Forum Website
      • Fez Forum Report
    • 8th Global Forum
      • 8th UNAOC Global Forum Website
      • 8th Global Forum Report
    • Baku 2016
      • Baku Forum Website
      • Baku Forum Report
    • Bali 2014
      • Bali Forum
    • Vienna 2013
      • Vienna Forum
      • Vienna Forum Documents
    • Doha 2011
      • Doha Forum
    • Rio 2010
      • Rio Forum
    • Istanbul 2009
      • Istanbul Forum
      • Outcomes & Reports from Istanbul Forum
      • Marketplace of Ideas at the Istanbul Forum
      • Istanbul Forum Documents
    • Madrid 2008
      • Madrid Forum
      • Outcomes & Reports from Madrid Forum
      • Speeches & Statements
  • News
        • News and Updates
          • UNAOC News Flash
          • News, Features and Press Releases
          • In Focus (Programming Newsletter)
          • Newsletter Archives
        • High Representative
          • High Representative's Statements
          • UNAOC Press Statements
          • High Representative's Blog
        • Multimedia
          • UNAOC Video Gallery
          • Join the Global Call to Action #forSafeWorship
  • Contact

UNAOC High Representative’s Remarks at the UNAOC and KAICIID Joint Event ‘Strengthening Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue through Knowledge Sharing: Opportunities and Challenges’

July 10, 2018 Filed Under: Featured, H.E. Al-Nasser's Statements

High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser
“Strengthening Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue through Knowledge Sharing: Opportunities and Challenges”

Co-organized by UNAOC and KAICIID International Dialogue Centre

10 July 2018, 10:00 – 13:00, Conference Room 9, United Nations Headquarters, New York

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset I would like to thank our panelists for taking the time to join us this morning.

His Excellency, Mr. Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations; 

His Excellency, Mr. Philipp Charwath, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Austria to the United Nations;
His Excellency, Mr. Alvaro Albacete, on behalf of the Secretary General of KAICIID International Dialogue Centre; 

Her Excellency, Ms. Belen Alfaro, Ambassador at Large for the Alliance of Civilizations and for Interreligious Dialogue, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain; 


At the outset, I would like to say that we are very glad we are partnering with KAICIID in organizing this joint event. Strengthening Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue through Knowledge and Opportunity and Challenges is a theme in which both our organizations share a common interest.

With the rise in violent extremism, xenophobia and discrimination, the promotion of a culture of peace and dialogue at the local, national, and international levels remains paramount.

During the past few years, UNAOC has redoubled its efforts at promoting the use of interreligious and intercultural dialogue as a vehicle for combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, and violence against persons based on religion or belief.

Since 2013, my Office has organized or co-organized over 30 events involving religious leaders creating a global platform for dialogue and cooperation. Our aim is to help bridge the gap between religious and faith-based leaders and policymakers.

We are all too aware that the absence of dialogue between and among civilizations strips everyone of the benefit of new cultural experiences. Segregated and inward-looking communities fuel mutual ignorance and prejudice. They also breed social exclusion, intolerance, and serious violations of human rights.

Promoting genuine dialogue is an essential feature of inclusive societies.

But for true dialogue to succeed, it must be firmly anchored in equality, mutual understanding, and respect. Developing the necessary preconditions supportive of cultural pluralism is a challenging task. It entails an education system that promotes critical thinking and innovation. Non-formal learning venues, museums, cultural centers, media and sport also play a key role in promoting diversity and peaceful coexistence.

The learning and teaching of intercultural competence also involves partnerships, particularly with the private sector, which acts as a gateway for information in the digital age.

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

Creating an enabling environment for intercultural and interfaith dialogue is a collective task. I look forward to the presentations from our distinguished panelists.

I thank you.

Primary Sidebar

If you wish to receive updates about UNAOC's advocacy and programming activities, please sign up using the form below:


UNAOC Press Room

  • Statement by the High Representative on his appointment as United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia May 7, 2025
  • News Flash volume 46 – April 2025 April 30, 2025
  • Statement: Call for Peace, the End of Wars and Respect for International Law April 26, 2025
  • High Representative’s Remarks at the Launch of “A Call for Peace, the End of Wars, and Respect for International Law” (Gernika, Spain) April 26, 2025
  • High Representative’s Remarks at the 3rd UNAOC Dialogue on “AI for One Humanity: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence” April 22, 2025
Get Involved

UNAOC is the premier global platform for intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation. Learn how you can support UNAOC.

Support UNAOC

Footer

UNAOC News Flash

For the latest news from the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), browse through the recent editions of our monthly newsletter.


News and Press Releases

To view the latest features about UNAOC click here to browse through our archives.
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2023 UNITED NATIONS ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS | DC1 One United Nations Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017 | PRIVACY | TERMS | Return to top