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

+1-929-274-6217

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
        • Governance and Leadership
          • Governance and Leadership
          • High Representative
          • High Representative's Statements
          • Previous Leadership
          • Group of Friends
  • 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 Award
          • 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
          • #OneHumanity Campaign
  • Resources
    • All Resources and Publications
    • UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites
    • Guiding Documents
    • Implementation Plans
    • Group of Friends Meeting Reports
    • Annual Activity Reports
    • Financial Reports and Audited Financial Statements
    • Publications
  • Global Forums
    • 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
          • Stories of #OneHumanity
  • Contact

Read-out of the meeting of the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Secretary General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity

The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos and the Secretary General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam held a virtual meeting in which they discussed issues relevant to intercultural and interreligious dialogue and strengthening peace as well as joint action to implement the principles of the Human Fraternity document. They both re-affirmed their strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks on innocent civilians that took place in France describing it as unjustifiable.

October 31, 2020 Filed Under: Featured, High Representative's Updates, Press Releases

Photo: From UNAOC archive 2019

31 October – The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos and the Secretary General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam held a virtual meeting in which they discussed issues relevant to intercultural and interreligious dialogue and strengthening peace as well as joint action to implement the principles of the Human Fraternity document. They both re-affirmed their strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks on innocent civilians that took place in France describing it as unjustifiable.

The High Representative reiterated that insulting religions and religious sacred symbols is utterly unacceptable, noting that mutual respect of the other’s religions and beliefs strengthens social cohesion and enforces a culture of peace. He said insulting religions or beliefs provokes hatred and violent extremism leading to polarization and fragmentation of the society. The High-Representative noted that the document of Human Fraternity clearly highlighted that religious leaders and actors from across the faith spectrum have a big role to play in addressing endeavors that aim to link terrorism and extremism to religions.

On his part, the Secretary-General of Human Fraternity Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam commended the position by UNAOC in rejecting insulting Islam and all other religions as the world needs such wise voices so as to address hate speech and extremist discourse that pose a threat to international stability. He stressed that such offensive acts to religions do not and should not justify terrorist acts perpetrated by criminals who have nothing to do with the noble values embraced by religions. Those criminals harm religion more than anyone else, he noted. The Secretary-General added that the HCHC works on fostering the values of citizenship and positive integration within societies as well as respect of religions and sacred religious symbols, which are rooted in the Human Fraternity document. He re-iterated his rejection to involving religions in political and ideological discourse describing it as a dangerous path that should not be ignored.

Share this

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)

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

  • Nominations Now Open for 2023 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity July 3, 2022
  • UNAOC, BMW Group and Accenture Host First Capacity-Building Workshop for Recipients of the Current Edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award in Munich, Germany July 1, 2022
  • UNAOC Organized an Intergenerational Dialogue on the Role of Youth in Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport in Rabat, Morocco Featuring Young Leaders from the Middle East and North Africa June 23, 2022
  • UNAOC News Flash volume 28 June 17, 2022
  • UNAOC Holds Symposium of Young Peacebuilders in Rabat, Morocco June 16, 2022
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 Alliances of Civilizations, browse through the recent editions of our our monthly newsletter.


Programming Newsletter

To view the latest edition of “UNAOC In Focus”, our programming-focused newsletter, click here to browse through our archives.


  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

UNAOC on Twitter

  • RT @RISINGforum: 18th July 2022: looking forward to meeting Emma Sky from @WorldFellows with @MiguelMoratinos from @UNAOC in… https://t.co/pQaIOBn1wF
  • RT @sportanddev: 📍Job alert! @UNAOC is looking for a Programme Management Specialist - Resource Mobilization Trainer for the Sport f… https://t.co/4jHvCoVPju
  • #UNAOC supports the objectives of the @ZayedAward for Human Fraternity, an international and independent award that… https://t.co/apCO2bf7IO

Copyright © 2021 UNITED NATIONS ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS | 730 THIRD AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10017 | PRIVACY | TERMS | Return to top

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.