United Nations Roundtable of Media and Information Literacy Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020
2020-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax)
Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for Everybody and by Everybody
Ms. Nihal Saad, Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will participate at the UN Roundtable of Media and Information Literacy Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020, with the theme “Resisting Disinfodemic: Media and Information Literacy for Everybody and by Everybody”.

As disinformation has become a cross-cutting problem for the different goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda, so too different UN agencies may find shared interests in the role of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) as part of the responses. This document outlines some ways in which MIL is relevant to the mandates of different members of the UN family, and possible points of co-operation. This novel first round of discussions may lay the ground for continued dialogues and practical steps forward.
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2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will participate in the 2020 Balkans Forum Against Anti-Semitism, hosted by the Parliament of the Republic of Albania, in partnership with the Combat anti-Semitism Movement (CAM) and the Jewish Agency for Israel.
The Forum will take place on October 28th, 2020 at 16:00 CET / 11:00 AM EST.
The aim of the conference is to create a united front among the Balkans to work together in order to eradicate the scourge of anti-Semitism from our discourse and to create better, more tolerant societies for future generations.
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Les Rencontres Orient Occident du Château Mercier, Switzerland
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Online
9th Edition of the Rencontres Orient Occident at Château Mercier
Since 2012, Château Mercier has hosted the Rencontres Orient Occident in its peaceful setting in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
The event brings together the fields of philosophy, history, politics and geopolitics, law, economics, ecology and spirituality.
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Espai Debat - Ciclo Europa, Spain
2020-10-29 14:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
L’H Espai de Debat is a platform integrated by diverse entities of a social character whose objective is to promote debate and citizen involvement in the city of l’Hospitalet del Llobregat.
Europe: Present and Future
Response to Covid19, global leadership and the biggest global challenges.
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Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief 2020
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-17 | Online
Hosted by the Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, H.E. Mr. Zbigniew Rau, the Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief aims to discuss the most current and pressing issues related to the freedom of religion or belief in the world. As the 2020 edition of the Ministerial will take place during the COVID-19 health crisis, one of the focus of the conference is how to advance freedom of religion and belief despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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Freedom of Speech and caricatures vs. Respect of Religions : Clash or Alliance of Civilizations?
2020-11-19 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
A Zoom conversation with Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for UNAOC, organized by the Aspen Institute of France
Following the recent events in Conflans Sainte Honorine with the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty and in Notre Dame Cathedral in Nice, and the Vienna shooting a few days later, France and Europe are hit again by fanatic attacks and murders committed in the name of Islam. The reaction by President Macron saying that France would not surrender its core value and freedom of expression, and the preparation of a law on “Islamic separatism” has generated fury in the Muslim world and the boycott of French products.
Should there be some limit in the freedom of speech and expression? Are we heading towards a new wave of terror and escalation of tensions?
25 years after the publication of the Clash of Civilizations and all attempts made to prevent it by promoting dialogue and alliance of Civilizations, can we say that Huntington’s predictions have prevailed? What could be the responses and the measures to be taken to guarantee mutual respect among religions and faiths and peaceful societies?
The Aspen Institute will host Miguel Moratinos, the Head of the UN body against extremism and radicalization, to discuss these sensitive issues and to seek his views in the global context.

The Aspen Institute France is an educational and policy studies organization based in Paris. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues.

Rome Mediterranean Dialogues
2020-11-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax)
UNAOC will participate in the Rome Mediterranean Dialogues, the annual high-level initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies) in Rome with the aim to rethink traditional approaches to the area complementing analyses of current challenges with new ideas and suggestions and to draft a new “positive agenda”, addressing shared challenges at both the regional and the international level.
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Securing Sport Virtual Edition 2020
2020-12-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for UNAOC, will participate in a session entitled “Protecting Sport in Regions in Turmoil” within the margins of the ICSS Securing Sport 2020 Virtual Edition. The session will explore ways to restore sport competitions in post-conflict countries and regions affected by turmoil, and how sport can contribute to prosperity and stability in areas affected by crises. The discussion will focus on methods of re-building relevant capacities required for staging and managing sporting events, at all levels, from grassroots to professional sports, and the possibility of organizing sporting events with an international dimension.

SECURING SPORT 2020 Virtual Edition: ‘Building Resilience in an Ever-Changing World’
The ICSS will convene its flagship conference Securing Sport from 01 – 04 December 2020, in a virtual event format under the theme ‘Building Resilience in an Ever-Changing World’. Securing Sport is an international and multisectoral conference, which was conceived to serve as a platform for discussions about the changes, challenges and threats to sport and the opportunities sport can generate in the socio-economic context. The latest editions were hosted by the Lancaster House in London and the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
By bringing together all ICSS partners and allies, Securing Sport gives inspiration to the ICSS regarding the general work objectives and future endeavors in safeguarding sport as a common good for humankind.
As an open-ended platform, Securing Sport unites international and national decision-makers, eminent experts and gives a voice to stakeholders across sectors with the aim of inspiring collective action and identifying solutions to enhance the safety, security and integrity of sport, while protecting its societal values.
In a series of digital events – Policy Dialogues, Expert Debates and Youth Interventions hosted by the ICSS initiative Save the Dream – set against a virtual stage backdrop, the panels will analyse some of the most pressing current challenges facing the world of sport and address global challenges, international approaches and ways to further strengthen multisectoral cooperation.
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26th Lisbon Forum: "Lessons learnt: what challenges still to overcome?"
2020-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Virtual
Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will deliver keynote remarks in a session entitled “Lessons learnt: what challenges still to overcome?” in the margins of the 26th Lisbon Forum on 2 December 2020.

About the Lisbon Forum:
The world we live in is a complex system. One in which a heterogeneous network of actors has the power to influence decisions at global level, in certain cases without necessarily being held accountable for them. A system that continues to be characterised by increasing inequalities, which are still deeply embedded in our society. But it is also a system where us, the people, and our representatives, can come together and cooperate for the common good. This is the lesson that the COVID-19 pandemic has been teaching us since day one, forcing us to deal with a fundamental question: How can we enhance international solidarity’s impact in order to ensure a more sustainable and unified future?
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2021 G20 Interfaith Forum Italy
2021-09-12 - 2021-09-14 | Bologna, Italy, Bologna, Italy
The 2021 G20 Interfaith Forum will be held in Bologna, Italy, Sunday, September 12 – Tuesday, September 14.
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XIX Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
2021-10-06 00:00 - 05:00 (America/Halifax) | Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
UNAOC is participating in the XIX Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, a unique interfaith forum, held every three years. Representatives of foreign religious leaders and heads of international centers are expected to attend.
About the Secretariat: The Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is the operational body of the Congress, which ensures activities in the intervals between its sessions. Founded according to the decision of the participants of the First Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held on September 23-24, 2003 in Astana. The Secretariat includes plenipotentiary representatives of leaders of world and traditional religions from Islam, Christianity (Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism), Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Shintoism.
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Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience
2021-10-06 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | FIBES Palace of Congresses and Expositions, Seville, Spain
Venue: FIBES Palace of Congresses and Expositions, Seville, Spain
Date: 6 October 2021 (First Urban Forum of Spain and Third Global Forum of Local Governments 5 – 7 October)
Co-Chairs:
His Excellency Miguel Angel Moratinos, High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
The Honorable Juan Espadas, Mayor of Seville
Background:
Historically, cities have been places of exchange between the world’s culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse populations that live and share together a common urban space. Yet, growing ethnic and religious tensions have recently made the challenge of creating peaceful cities of belonging ever more difficult. In this context, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the City of Los Angeles organized in March of 2020 the “LA Dialogue on Creating Cities of Belonging”, providing space for mayors, regional government leaders and civil society to work together towards creating more inclusive and peaceful cities.
Shortly after this gathering, the Covid-19 pandemic, far from being only a health crisis, once again put cities at the forefront of the response to a global emergency which has affected millions of people, completely devastated social fabrics and pushed entire populations to the brink of poverty. The “Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience” aims to bring mayors and regional leaders to share their experience and good practices in responding to the pandemic and best means to recover better to build cohesive, inclusive and greener societies that hold citizens at their core.
The Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience
Cities are often at the forefront of humanity’s biggest challenges. They are hubs where diverse populations coexist, gather and interact on a daily basis in an endless variety of public spaces, from the workplace or schools to public transportation and parks. As such, cities are charged with the complex task of providing equitably for the ever-increasing multicultural and multi-generational population that lives in them. However, these places of exchange and accommodation of cultural diversity are progressively seeing preoccupying trends that further expand the gap between the rich and the poor, that hamper access to basic human rights, and that sow divisions on the basis of culture, ethnicity and faith. The urgency of making cities “more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable,” as determined by SDG 11 and SDG 16 of the 2030 UN Agenda, is not a new concept. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only exposed the extent of global vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities particularly, but it has also underlined the deep need to foster more resilient population hubs, while simultaneously providing a unique window of opportunity for doing so.
Despite its initial character as a global health crisis, more than a year and a half of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront a political, social, economic, and urban crisis. These crises have been particularly severe in urban spaces which, given their sheer size and role as connective, global hubs for people and goods, saw 95% of the world’s virus cases in the first months of the pandemic. As in most emergencies, it is the vulnerable communities of society and their marginalized populations who suffer the most. Endemic patterns of inequalities within cities, often characterized by unequal and in many cases inaccessible basic health, sanitation and social protection systems, as well as poverty and overcrowded living conditions, became key destabilizing factors which increased the epidemic’s overall impact.
Nonetheless, it is also cities that have spearheaded enlightened responses to provide fast and essential answers to the current crisis. From swiftly redesigned urban spaces and easily accessible financial and food support stations for homeless populations, to population-wide increased emergency care, or dedicated health protection websites for migrants, cities soon become main actors in addressing the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, local governments and cities find themselves at a critical crossroads: the “new normal” seems to be irreversible. However, this is also a unique opportunity for them to become the main architects of a new social contract, one that can be the spinal cord of fairer, stronger and better societies. Urban hubs are now faced with the challenge of providing sustainable solutions to the chasms underlined by the pandemic and to tackle inequality at its roots. With the support of the United Nations, the world’s cities must work towards a more sustainable future by, among other actions: ensuring the participation of marginalized groups and capitalizing on their knowledge in decision making processes; improving access to health, education and technology in particularly disadvantaged areas; and creating safer, greener spaces for people to share and live together in the urban world. Indisputably, it is only by working together and sharing knowledge that we, as a global population, can achieve this urgent goal.
Hence, it is in this spirit that the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the City of Seville have organized the “Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience”, intended as a space for mayors, local government leaders and civil society to share best practices and lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as to brainstorm together how to rebuild cohesive, inclusive and more sustainable societies where the world’s many cultures, but one humanity, can live together in peace and exercise mutual respect.
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is the United Nations entity that has placed dialogue among different cultures and faiths at the core of its activities. Its mandate is “to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across cultures and to reduce polarization at local and global levels.” With the mantra “One Humanity, many cultures”, UNAOC is an ardent defender of inclusiveness. It recognizes that there is a plurality of civilizations. Each and every one of them has contributed to enriching our common and single humanity. UNAOC’s work is based on the notion that shaping the future we want for humankind, does not only rest in our collective efforts to save our planet, but also on nurturing cultural diversity, pluralism and a sense of belonging.
UNAOC and the City of Seville have a long standing approach in fostering inclusive and sustainable cities. Hence, the integration of the “Seville Dialogue on Creating Cities of Resilience” into the First Urban Forum of Spain and the Third Global Forum of
Local Governments, which will focus on “Cities and Territories in the Social and Economic Recuperation”, was a natural partnering decision.
City of Seville’s First Urban Forum of Spain and Third Global Forum of Local Governments
The forum invites national and local leaders, university experts and civil society to explore, reflect and debate on the topics of “Cities and Health”, “Equity and Social Cohesion”, “Ecological Transition and City Models” and “Digital Transformation and Innovation”, while determining best practices and means to create more sustainable cities.
Seville
Given its history and present social fabric, Seville is a unique place for hosting the second edition of the Dialogues. Having seen the passage of many of the world’s civilizations and being a place where diverse religions and cultures have historically coexisted, Seville keeps within its walls the secrets to promoting diversity, dialogue and inclusion between its citizens, as well as the will to build back better and stronger during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism
2021-10-12 - 2021-10-13 | Malmö, Sweden
UNAOC will be participating in the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism: Remember ReAct, which will take place at Malmömässan in Malmö, Sweden.

Background
In February last year, the original invitation to the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, Remember ReAct, from Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven was distributed. The Malmö Forum was set to take place in October 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided during the spring of 2021 that the Forum had to be postponed to October 2021.
Heads of State or Government from around 50 countries, researchers, experts, representatives of civil society and social media companies have been invited to the Malmö Forum. The aim of the Malmö Forum is to jointly take concrete steps forward in the work on Holocaust remembrance and the fight against antisemitism. The programme will focus on four main themes:

Holocaust remembrance
Holocaust education
Antisemitism on social media
Combating antisemitism and other forms of racism in all spheres of life

Two of the starting points for the Forum are the Stockholm Declaration adopted in 2000 and the 2020 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Ministerial Declaration. These declarations serve as foundations for action at both national and international level. For this reason, the Swedish Government is not planning a negotiated outcome document from the Forum. The Government is instead asking participating countries, organisations and companies to commit to concrete action that furthers the work related to the themes of the Forum. To this end, all delegations are invited to present pledges consisting of new, concrete initiatives to be implemented by their respective participating countries, organisations and companies. The pledges will be included in an outcome document and followed up during the Swedish Presidency of the IHRA from March 2022 to February 2023.
Webpage: https://www.government.se/government-policy/remember–react/
Instagram: rememberreact

World Youth Forum | #WorldYouthForum
2022-01-10 - 2022-01-13 | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for UNAOC, will speak at the World Youth Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on 10-13 January 2022. He will speak in the opening segment entitled “COVID19: A warning to Humanity and New Hope”. He will also speak in a session on “International Peace and Security in the Post-Pandemic World”.
The World Youth Forum is a platform built by promising youth. It sends a message of peace, prosperity, harmony, and progress to the entire world. It engages youth from around the globe in an enriching set-up, allowing them to exchange views and recommend initiatives to decision-makers and influential figures. The forum is a chance for you to engage with top policymakers, network with promising youth from the region and the world that are determined to make our world a better place for everyone. Click here to learn more.
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48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
2022-03-22 - 2022-03-23 | Islamabad, Pakistan
The High Representative for UNAOC will participate in the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) to be convened by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) under the theme “Building Partnerships for Unity, Justice, and Development” in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on March 22-23, 2022. H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha, the OIC’s Secretary-General, will address the meeting to review the important activities, projects, and programs of the General Secretariat, in addition to the OIC’s post-CFM plans.
The Session will address many topics and the activities of the OIC General Secretariat on implementing the resolutions adopted on various issues in the Islamic world, including the issue of Palestine and Al-Quds Ash-Sharif and the dangerous developments since the last CFM in Niamey 2020. The Session will also discuss several political files, most notably the developments in Afghanistan and its humanitarian consequences for the Afghan people and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which will also be discussed in the sideline meeting of the OIC’s Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir.
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Doha Forum : Diplomacy , Diversity, Dialogue
2022-03-26 - 2022-03-27 | Doha, Qatar, Doha, Qatar
The High Representative for UNAOC will participate in the 20th edition of the Doha Forum. This year’s theme is ‘Transforming for a New Era’. Click here to learn more.

UNOCT High-Level Roundtable on the Protection of Major Sporting Events and the use of Sports' Values for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
2022-03-27 | Doha, Qatar, Doha, Qatar

UNOCT Annual Forum of Beneficiaries of Technical Assistance
2022-03-28 - 2022-03-29 | Doha, Qatar, Doha, Qatar

X Global Baku Forum: "The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes"
2023-03-09 - 2023-03-12 | Baku, Azerbaijan
UNAOC is participating in the flagship event of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, the 10th edition of the Global Baku Forum, on 9-12 March 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme “The World of Today: Challenges and Hopes”.
The Forum will bring together over 400 participants, including current and former heads of state and government, Nobel Laureates, international organizations, and civil society. In the 10 years of its existence, over 100 current and former heads of state and government, Nobel Laureates, and more than 4,000 other high-level representatives of governments, international organizations, and civil society have participated in the Forum in order to discuss how to overcome of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Learn more about the X Global Baku Forum here.

Special High-level Event to Commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia
2023-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters, New York, New York, United States
The High Representative for UNAOC will participate virtually at the Special High-level Event to Commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 10 March 2023, 10:00am – 1:00pm, at the General Assembly Hall, UN Headquarters.
Background: Pursuant to the General Assembly Resolution 76/254 proclaiming 15 March as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the President of the General Assembly and the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in his capacity as the Chair of the OIC Group, are co-convening a special High-level event to commemorate the “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” on 10 March 2023 from 10am to 1pm.
The meeting will be chaired by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, in his capacity as the Chair of OIC-CFM. Participants will hear statements from the President of the General Assembly, the UN Secretary-General, the Secretary-General of the OIC, the High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC), academia, followed by Group statements and statements from individual Member States and Observers.

49th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
2023-03-16 - 2023-03-17 | Nouakchott, Mauritania, Nouakchott, Mauritania
The High Representative for UNAOC will participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation‘s 49th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Nouakchott, Republic of Mauritania, from 16 March to 17 March 2023.

Y2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum Thematic Session – Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
2023-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | United Nations Headquarters, New York, United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY, 10017, United States
Amplifying the Voices of Youth for Sustainable Urban Future: Leading the Way to Recovery
UNAOC, in partnership with UN-Habitat, UNEP, UNODC, UNHCR, IOM, ICMYO and MGCY, are co-organizing a thematic session that will focus on the role of youth in recovery processes for their cities and communities, youth inclusion in local governance, and their participation in the sustainable urbanization amidst the global multidimensional crises. It will put to the fore diverse perspectives and the voices of young women and men coming from vulnerable settings, including those living in informal settlements, refugees, and migrants.

Annual in-person meeting of the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-19 | Saly, Senegal, Saly, Senegal
UNAOC will be participating in the annual in-person meeting of the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS), in Saly, Senegal, from 15 to 19 May 2023.
The annual meeting will focus on the YPS agenda and its progress since its launch, while identifying different milestones for stakeholders, and strategically thinking about the next steps for the next 5-10 years. Participants will also explore more pathways to collaboration to make the Coalition more inclusive, as well as identify opportunities for action vis-a-vis the New Agenda for Peace.

Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | Marrakesh, Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to announce that the Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future will take place from 13 to 15 June 2023 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Conference is being organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with Religions for Peace, and with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Mohammadia League of Religious Scholars. Those from the UNAOC network are invited to attend this conference and can register at no cost. Please note that participants are however expected to cover costs connected to their participation in the event (travel, accommodation, etc).
The Conference will bring together speakers and members of parliament, religious leaders, representatives of civil society and other experts to engage in dialogue and share good practices around key issues standing in the way of sustainable co-existence and to jointly explore action points for building more peaceful and inclusive societies. It will also aim to develop a roadmap for joint action ahead.
Additional information, including the programme overview, concept note and note on practical arrangements is available at the following link: https://www.ipu.org/event/parliamentary-conference-interfaith-dialogue#event-sub-page-documents/

28th session of the AFS Youth Assembly: "Breakthrough to a better future"
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13 | New York, New York, NY, United States
UNAOC will participate in this year’s AFS Youth Assembly, a global platform that cultivates an international network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact. Anchored around a celebration of International Youth Day, the theme of the 28th Session of the Youth Assembly is “Breakthrough to a better future.” Through discussions, skill-building workshops, networking, and ideation challenges, and with the support of experts and practitioners in the field, young attendees will gain the relevant resources and opportunities they need to become equal partners in achieving change.

21st Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
2023-10-11 | Astana, Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
UNAOC will participate in the 21st session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The event will be hosted by the Republic of Kazakhstan, which holds regular sessions of the Secretariat in Astana, convening religious leaders, representatives of the national authorities, faith-based organizations and international organizations. During the event, participants will review and adopt the Development Concept of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for 2023-2033 and mark the 20th anniversary since the Congress was launched.

"If war is a choice, peace can be too" — A Side Event on Young Leaders’ Contribution to Peace and Security
2023-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Conference Room 8
Organized by Rondine with the Permanent Missions of Italy, Costa Rica and Monaco to the United Nations with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
In the fifth iteration of the series, Rondine and its student community reaffirm their commitment to a world free of armed conflict and violent extremism through peace education, workshop trainings on youth leadership for peace, and by promoting the values outlined through the “Leaders for Peace” global campaign in line with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and UNSC Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security.
Together with the Permanent Missions of Italy, Costa Rica, and Monaco to the UN, with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Rondine’s students reiterate their call to action to the international community to join efforts to promote youth-led initiatives in the areas of peace education and peacebuilding in line with the recent Policy Brief of the UN Secretary General on Meaningful Youth Engagement, which has recognized youth as “positive and constructive social agents who play an essential role in building sustainable peace.
In 2023, Rondine signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to develop collaborations on their mutual interests in peace education and intercultural and interreligious dialogue. UNAOC’s activities are fashioned around the five pillars of Education, Youth, Migration, Media, and Women as peace mediators in identity-based settings. Through its youth programming, UNAOC recognizes and empowers young pe ople as essential partners in fostering mutual understanding and building sustainable peace.
The event will also set the stage for the launch of the campaign’s main output, the “Global Leaders School” project, which is slated to start in 2024. Moreover, it will serve as an occasion to announce the extension of the campaign until 2030, aiming to transform “Leaders for Peace” into a permanent instrument of peace advocacy for young people from all over the world, with a view to accelerate the implementation of Agenda 2030, and more specifically the advancement of SDG16 on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies.

Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-21 | Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, Japan
Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), proudly announce the convening of the second “Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables”, scheduled to take place from 19-21 February 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. Building on the success of the inaugural Roundtable in 2022, this event will bring together diverse religious and faith leaders, policymakers, and policy experts in a collaborative effort to explore innovative approaches to effective peacebuilding and discuss the impact of interfaith actions on global challenges. Click here to learn more.
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International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-22 | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to support the International Conference on the Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance (“IDCT Conference”), to be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from the 20th to the 22nd of February 2024. The event will convene representatives of the academia, governments, multilateral organizations, and other stakeholders to jointly tackle questions at the core of the “Dialogue of Civilizations”.
The global event is organized under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tolerance & Coexistence of UAE, and with the support of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).
More details are available on the conference website: https://www.idctconference.org/

6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue: "Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity"
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-03 | Baku, Azerbaijan
Governments, international organizations, scholars, and thought leaders will gather at the 6th edition of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue
The 6th edition of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, operating under the theme “Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity,” is scheduled to convene from May 1st to May 3rd, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This forum, part of the “Baku Process” initiated by President Ilham Aliyev in 2008, will be conducted in collaboration with prominent international entities such as the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), UNESCO, the UN Tourism, and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).
The primary objective of the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue is to explore the critical intersections between dialogue facilitation, cooperative frameworks, leadership efficacy, and the complex dynamics of interconnectedness, all in the service of advancing global peace and security imperatives. Over three days, a series of plenary sessions and panel discussions will bring together a diverse array of stakeholders, including government officials, representatives from international organizations, eminent cultural figures, journalists, civil society actors, and intellectuals from across the globe, to deliberate upon pressing global challenges.
For more information: www.bakuprocess.az
