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Press Statement on the Meeting with Sheikh Khaled Bentounes, President of AISA

The Chief of Cabinet for the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Ms. Nihal Saad met with Sheikh Khaled Bentounes, President of the International Association Sufi Alawiyya (AISA). Sheikh Bentounes discussed the proposal of his NGO (AISA) to designate the International Day of Peace on 21 September to be celebrated in cities and countries worldwide every year. The Chief of Cabinet stated in the meeting that UNAOC promotes dialogue among all religious denominations without exclusion, stressing that diversity and tolerance are core values for UNAOC. She noted that proposals of this nature should be referred to a process driven by member states.

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October 13, 2016 Filed Under: Press Statements

Press Statement on the Meeting with Sheikh Khaled Bentounes, President of AISA

Press Statement On the Meeting with Sheikh Khaled Bentounes, President of (AISA) New York - 13 October, 2016 The Chief of Cabinet for the High

October 7, 2016

Screening of PLURAL+ award winning videos in Jordan

The Royal Film Commission of Jordan in association with PLURAL+ presents a selection of PLURAL+ award winning videos, including: "After the

October 4, 2016

Media and Information Literacy initiatives in Jordan and in the MENA region

UNESCO Amman Office, UNAOC, and Jordan Media Institute Cordially invite you to the event: Media and Information Literacy initiatives in Jordan

October 3, 2016

Global Dialogues: Is peaceful co-existence possible after polarization?

The diversity among human beings and the diversity of cultural expressions of our humanity is the most important heritage that must be cared for. This

September 30, 2016 Filed Under: H.E. Al-Nasser's Statements

Al-Nasser addresses the Rhodes forum: The Chaos of Multiplicity and the urgent need for dialogue

Opening Remarks by His Excellency Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser at the Rhodes Forum 30 September 2016 Thank you, Dr. Vladimir Yakunin, Founder and

September 26, 2016 Filed Under: Videos

UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting – 23 September 2016

UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting 23 September 2016, UNHQ CR4

September 26, 2016 Filed Under: Videos

UNGA President Peter Thomson Remarks at the UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting – 23 Sept 2016

UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting 23 September 2016, UNHQ CR4 Remarks by H.E Peter Thomson, President of the General Assembly, at the

September 26, 2016 Filed Under: Videos

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opening remarks at the UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting – 23 Sept 2016

UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting 23 September 2016, UNHQ CR4 Opening remarks by H.E. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General, at

September 25, 2016 Filed Under: H.E. Al-Nasser's Statements

Al-Nasser Remarks at the UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting

REMARKS OF H.E. MR. NASSIR ABDULAZIZ AL-NASSER High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations UNAOC Group of Friends Annual

September 19, 2016 Filed Under: H.E. Al-Nasser's Statements

Al-Nasser Remarks at the High-level Summit to address large movements of refugees and migrants

REMARKS OF H.E. MR. NASSIR ABDULAZIZ AL-NASSER High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations At the High-level Summit to

September 19, 2016 Filed Under: Newsletter

UNAOC Newsletter – Issue 6

September 16, 2016

Deadline: Request for Quotation for Website Development and Maintenance / The Intercultural Innovation Award

Requests for clarification from bidders will not be accepted by any later than 30 September 2016 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The IIA website is the main

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