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Al-Nasser Remarks at the Global Business and Interfaith Peace Awards – Rio 2016

This award is presented at the eve of the Paralympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, which represent a symbol for peace. The importance of sports for peace, understanding between culture and nations, and human development for all, has been recognized by the United Nations in many platforms. Already in 1993, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 48/11, which called for the revival of the ancient Greek tradition of an Olympic Truce.

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September 6, 2016 Filed Under: H.E. Al-Nasser's Statements

Al-Nasser Remarks at the Global Business and Interfaith Peace Awards – Rio 2016

REMARKS OF H.E. MR. NASSIR ABDULAZIZ AL-NASSER HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS BEFORE THE GLOBAL BUSINESS &

September 2, 2016 Filed Under: Press Statements

Press Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations On the twin terrorist

August 24, 2016

United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants

The UN General Assembly will host a high-level summit to address large movements of refugees and migrants, with the aim of bringing countries together

August 24, 2016 Filed Under: Press Releases, UNAOC News

UNAOC supports workshop of digital games development for young urban refugees in Kenya

In partnership with the Nairobi Play Project and with UNHCR’s collaboration, UNAOC is supporting a series of ict development workshops aiming at

August 23, 2016

UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial Meeting

The UNAOC Group of Friends (GoF) Ministerial Meeting will be on 23 September 2016, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at Conference Room 4, United Nations

August 22, 2016 Filed Under: Press Statements

Press Statement on the terrorist attack in Gaziantep, Turkey

Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations On the terrorist attack in

August 21, 2016

Deadline for Applications: Communications & Programme Internship

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is looking for a Communications & Programme Intern, who will be under the direct supervision of the Media

August 12, 2016

Welcoming Week

UNAOC is proud to be a partner of Welcoming America's Welcoming Week, and we encourage you to join the movement! You can do so by hosting an event in

August 12, 2016

Deadline extended: Young Peacebuilders in West Africa call for applications

On International Youth Day 2016, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the Call for Applications for the Young

August 12, 2016 Filed Under: Press Releases

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Launches Call for Applications for Young Peacebuilders in West Africa

On International Youth Day 2016, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is pleased to launch the Call for Applications for the Young

August 2, 2016

UNAOC Fellowship Program 2016

The UNAOC Fellowship Program aims to build bridges between cultures and societies through dialogue and cooperation, and to reinforce the global

August 2, 2016

Combating xenophobic language in the media and fostering inclusive integration of migrants and refugees

Thursday 15 September, 10:00 – 13:00, Conference Room 5, United Nations Headquarters Co-sponsored by the European Union, the International

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