Sung resistance: the songs of resistance against apartheid
In the context of the "International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures" (2013-2022) and the "Nelson Mandela Decade for Peace" (2019-2028), instituted by the United Nations, it makes sense to return to one of the important parts of the fight against the...
5th National Congress of Cultural Studies
On November 9, 2021, fellows of the UNESCO Chair in Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue took part in the 5th National Congress of Cultural Studies, the key topic of which sounded ‘Cultural Heritage: from...
The syndrome of the third mandate or unlimited mandates: an additional factor of political instability in Africa
This reflection follows a communication by Professor Roger Koudé at the international symposium held at the French National Assembly on the theme: "Dialogue between enemies: Needs and obstacles to the resolution of armed conflicts in the world" (Paris, May 25 &...
Conference Report: International Conference “Religious institutions and practices during the COVID pandemic: challenges and answers”
On April 15, 2021, an international online conference “Religious Institutions and Practices during the COVID Pandemic: challenges and answers” was held at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
Tribute to South African women’s long struggle for democracy
A new opinion piece in La Libre from Roger Koudé, Professor of International Law, Holder of the UNESCO Chair "Memory, Cultures and Interculturality" at the Catholic University of Lyon. "The peaceful struggle of South African women for an egalitarian society and a...
International Religious Forum – St Petersburg, Russia
This post is provided by Professor Dimitri Spivak, UNESCO Chair in Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue. On 6 September 2021, our UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their...
Two upcoming conferences from the UNESCO Chair in Memory, Cultures and Interculturality
Professor Roger Koude, UNESCO Chair in Memory, Cultures and Interculturality is pleased to provide information relating to two upcoming conferences for his UNESCO Chair. Nelson Mandela International DaySung Resistance: Songs of resistance to Apartheid in South...
Recent publication from Professor Dimitri Spivak
Professor Dimitri Spivak, UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue, is pleased to announce a new publication dedicated to actual issues in UNESCO Strategy. The publication, a Case Study titled,...
Update from the UNESCO Chair for Dialogue at the University of Kufa
We are pleased to provide an update on recent activities from the UNESCO Chair for Dialogue at the University of Kufa. The report covers the following activities - Symposium - The Role of Civil Society Organisations in Promoting Dialogue in Iraq - 4 March 2021 Series...
Conference “The sung resistance: the songs of resistance to Apartheid in South Africa”
The UNESCO Chair "Memory, Cultures and Interculturality" of UCLy is organizing a public conference on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm on the Saint-Paul campus of the University. This conference, on "Sung Resistance: Songs of Resistance to...
Invitation: Webinar – 30 June 2021 – “UNESCO’s Survey on COVID-19: reopening and reimagining universities
Dear UNITWIN Network Coordinators and UNESCO Chair holders, After the unprecedented growth in higher education in the last decade, the education of more than 220 million tertiary students was suddenly disrupted due to the COVID-19 driven university closures....
Seminar: UNESCO actions for Inclusive and Equitable Education under the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Director of the UNESCO Chair of Intercultural Policy (University of Macedonia) Despina Anagnostopoulou, is pleased to provide information on the third seminar, the final in a series of three online educational seminars of 21 hours entitled: UNESCO actions for...