We invite you to attend this free public conference on national anthems, memory and people’s hopes for peace on Thursday 30 October in Chad and online.
Throughout 2024, many UNESCO Chairs and Partners contributed their expertise and thinking on the important topic of Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future.
The 12th International Conference ‘Christianity in Azerbaijan: History and Modernity’ took place on April 10, 2025 at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy.
This session discusses the implementation of the General History of Africa (GHA), which aims to promote inclusive, just and peaceful African societies.
You are warmly invited to join the Priority Africa Flagships Series online workshops to explore possible collaboration and concrete actions on UNESCO’s Priority Africa Flagship Programmes.
The UNESCO Chair for Cultural Diversity and Social Justice has launched the Intercultural Dialogue Index Report and website, including 52 country reports.
The UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa held a special event to pre-launch this groundbreaking report.
The International Forum, on Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future, was convened by the African Union Commission and UNESCO in Addis Ababa from 30 September to 2 October 2024.
Report from the 6th International Forum dedicated to the theological legacy of Muslims in Russia, held on 7-11 October 2024, in Bolgar, Russian Federation.
The Elijah board of World Religious Leaders and other interfaith dignitaries will be praying Together for the Dignity of the
Human Person on 10 October 2024
On 22 September 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the “Pact for the Future”, acknowledging the important role that culture plays in achieving sustainable development goals.
The Elijah Interfaith Institute is delighted to invite you to their 27th annual Summer School, “Human Life, Purpose and Dignity”, online from July 29th – August 7th!
Professor Dimitri Spivak, UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures, and Interreligious Dialogue, spoke at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Update from the UNESCO Chair in Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue, St Petersburg, Russia
UNESCO is launching a call for think pieces by 15 April 2024 in English, Spanish and French, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Salamanca Statement.
This year, UNESCO dedicated the International Day of Education on 24 January to the crucial role education and teachers play in countering hate speech, a phenomenon which has snowballed in recent years with the use of social media, damaging the fabric of our societies.
The multidimensional challenges affecting the preservation of Africa’s rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, both tangible and intangible, call for a coordinated response and immediate actions to ensure its safeguarding.
You are warmly invited to register for two upcoming UNESCO Chairs Seminars on Harnessing new and emerging technologies for sustainable development in Africa. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and French.
We are pleased to share the Report of the International Conference, Transforming knowledge for just and sustainable futures, held to mark the 30th Anniversary of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme.
The 7th International Symposium W(est) & E(ast): Ethnoculture and Ethnosophy was held at the Russian Academy of Sciences in in St Petersburg in November 2023.
You are warmly invited to join the UNESCO Chairs Seminar, Decolonizing the Teaching and Learning of Africa’s History on Wednesday 25 October 2023, 15:00-16:30 (Paris time), with simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish.
The 9th International Forum, ‘Cultural Heritage of Northern Caucasus as Resource of Interethnic Understanding,’ took place in Kabardinka, a resort town at the Black Sea, Russian Federation, from September 21-24, 2023.
The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme is delighted to welcome a new UNESCO Chair in Intercultural Competences, which has been awarded to Stellenbosch University.
We are now part of an ecosystem where digital technologies and social networks are the core of communication. Advanced digital, in particular, along with artificial intelligence, have promoted what is known as civic tech; technologies aimed at improving democratic participation.. Theoretical and empirical contributions are expected, based on different methodologies which can demonstrate the diversity and richness of scientific production in these subjects.
This call for papers (in English, French and Portuguese).
The third in a series of three UNESCO Chairs Seminars on the Futures of Higher Education, co-organized with UNESCO’s Higher Education Section, has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 March 2023, 14:00-15:30 (Paris time) .
The second in a series of three UNESCO Chairs Seminars on the Futures of Higher Education, co-organized with UNESCO’s Higher Education Section, has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 February 2023, 17:00-18:30 (Paris time) .
Case study published in the International Journal of Cultural Research by Prof Demtri Spivak, UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue.
Case study published in the International Journal of Cultural Research by Prof Demtri Spivak, UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue.
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
The International Commission on the Futures of Education released a report in November 2021, Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education (一起重新构想我们的未来：为教育打造新的社会契约, 执行摘要). The UNESCO Chair in Regional Education Development & Lifelong Learning will host a forum on the Report with an audience largely focused on Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
ADI director Prof Fethi Mansouri was commission by the Australian Institute of Internationl Affairs to reflect on President Kais Saied’s constitutional referendum in Tunisia, which could have serious implications for a country once championed as the singular Arab democracy.
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
While heartened by 2021 Census data revealing that Arabic remains the second-most spoken language other than English in Australia, experts have encouraged the learning of reading and
Main trends in present-day UNESCO strategy in the realm of intercultural dialogue are presented, basing primarily upon texts of two documents, approved in November, 2021, at the 41st session of the General conferenceof UNESCO, namely, the new medium-term Strategy (2022–2029), and Program of the Organization (2022–2025). As to the former document, intercultural dialogue forms integral part of its Strategic objective 3,directed at the attainment of ‘inclusive, peaceful and just societies’, ensuring cultural diversity and sustainable development. As a result of systematic analysis of the text of the Medium-term Strategy, two basic objectivesof intercultural dialogue, i.e. ‘healing fractures’ in the collective… Read more: Intercultural Dialogue in UNESCO New Medium-Term Strategy
Russia is a unique country in the world! Indeed, with an area of 17,125,191 km2, more than four times the geographical size of the European Union and its 27 Member States, Russia is the largest country in the world but with a population of only 146,170,015 inhabitants Read the full article here
In the context of the “International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures” (2013-2022) and the “Nelson Mandela Decade for Peace” (2019-2028), established by the United Nations, it is certainly important to discuss one of the recurring phenomena affecting the field of international peace and security, namely separatism. Read the full article here
Russia, which is a permanent member state of the United Nations Security Council, has just vetoed, in the light of its logic, a resolution of this institution which deplored its “aggression against Ukraine” and asked it to withdraw “immediately” its troops from this country. It was Friday, February 25, about 48 hours after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The text of the resolution, co-authored by the United States and Albania, nevertheless received 11 votes in favour against 3 abstentions (India, the United Arab Emirates and China, which has also indicated that it is opposed to any sanctions… Read more: Invasion of Ukraine: Russia makes use of its “veto” in the United Nations Security Council
We invite you to attend this free public conference on national anthems, memory and people’s hopes for peace on Thursday 30 October in Chad and online.
Professor Roger K. Koudé has contributed an important chapter to a new publication on United Nations reform.
Professor Roger K. Koudé met with the Prime Minister of Chad, as part of a delegation of the Sahel Youth Connect Forum 2025.
On 6 November, join a webinar on Educating for Humanity: Social-Emotional Learning and Intercultural Competence in Africa’s Next Generation
UNESCO invites you to join monthly webinars on emerging issues and trends across UNESCO’s mandate.
Our network member has been awarded first prize in the 2025 HM King Abdullah II World Interfaith Harmony Week Prize.
Listen to Professor Roger Koudé speaking on the role and authority of International Law, particularly in the light of current global events.
Network Newsletter #3 was sent to members on 4 September 2025.
UNESCO has sent out an open invitation to write a short think piece on the future of international cooperation in education.
Professor Dimitri Spivak has published a paper on Intercultural Cooperation in Actual UNESCO Strategy.
You are invited to join an international interdisciplinary forum/reading group, on the prospects for a new intercultural humanism.
Throughout 2024, many UNESCO Chairs and Partners contributed their expertise and thinking on the important topic of Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future.
UNESCO is calling for opinion pieces by Gen Z young people about what motivates and affects their political action.
The Chair in Intercultural and Interreligious Relations is co-hosting a workshop on 16-17 July 2025 on Composing the Self.
Early bird registration ends on 10 August for the UNESCO Chair in Intercultural Competences Conference in Rabat, Morocco, 29 Sep – 2 October 2025
The 8th International Symposium ‘W(est)-E(ast) Identity in Space of Metaculture’ was held on May 24 in St Petersburg.
Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is an opportunity for emerging leaders in intercultural dialogue.
An international conference will contribute to the SDG goals under the title “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
The call for papers is now open for this International Colloquium, to be held from 13-15 November in Guinea.
La guerre russo-ukrainienne : enjeux et perspectives, is a French language publication edited by Professor Roger K. Koudé.
Representatives from over 60 Chairs met for the Congress, which is held every 4 years.
May 21 is World Day for Cultural Diversity, for Dialogue and Development.
A new publication about life and values education in Asia from our Network Chair based in Hong Kong.
Registration and proposals are open for UNESCO’s flagship Digital Learning Week from 2-5 September 2025.
The 12th International Conference ‘Christianity in Azerbaijan: History and Modernity’ took place on April 10, 2025 at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy.
UNESCO Chairs and relevant stakeholders are invited to contribute to this important initiative.
UNESCO is inviting short original think pieces on the future of AI and education, to be submitted by 30 April 2025.
The Elijah Interfaith Institute, which hosts the UNESCO Chair in Interfaith Studies, has launched the Global House of Friendship and Hope project.
A summary of Network member events from the last quarter.
This session discusses the implementation of the General History of Africa (GHA), which aims to promote inclusive, just and peaceful African societies.
You are warmly invited to join the Priority Africa Flagships Series online workshops to explore possible collaboration and concrete actions on UNESCO’s Priority Africa Flagship Programmes.
Held in Nairobi, Kenya from October 9-11 2024, the inaugural Chair on Intercultural Competence conference was a resounding success.
Intercultural dialogue was discussed at the International Forum on Sustainable Development was held on 24 December in Bashkortostan.
The UNESCO Chair for Cultural Diversity and Social Justice has launched the Intercultural Dialogue Index Report and website, including 52 country reports.
The UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa held a special event to pre-launch this groundbreaking report.
News from the UNESCO Chair “Memory, Cultures and Interculturality”, at the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy).
The International Forum, on Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future, was convened by the African Union Commission and UNESCO in Addis Ababa from 30 September to 2 October 2024.
Members of the IDIU network participated in an important two-day workshop hosted by Stellenbosh University in South Africa.
Report from the 6th International Forum dedicated to the theological legacy of Muslims in Russia, held on 7-11 October 2024, in Bolgar, Russian Federation.
The Elijah board of World Religious Leaders and other interfaith dignitaries will be praying Together for the Dignity of the Human Person on 10 October 2024
On 22 September 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the “Pact for the Future”, acknowledging the important role that culture plays in achieving sustainable development goals.
Watch recordings of the UNESCO seminar on youth and Future Generations in English and French.
The Elijah Interfaith Institute is delighted to invite you to their 27th annual Summer School, “Human Life, Purpose and Dignity”, online from July 29th – August 7th!
Submit your proposal for the first Annual UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences Conference in Nairobi Kenya, 14-15 October 2024.
Recording of the UNESCO Seminar on ’International Peace and Security’ held on Thursday 16 May 2024.
News from the Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue in Moscow
UNESCO is launching a call for think pieces by 15 April 2024 in English, Spanish and French, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Salamanca Statement.
This year, UNESCO dedicated the International Day of Education on 24 January to the crucial role education and teachers play in countering hate speech, a phenomenon which has snowballed in recent years with the use of social media, damaging the fabric of our societies.
The 9th International Forum, ‘Cultural Heritage of Northern Caucasus as Resource of Interethnic Understanding,’ took place in Kabardinka, a resort town at the Black Sea, Russian Federation, from September 21-24, 2023.
International Summit Recap: ‘Islamic Education in Present-Day World: Challenges, Trends, Possibilities’
Seminar Recap: A solution in plain sight for a better world: a Human Rights Economy
UNITWIN Network on Inter-Religious Dialogue for Intercultural understanding (IDIU) has been renewed until 30 June 2026.
A new project to promote global peacebuilding has been launched by UNITWIN’s Chair in Transnational Studies, Interreligious Dialogue, and Peace.
We are now part of an ecosystem where digital technologies and social networks are the core of communication. Advanced digital, in particular, along with artificial intelligence, have promoted what is known as civic tech; technologies aimed at improving democratic participation.. Theoretical and empirical contributions are expected, based on different methodologies which can demonstrate the diversity and richness of scientific production in these subjects. This call for papers (in English, French and Portuguese).
The third in a series of three UNESCO Chairs Seminars on the Futures of Higher Education, co-organized with UNESCO’s Higher Education Section, has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 March 2023, 14:00-15:30 (Paris time) .
The second in a series of three UNESCO Chairs Seminars on the Futures of Higher Education, co-organized with UNESCO’s Higher Education Section, has been scheduled for Wednesday 15 February 2023, 17:00-18:30 (Paris time) .
Case study published in the International Journal of Cultural Research by Prof Demtri Spivak, UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue.
Case study published in the International Journal of Cultural Research by Prof Demtri Spivak, UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue.
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
The International Commission on the Futures of Education released a report in November 2021, Reimagining our futures together: A new social contract for education (一起重新构想我们的未来：为教育打造新的社会契约, 执行摘要). The UNESCO Chair in Regional Education Development & Lifelong Learning will host a forum on the Report with an audience largely focused on Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
ADI director Prof Fethi Mansouri was commission by the Australian Institute of Internationl Affairs to reflect on President Kais Saied’s constitutional referendum in Tunisia, which could have serious implications for a country once championed as the singular Arab democracy.
ADI director Prof Fethi Mansouri spoke at a Lowy Institute panel on the role of Australia’s multiculturalism in foreign policy.
Prof Roger Koudé talks about his book “The fundamentality of human rights” in the programme “Les Belles Lettres” presented by Josué Simon OUANKISSAM on Télé Tchad
Speech by Professor Roger Koudé at UCLy – Université Catholique de Lyon (Campus Carnot)
While heartened by 2021 Census data revealing that Arabic remains the second-most spoken language other than English in Australia, experts have encouraged the learning of reading and
Russia is a unique country in the world! Indeed, with an area of 17,125,191 km2, more than four times the geographical size of the European Union and its 27 Member States, Russia is the largest country in the world but with a population of only 146,170,015 inhabitants Read the full article here
In the context of the “International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures” (2013-2022) and the “Nelson Mandela Decade for Peace” (2019-2028), established by the United Nations, it is certainly important to discuss one of the recurring phenomena affecting the field of international peace and security, namely separatism. Read the full article here
Russia, which is a permanent member state of the United Nations Security Council, has just vetoed, in the light of its logic, a resolution of this institution which deplored its “aggression against Ukraine” and asked it to withdraw “immediately” its troops from this country. It was Friday, February 25, about 48 hours after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The text of the resolution, co-authored by the United States and Albania, nevertheless received 11 votes in favour against 3 abstentions (India, the United Arab Emirates and China, which has also indicated that it is opposed to any sanctions… Read more: Invasion of Ukraine: Russia makes use of its “veto” in the United Nations Security Council