Putting Intercultural Dialogue at the Heart of the World's Development Agenda

From December 11th to 13th , a powerful network of Heads of States, foreign ministers, young people, civil society organizations, business leaders and global media - more than 2000 in total - will convene in Doha to make United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) 4th international forum a turning point, taking into account the past and current achievements in Madrid , Istanbul and Rio De Janeiro .

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A turning point because of its particular format, as for the very first time in UNAOC's existence, the Civil Society will actively contribute to the forum's debates and outcomes A turning point also because at Doha , the UNAOC will anchor itself as the source of strong convictions and impactful actions that promote peace and development of societies through intercultural dialogue, evidenced by the Doha Forum's baseline " ".

Doha Forum, Intercultural Dialogue to Boost Development

  Says United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, President Jorge Sampaio .

This ambitious positioning will have the added benefit of increasing synergies between the UNAOC's mission and the Millennium Development Goals, for which HH Sheikha Moza is a vocal supporter.

" " Says Dr Khalid Bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah , Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation.

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