7th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations GLOBAL FORUM REPORT

Living Together in Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and A Goal Baku, Azerbaijan | 25-27 April 2016 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword 04

Acknowledgements 08

PLENARY SESSIONS 10

• Opening Ceremony 11

• Plenary Session 1: Platforms and Partnerships for the Prevention of Violent Extremism 14

• Plenary Session 2: Good Practices in Social Inclusion 17

• Closing Ceremony 20

GROUP OF FRIENDS HIGH LEVEL MEETING 22

YOUTH EVENT – Narratives of Tomorrow for Inclusive Societies 25

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 28

• #SpreadNoHate: Sharing Good Practices of Preventing and Countering Hate Speech 28

• Religious Leaders and Violent Extremism: The Challenges of Prevention 30

• Civil society and business working together for peace, security and sustainable development 32

• Global Citizenship Education 34

• Counter-Narratives to Cyber Extremism through Apps & Video Games 36

• Women and Peacebuilding in Conflict Zones in Africa 38

• The Role of Cities in Global Migration 40

• Save the Dream: Sports for Peace, Sustainable and Inclusive Development 42

• Constructing Peace, Deconstructing Terror 44

• Reporting in Times of Crisis: Telling Migrant Tales through Creative Storytelling 46

• Youth Participation for Peaceful and Inclusive Societies: the Crucial Role of Partnerships across Generations and Sectors 48

• Fostering Inclusiveness and Integration through Global Education 50

• Alumni Showcase: Impact across UNAOC Pillars 52

• D-Goals of Preventing Violent Extremism through Education: Educating for Development, Diversity , and Dialogue 54

• Baku Process: Responding to New Challenges for Global Intercultural Dialogue 56

• Media Literacy: Tools for Building Resilience to Violent Extremist Propaganda 58

THE INTERCULTURAL INNOVATION AWARD CEREMONY 60 BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM 62 DISCLAIMER NETWORKING SESSIONS 63

MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS 65

BOOK LAUNCH: “ME, WE, US” 67 This report seeks to capture key elements of the proceedings and discussion

OUTCOMES 68 during the Seventh United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Forum, 25-27 April

• Baku Declaration 69 2016, Baku, Azerbaijan. It should not be read as a transcript or as a complete or

• New Initiatives and Partnerships 76 authoritative record of any individual statement or intervention. Statements in

MEDIA COVERAGE 77 this report, unless explicitly identified as doing so, do not necessarily represent

ANNEXES 80 the views of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). Participants

• Participants 81 should be consulted directly for an authoritative statement of their views.

• Organizers 93 4 5 At the Forum, we have seen the role and impact kicked off this Forum with this Youth Event. We need of government and religious leaders, civil society, to make a special effort to reach out to young people businesses as well as of the UNAOC programmatic and have their voices are heard in political processes focus areas of Education, Youth, Media and and decision-making. Migration in promoting inclusivity and preventing violent extremism. The Forum proved again to be The 7th UNAOC Global Forum was a huge success an excellent platform for engaging with existing and for organizers, participants, but most importantly potential partners and reaffirming the commitment for the advancement of our common goals as global of our various stakeholders. As a result, we have communities. signed various memoranda of understanding and announced several initiatives with some of our We had deliberately and in alignment with the partners to promote intercultural and interfaith international community’s agenda chosen the dialogue using, for example, the power of sports and Forum’s theme “Living together in inclusive societies: the significance of food. A challenge and a goal”. This theme converges with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which addresses inclusivity directly in Sustainable Development Goal 16. We at UNAOC know that “Our unique strengths as an inclusive societies guarantee social and human rights, international community are our access to employment and contribute to addressing diversity, our shared values of the root causes of violent extremism by reducing “The 7th UNAOC Global Forum humanity, our commitment, and disparities and frustrations. Hence, we chose the sub- theme of Preventing violent extremism, echoing the was a huge success; for our passion for making this world United Nations Secretary-General’s related initiatives organizers, participants, but most a more inclusive and secure place.” on that topic. importantly for the advancement of our common goals as All our discussions and interactions, the connections FOREWORD global communities.” made and the solutions and partnerships formulated contribute to these pivotal objectives of the Among the major outcomes of the Forum was the international agenda. adoption by consensus of the Baku Declaration by the Group of Friends of UNAOC. This declaration will Our unique strengths as an international community guide future efforts towards achieving our goals of lie in our diversity, our shared values of humanity, our living together in inclusive societies and reaffirms As I look back at the 7th UNAOC Global Forum, I am Once more, we have shown that the only way out of commitment and our passion for making this world the integral role of UNAOC as a global platform for filled with humbleness, honour and pride towards polarization, exclusion, xenophobia and extremism is a more inclusive and secure place. Let us continue facilitating collaboration on the matter. what we as a global community have achieved. dialogue. An inclusive dialogue between all cultures, to focus on our commonalities and our joint goals, utilizing our diversity as an asset to develop creative sectors and generations is essential for us to fulfil our Another significant outcome was the launch of the Together with the Government of the Republic and innovative solutions. mandate of promoting harmony, understanding and Advisory Council, composed of leaders from politics, of Azerbaijan, UNAOC gathered more than 4,300 peaceful interaction among nations. religion, civil society and academia. Hailing from participants representing 147 countries who various sectors and backgrounds, the experts of exchanged perspectives about our theme “Living the Advisory Council will provide holistic guidance Thank you for your invaluable together in inclusive societies: A challenge and a Prior to the Forum, I mentioned that the rise in violent and recommendations to UNAOC to effectively commitment and contribution. goal”. We saw 16 breakout sessions, more than 8 extremism was taking place against a backdrop of address the obstacles and utilize the opportunities networking sessions, panel discussions, as well as a regional instabilities and almost unprecedented mass of improving understanding among peoples across marketplace of ideas. migration. I said at that time that our responses must cultures. H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser be based on our respect for diversity. During the two United Nations High Representative Through the Forum’s successful efforts, UNAOC has days of the Forum and its preceding Youth Event, we I am particularly moved by the announcement of for the Alliance of Civilizations proven again to be a leading platform in building bridges proved that we could jointly act on this premise. young leaders’ Narratives of tomorrow, reflecting between different cultures, faiths and perspectives. their vision for the future. It is not by chance that we 6 7 of the country that is very much committed to the I also express my gratitude to the UNAOC team and promotion of intercultural dialogue both at home the Group of Friends who supports the 7th Global and all around the world and has already proved by Forum for the acknowledgement of our efforts in tangible actions its intention to play an active role fostering new partnership initiatives and creating in building bridges and trust among civilizations and new platforms for intercultural dialogue worldwide. cultures. The 7th Global Forum and the adoption of the Baku Declaration was one of the crucial steps in elaborating I am sure that as a world’s top intercultural and the roadmap for finding best ways against the inter-civilizational event, the 7th Global Forum of challenges threatening the world today. United Nations Alliance of Civilizations under the motto of “Living Together In Inclusive Societies: A Finally, I congratulate all the participants, countries Challenge and A Goal” had played a key role in finding and international organizations that have participated solutions to the problems, such as terrorism, hatred, in the UNAOC 7th Global Forum, with the successful intolerance etc., the factors that damage the idea of conclusion of the Forum. societies living peacefully together regardless of their individual beliefs, cultures, traditions and customs. We look forward to the next global events and the next beginnings. I would like to congratulate H.E Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser upon the award presented to him by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E Mr. Ilham “On the occasion of the 7th Global H.E. Abulfas Garayev Aliyev – the “Dostluq” (Friendship) Order, one of the Minister of Culture and Tourism Forum of the United Nations high state awards of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alliance of Civilization we have FOREWORD is also a contribution to the development of mutual Chair of the National Organizing Committee welcomed more than 3000 delegates relations and partnerships between the Government of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum representing 147 countries, including of Azerbaijan and the UNAOC. Heads of States and Governments of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends, high level officials, It was an honour for the Government of Azerbaijan to heads of international organizations, host the 7th Global Forum in partnership with United Nations Alliance of Civilizations on 25-27 April, 2016 religious leaders, civil society, media in Baku. and others. ”

On the occasion of the 7th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization we have welcomed areas for responding to challenges on how to build more than 3000 delegates representing 147 countries, better corporation, better understanding, peace including Heads of States and Governments of the and peaceful co-existence of different nations, UN Alliance of Civilizations Group of Friends, high civilizations, religions and people and provided an level officials, heads of international organizations, opportunity for fostering new partnerships and religious leaders, civil society, media and others. strengthening the existing ones.

During more than forty events held within the It is the reality that the humankind needs to be more frame of the Forum, we have created a platform for educated about what builds better understanding in sharing best practices and experiences in various the world. In this context Azerbaijan is an example 8 9

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The 7th UNAOC Global Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, The three days of the Forum also saw energetic 25-27 April 2016, was one of the most successful and stimulating discussions on the theme and Forums in UNAOC history. This success would not sub-themes of the Forum by youth and other have been possible without the collaboration and stakeholders representing governments, civil hard work of many people. society, religious organizations, media, the private sector and academia. We appreciate your contributions to the Forum. To begin with, I would like to express our gratitude to the Republic of Azerbaijan for the hospitality, Our theme this year, “Living together in inclusive generosity and the use of the beautiful venues societies: A challenge and a goal”, converges with for the conduct of the Forum. In particular, I the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development would like to thank H.E. President Ilham Aliyev, as well as the Secretary-General’s Plan of Action H.E. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr.Abulfas to Prevent Violent Extremism. As we saw at the Garayev and H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. plenary, breakout and networking sessions, there is Elmar Mammadyarov for their early and vigorous a medley of voices offering different approaches to support of the Forum and personal involvement one harmonious goal: Living together in inclusive with its organization. societies.

Thanks are also due to the many representatives We anticipate, on the occasion of the 10th of governments from various continents and anniversary of UNAOC that the Baku Forum will intergovernmental organizations who participated prove to be a successful launching pad for several in the Forum. I want to acknowledge in particular UNAOC initiatives and partnerships to build peace, the UNAOC Co-Sponsors, Spain and Turkey, for trust and understanding across cultures. I invite all their continuous leadership. of you to join our efforts.

H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations 10 11 OPENING CEREMONY

26 April 2016, 10:00-11:00

SPEAKERS:

H.E. Ilham Aliyev President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations

H.E. Ban Ki-moon United Nations Secretary-General (video message)

H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan PLENARY SESSIONS President of the Republic of Turkey

H.E. José Manuel García-Margallo Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain 12 13 H.E. President Ilham Aliyev officially opened the ceremony thanking the governments of Turkey and Spain for the creation of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). He explained the important role of UNAOC in promoting intercultural dialogue, given Azerbaijan’s traditions of multiculturalism and the current peace and security issues at stake.

United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasserexplained the choice of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum “Living together in inclusive societies: a challenge and a goal”, which converges with the four pillars of the H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of 3. Creation of a tolerance committee for positive United Nations: peace and security, human rights, Spain, José Manuel García-Margallo, outlined the information on the Internet. role of the United Nations to address the current 4. Creation of a platform where main Internet rule of law, and development. He highlighted the threats and global challenges that can only be companies, as well as producers of video games role of the Alliance as a United Nations soft power tackled through multilateralism. After recalling the and large computer companies are present and tool established to contribute to a more peaceful “Interreligious dialogue is one of the historic role of Baku in promoting intercultural and interactive. world by countering radicalization and polarization, most important topics on the global interfaith dialogue, he welcomed the choice of this 5. Creation of a platform where all religious leaders by encouraging greater intercultural understanding agenda. And the role of the Alliance city for hosting the 7th UNAOC Global Forum. By can meet in favour of peace. and engaging in projects and programs that advance highlighting the strong link between intercultural 6. Creation of a “Good practices guide” for social of Civilizations is growing.” these goals. understanding and democratic processes, Mr. García- inclusion. President Ilham Aliyev Margallo emphasized the importance of human 7. An expert meeting to create a guide with an United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rights, governance and the rule of law in countering educational programme, including educational reiterated his strong support to the Alliance of terrorism. He thereby stressed Chapter 8 of the experiences that have proved to be useful in Civilizations and welcomed the theme of the Forum United Nations Charter, which establishes the role different countries. “Living together in inclusive societies”, which is of the different institutions both at national and 8. A youth meeting should be held in 2017 in order international levels regarding peace and security. to exchange our knowledge on tolerance. also one of the major aims of the 2030 Agenda for “Stereotyping is dangerous and Sustainable Development. destabilizing. Sensationalism may Minister José Manuel García-Margallo concluded At the conclusion of the ceremony, H.E. President with concrete recommendations for fighting sell papers but it does not solve our Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the strong terrorism and violent extremism, including through problems. I welcome the Alliance’s work the role of media in countering hate speech and the support of more than 140 states and international to amplify moderate voices and help empowerment of youth and women as agents of organizations for the Alliance of Civilizations. After present the facts.” peace. His other recommendations include: describing the suffering of refugees and victims United Nations of terrorism, he called upon the international 1. Appointment of a United Nations Representative community to overcome the threat of sectarianism, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for countering extremism and terrorism. racism and terrorism through joint efforts towards 2. A United Nations Group to fight against violent tolerance, understanding and human solidarity. extremism and terrorism.

“Global Forums have helped the Alliance to take root in different geographies and be strengthened by the richness of these different geographies and today as leaders of the Alliance, we are happy to be here in Azerbaijan where different civilizations and cultures have coexisted in peace and harmony for centuries.” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 14 15

“I really believe that we are missing the point today in trying to solve political crises with military answers.” Dominique de Villepin PLENARY SESSION 1: PLATFORMS AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR Jose Luis Zapatero explained that after the 2004 Ma- Jean-Paul Laborde, elucidating the Security drid terrorist attacks, instead of a confrontational re- Council’s approach to preventing violent extremism, THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM sponse, Spain had launched the Alliance of Civilizations maintained that working on interreligious dialogue to unite the world. He also emphasized the failures of was an essential element of working on international economics and finance, creating conditions that are and security issues. He declared that the collaboration 26 April 2016, 11:30-13:00 conducive to terrorism and violent extremism. of the Security Council and UNAOC was geared UNAOC recognizes the damage and fragility that ensues towards a global approach that would prevail over a single-minded military strategy to prevent violent SPEAKERS: from violent extremism, which divides peoples, fractures Elmar Mammadyarov called for a comprehensive societies and impedes social inclusion and sustainable Islamic strategy to counter extremism and terror- extremism. H.E. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero development. Recognizing the importance of identifying ism, echoing the recommendation of the Organiza- Former Prime Minister of Spain and addressing the root causes of violent extremism, tion of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). He also mentioned This session resulted in concrete recommendations UNAOC dedicated plenary session 1 to advancing the need for innovative thinking in the common ap- to prevent violent extremism, such as the adoption of H.E. Elmar Mammadyarov platforms and partnerships for preventing the scourge proaches to preventing and countering extremism. global initiatives, including regional growth strategies Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of of violent extremism. and the strengthening of State institutions to Azerbaijan Dominique De Villepin underlined the importance implement them. The recommendations extended H.E. Dominique de Villepin This panel brought together ministers and former of dialogue and governance at local, regional and to the creation of platforms where religious leaders Former Prime Minister and former Minister of national leaders who shared their diverse expertise international levels to prevent and counter violent could exchange their experiences and where the Foreign Affairs of France on this issue. After reviewing the various drivers of extremism. He commended strategic initiatives, such media would promote a positive image of religions. violent extremism, all the panellists acknowledged the as China’s Silk Road project, that creates infrastruc- Mr. Harlem Désir failure of military policies and measures that have been ture and growth to create stability. He also urged re- The panellists agreed on the importance of the role of French Minister of State for European Affairs implemented to counter extremism and terrorism. forms in global governance and leadership. UNAOC in preventing violent extremism and on the need to work closely with women, youth, civil society, Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Harlem Désir expressed his conviction that working media, religious leaders, as well as the private sector Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Executive together to prevent violent extremism was one of to that end. This is particularly relevant as UNAOC Directorate the biggest challenges for this generation. He point- efforts in the above areas are important contributions ed out that new globalization and the fall of the Ber- to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Plan of Moderator: Ms. Nihal Saad lin Wall had meant that tensions, wars and conflicts Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. Chief of Cabinet and Spokesperson for the have made us more interconnected than ever. United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations 16 17 RECOMMENDATIONS:

By Dominique de Villepin

1. The international community has to commit to strong principles to prevent violent extremism. Dialogue is key on local, regional and international levels. Governance, as well as stronger State institutions, is crucial to counter violent extremism.

2. We need global answers and strategic initiatives, such as the one taken by China on the new Silk Road, which is the only global vision today of a global strategic initiative. It promotes fighting terrorism through an economic strategy that creates infrastructures and growth in order to create more stability. Europe needs to create such initiatives in North Africa and Africa to PLENARY SESSION 2: create employment in these regions and fight against corruption and trafficking; GOOD PRACTICES IN SOCIAL INCLUSION The main cause of the increase in violence and terrorism, in my opinion, 3. 3. Global governance and stronger leadership 27 April 2016, 14:30-16:00 is the financial crisis. The financial is needed. The international community misses crisis provoked the Arab Spring, which a strong United Nations. We need reform of the H.E. Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva opened by reminding the audience was largely the result of frustrations Security Council, as well as new tools for the that social inclusion was an imperative for all countries. Speaking but precisely fuelled by the economic United Nations. The United Nations should have of refugees and internally displaced persons, she highlighted SPEAKERS: their own peacekeeping forces and should not situation and misery.” the importance of empathy and compassion in order to resolve depend on national forces. H.E. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero conflict and human suffering. She also called on our joint H.E. Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva responsibility to limit conflict if we are to limit the subsequent President of the Heydar Aliyev By Elmar Mammadyarov Foundation and the Azerbaijan Culture displacement of innocent people. Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador for 4. We need to adopt a comprehensive Islamic UNESCO and ISESCO strategy on terrorism and extremism, as recommended by OIC Ms. Letizia Moratti Co-Founder and Representative of the Community of San Patrignano

H.E. Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain

H.E. Mr. Egemen Bağış “We work together at the Security Former Minister of European Union Affairs of Turkey Council and the Alliance of Civilizations

to join our capacities towards a global Moderator: Mr. Giampaolo Pioli approach that will prevail over a single- President, United Nations minded military strategy.” Correspondents’ Association Jean-Paul Laborde 18 religions. A diplomatic instrument between states, 19 the Alliance understood the importance of creating programmes under four main pillars in order to implement its objectives.

In regards to social inclusion, Mr. Moratinos insisted that political parties should refrain from developing electoral platforms on the basis of belonging to certain identity groups and instead should focus on the main priority of a just economic and social agenda. He concluded by placing emphasis on the importance of implementing the Baku Declaration through a concrete set of applicable recommendations that can be localized and stepped down to the municipal level.

Egemen Bağış recognized the good practices of the RECOMMENDATIONS: Alliance of Civilizations in fostering social inclusion and underlined the lasting relevance of the principles By Letizia Moratti that led to its creation: namely, that civilizations are not inevitably destined to clash and, rather than acting 1. Improve educational systems in host countries on their fears, they should act on the commonalities in order to support the full integration of that unite them. migrants. 2. Improve socioeconomic conditions and resolve Mr. Bağış offered some of his country’s best practices in Ms. Aliyeva shared her thoughts on social inclusion the need to address low youth employment rates, to conflict in migrants’ countries of origin; social inclusion such as the importance of preventing by drawing on the experience of Azerbaijan both bridge the gender gap and to respond adequately to violence against women, protecting families and 3. Western countries need to be more involved at the level of state policy and at the level of the migratory pressures by offering solutions for migrants improving the living standard of all segments of and committed locally and in partnership for Heydar Aliyev Foundation’s work. According to her, as well as for host communities. societies, with a focus on the elderly, women, the development of Africa. the key imperatives to promote social inclusion were: children and the disabled. He cited specific policies Ms. Moratti elaborated on best practices for social establishing public private partnerships and providing such as incentives for the employment of people with 4. Include women’s full participation in society, inclusion in industrialized as well as developing inclusive education, especially for marginalized and disabilities and education to reduce gender-based which includes providing or increasing access societies. She insisted on the importance of applying disadvantaged groups such as orphans and children violence. He also mentioned the implementation of to land ownership and credit. a human rights-based approach, of working in living with disabilities. Finally, she cited Azerbaijan’s innovative initiatives such as the child-friendly cities partnership and of focusing our efforts on the most active role in protecting and restoring religious sites model and the smart cities model, which tackle the By Miguel Angel Moratinos marginalized segments of society. She gave the and spaces within and beyond its borders, recalling topic of inclusive urban development. example of fostering long-term recovery programmes that religious and ethnic tolerance must be a norm in 5. To promote the implementation of the for young people living with drug addiction to ensure order for nations and societies to be truly inclusive. Baku Declaration, identify key points of the their full participation in society. She also referred to declaration and ensure they are stepped her foundation’s work in supporting the development The moderator, Giampaolo Pioli, invited other of small and medium enterprises in Africa through down not only at national level but also at the panellists to share examples of good practices in social coaching and training of budding entrepreneurs, in municipal level. inclusion and to suggest ways in which the Alliance partnership with local universities, with the aim to 6. 6Support local municipalities in developing of Civilizations could be a platform to systematically contribute to sustainable development in Africa by social inclusion policies. exchange these practices. retaining young talent on the continent. By All speakers Letizia Moratti echoed other speakers in stressing Miguel Angel Moratinos recalled how the Alliance that social inclusion is a global challenge and of Civilizations has grown since its inception to 7. Exchange information and best practices from concerns everyone. She recalled the challenges faced respond to challenges and obstacles and create more the transnational level to the local level and by industrialized and developing countries, namely, understanding between cultures, civilizations and back. “Through the Baku 20 Declaration, the Group of 21 Friends reaffirmed its support to UNAOC and expressed its conviction that UNAOC plays an important role as a global platform for sharing good practices for living together in inclusive societies.” H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser

As Mr. Garayev highlighted, the Forum brought The High Representative emphasised the importance together more than 4,300 participants, representing of working closely with the media and civil society, 147 countries, including Heads of States and including religious leaders and youth. He highlighted Governments, political officials, civil society the significant role of youth as important partners representatives, religious leaders and youth, who in building inclusive societies and preventing “When it is difficult, when it is exchanged their perspectives under the theme violent extremism and reiterated his message to dangerous, when it is something “Living together in inclusive societies: A challenge youth participants: “Keep pushing yourselves and and a goal” in more than 40 debates. remember: the magic always happens outside your that is not convenient for comfort zone.” everyone, you need the hands CLOSING The United Nations High Representative for the of your friends.” Alliance of Civilizations opened the ceremony by The High Representative also announced new SESSION H.E. Abulfas Garayev announcing the adoption of the Baku Declaration by partnerships and initiatives, as well as sport as a new the Members of the Group of Friends. Through this priority of UNAOC programming. He concluded the 27 April 2016, 16:30-17:00 Declaration, they reiterated their full support to the ceremony by affirming that UNAOC will continue initiative and welcomed the leadership and efforts to “push boundaries to make things happen” of the High Representative in contributing to the and encouraging the international community to During the closing ceremony, H.E. Nassir implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable constructively work jointly towards a better future SPEAKERS: Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, United Nations High Development, as well as the United Nations Secretary- made of opportunities and security for everyone. Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser General’s Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. and H.E. Mr. Abulfas Garayev, Minister of United Nations High Representative for the The 7th UNAOC Global Forum constituted a unique Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, celebrated Alliance of Civilizations During the Forum, the participants explored opportunity to stimulate discussions on the various the fruitful partnership between UNAOC and how inclusive societies guarantee sustainable drivers of violent extremism, to formulate concrete H.E. Abulfas Garayev the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan development and contribute to achieving stability recommendations for policies to prevent it and to Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of as well as the tremendous success of the 7th and peace by reducing disparities and exclusion and exchange good practices for social inclusion. Azerbaijan UNAOC Global Forum in Baku. hence, addressing the roots of violent extremism. 22 23

“In recent years, the international community focused its responses to violent extremism on countering the threat. But these responses have their limits and we all know that security and military actions alone cannot defeat this scourge. We need to change our way of preventing violent extremism. We need to pay more attention to frustration, exclusion, marginalization and focus more on education, inclusion and youth empowerment to end the scourge of violence and advance the cause of peace and stability.” H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser

and cultures. This informal political body, together organizations attended the meeting. The most “I believe that we have continued with a broad network of partners from civil society important outcome of the meeting was the adoption GROUP OF FRIENDS to build this institution as a and the private sector, plays a key role in the work by consensus of the Baku Declaration. standard bearer for the United HIGH LEVEL of UNAOC. The Group of Friends provides guidance Nations on issues of inclusion and financial support to the United Nations Alliance Through the Baku Declaration, the Members of the MEETING and tolerance. Here in Baku we of Civilizations. Group of Friends reaffirmed their support to the are continuing that tradition Alliance and expressed their conviction that UNAOC by focusing our attention on The Group of Friends met at the recent 7th UNAOC plays an important role as a global platform for 26-27 April 2016 building just, inclusive and Global Forum to coordinate efforts in promoting sharing good practices for living together in inclusive diversity and dialogue and to discuss the upcoming societies. The Alliance of Civilizations is supported by the Group of Friends, peaceful societies, as referenced priorities for the Alliance. a growing community of States and international organizations. in Goal 16 of the Sustainable They also stressed the importance of implementing Development Goals.” This meeting took place on 26-27 April 2016 and the goals of UNAOC at the national level and their The Group of Friends currently includes 144 Members – 118 H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser was chaired by Mr. Al-Nasser, United Nations High support to the High Representative in his efforts, United Nations Member States, 1 non-member state and 25 Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations. including in addressing the conditions conducive to international organizations – representing all continents, societies Ministers, Ambassadors and Heads of international the spread of violent extremism. 24 25

“Let us not forget that investing in the prevention of violent extremism costs far less than mitigating its consequences. We need your support to continue to implement these wonderful opportunities that will give prospects and hopes for young people. We need to change the destiny of our world and secure the future of new generations. We need to do that together and in the long term.” H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser “The magic always happens YOUTH EVENT outside your comfort zone.” The meeting also provided an opportunity for the After hearing the remarks of the participants- ex H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz High Representative to brief the membership on pressing their appreciation of the work achieved by NARRATIVES OF TOMORROW Al-Nasser UNAOC programming and give an overview of the UNAOC, as well as their positions on issues related activities implemented throughout the year. to promoting social inclusion and preventing violent FOR INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES extremism, Mr. Al-Nasser announced the launch of The Members of the Group of Friends welcomed the the Advisory Council. Composed of leaders from dif- achievements of the High Representative and UNAOC ferent sectors, including politics, religion, civil society 25 April 2016 and expressed great interest in possible future and academia, the Advisory Council will provide guid- partnerships. ance and recommendations to him and the Alliance.

SPEAKERS:

H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi United Nations High Representative for the Alliance United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth of Civilizations Mr. Farhad Hajiyev H.E. Abulfas Garayev Executive Director of the Youth Foundation of Azerbaijan Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ms. Mari Ullmann Sustainable Development Officer, World Federation of H.E. Azad Rahimov United Nations Associations (WFUNA) Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Rashid Zuberu Founder, Young Peace Brigades and Member of United Ms. Leyla Aliyeva Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY) Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of Food and Agriculture Mr. Sölvi Karlsson Leading Coordinator, United Network of Young Organization of the United Nations Peacebuilders (UNOY) 26 The Narratives of tomorrow were the main outcome 27 of the Youth Event, aiming to deconstruct stereo- types, challenge the dominant discourses and create space for new stories, ideas and norms to flourish. They articulate youth’s vision for inclusive societies, building on the positive contributions youth are al- ready making in this regard and offering a compelling alternative for countering polarization and exclusion. The main topics addressed in the narratives were: media, migration, education, hate speech, children and youth, gender, intercultural and interfaith per- spectives, conflict-affected areas and peacebuilding. The participants presented the narratives in the clos- ing ceremony in front of high-level officials from the “Youth should have space to share United Nations and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan. their stories to change the world.” The Youth Event was a one-day event preceded by H.E. Abulfas Garayev a two-month online engagement period. 150 youth After the Youth Event, participants are involved in from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds with an online follow-up process to disseminate and pro- outstanding track records in intercultural dialogue mote the narratives, to share their work with a wider “Youth should not be referred to Their enthusiasm and commitment was audience and engage more people in the process of and youth work were selected from over 6,000 appli- as ‘the future’. If someone tells overwhelming. There were over 1,000 posts on transforming the narratives into reality, because, as cations to participate in the Youth Event, attend the you that you are the future go out Global Forum and thus contribute to the global nar- the platform, countless ideas debated, resources participant Carina Autengruber, Austria, stated: “We the door and tell them you will rative on social inclusion. shared and common actions proposed. One of the have to put our narratives into actions to give them a participants, Najeeb Ahmad Fokeerbux, Mauritius, real meaning”. come back tomorrow.” This unique international level opportunity for civic summarized the process: “I think that this is a Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi and intercultural participation was designed to give wonderful platform to see how we are all connected The narratives are available on the 7th UNAOC Global participants a chance to share their experiences, and how we can act together for a better world”. Forum website. learn from each other, interact with key stakeholders and experts in their area of interest and network with At the Youth Event, participants met high-level a broader range of actors in the field of social inclu- speakers from the United Nations and Host sion and intercultural dialogue. Government, policy makers, youth leaders, youth workers, trainers and advocates. The day included To facilitate this process, UNAOC created an online different sessions, a panel and small group work collaboration platform for the selected youth leaders during which the participants had the opportunity to to share their work, their values and discuss current continue the conversations started online, finalize the opportunities and challenges for living together in in- 10 narratives, address the sustainable development clusive societies. Through a series of modules, partic- goals from the perspective of social inclusion and ipants were engaged in a creative process to develop discuss the global agenda on youth, peace and new narratives to shape the world. security. 28 29

“Digital platforms are proliferating hate speech faster and wider than anyone could have imagined.” Susan Sachs

The panel discussion “#SpreadNoHate: Sharing good practices of preventing and countering hate speech” RECOMMENDATIONS: was part of a UNAOC campaign against hate speech launched in December 2015 at United Nations Head- 1. It is critical to teach users – especially #SPREADNOHATE: SHARING GOOD quarters in New York. younger generations – to develop inclusive dialogue online. PRACTICES OF PREVENTING AND The campaign consists of a series of global conversa- COUNTERING HATE SPEECH tions on ways to counter hate speech in the media, a 2. Appropriate tools to react to hateful social media campaign (#SpreadNoHate) and a report content are crucial in the fight against hate to be published at the end of the cycle. The panel dis- speech. Breakout Session, 26 April 2016, 14:30-16:00 cussion in Baku was an opportunity to continue the 3. The solution to the hate speech problem dialogue on hate speech in the media with a new relies on the development of a global set of media practitioners and professionals, as well strategy to counter extremism, both as new perspectives, opinions and best practices on SPEAKERS: online and offline. how to counter hate speech and cyber terrorism.

Mr. Menno Ettema Mr. Azer Khalilov Panellists first assessed the hate speech phenomenon No Hate Speech Movement Coordinator, General-Director of the CBC TV (Caspian “When hate speech is rampant and and its different manifestations, especially on social Council of Europe International Broadcasting Company) people are not educated, religious media platforms, which have provided ideal ground extremists can use it as a mobilization Dr. Kemal Ilter Mr. Raphael Minder to increase both the volume and the intensity of hate- tool for violence and dehumanization” Visiting Professor of Communication, Spain and Portugal Correspondent, International ful language and propaganda globally. Speakers then New York Times University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discussed the role of media literacy and online hu- Dr. Wakar Uddin Dr. Wakar Uddin man rights education in countering hate speech. They Dr. Jolene Jerard Director General, Arakan Rohingya Union argued that focusing solely on technology and the “Social media is a major driver Research Fellow & Manager, International platforms that people use to spread hate would not Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism but it is only an effective platform, Moderator: Ms. Susan Sachs prove efficient in countering hate speech. Research (ICPVTR), S. Rajaratnam School of Award-winning journalist and editor specializing in not the source of the problem” International Studies (RSIS) foreign affairs Dr. Jolene Jerard 30 31 The session started by acknowledging the main drivers of violent extremism and by asking what re- ligions and religious leaders could offer in order to address these drivers and prevent further violence.

It was recognized that peace is a fundamental value of all religions and that a clear distinction must be made between religion and extremist fundamental- ism. Panellists stressed the importance of sharing these messages widely, as well as accurate infor- mation on different religions and encouraged the world to learn more about different religions. Reli- gious leaders should also work against the spread of erroneous interpretations of other religions, which are used to provoke dispute and manipulate “There is no difference between extremists and those who populations. This, they claimed, was especially true launch wars… both commit crimes against humanity.” of Islam, often misconstrued as a religion of hate, when in reality it calls for peace, equality and the Fatemeh Hashemi Rafsanjani use of dialogue and debate to resolve differences. It was also recalled that the Muslim community has rejected violent extremist groups and that Muslims are among the first victims of violent extremism. RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND VIOLENT Panellists discussed the important role of religious RECOMMENDATIONS: EXTREMISM: THE CHALLENGES OF leaders in fostering inclusivity, thus diminishing mar- ginalization and opposition that feed violent senti- 1. Religious leaders are called to develop a ment. This can be done by encouraging freedom of comprehensive and joint strategy to prevent PREVENTION religion and belief, promoting religions as equal and violent extremism. encouraging state and society to respond appropri- Breakout Session, 26 April 2016, 14:30-16:00 ately to migration by creating conditions that make 2. Religious leaders should actively promote SPEAKERS: everyone feel at home. freedom of faith and reject the idea of compulsory religion and the notion of Finally, all forms of intolerance must be combatted, Haji Allahshukur Pashazade compulsory spiritual belief. Sheikh ul-Islam and Grand Mufti of the not only violent extremism. In doing so, religions Caucasus and societies must examine their theology, their re- 3. Promote interfaith and intercultural ligious habits, the education of religious leaders and dialogue, using successful examples of children and replace any form of intolerance with Dr. Kamal Boraiqa Abdelsalam multiculturalism as a reference. Professor, Al-Azhar University tolerance and openness.

Cardinal John Onaiyekan Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop of Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Fatemeh Hashemi Rafsanjani Secretary-General of Women’s Solidarity Association of Iran

Moderator: Dr. William Vendley Secretary General of the World Conference “God has not created us to fight and initiate wars… of Religions for Peace but to live in peace and not in violence.” Fatemeh Rafsanjani 32 This session was meant to initiate and explore the • The impact of corruption versus ethical busi- 33 potential for a long-term dialogue and exchange ness practices and corporate social responsibility of views between non-governmental organizations (CSR); (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs) and the • The need for deregulation in order to encourage business sector, on how they can best contribute more private initiatives; to and achieve together the 2030 Agenda for • The role of World Trade Organization/ World Sustainable Development. Dr. Hanifa Mezoui of Bank/ International Monetary Fund in involving UNAOC introduced the panellists and facilitator Mr. civil society further in their activities; Francois Loriot. Mr. Loriot opened the session with • Mutual respect of different civilizations and cul- tural values and practices; “Even the largest world business and infrastructure projects, an outline on how business sector and civil society have each contributed during the last 15 years to • The impact of globalization and of macro-eco- such as international gas pipe lines, need to consult with civil the Millennium Development Goals implementation. nomics on SDG implementation; society and take into account their concerns.” He also outlined the existence of a divide between • The 117 trillion dollars costs required for the SDG Elshad Nasirov the sectors, which has led to projects conducted in implementation; parallel and without coordination. Besides the goal of • The public debt and competition for finance in “Leaving No One Behind”, Sustainable Development the private sector; Goals 10 and 17 are now pointing to more inclusive • How to reconcile business sustainability, social CIVIL SOCIETY AND BUSINESS partnerships where both the business sector and inclusion and competition; civil society organizations work together for SDG • Risk management in partnership development; WORKING TOGETHER FOR PEACE, achievement. The panellists submitted their views on • The educational gaps in entrepreneurship, pri- how to achieve meaningful and inclusive partnerships vate initiatives and SDGs; SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE for the SDG implementation and the following issues • The global macro-economic context in which the were discussed: new partnerships will operate; DEVELOPMENT • Financial instruments available for SMEs becom- • The distinct interests and situations of small and ing involved in these partnerships. Breakout session, 26 April 2016, 14:30-16:30 medium enterprises (SMEs) and those of multi- nationals in developing and participating in joint There was a consensus among the panellists and par- partnerships with CSOs/NGOs; ticipants on the mutual trust and confidence result- • The equality concept and interpretation in the ing from dialogue and exchanges between civil soci- SPEAKERS: context of inclusive societies; ety organizations and the business sector.

Mr. Liberato Bautista Ms. Tina Mylly Chairperson, Committee of Religious NGO, UN and UN Global Compact “Promotion of entrepreneurial spirit International Affairs is a good way to encourage people RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Elshad Nasirov Mr. Jean-Pierre Diserens Vice President, State Oil Company of the to become self-sufficient.” 1. In the spirit of UNAOC and of the UN Global Secretary-General, Convention of Independent Financial Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) Jean-Pierre Diserens Advisors (CIFA) Compact, in collaboration with the ICC, CIFA Mr. Ozonnia Ojielo and other worldwide socio-economic enti- Mr. Peter Gorgievski Cluster Director and Regional Cluster Leader – ties, it is strongly recommended to organize Chief Executive Officer, Global Dialogue Foundation Governance and Peacebuilding in Africa, United Nations Development Program and increase such joint forums on SDG Part- Mr. Tageldin Hamad nerships where dialogue, trust, confidence Secretary General, Universal Peace Federation Mr. Wu Jisong and exchanges take place between business International Chair, China Recycle Economy Development and CSOs for efficient SDG implementation.

Ms. Louise Kantrow Ms. Ursula Wynhoven 2. Develop tools and training sessions on how Permanent Representative, International Chamber of Head of Social and Governance, United Nations to create and manage such joint partner- Commerce to the United Nations (ICC) Global Compact (UNGC) ships between business and civil society Dr. Hanifa Mezoui Moderator: Mr. Francois Loriot organizations and their contributions to the Senior Advisor, Humanitarian Affairs and Civil Society, CSR/SDGs Human Rights Advocate and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. UNAOC Vice President of Bar Association for Inter- Governmental Organizations (BAIGO) “People need a certain education to go online 34 35 – not technical education, but with regards to certain contents that are available.” Mr. Philippe Alfonsi

“Today, the dream is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” “Literature can contribute to social H.E. Dominique de Villepin inclusion because it is by its nature inclusive.” Mr. Antoine Gallimard GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION Global Citizenship Education aims to create a com- mon sense of belonging to a shared system. However, RECOMMENDATIONS: Breakout Session, 26 April 2016, 14:30-16:00 there seems to be a consensus that the reality today is quite far from the idealized vision of living together. 1. The panellists called for a more risk-taking The panellists agreed that the more organized we are, taking approach on the side of the UN, in the less violence we will have. SPEAKERS: the face of people dying around the world.

H.E. Mr. Dominique de Villepin Throughout history, military intervention has failed 2. The United Nations Security Council is not Former Prime Minister and former Minister of Foreign over and over again in the attempt to create order. It representative of the world anymore. It Affairs of France is time to bring forward new principles such as social needs to be reformed in order to reflect and justice and dialogue. The Internet becomes central in respond to current needs and challenges. Mr. Philippe Alfonsi balancing out aspirations and limitations and in guid- TV Journalist ing the younger generation to achieve a strong sense 3. An increased collaboration between the of common destiny and fraternal bonding. government and the civil society, which Dr. Abdelmajid Charfi builds on the expertise of both sides, is President of the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Arts and A similar role is played by literature and other art needed to develop quality citizenship Letters forms, which have the power to unite citizens, to edu- education programmes. cate and to foster social inclusion. Mr. Antoine Gallimard Publisher, Editions Gallimard

Dr. Jeffrey Haynes Director of Faculty Research, Professor of Politics, and Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion, Conflict and Cooperation, London Metropolitan University

Moderator: Mr. Mustapha Tlili Senior Advisor to the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations 36 37 The session provided the opportunity to highlight RECOMMENDATIONS: different best practices focusing on concrete digital platforms that propose narratives different to the 1. Support the development of digital com- ones promoted by media messages exacerbating vio- munication technologies as an integral lent extremism and polarizing discourses. part of peacebuilding processes.

2. Encourage connecting polarized commu- “The prospect of death is not a deterrent nities through digital platforms, such as Internet-based video games, which facili- for a young person thinking of joining tate and foment personal conversations a violent extremist group; providing to decrease misrepresentation and dam- them with real opportunities of social aging social stereotypes. inclusion is.” Adel Iskandar 3. Further develop efforts to identify and en- gage with individuals at the early stages of COUNTER-NARRATIVES TO developing possible violent fundamental- ist ideologies by providing them with digi- Panellists presented a wide variety of examples, such CYBER EXTREMISM THROUGH tal narratives coming from former radi- as: providing simple text communication platforms calized individuals with whom they can through smart phones for communities that still lack APPS AND VIDEO GAMES identify. access to the Internet, which allows the development of local narratives and systems of alert vis-à-vis possi- Breakout Session, ble media misrepresentations that could generate so- 26 April 2016, 16:30-18:00 cial conflicts (GramVaadi); and producing media mes- sages that feature the voices of former inductees of SPEAKERS: violent extremist groups and are distributed via social media platforms, therewith countering narratives of Dr. Adel Iskandar violent polarization (Institute for Strategic Dialogue). Professor, Simon Fraser University The session also highlighted the power of creating Mr. Tim Receveur dialogue between communities perceived as polar- Director, PeaceTeach Exchanges, ized through the creative use of Internet-based video PeaceTechLab games. The initiative is strategically designed towards the personal interaction of the participants (Games Mr. Aaditeshwar Seth for Peace). Other panellists provided insight into Co-founder, GramVaadi, Department of the academic research on the digital spread of nar- Computer Science IIT Delhi ratives of terrorist groups. They pointed at strategic ways to counter-balance them with other narratives, “Young people are more open to Mr. Hans Shakur more positive and competent ones in reaching out to pay attention to the disenchanted Co-founder, Games for Peace younger audiences, who are often already attracted to narratives of conflict (Iskandar). experiences of former radicalized Ms. Tanya Silverman youth than they are to words of Managing Coordinator, Against Violent Finally, the panel also presented capacity building their parents or educators. We Extremism Network, Institute for Strategic initiatives, where individuals living in conflict zones need to promote the easy access Dialogue are provided with hands-on workshops empowering of these kinds of narratives in the them to build their own digital technologies for peace social media platforms.” Moderator: Ms. Renee Black platforms, reflecting and providing support to their Tanya Silverman President, PeaceGeeks own local communities and needs (PeaceTechLab). 38 39 African women and girls must be at the forefront of any agenda that aims at achieving meaningful results for African people.

Women are confronted with many challenges that undermine their protection and their involvement in peacebuilding. In many places it is still more dangerous to be a woman than to be a soldier. However, despite cultural barriers at societal and institutional levels, women have been engaged in some peacebuilding processes. Research has shown that women’s effective and meaningful participation builds more durable peace. “In many places it is still more dangerous The voices of women are even more important in to be a woman than to be a soldier.” fragile societies. The panellists agreed that involving Ms. Anna Fumarola women in peacebuilding is crucial and that it is not only for the benefit of women, but for the benefit of “There will not be peace and development everyone. unless there is respect for human rights.” RECOMMENDATIONS: Dr. Ibrahim Gambari At the same time, peace and sustainable development cannot be achieved without ensuring the respect of 1. Among the key recommendations on the human rights. theme of this session was the acknowledgment of the need to include women and girls in WOMEN AND PEACEBUILDING As women gain more power at local level, they can decision-making processes, in particular when work on teaching other women about their rights. related to peace and security, as well as in all IN CONFLICT ZONES IN AFRICA issues pertaining to post-conflict recovery and governance, such as national development planning and budgeting. Breakout Session, 26 April 2016, 16:30-18:00 2. Education for peace was also identified asa ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH major factor in achieving sustainable peace FUNDACIÓN MUJERES POR ÁFRICA and security. It should therefore be included in educational programmes at primary and secondary levels, as well as in non-formal education. SPEAKERS:

Ms. Anna Fumarola Ms. Oumou Sall Seck Project Manager, Women for Africa Mayor of the City of Goundam, Mali

Dr. Ibrahim Gambari Ms. Hijran Huseynova Chairman and Founder, Savannah Centre for Chairwoman of the State Committee for Family, “Women and children are increasingly Diplomacy, Democracy and Development in Women and Children Affairs, Republic of Azerbaijan becoming targets of aggression and Nigeria Moderator: Mr. Maged Abdelaziz hostility.” United Nations Under-Secretary General, Special Ms. Hijran Huseynova Adviser on Africa 40 “This evolution is directly linked 41 to migration, since migrants are more likely to settle in cities than anywhere else.” Ashraf El Nour

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“There is a need to link diversity and 1. Western cities will have to attract and migration to prosperity in order to make retain migrant populations by ensuring immigrants more confident.” that newcomers have the necessary Dana Wagner tools to integrate. “Migration as a mass 2. Cities and local organizations very often phenomenon is not a step in to fill in the gaps in national choice, but what we do The breakout session on “The role of cities in global migration” explored various initiatives in cities and integration policies and help migrants about it is.” metropolitan areas around the world and discussed gain access to crucial resources for their THE ROLE OF CITIES IN Daniel Denvir best practices for the integration of immigrants. The integration. consensus during the panel discussion was that cities GLOBAL MIGRATION 3. While migrants are at the core of global and metropolitan areas around the globe are undergoing economic growth, this growth needs a process of super-diversification within and between to be coupled with an increase in the Breakout Session, 26 April 2016, 16:30-18:00 demographic groups and that this process has been protection of their rights. accelerated by the recent influx of migrants reaching ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE Europe. This phenomenon reinforces a trend that became INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) noticeable by 2010, when the number of people living in urban areas began to exceed the number of people living in rural areas. Panellists in this session agreed that one of the crucial elements leading to a successful integration is SPEAKERS: the involvement of local communities.

Cities and metropolitan areas also have a tremendous Mr. Ashraf El Nour Dr. Audrey Singer impact on migration on a global scale. The West is aging Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute at a fast pace and the renewal of its populations will International Organization for Migration depend increasingly on immigration, the panel explained. Dr. Kristin Surak Migration is a strong catalyst for economic growth and a Associate Professor of Politics, SOAS, University Ms. Juliana Kerr great mobilizer for social transformation. of London; Member of the Institute for Advanced Director, Global Cities and Immigration, Chicago Study, Princeton Council of Global Affairs “When governments refuse Ms. Dana Wagner to embrace multi-diversity at national Dr. Jenny Phillimore Senior Manager, Global Diversity Exchange, Ryerson level, migrants can still become Professor of Migration and Superdiversity, University University of Birmingham; Director, Institute for Research into members of an urban community, Superdiversity (IRiS) Moderator: Mr. Daniel Denvir thanks to the work of cities Staff Writer, Salon and local organizations.” Dr. Kristin Surak “I believe that sport is a perfect vehicle to 42 43 promote social inclusion of minorities and other vulnerable or disadvantaged groups. It can also be instrumental in combating violence through community-based projects and promoting reconciliation, peace, tolerance and co-existence.” Nelsa Curbelo Cora

The session explored how sport has transformed the life of invited speakers and how they have used sport as a tool for social transformation, peaceful and sustainable development. Referring to personal stories and programmatic achievements, panellists “Sport has a special power to change the lives of people around illustrated how sports can be used to foster the world - to promote peace and to unite people beyond inclusivity and deconstruct stereotypes. Offering regions, beyond colours. Sport has no borders and is universal.” a common language and a set of core values for Christian Karembeu peace and social justice, sport can unite people of different backgrounds and reconcile historically opposed groups. It can also be used to provide an alternative to political and communal violence and SAVE THE DREAM: SPORTS provide hope, resilience and purpose to marginalized populations. Exposed to fair play, collaboration, FOR PEACE, SUSTAINABLE leadership, discipline and behavioural skills, people and communities who practice sport undergo a AND INCLUSIVE personal change that is essential to broader social change. DEVELOPMENT SPEAKERS: Panellists insisted on the importance of ensuring equitable access to sport and its benefits. Drawing on examples, they highlighted the importance of Breakout Session, Mr. Ossamah Al Abed Almohsen removing barriers to the participation of females, 26 April 2016, 16:30-18:00 Football coach RECOMMENDATIONS: minorities and people living in conflict affected areas. They also showed how sports can be used to ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Ms. Nelsa Curbelo Cora 1. Strengthen sports for peace programmes with: Municipality of Guayaquil deconstruct stereotypes, challenge gender norms and a) specific training on conflict transformation and SAVE THE DREAM (INTERNATIONAL roles and defy social restrictions and political barriers. peace education, especially when participants CENTRE FOR SPORT SECURITY Mr. Christian Karembeu Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that everyone has come from groups with a history of tension or ICSS) International footballer the right to play and access to empowering activities that promote identity development, self-esteem, conflict; b) components for parents and the Mr. Elkhan Mammadov confidence and leadership skills. broader community in order to ensure greater Secretary General of Association of Football results. Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) 2. Mainstream sports for peace programmes in formal education. Ms. Honey Thaljieh Fédération Internationale de Football 3. Keep sport independent from politics and political Association (FIFA) interests. 4. Develop concrete mechanisms to limit corruption Moderator: Ms. Evelyn Watta of grassroots sports programming, especially in Journalist, AIPS light of increased funding to such programmes. 44 During this session, the panellists shared their Finally, the global threat of terrorism was addressed 45 thoughts on the challenges related to international through different angles. The panellists raised the peace and security and discussed how to achieve issues related to the establishment and maintenance peace. of terrorist groups, including their funding. Special note was made of the lack of agreement among the Panellists agreed that the first steps in the processes international community on a common definition for leading to peace and stability lie in understanding terrorism. This is precisely reflected in the disparity and dialogue – understanding being a prerequisite of coverage of terrorist incidents by location. It was of dialogue, mediation and negotiation. However, also pointed out that combatting terrorism did not these conditions raised questions of legitimacy of always need international involvement. Indeed, in the governments, third parties and other non-State some specific cases, peace is achieved faster through actors in peace processes. These issues of legitimacy dialogue, mediation and negotiations between local are also related to the efficiency of international actors, with regional and international support being institutions and governments. The panellists called only provided in case of deadlock. upon the international community to reform international institutions in order to better achieve The panellists concluded this session with justice through the implementation of international some recommendations on the importance of law. understanding and dialogue towards reconciliation and peace, strengthening relationships between The discussion on justice and legitimacy regarding legitimate actors, ensuring global justice and the settlement of crises also posed the question countering narratives of hatred and mistrust. CONSTRUCTING PEACE, of a double standard, as well as the role of media and the impact of communication strategies on DECONSTRUCTING TERROR populations worldwide. Images and narratives that are disseminated by media lead to the identification RECOMMENDATIONS: Breakout session, 27 April 2016, 09:30-11:00 of people to certain parties to a conflict. Therefore, the panellists agreed that it is important for states to 1. Reform of international institutions for ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE take into consideration the psychological aspects, as efficiency well as the impact of feelings on voting and decision- STRATEGIC FORESIGHT GROUP (SFG) 2. Strengthen dialogue between legitimate making processes. governments and legitimate third parties, and maintain relationships with other actors

SPEAKERS: 3. Need to promote narratives of peace and understanding.

Lord Alderdice Mr. Nasharudin Mat Isa Former Speaker of the Northern Island Assembly, CEO of Global Movement of Moderates House of Lords Foundation

Mr. Egemen Bağış Mr. Jean-Yves Ollivier Former Minister of European Union Affairs of Turkey Chairman of Brazzaville Foundation for Peace and Conservation Mr. Samir Barhoum Editor-in-chief, The Jordan Times Moderator: Dr. Sundeep Waslekar “The clash of civilizations is based on President, Strategic Foresight Group wrong English because civilized people Mr. Novruz Mammadov do not clash. There is an out. It is only Deputy Head of the President’s Administration, Head of the uncivilized that clash. So ‘clash of Foreign Relations Department of the Administration of civilizations’ is a contradiction in itself.” the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sundeep Waslekar 46 In the wake of the migration crisis and a string of throughout the United States, providing them with 47 violent events across the world, some communities a platform to join forces and develop compelling have fallen victims to hostility. Extreme voices have migration stories. increasingly been striking a chord with citizens by voicing fears that so-called “alien” communities David Mason presented his documentary Cast from are threatening their cultures and economies. the Storm featuring a group of teenage refugees This session was an opportunity to look at various taking part in drama therapy and insisted on the creative initiatives that are used to efficiently combat importance of inspiring the public to look at the extremist and hateful language and to build a humanity in migration stories, so they can identify. counter-narrative on immigration. Colin Boyd Shafer described Cosmopolis Toronto, a photo project featuring an individual from every Jose Antonio Vargas talked about his online and video country in the world living in Toronto, Canada. His campaign to encourage undocumented migrants in work is a celebration of diversity and inclusion. “You cannot change the politics of an issue such as the United States to “come out” as undocumented. Through this initiative, he encourages them to immigration, unless you change the culture in which reclaim their identity and to find solidarity among a RECOMMENDATIONS: people talk about that issue.” broad community of immigrants and allies. Jose Antonio Vargas 1. Panellists argued that both the telling and Tania Bruguera and Christina Rodriguez described how receiving of personal stories could have a they use visual arts, art installations, performances profound impact on one’s worldview. They and collaboration with migrant artists to share crucial encouraged the media community to report on REPORTING IN TIMES messages about the plight of migrants globally. They positive and human stories about migration, spoke about the political power of arts and the in order to help people relate and realize that OF CRISIS: TELLING MIGRANT TALES impact it can have on people. the immigrant experience is part of everyone’s life. THROUGH CREATIVE STORYTELLING Claudia Nunez encouraged journalists to learn about data and to develop tech skills, as a way to go 2. Speaking about storytelling’s ability to empower, educate and inspire individuals Breakout Session, deeper in their reporting, but also to attract a bigger audience through multimedia elements. Over the and communities, they advocated for 27 April 2016, 09:30-11:00 SPEAKERS: last few years, she has organized gatherings of tech transversal and multidisciplinary approaches in developing strong counter-narratives that Ms. Tania Bruguera specialists, data experts, and migration journalists “Shared and common experience is can reach a large number of people. Installation and Performance Artist very important in the narratives about migrants because we can celebrate how Mr. David Mason much we’re all alike, instead of focusing Director, “Cast From the Storm” “The power of collaboration and on a single story of otherness.” Ms. Claudia Nunez diversity in the media is crucial.” David Mason Digital Director, Los Angeles Times en Español; Claudia Nunez Founder, Migrahack, Institute for Justice and Journalism

Ms. Christina Elizabeth Rodriguez Co-Founder, EXPO Collective

Mr. Colin Boyd Shafer Documentary Photographer, Cosmopolis Toronto

Mr. Jose Antonio Vargas Founder, Define American (via video conference)

Moderator: Ms. Vania Andre Editor in Chief, The Haitian Times 48 “Although we are all connected, 49 peace is very local.” Eliane Hamdan

“We have to reclaim world politics – this is the largest problem in the world. We need to reclaim politics with politics of compassion” Shreya Jani

“We need to address the Human Relationship Deficiency Virus and Educationally Transmitted Diseases.” YOUTH PARTICIPATION Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba FOR PEACEFUL AND INCLUSIVE This session brought together policy-makers, SOCIETIES: THE CRUCIAL ROLE practitioners and researchers to address the need RECOMMENDATIONS: for holistic approaches in peacebuilding, especially OF PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS with regards to partnerships between various 1. Developing partnerships across generations implies transforming the way society stakeholders. GENERATIONS AND SECTORS interacts with youth. It means working with youth – not just for youth – and involving Examples of such partnerships spanned from a young people in all decision-making common project between youth and the police in Breakout Session, 27 April 2016, 9:30-11:00 processes. Lebanon, to a social stability mechanism involving local community and displaced Syrians in the 2. Successful partnership building with same country, to a centre for interreligious and youth includes reaching out to youth in all SPEAKERS: interconfessional understanding in Ukraine, to their diversity: elite and non-elite youth, educational projects in Nigeria and India. marginalized youth, like-minded and non- like-minded youth. Mr. Ali Al Majzoub Mr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba The panellists commended the growing commitment Member of local authority and Socio-Cultural Executive Director, New Era Educational and 3. In order to ensure a meaningful and of the world community to recognize youth as partners committee working on social cohesion and Charitable Support Foundation participatory education for students the and highlighted the need for more meaningful inclusivity, Majdel Anjar, Lebanon panellists called on the need to involve Ms. Shreya Jani participation of youth, which goes beyond tokenism, students and parents in management and to higher levels on Hart’s Ladder of Participation. Ms. Eliane Hamdan Managing Trustee, Standing Together to Enable Peace decision-making processes in schools. Project Coordinator, Search for Common Ground - Mr. Fuad Muradov 4. The recently adopted United Nations Lebanon Chair of the Youth Committee of the Parliament of Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Taras Dzyubanskyy Peace and Security will have an impact only Founder, Libertas Center for Interreligious and if it is brought to local level through projects Interconfessional Understanding Moderator: Dr. Susan Shepler that involve youth and other stakeholders. Associate Professor, School of International Service, At the same time, local projects need to American University be brought to national and international attention. 50 51

“The theory and discourse of peace is known, but there is often no capacity to implement.” Mohammed Abu-Nimer This session focused on the challenges and RECOMMENDATIONS: opportunities of fostering inclusiveness and integration through various perspectives on global 1. The latest media technology to engage students FOSTERING INCLUSIVENESS AND education. and the larger public in the contributions of different civilizations to knowledge should be INTEGRATION THROUGH GLOBAL The panellists provided details on intercultural used to reduce ignorance and prejudice. education with particular attention to international EDUCATION education and interreligious dialogue, the role 2. There are many global education initiatives of informal educational initiatives in encouraging around the world, but there needs to be inclusion of different civilizational contributions greater and better coordination among them. Breakout Session, 27 April 2016, 9:30-11:00 to global knowledge, national policy initiatives to encourage inclusion of different ethnic communities 3. Emphasis was also placed on the need for ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE and the role of cooperation and coordination. attention to quality and type of education, RUSSIAN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL (RIAC) especially in the context of new and emerging Overall, panellists noted the importance of education threats relevant to UNAOC areas. for inclusion and dialogue, particularly in the context SPEAKERS: of the recent unprecedented migration across continents and cultures. “The contributions of Islam Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer Ms. Olga Kuznetsova to science, knowledge and Senior Adviser to Secretary-General, King Abdullah Head of International Cooperation Administration, The session also featured a short presentation about civilizations are often Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious Siberian Federal University, Russia a Youth Festival to be organized in October 2017 in missing from textbooks.” and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) Sochi, Russia. Ahmed Salim Mr. Ahmed Salim Mr. Tariq Ali Al-Ansari Managing Director, 1001 Inventions, UK Director, International Technical Cooperation Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Ms. Lukiana Suvororova Vice-Chairman, National Youth Council of Russia Mr. Aleksandr Bolotnov International Programs Coordinator, National Youth Moderator: Council of Russia Ms. Ekaterina Chimiris Education Officer, Russian International Affairs Mr. Firudin Gurbanov Council Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan 52 53

ALUMNI SHOWCASE: IMPACT ACROSS UNAOC PILLARS Thirty UNAOC Alumni from twenty-five countries “My participation has catapulted me into a Breakout Session, 27 April 2016, 11:30-13:00 were invited to the 7th UNAOC Global Forum to leadership position.” share their experience as participants in UNAOC Urica Primus, Summer Schools Alumna programmes. The session followed an innovative TED-talk format during which alumni were grouped “We would like to thank UNAOC for believing SPEAKERS: by programme (Fellowship Programme, Intercultural in our work for change.” Innovation Award, PEACEapp, PLURAL+ Youth Video Winnie Kinaro, Youth Solidarity Fund Alumna Jennifer Aduro Mehmet Kalyoncu Eleanor Pinugu Festival, Summer Schools, Youth Solidarity Fund) and Founder, Vis-On-Wheels Political Officer, OIC Permanent Founder, Mano Amiga Academy spoke for two minutes each. The United Nations High Alumni unanimously conveyed the idea that UNAOC Observer Mission to the United and Bistro 3846 Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations gave a programmes bring together young leaders and give Farzeen Ferdous Alam Nations warm introduction to the alumni by saying: them tools to better their community and build Chairman, OGGRO Ventures Urica Primus Kritishma Karki President, Guyana Women Miners bridges across cultures and faiths. Said Bahajin Executive Director, SAATH Organization “You are all intercultural leaders in your Director, Arab Nations DEEP Node communities. You are our ambassadors of “UNAOC has given me a lot of hope. Nothing Hiba Kassir Kchour Meenakshi Rai peace.” is more enriching than hearing from people Steffi Biester Project Manager, The National Co-Founder, Chinh Early of different backgrounds.” Co-founder and director, KICKFAIR Organization for Popular Activities Education Web Channel During this session, Alumni showcased their Eleanor Pinugu, Summer Schools Alumna (Amel) professional achievements across all four UNAOC Josh Cass Velma Šarić pillars of education, media, migration and youth, Director, FODIP Winnie Kinaro Founder and Executive Director, “It was all about removing obstacles to demonstrating the concrete impact of UNAOC Programmes Manager, UZIMA the Post-Conflict Resource Centre intercultural dialogue.” programmes at grassroots level all over the world. Tudor Clee Foundation Christina Sciabarra, Fellowship Alumna Founder, Touchable Earth Christina Sciabarra They described how their participation in UNAOC programmes broadened their horizons and Rouba Mhaissen Founder, Dialogue through Arts “Being an Alumna gives me the opportunity Sylvia Guimarães Founder and Director, Sawa for empowered them as civil society leaders and agents to connect with so many inspiring people.” President, Vaga Lume Development and Aid Said Jean-Luc Slock of change. Founder, Camera-etc Velma Saric, Intercultural Innovation Award Alumna Lamisse Hamouda Peter Mousaferiadis “Thanks to UNAOC we have helped young Manager, Brighter Future CEO & Founder, Cultural Infusion Fsahat Ul Hassan “It taught me that being different is something people become agents of peace instead of Collective Chairman, Youth Advocacy Network that needs to be celebrated” agents of conflict.” Gathoni Mwai Eoin O’Liatháin, Summer Schools Alumnus Guen Han Project Manager, Afroes Meghann Villanueva Benard Wakoli, Youth Solidarity Fund Alumnus Director of Development, Co-Founder, Peace Superheroes Welcoming America Eoin O’Liatháin Founder, ShoutOut Benard Wakoli Bashar Hobbi Founder and Director, Yaya Syrian Youth Advocate Paolo Petrocelli Education Trust Founder and President, EMMA for Sharon Kalimi Misheiker Peace Moderator: Chris Bashinelli Director and Developer of Executive Producer, Bridge the Projects and Campaigns Gap TV

54 55 The session emphasized the crucial role of critical thinking in preventing violent extremism; more RECOMMENDATIONS: specifically critical thinking that refers to one self, to state narratives and to the limits of multiculturalism. 1. Reform of educational programmes in The main task of education in the 21st century is the Muslim world and beyond was urged to change the mindset from an exclusive mentality to promote inclusion. to a more global and inclusive mentality and give students the courage to think for themselves. The 2. Experts from governments and NGOs, panellists argued that teaching about religions under UNAOC auspices, should develop and multiculturalism should be done in a different a guide of best practices in education for way than the teaching of the practice of religion. diversity and social inclusion to promote Religious literacy means educating children about People who are building walls need to understand successful practices that can inspire the role religion played in the development of others. that this is a short-term solution. In the long term humanity. Education, including informal and non- the world will become more cosmopolitan.” formal education, should ensure that people learn 3. Educational programmes should be Dr. Vincenzo Morlini how to live together and value each other’s cultures. developed for de-radicalization and Panellists also agreed on the importance of education prevention of radicalization. about the root causes of extremism – not just religion, but all the other factors affecting an individual. 4. Involvement of women and girls is There was also discussion about the importance of critical in education to prevent violent D-GOALS OF PREVENTING VIOLENT involving and educating women, especially mothers, extremism. EXTREMISM THROUGH EDUCATION: in the prevention of violent extremism. EDUCATING FOR DEVELOPMENT,

DIVERSITY AND DIALOGUE “Mothers play an important role in the education of their children, but they are also the first ones who can Breakout Session, 27 April 2016, 11:30-13:00 detect the radicalization of their children.” Belén Alfaro Hernández SPEAKERS:

Ms. Belén Alfaro Hernández H.E. Mikayil Jabbarov “De-radicalization needs to be prepared Ambassador at Large for Alliance of Civilizations, Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan with educational programmes. We cannot Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain put people in jail and expect that this will Dr. Emna Jeblaoui Dr. Zainal Bagir President, International Institute of Human solve the problem.” Executive Director, Center for Religious and Cross Development, Tunisia Dr. Emna Jeblaoui Cultural Studies, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Dr. Vincenzo Morlini President and Chief Executive Officer, AFS Rev. Mark Fowler Intercultural Programs Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, USA Moderator: Prof. Abdulaziz Sachedina Professor, IIIT Chair in Islamic Studies, George Mason University 56 Since its beginning in 2008, the Baku Process has 57 become an established international platform to enable and encourage people, countries and organizations from around the globe to commit to concrete actions to support diversity, dialogue and mutual understanding by raising awareness on the importance of intercultural dialogue worldwide.

In this session the speakers assessed the impact and progress of the Baku Process and discussed its future in a world that has changed tremendously since 2008.

Panellists agreed that the goal of the Baku Process is to help the global community and that people should “Cultural diversity includes the recognition of distinct, be even more involved in it, to share their voices and multiple cultures. When this recognition occurs, it must concerns. Speakers highlighted the need to reach out not be translated into fear, racism, and exclusion.” and cooperate with international financial institutions H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser that have the potential to contribute strongly to the “The Baku Process process. is not a temporary vision.” H.E. Mr. Abulfas Garayev BAKU PROCESS: RESPONDING TO NEW CHALLENGE FOR GLOBAL INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. The global business sector was identified Breakout Session, 27 April 2016, 11:30-13:00 as a player that has benefited from globalization and that could therefore give back to the community by participating in the process. “Without adhering to the great principles of intercultural dialogue and SPEAKERS: 2. In our fast-changing world, academia and alliance of civilizations and without the scientific community need to remain a H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser Prof. Pan Guang adopting them, the only other road central source of information and advice, as United Nations High Representative for the Alliance Ambassador for the United Nations Alliance of is clash […] We’re all members of one part of the Baku Process. It requires special of Civilizations Civilizations, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences family, the human family.” skills. Intercultural competence is key and (SASS) Abdulaziz Othman Altwairji human rights values, critical thinking, the H.E. Abulfas Garayev fight against stereotypes and respect for Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Ms. Ann-Belinda Preis cultural diversity need to remain at the Azerbaijan Chief of the Intercultural Dialogue Section, UNESCO centre of the discussion. Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwairji Moderator: Dr. Mike Hardy Director General, Islamic Educational, Scientific and 3. The current migration crisis and the Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Professor and Director, Centre for Trust, Peace and information revolution need to be Social Relations, seriously taken into consideration as the Coventry University Mr. Jean-Christophe Bas Baku process continues to move forward. Founder and CEO, The Global Compass 58 59

“Tagging young people with radicalization is a problem- atic thing. Young people are more resourceful than that.” Sanjay Asthana “Every child should learn how to critically analyse propaganda – recognize it, analyse it and decide whether it is useful or harmful. In determining this, we must ask: MEDIA LITERACY: Whose perspectives do we value in assessing benefits, risks or harms of a given propaganda?” TOOLS FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE TO Renee Hobbs VIOLENT EXTREMIST PROPAGANDA

The session recognized the prevalence and persistence RECOMMENDATIONS: Breakout Session, SPEAKERS: of online content inciting hate, polarization and violent extremism. It also recognized that addressing 27 April 2016, 11:30-13:00 1. Promote policies for media and information Dr. Sanjay Asthana this phenomenon through censorship, control Professor in Journalism at the Middle Tennessee literacy to be more present in formal and State University of information and a narrow focus on “counter- non-formal education, mainstream it in the narratives” was counterproductive. The panellists core curriculum of primary and secondary Ms. Samia Bibars argued that investing resources in education, more education and offer MIL university degrees to Director, Inter-Civilizations Dialogue Department, specifically, in media and information literacy better prepare future educators. League of Arab States (MIL) education, is more effective because it helps 2. Balance on-line hate speech with socially individuals to develop critical thinking skills to Mr. Alton Grizzle inclusive content, by empowering young Programme Specialist in Communication and resist violent extremist propaganda by setting them people to produce their own positive digital Information, UNESCO on their proper social and political framework. narratives. Supported by research and best practices, Mr. Ali Hasanov 3. Promote a new understanding and critical National Adviser to the President of the Republic panellists shared the benefits of MIL programmes of Azerbaijan and resources. MIL positively affects how people analysis of propaganda and its pervasiveness engage with propaganda, encourages them to re- in contemporary societies. Dr. Renee Hobbs think discriminatory and violent media messages Professor, University of Rhode Island, and Director 4. Promote ethical journalism and a set of core of the Media Education Lab and enables them to add positive, socially inclusive common guidelines and ethical principles. and ethical content online as a way to balance the 5. Encourage policy makers and the media Dr. Maria Ranieri proliferation of divisive and polarizing messages. corporate sector to include and promote Associate Professor of Educational Methods and In developing media and information literacy Technology, University of Florence media and information literacy content across knowledge, individuals become responsible digital as the multiple media platforms accessed by Moderator: Ms. Sally Reynolds well as global citizens. citizens. Director, Media and Learning 60 61 Other awardees by ranking include: Other awarded initiatives, in alphabetical order include:

2nd prize: Unistream (Israel) The Blessing Basket Project (USA) Creates social change by empowering teens from Enables artisans from impoverished backgrounds to underprivileged communities to build and run their create cultural connections with their customers. own start-ups. International Council for Cultural Centers – Bakers 3rd prize: Red Dot Foundation – Safecity (India) without Borders (Bulgaria) Crowd-sources personal stories of sexual harassment Unites people from around the world through to make public spaces safer for all. collective bread making. On Our Radar (UK) 4th prize: The Coexist Initiative (Kenya) Utilizes SMS as a micro-reporting tool for marginalized Engages men, boys and communities to address communities to tell their stories via international the socio-cultural stereotypes and conditions that media outlets. impede girls’ education. Routes 2 Roots (India) 5th prize: Shine a Light (Brazil/USA) Facilitates dialogue between students from India Teaches indigenous children to share their stories and Pakistan to build trust through their cultural through digital arts. similarities. SINGA (France) Creates a community of refugees and locals through shared passions and projects.

THE INTERCULTURAL INNOVATION AWARD CEREMONY

26 April 2016, 18:30-20:30

During a ceremony, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group announced this year’s ten Intercultural Innovation Award recipients. The Intercultural Innovation Award, a partnership between UNAOC and the BMW Group, supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.

This year, the first prize went to Give Something “In our centenary Back to Berlin for their urban integration platform. year, the BMW Group is The platform strengthens the cohesion of the particularly emphasizing our focus on During one year, the selected initiatives can enjoy Launched in 2011, the Intercultural Innovation Award Berlin community by connecting new Berliners the future and innovative solutions to invaluable expert mentoring and resources from the is the result of a unique public-private partnership with organizations active in social engagement and the challenges of tomorrow. We take BMW Group and UNAOC. In addition to receiving between UNAOC and the BMW Group. This model community service. To date, skilled volunteers from monetary support, the finalists will have the of collaboration between the United Nations and over 50 nationalities are participating in vibrant great pleasure, together with UNAOC, in opportunity to participate in training activities as well the private sector creates deeper impact, as both projects throughout the city, creating meeting points fostering the development of initiatives as to become a part of the exclusive “Intercultural partners provide their respective expertise to ensure for different communities that would otherwise stay that share our pioneering spirit.” Leaders” network. the sustainable growth of each project. isolated from one another. Bill McAndrews 62 63

“The private-sector contributions to interfaith understanding and peace can help unravel many political and economic tensions.” H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM LIVING TOGETHER IN INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES: THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR

25 April 2016, 14:00-18:30

The Business Symposium brought together private sector its Business for Peace initiative, participants can take ac- senior executives to discuss and demonstrate their com- tion to advance peaceful, inclusive societies in conflict- af mitment to building inclusive societies, promoting cultural fected and high-risk regions. Furthermore, participants can The New Silk Road: diversity, enhancing intercultural understanding and pre- support UNAOC in the fields of education, media, migra- A Route of Peace venting radicalization. tion and youth to promote intercultural dialogue, diversity (led by Nexos-Allianza) and inclusive societies. A growing number of corporations now recognize their role in fostering inclusion and diversity. This recognition follows that they have embraced the responsibility to lift RECOMMENDATIONS: NETWORKING SESSIONS people from poverty through jobs in ways that also protect • Mainstreaming the goal of building inclusive societies in the Cor- the environment for future generations. Policy makers are porate Social Responsibility agenda and corporate foundations also taking steps to promote this notion by tying foreign • Scaling up corporate initiatives to promote inclusive societies 27 April 2016 development investment to promotion of pluralism and di- • Fostering regular interaction, exchange of experiences and joint versity. To achieve this ambitious goal would require great- action between Governements, NGOs and the private sector to Seven networking sessions were held during the ensure regional and gender balance among organizers er collaboration between governments, the private sector, promote inclusive societies and multilateral organizations. • Appointing within senior corporate management a representa- Global Forum. All of them were organized by highly and their proposed speakers. tive in charge of diversity and inclusion valuable current and potential partners. Interested The Business Symposium took a step towards this goal by • Fostering the creation of a world coalition of companies com- partners first approached UNAOC, expressing their The Baku International Multiculturalism Centre encouraging participants to work closely with UNAOC and mitted to promote through concrete action and advocacy the interest in holding a networking session at the Global demonstrated why embracing multiculturalism is the UN Global Compact. By joining the UN Global Compact and goals of diversity and inclusive societies Forum and submitted proposals for review. The best policy to preserve ethnic and cultural diversities selection was based on the relevance of the subject in a given society and to build inclusive society. SPEAKERS: to the Forum theme, but the process also sought to

H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser Mr. Holger Heims Mr. Jean-Christophe Bas United Nations High Representative for the CEO, Falcon Equity Group CEO, The Global Compass Alliance of Civilizations Promoting Multicultural Mr. Denis Lemarchal Mr. Brian Grim, President Perspectives to Prevent Extremism H.E. Mr. Shahin Mustafayev Managing Director and Chief Religious Freedom & Business Foundation (led by IRCICA) Representative, TOTAL Minister of Economic Development, Republic of Ms. Sudaba Zeynalova Azerbaijan Mr. Iakounin Vladimir Chief Adviser from the Administration of the former CEO of Russian Railways; Chairman President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ms. Ursula Wynhoven World Public Forum Chief Legal Officer/Chief, Governance & Social Ms. Vanessa Celano Tarantini Sustainability, UN Global Compact Ms. Scherto Gill Partnerships and Engagement, Global Secretary General, Guerrand-Hermes Compact Network Brazil Mr. Bill McAndrews Foundation for Peace Vice President BMW Group Communications Mr. Rustam Almammadov Strategy, Corporate and Market Communications Mr. Philippe Cayla Embawood Chairman of Euronews Development Mr. Samir Gasimov Mr. Sebastien Crozier Mr. Jonathan Shen Akkord Industry Senior Vice President, Orange and CEO, Orange CEO, Shinework Horizons Mr. Rufat Mammadov Mr. Omar Qureshi President, Azpromo Mr. Silvere Delaunay Founder and Managing Director, Vice President Eurasia, Airbus Group Entertainment Pvt. Limited Moderator: Stefan Grobe International Washington Correspondent, Euronews 64 65

PLURAL+: Celebrating Youth-Produced Media on Migration andSocial Inclusion (led by UNAOC and IOM)

Education Above All Foundation addressed the role IRCICA – Research Centre for Islamic History, Art of education in building inclusive societies and in and Culture focused on identifying the best practices MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS overcoming social and economic divides. to develop cultural sensitivity towards diversity and recommended a series of policies, activities and strategies to be implemented toward this aim. The Government of Italy described the role of The Marketplace of Ideas was a dedicated space Italy as one of the main cultural crossroads in the for international organizations and UNAOC Alumni The National Coordination Council of the Alliance of Mediterranean region and presented the country’s to showcase their work to Forum attendees. During Civilizations of Turkey and Al–Farabi Kazakh National vocation in promoting a new form of dialogue the opening ceremony, the Ministry of Youth and University jointly presented the accomplishment of between cultures. the philosopher Al-Farabi, describing his influence in Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan presented building cultural bridges between East and West and awards to the 2016 winners of the Youth Photo International Organization for Migration (IOM), in thinking about the concept of civilization. Contest organized on the occasion of the Forum. through its collaboration with UNAOC on the The “Narratives of tomorrow for inclusive societies”, PLURAL+ Youth video festival, led an open discussion Nexos-Alianza presented its project for a new Silk produced collectively by the 150 young men and with the public and PLURAL+ Award winners on the Road, as a channel for communication between women from all over the world who participated in importance of providing youth with multi-media people and cultures, promoting dialogue and the Youth Event (described in a separate chapter), channels to express themselves on social inclusion exchange in the fields of art, religion, philosophy and were also displayed. and migration. technology and making it an interesting prototype for a concrete Alliance of Civilizations.

Learning to Live Together: the Challenge of Insecurity and Conflict (led by Education Above All) 66 67

EXHIBITORS:

The National Youth Council of Russia (NYCR) – a youth NGO umbrella organization for 58 regional and local youth organizations. The organization also has consultative status with ECOSOC. BOOK LAUNCH: San Patrignano Foundation welcomes those suffering from drug addiction and marginalization and helps “ME, WE, US” them to find their way thanks to a free rehabilitation programme. Dedicated to the work of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the book “Me, We, Us” collects the hopes and UNAOC programmes: visions of inclusive societies from international leaders, global entrepreneurs, philanthropists, artists and humanitarians. • Fellowship Programme – aims at fostering • PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival – a joint initiative The book was launched on 25 April 2016, in the framework intercultural understanding by immersing civil of UNAOC and the International Organization for of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum. The United Nations High society leaders from Europe, North America, the Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, the United Middle East and North Africa in culturally diverse to submit original and creative videos focusing Nations Secretary-General, the President of the Republic of environments to challenge perceptions and on migration, celebrating diversity and social Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister of Turkey and the Foreign deconstruct stereotypes. inclusion. Minister of Spain wrote introductory essays. Other contributors included former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, African • Intercultural Innovation Award (IIA) – a • Summer Schools – a programme that brings singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré and Iyad Ameen Madani, partnership between UNAOC and BMW Group together 75-100 individuals aged 18-35 from General Secretary of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. that aims to select and support the most across the globe to address pressing global innovative grassroots projects encouraging challenges in the context of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and cooperation around promote diversity and global citizenship, reduce the world. stereotypes and empower youth to be effectively involved in building peaceful societies. • PEACEapp – initially designed as a contest • Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) – provides seed for digital games facilitating inter-cultural funding to outstanding youth-led initiatives that dialogue and violence prevention, it is currently promote long-term constructive relationships developing a series of workshops with young between people from diverse cultural and refugees on the creation of gamified apps with religious backgrounds, linking small scale and mobile technologies supporting creative forms of local work to larger movements for social and storytelling. global change. 68 69 BAKU DECLARATION

We, the Heads of State and Government and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation of States belonging to the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC);

Together with the Director Generals and other Heads of Delegation of international organizations also belonging to the Group of Friends of UNAOC;

On the occasion of the Seventh Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, 25-27 April 2016, which included a Youth Event as well as networking sessions organized by UNAOC partners;

Reaffirming our commitment to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

Also reaffirming our commitment to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as other relevant international instruments such as the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity;

Acknowledging the United Nations General Assembly Resolutions A/RES/64/14 of 10 November 2009 andA/ RES/69/312 of 6 July 2015, adopted by consensus, which recognize and welcome the efforts of UNAOC, express support for its practical projects, and provide UNAOC with the political guidance necessary to pursue its work in promoting intercultural dialogue, understanding and respect among civilizations, cultures, religions and beliefs, and acknowledging further the guiding principles of the Alliance outlined in the report of the High- Level Group for the Alliance of Civilizations of 13 November 2006;

Stressing the importance of respect and understanding for cultural and religious diversity, of moderation as a value within societies; and encouraging tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples to expand their activities promoting a culture of peace, and to ensure that peace and non- violence are fostered at the national, subregional, regional and international levels;

Encouraging UNAOC to continue to promote moderation as a universal value for attainment of peace, security and development;

OUTCOMES Convinced that the world ́s cultural diversity, as well as cultural heritage, is a wealth to be cherished and sustained by all as a factor of peace and development among all nations;

The 7th UNAOC Global Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan resulted in a series of concrete outcomes and recommendations. Expressing concern about the increasing frequency and scale of acts of unlawful destruction of cultural heritage; and Detailed recommendations and outcomes from plenary sessions and breakout sessions may be found in the stressing the importance of respecting and safeguarding cultural heritage in order to promote peace and security, reports of each session. human rights, and sustainable development;

A series of political outcomes, initiatives and partnerships were announced. Recognizing the importance of intercultural and interreligious dialogue and cooperation in order to promote tolerance, pluralism and mutual respect and expressing its support for the diverse initiatives taken by governments, The most important political outcome of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum was the Baku Declaration. The Baku international organizations and civil society in this regard; Declaration was adopted by consensus at the High Level Meeting of the Group of Friends on 26 April 2016, following a series of discussions at expert level in New York prior to the Forum. 70 71 BAKU DECLARATION (continued)

Welcoming the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and recognizing the importance of its Reaffirming that the dialogue among civilizations can play an important role in the promotion of common grounds goals and targets, including, inter alia, on promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies, for sustainable development; among civilizations, recognition and promotion of the inherent dignity and of the equal rights of all human beings and, in this way, it can assist in dispelling notions of cultural superiority, and facilitate the building of a reconciled Acknowledging the importance of the role of the Marrakesh Declaration adopted in January 2016, on religious world for the human family; minorities in predominantly Muslim majority countries; Stressing the importance of creating synergy among the Istanbul Process, Rabat Plan of Action, Fez Action Plan, and Recalling the United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/53/22 of 4 November 1998, which declared 2001 taking into consideration the Marrakesh Declaration in this regard; the United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations and expressed its firm determination to facilitate and promote dialogue among civilizations; Reaffirming that there is no justification for violent extremism, whatever the motivation, and that, violent extremism, in all its forms and manifestations cannot and should not be associated with any religion, race, nationality, civilization Alarmed by the acts of intolerance, violent extremism, violence, including sectarian violence, and terrorism in or ethnic group; various parts of the world, which claim innocent lives, cause destruction and displace people, and rejecting the use of violence, regardless of any motivation; Taking into account that a culture of peace actively fosters non-violence and respect for human rights and strengthens solidarity among peoples and nations and dialogue between cultures; Reaffirming the commitment made by all Member States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote and encourage universal respect for and observance of all human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction, Recognizing in each culture a dignity and value that deserve recognition, respect and preservation, convinced that, and reaffirming also that Member States are under the obligation to protect and respect all human rights and in their rich variety and diversity and in the reciprocal influences that they exert on one another, all cultures form fundamental freedoms of all persons; part of the common heritage belonging to all humankind;

Recognizing UNAOC’s important role in addressing the increasing distrust and polarization between and among Recognizing further that the process of globalization constitutes a powerful and dynamic force which should communities caused by the fear of violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism; benefit the development and prosperity of all countries, without exclusion; noting that while globalization offers great opportunities, its benefits can be very unevenly shared, and its costs unevenly distributed; expressing Recognizing also UNAOC´s relevant role in raising awareness of the importance of addressing large movements of our determination to prevent and mitigate the negative effects of globalization; noting that these effects could refugees and migrants, while respecting their human rights, safety and cultural diversity; aggravate, inter alia, poverty, underdevelopment, marginalization, social exclusion, cultural homogenization and economic disparities; further expressing our determination to maximize the benefits of globalization through, inter Recognizing also in this regard the value added by such UNAOC initiatives as the UNAOC Fellowship Program, alia, the strengthening and enhancement of international cooperation to increase opportunities for trade, economic Entrepreneurs for Social Change (E4SC), Intercultural Leaders, the Intercultural Innovation Award, PLURAL+, Media growth and sustainable development, global communications through the use of new technologies and increased and Information Literacy, PEACEapp, UNAOC Summer School, the Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF), and the UNAOC Hate intercultural exchange through the preservation and promotion of cultural diversity, which can contribute to the Speech Initiative; eradication of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;

Welcoming the initiative of the Secretary-General on preventing violent extremism and taking note in this regard of Emphasizing the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, as well as women’s full, his Plan of Action aimed at addressing the drivers of violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism; and equal and effective participation in decision-making processes, for the promotion of interreligious and intercultural encouraging the UNAOC´s contribution through relevant activities in the areas of media, migration, education, and dialogue, sustainable development and peaceful and inclusive societies; youth in collaboration with other United Nations entities, intergovernmental organizations and civil society; Acknowledging that tourism can enhance mutual respect, understanding and tolerance among nations by creating Noting the important role that youth can play in preventing violent extremism ̶ violent extremism that can be links between visitors and host communities that promote intercultural understanding, fight stereotypes, and conducive to terrorism ̶ and the need to promote youth’s participation and empowerment to that end; contribute to a culture of peace;

Emphasizing our common determination to combat the scourges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and Recognizing that information and communications technologies are fundamentally altering the way individuals and related intolerance, including incitement to violence based on hatred, in all their forms and manifestations for the communities interact, consume and spend their time, with new and unforeseen health and social consequences, goal of living together in inclusive societies; many of which are positive and some of which raise concerns; 72 73 BAKU DECLARATION (continued)

1. Welcome the new members of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations; Appreciating the leadership and contributions of the members of the Group of Friends; 2. Acknowledge with gratitude the significance of the continued financial commitments made by the Group of Expressing appreciation to previous host countries of UNAOC Global Forums: to Spain for The First Global Forum, Friends, as well as other forms of support, stress the ongoing need for the timely and regular replenishment of (Madrid, January 2008); to Turkey, for the Second Global Forum, (Istanbul, April 2009); to Brazil for the Third Global the UNAOC Voluntary Trust Fund, and encourage the members of Group of Friends to consider making longer Forum, (Rio, May 2010); to Qatar for the Fourth Global Forum, (Doha, December 2011); to Austria for the Fifth term pledges to ensure predictability of funds; Global Forum, (Vienna, February 2013); and to Indonesia for the Sixth Global Forum, (Bali, August 2014); 3. Acknowledge the leadership and contributions of Spain and Turkey as the Co-Sponsors of the Alliance of Reaffirming our support for UNAOC and its High Representative; Civilizations;

4. Recognize the importance of strengthening the UNAOC’s four pillars, namely, Youth, Education, Media, and Welcoming the continuing efforts made by the United Nations Secretary-General and the High Representative for Migration to prevent violent extremism which can be conducive to terrorism; the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations to strengthen the relationships between UNAOC and United Nations agencies, departments and other bodies; 5. Welcome the adoption by consensus of resolution 70/109 of the United Nations General Assembly on “A World against Violence and Violent Extremism” (short for WAVE); which, inter alia, urges all Member States to unite Recognizing the role of UNESCO in intercultural dialogue and its contribution to interreligious dialogue, as well as its against violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations as well as sectarian violence; and underlines that activities relating to the culture of peace and non-violence and its focus on concrete actions at the global, regional States, regional and international organizations, non-governmental organizations, religious bodies and the and subregional levels; media have an important role to play in promoting tolerance and respect for religious and cultural diversity;

Acknowledging initiatives that seek to enable, empower and encourage dialogue among followers of different 6. Reaffirm its political commitment to the four pillars of activity of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, religions and cultures around the world, such as the Alliance of Civilizations Institute in Istanbul, Doha International mainly, youth, education, media and migration, acknowledges the work done in those areas, emphasizes its Center for Interfaith Dialogue, the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural constructive role in promoting the values of conflict prevention, mediation and reconciliation, and encourages Dialogue in Vienna, the Istanbul Process on the implementation of HRC Resolution 16/18, Baku process, including the Alliance to continue its work through a number of projects, in collaboration with governments, international the World Forum on Inter-Cultural Dialogue held in Baku 2011, 2013 and 2015 under UNGA Resolution 62/90, the organizations, foundations and civil society groups, as well as media; Rabat Plan of Action elaborated under the auspices of the OHCHR, as well as the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures in Alexandria, the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, the South East 7. Commend the High Representative’s efforts to incorporate arts, entertainment and sports programming as Europe Forum of the Dialogue among Civilizations and the World Conference on Inter-Faith and Inter- Civilization human expressions of intercultural bridge-building; Dialogue in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and other related initiatives and activities; 8. Commend the international initiatives, including those by UNESCO, designed to promote the safeguarding of cultural heritage in time of peace and in the event of armed conflicts, and encourage the members of the Group Acknowledging the efforts made by the High Representative to focus the Alliance’s mission and actions to support of Friends to condemn the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage; the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, seen in the many sessions at this Forum that focus on these critical tasks; 9. Underline the positive impact that migration can have on countries of origin and destination, including through promoting cultural pluralism; Acknowledging the importance of leaving no one behind in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, as a way to counter marginalization; 10. Encourage governments, international organizations and all other relevant stakeholders to consider tourism’s contribution to the promotion of peace; Expressing appreciation to the regional and sub-regional organizations, which are members of the Group of Friends 11. Recognize that respect for the cultural diversity and cultural rights of all enhances cultural pluralism, contributing of UNAOC, and are carrying out activities in line with the objectives of UNAOC in regard to its four pillars; to a wider exchange of knowledge and understanding of cultural background, advancing the application and enjoyment of human rights throughout the world, and fostering stable, friendly relations among peoples and Praising Azerbaijan, as the host country of the 7th Global Forum of the Alliance, for focusing the Baku Forum on the nations worldwide. theme “Living Together In Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and A Goal,” as a way to harness the multiple perspectives of various sectors to meet the challenge of, and progress towards, inclusive living in today’s increasingly diverse 12. Affirm, in the context of a world which increasingly receives its information from the Internet and where the societies, and taking note of national initiatives in this regard, including the declaration of 2016 as the Year of same rights that people have offline must also be protected online, the important place of online media and the Multiculturalism in Azerbaijan; Internet as a key element of UNAOC activities to build bridges and counter polarization; 74 75 BAKU DECLARATION (continued)

13. Express deep concern about the use of new information technologies, such as the Internet, for purposes contrary to respect for human values, equality, non-discrimination, respect for others and tolerance, including to propagate racism, racial hatred, xenophobia, racial discrimination and related intolerance, and that, in 24. Encourage UNAOC to further engage with religious leaders to provide them with opportunities for interfaith particular, children and youth having access to this material could be negatively influenced by it; dialogue to promote tolerance, mutual respect and understanding, and reject violence;

14. Recall paragraphs 90 and 91 of the Durban Declaration relating to the use of information technologies, freedom 25. Recognize the important contribution to the debates, here in Baku, given by youth and welcome their of expression and the positive and negative impacts such technologies can have, including with respect to commitment to lead by example through involvement in UNAOC activities related to education, media and human values, equality, non-discrimination, respect for others, tolerance, including efforts to combat the migration; propagation of racism, racial and religious hatred, xenophobia, racial discrimination and related intolerance; 26. Recognize that UNAOC grows stronger through increased programmatic and financial reporting and through 15. Support the High Representative in his efforts to advance UNAOC programming as an instrument for addressing consultation with its Group of Friends; and stress the importance of the role of focal points in contributing conditions conducive to the spread of violent extremism and foster reconciliation, and trust across communities, to and guiding the work of UNAOC, and encourages a more proactive interaction between the Alliance and to forge inclusive societies for sustainable development; focal points;

16. Condemn any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, 27. Extend our gratitude to the Government and people of Azerbaijan, in particular to the city of Baku, for whether it involves the use of print, audiovisual or electronic media or any other means; hosting the Seventh Global Forum, 25-27 April 2016;

17. Emphasize that freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression are interdependent, interrelated and 28. Call for the implementation of the commitments made in Baku so that Governments, with the support of mutually reinforcing; and stresses the role that these rights can play in the fight against all forms of intolerance the civil society, can overcome challenges and move forward towards the goals of living together in inclusive and discrimination based on religion or belief; societies for sustainable development;

18. Stress the importance of implementing UNAOC’s goals at the national level through the implementation of 29. Express our conviction that the Baku Forum has achieved its main objective of highlighting UNAOC’s role as action plans at country level with the active leadership of governments and participation of civil society; a global platform for sharing best practices for living together in inclusive societies, as well as solutions, in this context, to challenges, such as the spread of violent extremism which could be conducive to terrorism, 19. Encourage members of the Group of Friends to continue developing, updating, and implementing national in order to promote peace, universal human rights and sustainable development. strategies, and further encourage them to strengthen their efforts to collectively develop and implement regional strategies to increase intercultural dialogue and cooperation as has been done in the Mediterranean, South Eastern Europe, the Arab World and Latin America, and acknowledging the opportunity created by the Baku Forum to open new avenues for cooperation in this regard;

20. Welcome the decision of the High Representative to mainstream the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda into UNAOC programming;

21. Underline the usefulness of the UNAOC Global Forums as platforms where international, regional and sub- regional organizations can share experiences and collaborate toward developing and implementing global and regional strategies for intercultural dialogue and cooperation in support of the UNAOC’s fulfilment of its objectives;

22. Welcome the Forum’s theme, “Living Together in Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and a Goal”, in line with our efforts towards the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals, particularly of Sustainable Development Goal 16; and recognize that inclusive development is one of the main concerns of all civilizations;

23. Take note of the intention of the High Representative to launch an Advisory Council that would include, inter alia, faith leaders, political leaders, thought leaders and corporate sector figures to provide guidance or recommendations to the High Representative; 76 77

NEW INITIATIVES MEDIA AND PARTNERSHIPS COVERAGE

1. The United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations announced new avenues of work PRINT, ONLINE, TV for UNAOC: AND RADIO • Sport will be a new priority in UNAOC’s programming. UNAOC High Representative agreed with the The 7th UNAOC Global Forum was widely covered in Government of Kyrgyzstan and the Turkic Council to support the upcoming Kyrgyz Republic Nomad leading regional and global media. Games for the promotion of diversity and culture in September 2016.

• Food security will be of particular interest for the Alliance’s work. UNAOC, in close collaboration with Over 120 local and global journalists were accredited the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue (IID), to, and attended, the Forum, generating over 120+ will organize the “Inter-Faith Celebration of Cultural Identity and Diversity through Food Security” in 700 newspaper and online articles, TV and radio LOCAL and GLOBAL November 2016. appearances discussing individual sessions as well as JOURNALISTS the overall objective and outcomes of the Forum. 2. Following the Forum, memoranda of understanding were signed with the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and the Global Dialogue Foundation (GDF). Several media outlets covered the Forum. These included United Nations News Centre (United 3. A fully funded scholarship programme will be launched in partnership with the Centre for Trust, Peace 700+ States); Azertag, Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan); and Social Relations (CTPSR) at Coventry University in the United Kingdom, which will start as early as NEWSPAPER & TRT, Daily Sabah (Turkey); Al Quds Al Arabi (UK/ State September 2016. ONLINE ARTICLES, of Palestine); Gulf Times, Qatar News Agency (Qatar); TV & RADIO 4. Official launch of anAdvisory Council composed of leaders from diverse sectors, including politics, religion, Pakistan Observer; Times of Malta; New Straits Times APPEARANCES civil society and academia, whose mission will be to provide guidance and recommendations to the High (Malaysia); El Universo (Ecuador); La Vanguardia, Representative and UNAOC. EFE (Spain); EuroNews (all Europe); Der Standard (Austria); AllAfrica; and Sierra Leone Concord Times. 78 79

#UNAOCBaku2016 TWITTER ENGAGEMENT

46,519,361 IMPRESSIONS 14,829,715 TOTAL REACH

8,650 TOTAL TWEETS 1,801 CONTRIBUTORS

UNAOC social media activities benefited from the attention of main United Nations accounts with large Indicative of the Forum’s success, social media SOCIAL MEDIA followings (such as @UN with 3.6 million followers). conversations focused on the themes of the Forum, These and other top players in the social media realm including: multiplied the Forum’s reach. #UNAOCBaku2016 LIVE COVERAGE • Youth leadership and recommendations for a For the first time, UNAOC used the social media more inclusive world As part of the communications effort for the 7th Thanks to the vigorous social media activity of platform Snapchat, thus giving its followers direct • The role of governments in promoting inclusivity Global Forum, UNAOC developed an active social UNAOC, the various debates and discussions that access to live events, as well as behind-the-scenes and diversity media strategy, using the hashtag #UNAOCBaku2016. took place at the Forum went beyond the walls of content. Snapchat was an efficient tool to engage and • Global citizenship education Additional hashtags were created or used for the the Baku Convention Centre and the Heydar Aliyev excite the UNAOC online community, raise awareness • The role of women in peace building Youth Event, namely #UNAOCYouth, as well as Centre and reached many people online. about the Forum and include youth globally, Snapchat • The role of cities in global migration #ChangetheStory, to reflect the youth participants’ being used primarily by millennials. • The impact of sports towards a more inclusive work on “Narratives of tomorrow for inclusive This social media conversation brought the message society societies.” of the Forum to the world, with over 8,600 tweets UNAOC enlisted and trained a team of local youth • The role of religious leaders in preventing violent from all around the world delivered to nearly 50 interns to help with the live-coverage of the sessions extremism In early 2016, UNAOC started posting on its various million timelines and totalling approximately 15 and workshops of the Forum on social media. In • The importance of public-private partnerships in addressing inclusive societies social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, million unique impressions. Various top influencers addition, Twitter activity was displayed on a number Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn and Snapchat, totalling contributed to the conversation, with 1,801 individual of screens across the Forum venue, including a • The responsibility and role of the media in providing balanced and nuanced reporting, and 100,000+ followers. Each post was carefully drafted accounts mentioning the hashtag #UNAOCBaku2016. gigantic screen in the main hall. in countering xenophobia, hate speech and cyber and included photos, graphics and links to resources extremism. on the Forum’s dedicated website. 80 81 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

NOTE: This is a select list of speakers, heads of official delegations, and special guests of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations at its 7th Annual Forum, April 25-27, 2016, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This list does not include organizers from the Republic of Azerbaijan or the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, which may be found separately. A comprehensive list of all attendees at the Forum may be found at the Forum website (baku.unaoc.org). Any errors in spelling, title, organization are inadvertent.

Mr. Gatien Aba Mbabe Mr. Solomon Abebe Addis H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi Founder and Executive Director, Founder and Executive Director, Minister of Tolerance of the United Schools without Borders - Cameroon Millennium Youth Coalition Arab Emirates

Mr. Vusal Abasov Ms. JenniferAduro Mr. Habib Al Riyami Member, oikos Baku Founder, Vis-on-Wheels Secretary General, Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Ms. Asma Hassan Abdalrahman Mr. Syrah Aissatou Ahidra Science, Diwan of Royal Court of Abdalfatah Congress Committee President, Oman Program Support Officer and AIESEC Cote d’Ivoire Internship Program Manager, Ms. Vyonne Bellys Akoth Mr. Fahad Al Said Sudanese Development Initiative Founder and Director, Impart Change MiSK Foundation

Mr. Maged Abdelaziz Ms. Kholoud Ahmad Mohammad Al H.E. Mr. Tariq Al-Ansari United Nations Ajarma Ambassador, Director, International Under-Secretary-General, Leader of Peace and Development Technical Cooperation Department, Special Adviser on Africa Project “Refugee Youth Peace Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Forum”, Laje’oon Center Mr. Hamid Abdeljaber Ms. Dana Al-Anzy Al Quds Al Arabi, UNCA Journalist Mr. Bader Al Asaker Education Above All Foundation MisK Foundation Mr. Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Dr. Kamal Boraiqa Abdelsalam Head, Al-Babtain Foundation for Professor, Al-Azhar University Mr. Ahmed Al Bairaq Poetic Creativity Head, Media Department, Sharjah Ms. MadinaAbdullaeva Media Corporation Mr. Talal Al-Hothal Leader of Scientific Activity and Senior Research, Monitoring and Talented Youth Branch, The Youth Mr. Mohamed Al Dahshan Evaluation Specialist, Education Civic Movement of Uzbekistan Senior Cooperation Officer, African Above All Foundation “KAMOLOT” Development Bank Mr. Ahmad Al-Jaafri Dr. Kamal Abdullayev Mr. Ali Al Majzoub Project Co-ordinator, State Counsellor of the Republic Member of local authority and Socio- Crack In The Wall of Azerbaijan on Interethnic, cultural committee of Majdel Anjar, Multicultural and Religious Affairs Lebanon Mr. Yakoub Al-Khaled “The Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Ms. Kayf Abdulqadir Mr. Tariq Saeed Allay Al Naqbi Cultural Foundation” Filmmaker Sharjah Media Centre Ms. Maryam Ahmed Al-Nasr Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer Ms. Jawaher Al Naqbi Senior Events Officer, Education ANNEXES Senior Advisor to Secretary General, Sharjah Media Centre Above All Foundation KAICIID H.E. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Mr. Yahya bin Abdulaziz Al-Rashed Dr. Alparslan Açıkgenç Qasimi Lawyer and Legal Consultant, Al- Alliance of Civilizations Institute, Chairman, Sharjah Media Rashed Law Firm Istanbul Corporation

82 83 Dr. Anas Al-Shaikh-Ali H.E. Mr. Amr Aljowaily Ms. Sabrina Artman Ms. Mersila Ballo H.E. Mr. Ahmed bin Abdallah Al Mr. Yasin Chaib Rodriguez Professor, Association of Muslim Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Specialist, Corporate Social Programme Manager, Children’s Mahmoud Project Manager and Quality Social Scientists United Nations Affairs of Egypt Responsibility, BMW Group Human Rights Centre of Albania Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar and Manager, Ibn Battuta Foundation Minister of State for the Council of H.E. Mr. Bader Nasser Aladwani Mr. Ossamah Al Abed Almohsen Ms. Ranim Asfahani Ms. Mariam Barandia Ministers Affairs Ms. Trimita Chakma Charge d’Affairs and Consul of Kuwait Football coach Member and Facilitator, Mobaderoon Executive Director, Kapamagogopa Member, Kapaeeng Foundation to Azerbaijan Ms. Khairunnisa Ash’ari Incorporated H.E. Dato’ Sri Anifah bin Aman Dr. Jakipbek Altayev Head of International Relations and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia H.E. Mr. Furkan Chako Mr. Farzeen Ferdous Alam Director, Al-Farabi Center, Al-Farabi Intern Supervisor, Brunei Youth Mr. Samir Barhoum Minister, Government of The former Founding President, OGGRO Kazakh National University Council Editor in Chief, The Jordan Times Ms. Renee Black Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia President, Peace Geeks Mr. Khalid Abdullah Alangri Mr. Waleed Abdo Mohammed Dr. Sanjay Asthana Mr. Carlos Barros H.E. Mr. Kim Chang-gyu The Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Althujiry Professor, Middle Tennessee State General Director of Cultural Affairs, Ms. Margaret Idowu Bolaji Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Cultural Foundation Yemen delegate, Generations for University Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Vice President, UNFPA Youth Advisory to Azerbaijan Peace Group - Nigeria H.E. Mr. Ghanem Fadhul Ghanem Mr. Stephan Christian Auer Mr. Siarhei Bartalevich Dr. Abdelmajid Charfi Abdulaziz Albuainain H.E. Dr. Adel Zaid F. Altoraifi Deputy Managing Director, CEO, World in Peace Mr. Aleksandr Bolotnov President, Tunisian Academy of Minister of Shura Council & Minister of Information and Culture Human Rights, Global and International Programs Coordinator, Sciences, Arts and Letters Representatives Council Affairs, of Saudi Arabia Multilateral Issues, EEAS Ms. Monica Barzanti National Youth Council of Russian Bahrain Director, International Relations, San Federation Mr. Jorge Antonio Chavez H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri Ms. Carina Anna Autengruber Patrignano Foundation Mazuelos Rt Hon Lord John Thomas Alderdice Director General, Islamic Educational, European Youth Delegate, Austrian H.E. Mr. Hamid Boukrif International Relations Coordinator Former Speaker of the Northern Scientific and Cultural Organization National Youth Council Mr. Jean-Christophe Bas Ambassador, Focal Point for UNAOC, for Asia, Chairman of the USIL Ireland Assembly, House of Lords (ISESCO) Founder and CEO, The Global Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria Ambassadors, San Ignacio de Loyola Mr. Aldiyar Auyezbek Compass Organization Ms. Lyne Vanessa Alexandre Ms. Ainagul Amatbekova Head of the Astana Youth Ms. Priscilla Brice President, Association des jeunes Coordinator, Public Union “Novi Representatives, Central Asian Youth Mr. Chris Bashinelli Founder and Managing Director, Mr. Harry Chikasamba impliques socialement (AJIS) Ritm” Network Master of Ceremony, Intercultural All Together Now Programmes Coordinator, Students Innovation Award for Liberty Malawi Mr. Philippe Alfonsi Mr. Chaisiri Anamarn H.E. Mr. Bakir Aziz Ms. Tania Bruguera TV Journalist Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Ms. Camila Batista Pinto Installation and Performance Artist Ms. Kudzai Chimbaira Affairs of Thailand Affairs of Iraq Member, Presente!, CDI Global and Chairperson and Artistic Director, Mr. Redha Alhaidar Play The Call Mr. Adam Bucko Integrationsteatern MiSK Foundation Ms. Vania Andre H.E. Mr. Batkhishig Badamdorj Head Coordinator, MuniMUN - Slovak Editor in Chief, The Haitian Times Ambassador of Mongolia to Mr. Liberato Bautista Republic Ms. Ekaterina Chimiris Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi Azerbaijan Chairperson, Committee of Education Officer, RIAC United Nations Secretary-General’s Ms. Juliet Chinyere Aniagu Religious NGO, United Nations and Ms. Vanessa Ngoc Bui Envoy on Youth Youth Secretary, Youth Interfaith Dr. Zainal Bagir International Affairs Co-Chair, Vancouver Youth Food Mr. Jose Maria Chiquillo Council Executive Director, Center for Policy Council UNESCO Coordinator, Spain Silk Mr. Awais Ali Religious and Cross Cultural Studies, H.E. Mr. Paulus Bekkers Route, Valencia end of the Route Filmmaker Mr. Achref Aouadi Gadjah Mada University Ambassador, Director of Office of the Ms. Firhaana Bint S Bulbulia Founder, Iwatch Secretary General of OSCE Vice-Chair Policy and Advocacy, Ms. Jane Talingana Chirwa Mr. Ilham Aliyev Mr. Egemen Bağış Caribbean Regional Youth Council Youth Volunteer and Youth President of the Republic of H.E. Mr. Fernando Araujo Former Minister of European Union Mr. Chen Ben Ben Sa’adon Ambassador, African Union Youth Azerbaijan Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Director of Development and Ms. Issana Meria Burhan Volunteer Corps Affairs of Portugal Business Relationship, Unistream Regional Coordinator, Polyglot Ms. Mehriban Aliyeva Mr. Said Bahajin Indonesia, Aceh Chapter H.E. Mr. Michael B. Christides President of Heydar Aliyev Dr. Daniel Arlaud Director, Arab Nations DEEP Mr. Alberto Bernardo Secretary General, BSEC Permanent Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of Special Advisor to Dominique de (Dialogue, Empathetic Deputy Executive Secretary, Office of Mr. Michele Capasso International Secretariat UNESCO and ISESCO Villepin Engagement, and Peace building) The President of The Philippines President, Fondazione Mediterraneo Mr. Lawrence Chuma Ms. Leyla Aliyeva Ms. Irmgard Arsenschek Dr. Bahruz Balayev H.E. Ms. Dorina Bianchi Mr. Guillaume Capelle Project Coordinator, Youth of United Vice President of Heydar Aliyev Head of Corporate Communication Manager, Global Outreach, Under-Secretary of State for Cultural Director, SINGA France Nations Association of Tanzania Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador Africa, Caribbean and Eastern Save the Dream Affairs and Tourism of Italy (YUNA –TZ) of FAO Europe, BMW Group Ms. Theresa Carrington Mr. Edrissa Baldeh Ms. Samia Bibars Chief Executive Officer, The Blessing Mr. Christian Cito Cirhigiri Ms. Aytan Aliyeva Mr. Erhan Arslan Communications and Director, Inter Civilizations Dialogue Basket Project Co-Founder, Bukavu Youth Action Member, “Great Silk Way” Director of Academic Affairs, Co- Public Relations Officer, Department, League of Arab States Center International Youth Union Opinion Youth Network Fulbe Africa Mr. Josh Cass Ms. Steffanie Biester Director, Fodip (Forum for Discussion Mr. Tudor Clee Co-founder and Director, Kickfair of Israel and Palestine) Founder, Touchable Earth 84 85 Ms. Nelsa Curbel Cora Ms. Hanan Dowidar H.E. Mr. Abdurrahman Fachir H.E. Mr. José Manuel García-Margallo Ms. Nuriyya Guliyeva Ms. Eliane Hamdan Municipality of Guayaquil Senior Advisor, 1001 Inventions Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain Member, Great Silk Way International Project Coordinator, Search for Indonesia Youth Union Common Ground - Lebanon Mr. Zbigniew Czech Ms. Elsa Marie DSilva Ms. Samira Gasimova Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Founder and Managing Director, Red Ms. Hind Jamal Farah Farahat Member, US-Educated Azerbaijan Mr. Shamsi Gulverdiyev Ms. Lamisse Hamouda of Poland Dot Foundation (Safecity) Head of Programs Development, Tech Alumni Association Executive Director, Azerbaijan Manager, Brighter Future Collective Tribes Student Youth Organizations’ Union Ms. Rita de Cácia Oenning da Silva Ms. Liza Dumovich (Barros) Mr. Enrique Gaspar (ASYOU) Ms. Guen Han Executive Director, Shine a Light Chief Editor, REVISTA DIASPORA Mr. Michele Fasano President, NEXOS Alianza Director of Development, Welcoming SATTVA FILMS production and school Ms. Meltem Güney America Mr. Akrasi Dadzie Mr. Taras Dzyubanskyy SRL Mr. Dumiso Gatsha Executive Manager, BSEC Permanent Project Instructor, Emerging Leaders Founder, Libertas Center for Coordinator for Strategy, Advocacy International Secretariat Mr. Mohamed Hanzab in Technology and Engineering Interreligious and Interconfessional H.E. Mr. Sherzod Fayziev and Stakeholders, Success Capital President, Founder of International Understanding Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Organisation Mr. Rakesh Gupta Center for Sports Security, Save The Mr. Magdy Daif Azerbaijan Founder, Routes 2 Roots Dream Media Expert of MENA and Russia Ms. Gunay Efendiyeva Mr. Amr Abdel Ghaffar President, Turkic Culture and Mr. Najeeb Ahmad Fokeerbux Senior Advisor on Tourism and Peace, H.E. Mr. Firudin Gurbanov Mr. Breech Asher Harani Dr. Teresa Damasio Heritage Foundation Founder, Trainer and Advocate, Regional Director for the Middle East, Deputy Minister of Education of the Filmmaker Professor, Director of International Young Queer Alliance UNWTO Republic of Azerbaijan Relations, Lusophone University of Ms. Asmaa El Messnaoui Dr. Mike Hardy Humanities and Technologies President and Co-Founder, The H.E. Mr. Carlos María Foradori Mr. Saleh Ghorbal Ms. Thando Gwinji Professor and Director of Centre for Moroccan Witness Association Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Head of Special Projects, Sharjah Managing Director, Youths for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Mr. Adel Darwish Secretary of Foreign Relations of Media Corporation Innovative Trust Coventry University Journalist, Middle Tribune, The Mr. Ashraf El Nour Argentina Middle East Magazine and Inside UK Permanent Observer of the H.E. Mr. Mikheil Giorgadze Mr. Tshewang Gyeltshen Mr. Kenneth Harri politics International Organization for Rev. Mark Fowler Minister of Culture and Monument Co-Founder, Youth Initiative for De- Executive Officer, Department of Migration (IOM) to the United Nations Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Protection of Georgia bate, Deliberation and Development Foreign Affairs of Australia H.E. Mr. Dominique de Villepin Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Former Prime Minister and former Mr. Galal El Shuheihdi Understanding H.E. Ms. Daniela Anda Grigore H.E. Mr. Nassar Habashneh Ms. Manal Harrouche Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Member of The House Of Gitman Ambassador of Jordan to Azerbaijan Vice-Chair of the Committee on Representatives, Parliament of Libya Dr. Divina Frau Meigs State Secretary for Global Affairs, Employment and Entrepreneurship Mr. Daniel Denvir Professor, University Sorbonne Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania Ms. Louiza Hadjivasiliou and e-magazine project manager, Staff Writer, Salon Ms. Warda El-Kaddouri Nouvelle Member, Cyprus Youth Council Pool African Youth Movement UN Youth Delegate, Flemish Youth Mr. Misheck Gondo of Trainers Ms. Portia Dery Council Ms. Anna Fumarola National Director, National H.E. Mr. Kent Harstedt Founder and Director, African Youth Project Manager, Women for Africa Association of Youth Organizations Mr. Rainer Haeckl Member of the Parliament of Writers Organization-AYWO Ms. Narmin Eminova Foundation Photographer Sweden, Vice-President of OSCE Member, European Youth Parliament Mr. Peter Gorgievski Parliamentary Assembly H.E. Mr. Harlem Jean Philippe Desir Ms. Ilmas Futehally Chief Executive Officer, Global Mr. Mohamed Elayed Gamal Ali Haggag Minister of State for European Affairs, Ms. Khishigjargal Enkhbayar Executive Director and Vice Dialogue Foundation Facilitator, Safarni - Intercultural Mr. Ali Hasanov Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France Coordinator, UN Youth Advisory Panel President, Strategic Foresight Group Children’s Workshop Assistant to the President of the H.E. Mr. Enrico Granara Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of the Mr. Doudou Diene Ms. Bahar Erdogan Mr. Mohamed Kamel Gaha Ambassador, Minister Mr. Farhad Hajiyev Department of Public and Political United Nations Special Rapporteur Sharjah Media Centre Focal Point for UNAOC, Ministry of Plenipotentiary, Ministry of Foreign Executive Director, Youth Foundation Issues on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Culture of Tunisia Affairs of Italy of Azerbaijan Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Mr. Fsahat Ul Hassan and Related Intolerance President of Turkey H.E. Ms. Marta Galindo Mr. Alton Grizzle Mr. Mohammed Hakkou Chairman, Youth Advocacy Network Ambassador of Colombia to Azerbaijan Programme Specialist, UNESCO Programmes Specialist, ISESCO (YAN) Mr. Lawrence Otieno Dieto H.E. 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