Dialogue for peace: How can we cultivate a culture of peace?
Conflicts around the world are escalating at an alarming rate. With 89 percent of global conflicts happening in countries lacking capacity for intercultural dialogue, dialogue stands as one of the most powerful tools for peace. Dialogue initiatives can foster trust and mutual understanding, which is a crucial step in addressing or even preventing violent conflict. To mark International Day of Peace, the Berghof Foundation and UNESCO will host a joint event highlighting the transformative role of dialogue in cultivating a culture of peace.
This one-hour event will bring together experts who will share direct insights and lessons learned from implementing dialogue initiatives in a number of countries in Asia and Africa. They will also discuss how these approaches can be tailored to different cultural, social, and political contexts. By emphasising the importance of inclusive, locally driven dialogue initiatives, the discussion will highlight how these efforts can lead to sustainable solutions that support long-term peacebuilding and resilience.
Dialogue for peace
How can we cultivate a culture of peace?
19 September 2024
15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Online event via Zoom.
This event will be held in English.
Welcome remarks:
- Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO
- Andrew Gilmour, Executive Director, Berghof Foundation
Speakers:
- Euan Mackway-Jones, Programme Specialist, Section for Inclusion, Rights, and Intercultural Dialogue, UNESCO
- Mir Mubashir, Advisor, Dialogue and Mediation Support, Berghof Foundation
- Rajendra Mulmi, Regional Director, Asia, Search for Common Ground
Moderated by Isaure Vicarini, Consultant, Section for Inclusion, Rights, and Intercultural Dialogue, UNESCO.
We look forward to involving you in our conversation. You can also send us your questions via email prior to the event, or join our discussion on X (Twitter) and Instagram.
This event is co-organised by the Berghof Foundation and UNESCO to celebrate the International Day of Peace 2024.