International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations

The Youth for Peace  UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme equips emerging leaders (ages 25–45) to use intercultural dialogue as a strategy to address pressing global challenges. This year's theme : “Learning to Collaborate for a Shared Future: Using dialogue to foster social cohesion in a world on the move” Selected participants will receive: Online training workshops (Sept 2025) A USD $10,000 grant to implement a community project Mentorship, peer-learning, and capacity-building A seat at the Global Youth Dialogue for Peace in Guangzhou, China (April 2026) Ongoing connection through UNESCO’s Global Alumni Network Apply by 22 June 2025 Learn more + apply: 

The United Nations was built on a fundamental conviction: dialogue is the path to peace. On this First International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, we celebrate that conviction – and the rich diversity of civilizations as a force to promote mutual understanding and global solidarity. Today, that mission is more urgent than ever. Where dialogue is missing, ignorance fills the void. Around the world, we hear rising voices of intolerance and xenophobia, amplified by online misinformation and hate speech. In our fractured world, dialogue is not optional – it is essential for building bridges of understanding and trust. So, too, is the work of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, re-enforced by the global platform for dialogue that it has created over the past two decades. This International Day is a call to action – to listen, to speak, to connect. Let’s answer hate with humanity. Let’s listen with open hearts and open minds. Let’s choose dialogue over division. And let us ...

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On 7 June 2024 the General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/78/286, declaring 10 June the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. Proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 80 countries, the resolution emphasizes that all civilizational achievements constitute "the collective heritage of humankind." It underscores the importance of respecting civilizational diversity and highlights " the crucial role of dialogue " in maintaining global peace, advancing shared development, enhancing human well-being, and achieving collective progress. Related Documents:  Website Watch the Second Observance of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilization!

The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations , declared by the UN General Assembly on June 10th , aims to promote mutual understanding and respect between different cultures and civilizations. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue in fostering global peace, shared development, and respect for cultural diversity , according to the UN. The Day aims to Promote Dialogue : The celebration of Day encourages open communication, mutual respect, and understanding between different cultures and civilizations. Celebrate Diversity : The observance of the Day highlights the value of cultural diversity and the need to respect the contributions of different civilizations. Foster Peace : The celebration the Day emphasizes the role of dialogue in preventing conflict and building bridges between communities. Share Universal Values : The observance of the Day reinforces the importance of universal values like human rights and the UN Charter, according to the UN. Call to Action :  The c...