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

Doha, Qatar and New York (ots/PRNewswire) -

- Qatar will host the 4th International Forum of the United
Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC): The Doha Forum will take
place from December 11th to 13th

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

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A turning point because of its particular format, as for the very
first time in UNAOC's existence, the Civil Society will actively
contribute to the forum's debates and outcomes (Doha Pre-Forum for
Civil Society organized in May 2011 brought together 190 participants
from 80 countries). A turning point also because at Doha, the UNAOC
will anchor itself as the source of strong convictions and impactful
actions that promote peace and development of societies through
intercultural dialogue, evidenced by the Doha Forum's baseline
"Intercultural Dialogue to boost Development".

Doha Forum, Intercultural Dialogue to Boost Development

"All Forums (Madrid, Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro) of the Alliance
have brought new perspectives and fresh thinking to the Alliance. All
Forums have been a unique opportunity to engage in a global
conversation on topical issues. All Forums have opened up new avenues
for intercultural dialogue and cooperation. The same will happen with
the Doha Forum and I am truly convinced that it will be a turning
point for the Alliance in terms of raising its visibility,
integrating it more into the global agenda and reinforcing
commitments for action." Says United Nations High Representative for
the Alliance of Civilizations, President Jorge Sampaio.

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

"By hosting the Fourth Forum of the United Nations Alliance of
Civilizations in Doha, our objective is to work closely with the
UNAOC Secretary, the Member States and the Group of Friends to bring
the achievement of the UNAOC and the Millenniums Development Goals
together." Says Dr Khalid Bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Qatar's Minister of
State for International Cooperation.

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