Yearly Archives: 2026

UNESCO Chair Contributes to the Authorship of Three Books on Understanding and Countering Extremism and Terrorism

Dr. Raed Obeis, a member of the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa, contributed to the authorship of three new books addressing the concepts of terrorism and extremism and the crimes associated with them. These publications were issued by the Iraqi Center for Documenting Crimes of …

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UNESCO Chair Participates in an Awareness Seminar on Confronting Violence Against Women

In cooperation with the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa, and in coordination with the Women’s Affairs Unit at the College of Education for Girls, as well as in collaboration with the University’s Center for Continuing Education, the Women’s Affairs Division organized an awareness seminar entitled: …

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The UNESCO Chair Participates in the Virtual Symposium on “Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Digital Age”

Paris – 17 December 2025 Dr. Alaa Shatnan, Director of the UNESCO Chair, took part in the virtual symposium entitled: “Futures Dialogues – Protecting and Promoting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Digital Environment” held on 17 December 2025, in collaboration between UNESCO’s Education and Culture Sectors. The virtual symposium …

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An International Organization Honors the UNESCO Chair for Its Role in Promoting a Culture of Dialogue

The World Organization for the Defense of Victims of Terrorism in Canada honored Dr. Alaa Shtanan, Director of the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue Studies at the University of Kufa, in recognition of the UNESCO Chair’s distinguished role in fostering a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, and in …

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Principles of Governance and Citizenship in the Thought of Imam Ali (Peace Be Upon Him) at an International Seminar

The Imam Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him) Center for Specialized Studies and Research, in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, organized a discussion forum entitled “Principles of Governance and Citizenship in the Thought of Imam Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him).” The seminar was held …

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