Monthly Archives: February 2026

Consolidating Civil Peace: Scholarly Symposium in Basra Examines the Role of Religious Institutions in Countering Extremism

Basra | 10 February 2026 In a deliberate step toward strengthening the bonds of dialogue and coexistence, and with the participation of the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, the hall of the Basra and Arabian Gulf Studies Center hosted a specialized academic symposium entitled: “The Role of Religious …

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In cooperation with the UNESCO Chair, Al-Makeen Foundation Holds an Intellectual Seminar on the Book “The Role of the Shiʿa in Peaceful Coexistence”

Najaf al-Ashraf – 7 February 2026 Within the framework of its ongoing endeavor to consolidate the values of dialogue and promote societal peace, Al-Makeen Foundation for Sciences and Knowledge in Najaf al-Ashraf, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa, convened a specialized intellectual …

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Charting the Contours of the Future: The UNESCO Chair Participates in the International Dialogue “UNESCO 80”

In gracious response to an invitation extended by the Director-General of UNESCO, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Dr. Alaa Shatnan, Director of the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, took part in the international dialogue convened virtually under the emblematic theme, “Together, We Shape the Future of UNESCO.” The session was …

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Tangible Heritage as a Bridge to Peace: An Academic Symposium at the University of Kufa Bringing Together Iraq’s Social Mosaic

The UNESCO Chair, in cooperation with the College of Archaeology at the University of Kufa, and with active participation from faculty members of the University of Mosul and the team of La Maso Organization for Culture, organized a specialized academic symposium entitled “The Importance of Tangible Heritage in Enhancing Opportunities …

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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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Principles of Governance and Citizenship in the Thought of Imam ʿAli (peace be upon him) at an International Symposium

The Imam Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him) Center for Specialized Studies and Research, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, convened a scholarly roundtable entitled “Principles of Governance and Citizenship in the Thought of Imam Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be upon him).” Held on Tuesday, December …

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