Dr. Alaa Shatnan, Director of the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, took part in the online symposium entitled: “Futures Dialogue: Artificial Intelligence and Culture” convened by UNESCO in collaboration with its Culture Sector on Wednesday, the 18th of March 2026, bringing together a distinguished constellation of academics and …
Read More »Dissecting Identity and Memory: An Academic Symposium at the University of Kufa Examines the Manifestations of Violence in the Iraqi Novel Najaf al-Ashraf
5th March, 2026 In collaboration with the College of Languages, the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue convened a specialised academic symposium on Thursday, the 5th of March, 2026, hosted within the Department of French Language. The symposium was graced by a distinguished lecture delivered by Professor Dr. Alaa Shatnan, Director …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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: …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »The UNESCO Chair Holds a Symposium on “Policies of Coexistence in Ethnically and Religiously Plural Societies”
In collaboration with the Center for Kufa Studies, the UNESCO Chair for Dialogue convened an academic symposium entitled “Policies of Coexistence in Ethnically and Religiously Plural Societies.” The event hosted the Iraqi writer and researcher Dr. Maki Keshkoul, who spoke on the policies adopted by migrant-receiving nations in general—and Australia …
Read More »“The UNESCO Chair convenes a symposium in commemoration of Media and Information Literacy Week.”
In observance of the Global Week for Media and Information Literacy, the UNESCO Chair for Dialogue— in cooperation with the Department of Media at the University of Kufa— held on 31 October 2025 an online symposium entitled “Media and Information Literacy and Its Role in Fostering Coexistence.” A number of …
Read More »The UNESCO Chair Holds a Symposium in Commemoration of Global Media and Information Literacy Week
In observance of the Global Week for Media and Information Literacy, the UNESCO Chair for Dialogue— in cooperation with the Department of Media at the University of Kufa— held on 31 October 2025 an online symposium entitled “Media and Information Literacy and Its Role in Fostering Coexistence.” A number of …
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UNESCO CHAIR For Inter-Religious Dialogue Studies in The Islamic World