Symposium

Paris — UNESCO convened a high-level virtual dialogue via Zoom entitled “Futures Literacy Dialogues: African Knowledge Systems and Governance for a Culture of Peace,” with the participation of the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, represented by the Chairholder, Dr. Alaa Shatnan, alongside a distinguished assembly of UNESCO Chairs, …

Assistant Professor Dr. Raed Abais, a member of the UNESCO Chair for the Development of Interreligious Dialogue Studies at the University of Kufa, participated in the dialogue seminar organized by the Al-Makeen Center for Sciences and Knowledge under the title “The 1920 Revolution: Between Religious Principles and Social Transformations.” The …

On the occasion of the International Day for the Dialogue of Civilizations, the UNESCO Chair for the Development of Interreligious Dialogue Studies, in collaboration with the Kufa Studies Center, convened an academic symposium entitled “The Dialogue of Civilizations and Its Role in Fostering Opportunities for Peace.” The event was held …

The UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa participated in the proceedings of the Eighth International Conference of the Martyr Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr Prize for Excellence and Creativity, held at the University of Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Najaf on Thursday, …

With the aim of fostering societal awareness of the dangers of violent extremism and its psychological, social, and security ramifications — and of shedding light on the role of official and community institutions in entrenching the values of peaceful coexistence and curbing manifestations of extremism — the Women’s Affairs Division …

The UNESCO Chair for the Development of Interfaith Dialogue Studies at the University of Kufa took part in the academic symposium organized by the Amir al-Mu’minin Center for Specialized Research and Studies on Sunday, the 26th of April 2026, under the theme “Imam Ali (Peace Be Upon Him) and the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …