Symposium

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …