Symposium

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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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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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 …

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“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 …

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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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The UNESCO Chair participated in a scholarly symposium devoted to efforts toward peacebuilding within the Islamic heritage.

On 29 October 2025, the UNESCO Chair for Dialogue— in collaboration with the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Jurisprudence at the University of Kufa, the Department of Comparative Religions, and the Educational Guidance Unit— held an academic symposium titled “Imamī Scholars Between the Approach to Religions and the …

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Participation of the UNESCO Chair Member in a Scholarly Symposium Organized by the Center for Peacebuilding and Peaceful Coexistence at the University of Mosul

Assistant Professor Dr. Raed Abis, a distinguished member of the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa, took part in an academic symposium entitled “The Importance of Cultural Heritage in Promoting a Culture of Peace and Dialogue,” hosted by the College of Education for Human Sciences on …

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A member of the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa Honored by Al-Noor University College in Mosul

Al-Noor University College in Mosul honored, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Raed Abis, member of the UNESCO Chair for Interreligious Dialogue at the University of Kufa, in recognition of his distinguished participation in a symposium entitled “Cultural Diversity and Its Role in Promoting Opportunities for Peaceful Coexistence,” …

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UNESCO Chair Holds an Online Symposium on Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence

The UNESCO Chair, in collaboration with the Echo of Humanity program on the Hamsah Net platform — which broadcasts across Scandinavian countries — organized an online dialogue symposium. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Ali Al-Mousawi, Secretary-General of the International Council for Religious and Humanitarian Dialogue in Oslo. During the …

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