Rethinking Intercultural and religious understandings

 

Learning the art of dialogue is both a personal and social process. Developing one’s skills and capacity for dialogue implies a willingness to be open while retaining one’s critical judgment. Dialogue concerns us all: from and leaders to individuals within each community. Alongside relevant international conferences to raise awareness on Intercultural Dialogue and Interreligious Undertandings, UNESCO strives to promote grass-root activities, particularly in sensitive geo-strategical areas that reach target-populations such as women, youth and marginalized populations.

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