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Mon, 04/15/2013 - 16:07
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“Living Together Peacefully in a Diverse World” Prize to be announced

Baku, April 15 (AzerTAc). The Government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) are partnering to organize the 2nd World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku. Under patronage of Azerbaijan`s President Ilham Aliyev in cooperation with UNESCO, UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN World Tourism Organization, Council of Europe, ISESCO, North-South Center of the Council of Europe 2nd World forum on intercultural dialogue will be held from May 29 to June 01, 2013. A key objective of this Forum is to highlight the need for practical initiatives that promote cultural diversity and coexistence among communities. The “Living Together Peacefully in a Diverse World” Prize seeks outstanding projects that have proven positive results and are protecting and enhancing cultural diversity. The event will bring together ministers, experts, heads of think-tanks, scientists and senior centers involved in intercultural dialogue from over 100 countries. The forum will discuss the problems hindering normal development of intercultural relations, organize debates on various topics, discuss conceptual, managerial, political and practical aspects of intercultural dialogue as well as the impact of cultural and social, religious, economic and business spheres. This event will allow the international partners of Azerbaijan, organizations and member countries to share their experience in this field and take new initiatives. UN Alliance of Civilizations has been a partner of the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held at Azerbaijan's initiative since 2011. According to the Azerbaijani President's decree dated May 27, 2011, the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue is held in Baku every two years. The Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism Ministry has the function of coordinating the event.

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