Convivencia Archive

This is the archives of “Convivencia”, a blog by Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations Under-Secretary General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

The Return of Civilizations

I was pleasantly surprised when visiting the new Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi, magnificently designed, and created by the great French architect Jean Nouvel to prove the creative force of the world’s diverse civilizations. All of them are represented in this imaginative...

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Theophano Prize Ceremony in Thessaloniki, Greece

Remarks by Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Upon receiving the Theophano Prize on Behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General Thessaloniki, 9 November 2023 Your Excellency, Mr. Margaritis Schinas,...

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2nd Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence

Remarks by USG Miguel Moratinos High Representative for UNAOC at the "2nd Global Dialogue: Towards the World of OneHumanity – The Role of Artificial Intelligence" Friday, 20 October 2023 Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room Palais des Nations, Geneva,...

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Nizami Ganjavi 26th High-level Meeting

Remarks by the High Representative for UNAOC At the Nizami Ganjavi 26th High-level Meeting "Shaping the Future : Rebooting Multilateralism" 20 September 2023 – 9:00 am, New York Excellencies, Distinguished guests, It is always a great honor to be addressing such a...

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CT Week Side Event ‘Towards a Terrorism-free Society’

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC at the Counter-Terrorism Week Side Event "Towards a Terrorism-Free Society: Peaceful Co-Existence for the Promotion of Tolerance and Mutual Respect in Combating...

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3rd High-Level Counter-Terrorism Week

Remarks by Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC, at the 3rd High-Level Counter-Terrorism Week "SESSION II: Building Effective and Resilient Member States’ Institutions in the Evolving Global Terrorism Landscape" 19 June...

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En defensa de la diplomacia

Publicado en Política Exterior, mayo/junio de 2023 En un contexto de crisis del multilateralismo y ante un mundo crecientemente fragmentado, es preciso reivindicar la diplomacia como medio de relación con ‘los otros’, instrumento de prevención de conflictos y creación...

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‘Prayer for Peace’ Moment

Remarks by Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the High Representative for UNAOC at the 'Prayer for Peace' moment, United Nations Headquarters, New York Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished religious leaders and honorable guests, It is difficult to speak after listening to...

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