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...
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,...
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,...
Opening Remarks at the High-level Meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends
Remarks by the High Representative at the UNAOC Group of Friends High Level Meeting 21 September 2023, Conference Room 12, UN Headquarters, New York Part I: Opening Your Excellency, Mr. Dennis...
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...
Third Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations
Remarks by Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations at the Third Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations Beijing, China, 3-4 July 2023 Your Excellency Mr. Han...
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...
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...
High-level Event to Mark the 2nd International Day to Combat Hate Speech
Remarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC at the High-level Event to Commemorate the International Day of Countering Hate Speech 19 June 2023, 11:00 am, Trusteeship Council, UN Headquarters, New York Your...
Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue: Building Bridges Between East and West
Remarks by the High Representative for UNAOC Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue: Building Bridges Between East and West Trusteeship Council, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 14 June 2023 Your Excellency Mr. Csaba Korosi, President of the General Assembly,...
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...
‘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...