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The Fifth Lesson: The Culture of Dialogue Year of publication: 2020 Author: Taha Nayef In this video, the teacher tries to explain to students the concept and etiquette of dialogue. The teacher reviews the roles of the family, educational institutions and other community institutions in the formation of the interlocutor. The lesson is filled with vivid examples of dialogue etiquette from everyday life. 
Measuring Intercultural Dialogue: A Conceptual and Technical Framework Year of publication: 2020 Author: Ciara Aucoin | Euan Mackway-Jones | Marcel Smits Corporate author: UNESCO | Institute for Economics and Peace The challenges of addressing growing diversity have amply demonstrated that this vision is needed now more than ever. We all have much to gain from more open and connected societies yet misunderstanding, exclusion and discrimination continue to push identity and culture-based grievances towards conflict and violence, challenging the very foundations of sustainable and inclusive development.This report represents a first step in the UNESCO-IEP joint initiative to strengthen the evidence-base on dialogue for peace and development. Through mobilizing better data on effective dialogue, it is our sincere hope that policymakers and practitioners can better support meaningful and transformative dialogue, holistically supporting the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda. Through this, we hope to elevate dialogue as a connecting enabler of all pillars of UN action, accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and making good on the promise of ‘leaving no one behind’. 
Interfaith Dialogue .. Dialogue of Life and Wise People Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: RT Arabic Online Through this program, RT channel provides a seminar by hosting speakers to discuss the importance of interfaith dialogue and coexistence between all people from different religions. 
The Socio-Cultural Impact of COVID-19: Exploring the Role of Intercultural Dialogue in Emerging Responses Year of publication: 2020 Author: Fethi Mansouri Corporate author: UNESCO This brief illustrates, proponents and practitioners of ICD were quick to adapt to this crisis situation and shifted much of their activities online in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic. The shift has ensured that cross-cultural exchange, mutual support and intergroup solidarity, all key dimensions of the ICD approach, can be maintained in safe online contexts and thus continue to play a key role within the socio-cultural response to COVID-19.Through inductive exploration of authentic, local, community responses to the COVID-19 crisis, this brief aims to shed light on the new context in which the ICD agenda is being pursued, complementing the many existing quantitative analyses of the socio-cultural impact of the pandemic. 
Difficult Dialogue in the Classroom: Guidance and Activities to Give Teachers the Skills to Manage Difficult Dialogue Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: Tony Blair Institute for Global Change This book builds on the core curriculum to support educators manage difficult conversations, related to challenging issues and topics. Through practical and easy to use facilitation techniques, educators are able to move young people deeper in dialogue and ensure they learn accountability for what they say. 
Course: Dialogue and Dialogue Etiquette Year of publication: 2017 Author: Fath Omar Corporate author: Majmaah University The course includes two topics of dialogue and disagreement. It seeks to form the Muslim to be a tactful interlocutor and able to manage the conflict between him and his society and his counterparts. The course deals with one of the important pillars of global citizenship issues, which is dialogue. 
Dialogue for Prevention Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO In an era where geopolitical power struggles disrupt traditional peacebuilding, where identity and misinformation fuel divisions, and where trust in institutions is eroding, UNESCO’s Intercultural Dialogue for Conflict Transformation briefs series presents an adaptable, culturally grounded, and people-centred approach to peacebuilding. With 1.5 billion people living in contexts with low intercultural dialogue where global challenges such as absolute poverty, terrorism and forced displacement are more prevalent, this four-part series draws on firsthand experience, country case studies, and expert analysis to demonstrate the transformative potential of dialogue in fragile and conflict-sensitive settings. The Dialogue for Prevention brief, developed with the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, explores the powerful role intercultural dialogue can play in preventing large-scale identity-based violence, particularly in the upstream and downstream phases of conflict. Grounded in the idea that dialogue can bridge divides and foster mutual understanding, the brief argues that enabling environments for intercultural dialogue—marked by stability, inclusive governance, freedom of expression, horizontal equality, and social cohesion—also mitigate key risk factors for atrocity violence. Drawing on diverse examples from Cambodia, Colombia, Italy, and Kenya, it showcases creative, context specific applications of dialogue. Through practical guidance, the brief equips policymakers, practitioners and civil society seeking to embed dialogue into prevention strategies. 
Dialogue for Social Cohesion Year of publication: 2025 Author: Isaure Vicarini | Euan Mackway-Jones Corporate author: UNESCO In an era where geopolitical power struggles disrupt traditional peacebuilding, where identity and misinformation fuel divisions, and where trust in institutions is eroding, UNESCO’s Intercultural Dialogue for Conflict Transformation briefs series presents an adaptable, culturally grounded, and people-centred approach to peacebuilding. With 89% of conflicts worldwide occurring in countries with limited capacity for intercultural dialogue, this four-part series draws on firsthand experience, country case studies, and expert analysis to demonstrate the transformative potential of dialogue in fragile and conflict-sensitive settings. The Dialogue for Social Cohesion brief—developed in collaboration with the Berghof Foundation and Search for Common Ground—bridges theory and practice to explore the horizontal (community-to-community) and vertical (citizen-to-state) dimensions of social cohesion and highlights how inclusive dialogue can support both. Case studies from Afghanistan, Germany, Somalia, and South Sudan illustrate how dialogue—whether through theatre, education, local governance, or environmental peacebuilding—can cultivate mutual understanding and trust, bridge identity-based divides, and restore, step by step, the social fabric in fractured societies. Through actionable recommendations, this brief equips practitioners, policymakers, and civil society with the essential guidance needed to tailor and embed dialogue in their respective contexts, helping to ensure that peace processes are inclusive, locally driven, and enduring. 
Youth Lens on the Silk Roads: Best Photos from the International Silk Roads Photo Contest; 6th Edition Year of publication: 2026 Corporate author: UNESCO This album presents the sixth edition of UNESCO’s Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads international photo contest. Organized by the UNESCO Silk Roads Programme, with the support of the Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation, this annual initiative invites talented young photographers from across the globe to explore the vibrant cultural heritage and diversity that thrive along these historic routes.The term “Silk Roads” symbolizes the vast network of historical trade routes linking East, South, and Southeast Asia with Central Asia, the Russian Steppes, the Indian Subcontinent, the Iranian and Anatolian Plateaus, and the Arabian Peninsula. These routes also extended into North and Northeast Africa and Europe, eventually reaching Western Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Over centuries, these routes served as pathways for trade and vital corridors for cultural exchange, the dissemination of knowledge, and the blending of diverse traditions and practices. This intercultural exchange has significantly shaped contemporary societies, enriched identities, and fostered dialogue and mutual understanding among cultures.In this sixth edition, held under the theme ‘Life Celebrations’, young photographers have vividly documented festivities and cultural moments that highlight joy, unity, and shared heritage along the Silk Roads. Their powerful images capture how these celebrations and rituals continue to reflect and strengthen centuries-old connections between communities.The Youth Lens on the Silk Roads album presents 66 striking photographs from two age categories (14-17 and 18-25), illustrating the vibrant mosaic of cultural celebrations that unite communities across landscapes. Each image reveals the energy, resilience, and profound cultural richness of contemporary Silk Road societies. Together, these photographs celebrate the enduring legacy and dynamic spirit of the Silk Roads today. 
Citizenship and Lifelong Learning Monitor 2019: Continuous Digital and Intercultural Education for EU Citizens’ Societal Inclusion and Active Participation Year of publication: 2020 Author: Andrei Frank Corporate author: SOLIDAR Foundation | Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) The Citizenship and Lifelong Learning Monitor 2019 is a research report jointly released by SOLIDAR Foundation and FEPS, on the topic of policy developments in the field of attainment of skills, through lifelong learning, for active participation in society.The skills on which it focuses are:digital skillscivic competences andintercultural education competences.The document is composed of an analysis of the policies on the topic, and a presentation of best practices, coming from SOLIDAR Foundation member organisations.It culminates with recommendations, stemming from a comparative analysis of the 8 country reports conducted (featuring Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Spain, and the UK as investigated countries).The online Conference “Civic responsibilities online and offline: Lifelong learning for digital and traditional citizenship education“, held together with FEPS, presented and discussed the outcomes of the Citizenship & Lifelong Learning Monitor.