Whats the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now? [Video]

Here’s what you need to know:

An alliance for humanity

The UN Alliance of Civilizations has had a long-held motto: Many cultures, one humanity. Based on this, it was created by then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2005 to embrace and promote cultural diversity, religious pluralism and mutual respect.

Over nearly two decades, it has played an integral part in doing so. It has been supported by an ensemble of Israeli and Palestinian musicians, convened symposiums to address hatred targeting refugees, joined inter-faith dialogues around the world and much more. It works with partners worldwide to bridge divides, mend fences and unroll diplomacy at local to global levels with a view to helping shape a more peaceful, inclusive future.

Indeed, the same values are embedded in the Pact for the Future, adopted at the Summit of the Future, held in New York in September, and in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 goals.

“The Alliance is not …