Event
The UNESCO Courier Forum - Intercultural dialogue and mutual learning: shared horizons
Date: Monday, 15 April 2024
Time: 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at UNESCO House
Entrance: 125, avenue de Suffren, Paris 7th
Doors open at 2 p.m. - Doors close at 2:55 p.m.
PROGRAMME
3 p.m.
Opening remarks
Mr QU Xing, UNESCO Deputy Director-General
Mr ZHANG Jianchun (China), Vice Minister of Publicity Department of CPC
Keynote speakers
Mr Doudou DI?NE (Senegal), former director of UNESCO's Division of Intercultural Dialogue and UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism from 2002 to 2008
Mr ZHAO Tingyang (China), Professor of philosophy at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
3:35 p.m.
Panel 1: Silk Roads: A Movement of Cultural Dialogue and Exchanges
In this panel the focus is on the historical significance of the Silk Road, which played a pivotal role in shaping civilizations through vibrant intercultural dialogue. Emphasizing the exchange of ideas, religions, art, and values, the exploration delves into how this cultural interplay has consistently contributed to the enrichment of our global heritage.
Moderator: Mr Vincent DEFOURNY, former Director of Public Information of UNESCO
Mr David ABULAFIA (UK), Professor Emeritus of Mediterranean History at University of Cambridge
Ms Elena PASKALEVA (Netherlands), Assistant professor in Critical Heritage Studies of Asia and Europe at Leiden University
Ms Susan DENYER (UK), Senior World Heritage Advisor, ICOMOS
Ms ZHAO Shengliang (China), Director of Dunhuang Research Institute
4:25 p.m.
Panel 2: Intercultural Dialogue in today's world
In today's interconnected and digitized world, fostering intercultural dialogue has become imperative for global harmony and understanding. This panel seeks to explore the key challenges of intercultural exchanges and dialogue of civilizations in a globalized, urbanized and digital world. It will adresse new skills and ways in which technological and educational advancements can enhance and facilitate cross-cultural communication.
Moderator: Mr Vincent DEFOURNY, former Director of Public Information of UNESCO
Ms Aya MEDANY (Egypt), Olympic pentathlete and Peace and Sport's Champion for Peace
Mr Euan MACKWAY-JONES, UNESCO Program Specialist
Mr Riccardo POZZO (Italy), Chair of the History of Philosophy at Università di Roma Tor Vergata
Mr José CASSANDRA (Sao Tome and Principe), former President of the Regional Government of Príncipe
Mr LYU Zhou (China), Director of National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University, Vice President of ICOMOS-CHINA, and Vice Chair of the UNESCO Silk Roads Network Platform
5:30 p.m. - Pas Perdus Hall
Exhibition tracing the history of The UNESCO Courier
Exhibition of calligraphies and paintings by young Chinese artists
Registration closed
Interpretation of the Forum will be provided in Chinese, English and French
Monday, 15 April 2024 at 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at UNESCO House
Entrance: 125, avenue de Suffren, Paris 7th
