United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

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🤝 In Praia, the High Representative for UNAOC, 🇺🇳 Under-Secretary-General Miguel Ángel Moratinos, met with the UN Resident Coordinator in Cabo Verde, Ms. Patricia Portela de Souza, and the UN 🇨🇻 Country Team.

Nações Unidas Cabo Verde / United Nations Cabo Verde

🌎 At the International Meeting on Atlantic Creoleness in Praia, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻, Under-Secretary-General Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for UNAOC and UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, joined H.E. Jose Maria Neves, President of Cabo Verde, to highlight Atlantic Creoleness as a living example of intercultural dialogue, coexistence and shared humanity.

Addressing the high-level opening, Mr. Moratinos emphasized, "Creoleness is a living heritage, a dynamic expression of how cultures interact, adapt and enrich one another. In a world where diversity is sometimes perceived as a challenge or a threat, Creoleness shows us that diversity is, in fact, a source of strength and innovation."

"Let us draw inspiration from the spirit of Creoleness to continue building bridges—across cultures, across regions, and across generations—so that together we may build a better future,” he concluded.



🔗 Full remarks 👉 https://www.unaoc.org/2026/05/remarks-international-meeting-on-atlantic-creoleness-cabo-verde/

On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Under-Secretary-General Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, extends his warmest greetings to Muslims around the world celebrating this sacred holiday.

"Eid Al-Adha is a time of reflection, compassion, solidarity, and generosity. It reminds us of the universal values that unite humanity — empathy, mutual care, sacrifice, and respect for human dignity," he states.

"As millions of Muslims perform Hajj – a profound spiritual journey that symbolizes unity, devotion, humility, and equality among people from all walks of life. It is also a time to extend a helping hand to the poor and vulnerable, reflecting the spirit of compassion and generosity that lies at the heart of Eid Al-Adha.

Across the Muslim world, families and communities gather in celebration and prayer. This occasion also serves as an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to dialogue, peaceful coexistence , mutual respect and understanding among cultures, religions, beliefs and ethnicities.

At a time when many communities continue to face intolerance, discrimination, and acts of hatred, including Islamophobia, I reiterate the importance of upholding freedom of religion or belief and promoting respect for diversity in all societies.

May this Eid Al -Adha inspire renewed hope, peace, and solidarity across the world."

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🌐✨ Many cultures. One humanity. ✨ 🤝

On this World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we celebrate diversity as a source of collective strength, resilience, and hope.

Our shared humanity is strengthened, not diminished, by our differences. Diversity is the connective tissue that binds our increasingly multicultural, multiethnic, and multilingual world.

Today and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening mutual respect and understanding across cultures, faiths, and communities, and to advancing dialogue as a foundation for more peaceful and inclusive societies for .

🌐 The High Representative for UNAOC, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, met with representatives of Russian academia and civil society at the MGIMO University, Moscow State Institute of International Relations.

Mr. Moratinos also had a meeting with
🤝 Dr. Anatoly Torkunov, MGIMO Rector and Chairman;
🤝 Dr. Alexey Borisov, Secretary-General of the UN Association (UNA) of Russia;
🤝 Dr. Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary-General of Russia's International Union of Non-Governmental Associations (“Assembly of the World’s People”); and
🤝 Ms. Larisa Zelentsova, President of the International Alliance of BRICS Projects and President of “Sail of Hope”.

In Moscow, the High Representative and his official delegation were received by H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, during their official visit to Russia.

They discussed the work of UNAOC, including its current priorities and upcoming initiatives. The High Representative expressed his appreciation for Russia’s continued support of UNAOC’s mandate and its new initiatives.