civilization

Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Dialogue 'central pillar' of global response to all conflict, violence: Annan

9 November 2001
Nurturing an understanding between peoples is a central pillar of the global response to violence of every kind, particularly when it is based on bigotry and intolerance, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today as the UN General Assembly moved into the second day of its debate on the issue of "dialogue among civilizations."

General Assembly opens two-day debate on 'dialogue among civilizations'

8 November 2001
The General Assembly today opened a two-day debate on the Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations - an initiative aimed at fostering understanding across borders that is widely seen to have taken on greater importance in the wake of the September terrorist attacks against the United States.

Dialogue among civilizations essential for UN goal of preventing conflict: Annan

7 November 2001
Dialogue among civilizations is essential in order for the United Nations to achieve one of its main goals - preventing conflict through the creation of understanding and mutual respect, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says in a new report.