GDF - Leader in creating and shaping our world as Unity in Diversity inclusive societies Home of the "Unity in Diversity Dialogues" brand in Creating Brotherhood of Compassionate Societies & Culture of Peace

   

Increasing awareness and cooperation for the common good.   The Unity in Diversity project initiates, promotes and fosters dialogue among the following sectors: Government and non-government institutions and organizations Cultures, civilizations, traditional faiths and religions Corporate and business Environment -climate change Civil sector Key objectives: Opening new and wider avenues for closely learning about each others' identities, customs, traditions, faiths and beliefs Strengthen and establish a peaceful and safer co-existence Progress towards a balanced and sustainable development of humankind

 

 

 

Unity in Diversity is essential for achieving humankind's goal of inhabiting the planet as a safer and brighter place to live. Peace and harmony with self and nature ensures protecting bio-diversity and environment, while opening the paths for space exploration and colonization. I.e., inhabiting the Universe. 

 
As brothers and sisters from beautiful planet Earth, the Unity in Diversity project aims to demonstrate that "dialogue" is the one and only way towards a brighter future, uniting all of humankind as one. That is, all people regardless of their beliefs, culture, citizenship etc., united in their common good.

 

Global Dialogue Foundation (GDF) is therefore initiating, promoting and fostering cooperation among the global community.

 

As we are all the same - believers and members of various religions,faiths, cultures, civilisations and as ordinary citizens - all at once, the development of humankind and planet Earth as universal goals are both interrelated and interdependent. We consider that the need to intimately know one-another requires each of the following:

1. Remembering and celebrating our past. Living with happiness in the present. Creating a brighter future for all, while maintaining the identity of each citizenship, culture, faith/religion, i.e., each belonging & glory;

1. Dialogue among traditional faiths/religions, i.e., spiritual and belief systems - for identifying unique pathways towards their unifying aspects. Also, for maintaining healthy lifestyle, morals and ethics among humankind with each person being a truly unique guardian of morality and longevity.  Promoting mind/body meditative relaxation and healthy food, fasting, diets for the coming world of change, where a new way of living and behaving means helping each other like true brothers and sisters and maintaining one's own identity and safe environment for the new world order, common positive progress and the safety of our next generations;

1. Dialogue among civil sector / non-government organisations (NGO's) - promoting and demonstrating the true benefits of helping each other in an increasingly interdependent and mixed world. Together, developing unique and universal models for coordinating and improving environmental and humanitarian activities on both local and global levels, via UN systems;

1. Dialogue among government organisations and institutions from various parts of the world with civil sector and NGO's. Maintaining active interconnection for the betterment of their own; new, old, loyal and ordinary citizens who are in the same time and place; believers, members of different cultures and faiths/religions and members of organisations- humanitarian, environmental, business/corporate sector etc. Governments are encouraged to research and find unique models for improving their cooperation with citizens in this time of change for common good and to coordinate their activities on both local and global levels via UN systems;

The above are key reasons for promoting the need and value of dialogue for a brighter and safer tomorrow - a new day for all, in this part of the world and at the same time, for all on this planet. Finally, East can shake hands with West for the common good and for a brighter and safer future for the planet and all it's citizens and their future generations - here on earth and later in the Universe.

 

Finding real solutions for living together with firm moral and ethical standards, i.e., universal laws, healthy mind/body/soul lifestyle is more then a need. It's a must!

 

 

GDF PREFERRED / RECOMMENDED LINKS

1. Global Dialogue Initiative 
2. POPE ENCOURAGES THE BUILDING OF A "TRUE CIVILIZATION" 
3. HOLY SEE ON PRIORITIES OF UN
4. UN Gen Assembly President 15 September 2009
5. New General Assembly President opens session with call for UN reform
6. Strengthening the U.N System of Global Governance While Balancing Progressive Development of the World and Humankind Through Civil Society - Project source: Global Dialogue Initiative
7. Project Pacific (Small Islands Issues); Global Shipment
8. "The Dialogue of Cultures: New Avenues for peace", UNESCO Feb. 2010
9. Intercultural dialogue is a must in ever more connected world, Ban says 
10. Turning Interreligious Dialogue Into Action
11. Speech by GDF Hon. Chair, KK Bose at the Inaugural "Unity in Diversity" Forum 
12. General Assembly President stresses central role of UN in global governance
13. UNITY IN DIVERSITY, UNAOC/ GDF OPEN FORUM, OCT. 6. 2011 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, LAUNCHING CIVIL SOCIETY & GDF UNITY IN DIVERSITY.ORG. Read more,  Photos, GDF Civil Society Board of Australia, GDF Unity in Diversity.Org
    1. Nelson Mandela Prize - Awarded to President Sampaio & Helena Ndume, Read articles 1, 2, 3,
    2. GDF Open Forum: Melbourne, Victoria. Northcote Town Hall - October 2011, Starts GDF Unity in Diversity - World Civil Society Event report, Video, Photo
    3. 4th UNAOC Forum Doha, December 2011 - UNAOC & GDF Signing Memorandum of Understanding, Read more   Photo album
    4. Nelson Mandela Prize, Read more, Nelson Mandela Foundation, Nelson Mandela Day
14. UNITY IN DIVERSITY ACADEMIA - EDUCATION
15. INTERNATIONAL DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT ALLIANCE
    1. 25-5-2011 - Diaspora, Diplomacy & Development
    2. 13-6-2015 - Hillary focusses on an 'inclusive America' in campaign rally
16. Diasporas in Australia:Launch of Australian Research Council Report
17. Education crucial to engender a ?culture of peace,? UN of?cials stress at General Assembly
18. Post Conflict Macedonia - Inclusive Society Model
    21 Dec 2012. UPDATED 16 Jan 2015. Read more

19. 25 Feb 2013 - Whittlesea Community Leadership Network Victoria Inc. (WCLN) Launch Day (Melbourne-Australia)

20. 11 Mar 2013 - UNAOC - Engaging with Civil Society to Work More Effectively in Promoting Dialogue and Understanding
21. 2 Apr - 2013 - Revitalization can ensure General Assembly becomes ?parliament of nations? ? President...
22. 9 Apr - 2013 - Meeting in Vatican, Secretary-General and Pontiff discuss... Read more
    1. 27 July 2013 - Pope's Address to Brazilian Leaders... Read more
    2. 2 August 2013 - Francis Personally Signs Ramadan Message: Speaks of Respect as Common Value for Muslims, Christians... Read more
    3. 3 Aug 2013 - International Day of Friendship an occasion to inspire peace, build trust ?UN Chief... Read more
    4. 21 Aug 2013 - Promoting global South cooperation key for agricultural development, ending hunger ? UN official
    5. 3 Oct 2013 - States, civil society embarking on new partnership, says UN Assembly  President
    6. 28 Nov 2013 - Pope Says Diversity Is Key to Peaceful Coexistence
    7. 23 Dec 2013 - Historic? accord at UN forum moves Asia-Pacific countries towards regional economic community
    8. 9 Jun 2014 - Invocations of Peace By Pope, Presidents of Israel and Palestine,

       Addresses of Presidents of Israel and Palestine

       Address of Pope Francis
    9. June 18, 2014 - US Bishops, Iranian Religious Leaders Make Joint Declaration on Life, Dignity
    10. 29 Jun 2014 - Pope Francis' Address to Delegation from the Patriarchate of Constantinople
    11. 28 Jul 2014 - Papal first: Francis visits Pentecostal church
    12. 24 Jul 2014 - Remarks of H. E. Mr. Nassir Al Nasser The High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Roundtable with CTED and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation
    13. 4 Sep 2014 - Pope Meets Former Israeli President Shimon Peres, Jordanian Royal
    14. 26 Sep  2014 Russian Parliament Ratifies Eurasian Union Treaty
    15. 10 Apr 2015 - Historic handshake: Obama, Castro meet and greet
        
        
23. 15 Apr 2013 - General Assembly, in special debate, aims to boost interaction between UN and G20
24. May 30 - June 01 2013 - Baku, Azerbaijan, 2nd World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue
    1. (Statement by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, The UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations At The Opening Ceremony)
    2. (President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony)
    3. (Remarks by H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the UN High-Representative at the Joint Press Conference in Baku)
    4. Strengthening the role of Civil Society to promote intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion- Baku 2013
25. United Nations Alliance of Civilizations GDF Unity in Diversity.org
    1. Unity in Diversity Peace Garden Thomastown, Melbourne, Australia
    2. Unity in Diversity Peace Garden Nashville, TN, USA
    3. Update - Unity in Diversity Peace Garden, Nashville, TN, USA Watch video
    4. February 21, 2014, NY, USA, UN HQ - UNAOC Informal Meeting: Unity in Diversity ? World Civil Society
       Remarks by H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdul Aziz Al-Nasser, The UN High Representative for The Alliance Of Civilizations
       Read more
       High Representative: Welcome remarks
       High Representative: Closing remarks 
    5. Washington DC, USA, 13-16 April 2014, Global Donors Forum? - Celebrating Philanthropy In Emerging Economies
       Forging Strategic Partnerships at the Global Donors Forum
       Read more
    6. 7 July 2014 - Inauguration, Unity in Diversity Peace Garden- Nashville, TN, USA  Photo album

1. 15.01.2016 - Global Peace Initiative 2015 held, Maya Shahani-Awardee Global Peace Initiative 2015
   Link pdf, Source link

MAYA SHAHANI - WINNER OF
GLOBAL PEACE INITIATIVE AWARD 2015

 

Unity in Diversity - World Civil Society, India Launch

Mumbai, India 15-16 March 2016
Planetary Citizens Assembly
Visit website

12 Mar - GDF Press release

Press releases, various dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

"Mumbai is a civilization based on democracy, peace, understanding and tolerance"
14 Mar - Interview by DNA India with Dr. Hanifa Mezoui,

15 Mar - Presentation by UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser (Delivered by Dr. Hanifa Mezoui)
Visit photo gallery - Launch event

 

Unity in Diversity Peace Garden Inauguration, India
16 Mar - Presentation by Dr. Hanifa Mezoui, Senior Advisor Humanitarian Affairs & Civil Society, UNAOC 

Visit photo gallery

Images for Mumbai

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7th UNAOC Global Forum, BAKU

"Living Together In Inclusive Societies: A Challenge and A Goal"

 

Al-Nasser Closing Remarks at the 7th UNAOC Global Forum in Baku

29 April 2016 - Read more

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During Youth Event of the 7th UNAOC Global Forum young leaders will shape Narratives of Tomorrow for Inclusive Societies

24 April 2016 - Read more

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FROM GDF FOUNDER

GDF UNITY IN DIVERSITY - CREATING GLOBAL INCLUSIVE SOCIETY & CULTURE OF PEACE

15.01.2017 - Read more

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On November 28 2017 the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Myanmar Pope Francis met the country’s 17 religious leaders ... “We are brothers ” he stressed ...

Each of the participants took to the floor briefly. According to a Holy See press release the main theme was that of unity in diversity.

Posted December 07. 2017 - Read more

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FOR MANKIND
Posted April 14 2018 - Read more 1, 2, 3,

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Abu Dhabi: Historic Document Signed by Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar

Human Fraternity Document Committee Gives Message of Pope & Grand Imam to UN Secretary General in New York

...The message proposes that 4 February be declared World Day of Human Fraternity and asks the United Nations to participate, together with the Holy See and Al-Azhar, in the organization, in the near future, of a World Summit on Human Fraternity. ...