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	The Doha Pre-Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations an article by Marcos Estrada de Oliveira Between 3-4 May 2011, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) held the DOHA PRE-FORUM 2011 in Doha, Qatar. It was a consultation with civil society organizations connecting the UNAOC's mission and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): an Agenda for Collaborative Action. click on photo to enlarge The Doha Pre-Forum 2011 with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) was co-organized by the UNAOC and the Drafting Committee of the Doha Forum, in partnership with the Human Rights National Committee of Qatar, the Arab Democracy Foundation, Silatech and the Doha Center for Media Freedom. It is the first step to set the Fourth Annual Forum of the UNAOC that will be held in Doha on December 11 to 13, 2011. It will bring together world leaders - UN Secretary-General, Heads of States and Governments, heads of international organizations, Ministers, civil society activists, scholars, Nobel laureates, corporate executives, religious leaders, - and thousands of actors and organizations from around the world actively involved in enhancing intercultural dialogue and cooperation. Designed as a turning point for the UNAOC's agenda, the Doha Forum focused on how to build further upon the close link between the UNAOC's mission and the MDGs agenda. With this new approach the aim is to make the UNAOC able to contribute fully to promoting, encouraging and realizing human rights and fundamental freedoms as the sole foundation of development, justice and peace in the world. Over 150 participants took part in the Pre-Forum. They included namely representatives of the local CSOs (grassroots organizations; minority or migrant agencies; faith based groups; arts and culture; youth; sports clubs), international NGOs, foundations and corporations, either existing partners and interlocutors of the UNAOC, and those organizations, which had never been engaged with the Alliance so far. Representing the Youth Team for a Culture of Peace, I was also invited to this unique initiative. It was a great opportunity to discuss with other civil society members issues of common interest for all. At this point, I look forward to have a chance to participate in the Forum 2011, and present the report on the Decade for a Culture of Peace elaborated by a Youth Team. For more information, see the UNAOC website.		DISCUSSION Question(s) related to this article: How can different faiths work together for understanding and harmony?, * * * * * Latest reader comment: This discussion question applies to the following articles: Creating Harmony in the World: Working through Our Faiths in Dialogue Alternate Focus: Balance in Media Coverage in Middle East The Parliament of the World's Religions (Barcelona, Spain) Asian Religious Leaders Urge Religions To Teach Peace Living Faiths Together – Tool kit on inter-religious dialogue in youth work Sharing the right to Jerusalem's past The Doha Pre-Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Peace For Childrens in Primary Schools in Iraq Dialogue in Nigeria --  a new DVD teaching-tool for peacemakers 4th Annual International Conference on Religion, Conflict and Peace First Religious Youth Service Project in Pakistan World Harmony Day at the UN Highlights the Culture of Peace Report of Diversity Talk Series 2013, in Lahore, Pakistan Journée d'étude à Tunis: Religions et cultures au service de la paix Workshop in Tunis: Religions and cultures in the service of peace Out of the spotlight, Moroccan Islamic party promotes interfaith dialogue Muslim and Christian youth come together in Mombasa, Kenya Greeting of Peace from United Social Welfare Society, Pakistan Interfaith Cultural Study Tour to Nepal: Pakistan Youth Explore the Mysteries of Nepal One Nation, One Blood (Pakistan) Teachings of Peace Overview of the Book, Paganism an Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions La líder de un movimiento interreligioso Dena Merriam recibirá el 31 Niwano Peace Prize Dena Merriam, Founder and leader of The Global Peace Initiative of Women to receive the Niwano Peace Prize Pakistan: Scholars adopt charter of peace, support coexistence Lebanese dialogue aims to strengthen unity in diversity Un an du "Projet Revalorisation du Vivre Ensemble – REVE" au Niger A Year-long Project for "Living Together - REVE" in Niger Beating the drum for peace: A chat with the general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches There’s a Place in India Where Religions Coexist Beautifully and Gender Equality Is Unmatched Click here for articles since 2016.
This report was posted on June 2, 2011.