BAKU: UN Global Forum ends with renewed commitment to create inclusive societies

New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A global conference convened by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) concluded on Wednesday, with delegations, who gathered in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, making a renewed commitment to creating inclusive societies.

BAKU: at UN forum, Arab entrepreneur touts potential of virtual games to make real-world impact

New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): “In a virtual world, everyone can be a world-saving hero,” an Arab entrepreneur from Israel told the UN News Centre in Baku, underscoring the potential of online games to bridge the divide between young adults in conflict zones and foster inclusive society.

BAKU: violent extremism 'affront' to UN principles, Global Forum told in opening session

New York, Apr 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The head of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a body mandated to promote harmony among nations, on Tuesday emphasized the need to counter narratives of hatred and mistrust in order to prevent violent extremism.

BAKU: UN officials call on business leaders to help build inclusive societies

New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): At a United Nations Forum under way in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, senior UN officials on Monday stressed the important role the private sector plays in creating inclusive communities, underscoring that companies cannot operate successfully in societies that fail.

BAKU: youth stress vision of inclusive society at UN forum

New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Gathering from around the world for a United Nations conference in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, young people of all walks of life, from an Internet technology intern to a dentist, are working to define future narratives to counter potentially compelling discourse of those who seek to divide society.