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High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation for Peace

The General Assembly, in its resolution 61/221 of 20 December 2006, (OP. 14) decided “to convene in 2007 a high-level dialogue on interreligious and intercultural cooperation for the promotion of tolerance, understanding and universal respect on matters of freedom of religion or belief and cultural diversity, in coordination with other similar initiatives in this area”.

In its resolution 61/269 of 25 May 2007, the General Assembly further decided that the High-level Dialogue would be held on Thursday and Friday, 4 and 5 October 2007 at the ministerial or highest possible level, and that it shall consist of three plenary meetings: one in the morning of Thursday, 4 October and two on Friday, 5 October.

The General Assembly also decided to hold in the afternoon of 4 October 2007 an informal interactive hearing with representatives of civil society, including representatives of non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to be chaired by the President of the General Assembly.

The informal interactive hearing will be held in the Trusteeship Council Chamber and will be opened and presided over by the President of the General Assembly.

Following the opening, the hearing will be divided into two consecutive segments on the following tentative topics:
(a) "Challenges of Interreligious & Intercultural Cooperation Today"
(b)"Best Practices & Strategies for Interreligious & Intercultural Cooperation Going Forward"

Registration for observers:

Representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, wishing to attend the hearing as observers must indicate their firm intention to participate by submitting a Registration form by Friday, 10 August 2007, so as to ensure that sufficient seating is available.

Nomination of speakers and respondents:

Representatives of civil society organizations, including representatives of non-governmental organizations and the private sector, wishing to participate in the hearing as a speaker or respondent, must submit a complete Nomination form by Thursday, 26 July 2007.

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