On 6-7 April 2009, almost 2000 people gathered in the capital of Turkey, Istanbul, for the 2nd Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. Heads of government. Ministers and policy-makers. Business leaders and philanthropists. Civil society activists. Religious leaders. Journalists. Thinkers and scholars. Young people.

Over two days, lively debate stretched from dawn to dusk. Political leaders interacted with Forum participants from all walks of life. And through the dozens of workshops, presentations and breakfast meetings, a dialogue took place about a vision. A vision of a world in which different faiths and cultures could not only live side by side in peace, but be brought together for the good of all humanity. More...

The Istanbul Forum Report


 A short film about the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations