André Schmitz, President of the Friends of the Berlin State Library, presented Éric de Rothschild, co-founder of the Aladdin Project, with the Max Herrmann Prize during a ceremony held on May 15, 2024, at the Berlin State Library. The event was attended by Achim Bonte, General Director of the Library; Armin Laschet, former Minister-President of…
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LE PROJET ALADIN A REÇU LE PRIX MAX HERRMANN 2024
André Schmitz, Président des Amis de la Bibliothèque d’État de Berlin, a remis à Éric de Rothschild, cofondateur du Projet Aladin, le prix Max Herrmann lors d’une cérémonie organisée le 15 mai 2024, à la Bibliothèque d’État de Berlin en présence d’Achim Bonte, Directeur général de la Bibliothèque ; d’Armin Laschet, ancien ministre-président de Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie,…
Launch Conference of the “Franco-German Committee for Tolerance and Coexistence: Countering Antisemitism and Hate-Speech”
The leaders of Project Aladdin and the Abraham Accords Institute Germany (AAI) launched the “Franco-German Committee for Tolerance and Coexistence” on Monday, January 22, at the Bundestag in Berlin. This committee, which will work on a European level to mobilize governments and civil society actors to counter antisemitism, racism, and xenophobia, brings together political, cultural,…
10th Anniversary Edition of the International University For Intercultural Leadership
Project Aladdin’s International Summer University for Intercultural Leadership is an annual program held under the auspices of UNESCO. For two weeks, students from all over the world engage in courses, workshops, and research work together, learning about and from each other. The goal of the program is to give students the opportunity to learn about…
Project Aladdin Honors African Leaders at UN Side Event
Project Aladdin and the Akbaraly Foundation hosted a dinner for 50 prominent political, economic, and cultural leaders from Africa and the United States in New York on September 19 during the opening week of the United Nations General Assembly to honor Mahamadou Issoufou, former President of Niger and Chairman of the United Nations High-level Panel…
UN Secretary-General Guterres: “We must build a future of dignity for all”
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message that Tangier – a crossroads of cultures and centuries-old hub of knowledge – was the ideal place to reflect on the state of global affairs and relations between peoples, and thanked Project Aladdin and its partners for creating this platform for exchange and reflection.
80 Political, Cultural, Business and Media Leaders from 30 Nations Launch The Tangier Dialogue: Towards a New, Shared Enlightenment
The inaugural meetings of The Tangier Dialogue, organized by Project Aladdin in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), took place on June 10 and 11, 2022, in the historic city of Tangier in northern Morocco with the objective of exploring strategies and roadmaps towards a…
Leah Pisar: “Let us do away with preconceptions and embrace new perspectives”
During her welcoming speech, Project Aladdin’s Chair Leah Pisar reminded the participants at the Tangier Dialogue that “our diversity is the very reason we are here, along with the recognition that there is so much more that unites us than sets us apart.” Remarks by Project Aladdin’s President Leah Pisar – Opening Session – June…
Morocco’s Foreign Minister: “The Tangier Dialogue must become a regular event to propose innovative ideas”
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita expressed hope that the Tangier Dialogue would become an annual meeting where intellectuals, journalists, politicians, and thinkers get together to make a difference. He urged the participants to go beyond “brainstorming” and call for real and tangible change. Dear Leah, Dear Miguel, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear guests, It is…
International, Arab and African media give wide coverage to the launch of The Tangier Dialogue
Following the first edition of the Tangier Dialogue, hundreds of dispatches, articles and reports were published in many international media outlets. The event was also extensively shared and commented on social media around the world. Here are some examples: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE HAILS EFFORTS OF MOROCCO, PROJECT ALADDIN IN FIGHTING RACISM, FANATICISM https://northafricapost.com/58264-u-s-secretary-of-state-hails-efforts-of-morocco-project-aladdin-in-fighting-racism-fanaticism.html TANGIER…
André Azoulay, recipient of the Aladdin Award for Dialogue of Cultures
André Azoulay was presented with an Award for Lifetime Service to Dialogue of Cultures. Mr. Azoulay has been an incredible voice for unity, tolerance and intercultural cooperation throughout his career. One of the high points of the opening conference was the 2022 Aladdin Award for the Dialogue of Cultures that was given to André Azoulay…
Secretary Blinken: “Help us define the policies and programs that can drive shared progress and prosperity”
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised the Government of Morocco, the UN Alliance of Civilizations, and Project Aladdin for launching the Tangier Dialogue, which he hoped would contribute to a deeper understanding between the West and the countries of the Muslim world.
High Representative Moratinos: “Let us build mechanisms for regional solidarity based on shared values”
UNAOC High Representative Miguel Moratinos said his organization was proud to partner with Project Aladdin and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco in “the new adventure” that is the Tangier Dialogue, knowing that dialogue is the basis of global understanding and diplomatic action. Remarks by UNAOC High Representative Miguel Moratinos – Opening Session –…
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