Alliance of Civilizations kick off

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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser kicks off the 4th UN Alliance of Civilizations forum, held in Doha December 11-13.
One would say there is enough media covering it...

by Ole Chavannes, 11 december 2011

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the audience: 2500 participants from all over the world to discuss
intercultural cooperation for the next 3 days.

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The Doha Centre for Media Freedom launches its new Media Literacy program here, with the Junior Reporters, a team of
9 Qatari youth, asking the forum delegates what this alliance of civilizations is really about. Check out their daily reports.

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There are not only several heads of nations present, also lots of fun people.

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This is were the event is taking place: the Qatar National Convention Centre. The construction was only finished two weeks ago
- just like the plastic grass in front of it ;-)

Tip: watch the Junior Reports (I edited) under the video tab on this site.

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