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Astana’s Congress of World Religions Fosters the Building of Peace

12/18/2018

Astana’s Congress of World Religions Fosters the Building of Peace By Annegret Mathari – Astana Religious leaders decided at an international congress in Astana to act for political solutions of armed conflicts. They stated a need for cooperation. Astana is sometimes called the Dubai of the Steppes because of its modern buildings. In December 1997 this new and vertical city on the Ishim River replaced Almaty as the capital of Kazakhstan. Astana’s symbol is the Bayterek Tower. This 97-metre-high monument,…

Interview with Ambassador Idriss Jazairy, Executive Director, Geneva… and Global Dialogue

12/18/2018

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Interview With Ambassador Idriss Jazairy, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue Q: Ambassador you have a long and impressive career. First of all, could you tell us a little about yourself ? I am currently the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, a think-tank holding special consultative status with the UN. I have held this position since July 2016. I was previously a Board member of the…