UNESCO. (2025). Dialogue for social cohesion. Paris, France: UNESCO.
At a time where division threatens the fabric of societies, dialogue offers a path forward. The Dialogue for Social Cohesion brief, developed by UNESCO in collaboration with the Berghof Foundation and Search for Common Ground, blends real-world case studies with practical recommendations, offering policymakers, practitioners, and civil society essential guidance to harness intercultural dialogue — an approach championed by UNESCO — to build resilient, cohesive societies. From theatre in South Sudan to classrooms in Germany, discover how communities are using dialogue as an adaptable, creative, and culturally rooted approach to mend fractured relationships, rebuild trust, and strengthen social bonds.
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