UNESCO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anna Lindh Foundation, as a tangible step towards the formalization of an existing relationship and fruitful cooperation over the years.
“UNESCO is pleased to enter into a strengthened phase of its relationship with the Anna Lindh Foundation, a network of networks and a genuine ally in reaching out to civil society stakeholders and in empowering communities”, stated Mr. Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, who signed the MoU on behalf of the Organization.
The two Parties expressed their mutual satisfaction towards this new impetus and synergy given to a collaboration that will focus primarily on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a particular emphasis put on intercultural dialogue; cultural diplomacy; education and training; as well as gender equality and cross-cultural reporting, and cultural diversity management. The backbone of the Memorandum of Understanding is based on the engagement to increase the sharing of expertise; the promotion of research activities; the strengthening of intercultural competences, through the optimal use and involvement of respective networks, the reinforcement of advocacy work; joint activities, notably one major annual activity; along with regional platforms and networking.
Original source: UNESCO
Published on 31 July 2019
