14–15 December 2025
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity
~ Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World ~
The 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the city of Riyadh on 14-15 December 2025 under the overarching theme, “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World”.
The Forum will bring together political leaders, international and regional organizations, religious leaders and faith actors, as well as representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, arts, sports and media, who will renew their shared commitment to the enduring power of dialogue, mutual respect and understanding. As UNAOC enters its third decade, the Forum will serve as an opportune occasion to commemorate the 20th anniversary of UNAOC and to chart its future course in the pursuit of lasting peace.
“The 11th UNAOC Global Forum (…) will be an occasion for the international community to renew their commitment to dialogue and respect. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia looks forward to welcoming you all in Riyadh.”
H.E. Mr. Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, speaking at the UNAOC Group of Friends Meeting, New York, September 2025
“The 11th UNAOC Global Forum will be held at a critical point of history, marked by deepening divides, widespread conflicts across the globe and fading trust in the effectiveness of global governance structures and the multilateral system. The Forum will bring together political leaders, international and regional organizations, religious leaders and faith actors, as well as representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, arts, sports and media, who will renew their shared commitment to the enduring power of dialogue, mutual respect and understanding. As UNAOC enters its third decade, the Forum will serve as an opportune occasion to commemorate the 20th anniversary of UNAOC and to chart its future course in the pursuit of lasting peace.”
H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), and United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia