Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
New York – April 8, 2014
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Fordham University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 April, 2014, whereby they agreed to collaborate together in joint projects and activities with a view to promoting educational efforts which help foster development and growth for today’s youth.
The MOU which was co-signed by Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and President Joseph M. McShane, President of Fordham University, stipulates that both parties would explore potential collaborative efforts to help encourage mutual respect, intercultural dialogue and tolerance, utilizing academia based on a global perspective with a multicultural approach.