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  Regional philosophical dialogue gains widespread interest   Regional philosophical dialogue gains widespread interest
15-05-2009 (UNESCO) - Philosophical dialogue was highlighted during May by the organization of regional meetings in Asia and the Arab region co-organized with UNESCO.  More...

 

  The Director-General signs an agreement for the establishment of a UNESCO Chair in Philosophy and Human Rights at Maltepe University (Turkey)   The Director-General signs an agreement for the establishment of a UNESCO Chair in Philosophy and Human Rights at Maltepe University (Turkey)
14-05-2009 (UNESCO) - On 13 May 2009, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, and the Rector of Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey, Professor Kemal Köymen, signed an agreement establishing a UNESCO Chair in Philosophy and Human Rights at Maltepe University.  More...

 

  Information and exchange meeting on philosophy   Information and exchange meeting on philosophy
22-04-2009 (UNESCO) - An information and exchange meeting with Permanent Delegates and Observers to UNESCO took place on 13 March 2009 at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris. The international celebration of World Philosophy Day in Palermo, Italy, in November 2008, and the position of philosophy at UNESCO were discussed.  More...

 

  Celebrating World Philosophy Day 2008 in the world and at UNESCO Headquarters   Celebrating World Philosophy Day 2008 in the world and at UNESCO Headquarters
14-11-2008 (UNESCO) - World Philosophy Day, an annual celebration of philosophy initiated by UNESCO in 2005, continues to extend its scope. In 2008, the event was held in Palermo (Italy) on November 20 and 21, while numerous other initiatives took place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and in over 80 countries around the world. The 2008 celebration was held in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights.  More...

 





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