Religions, Ethics, Philosophy

With the power to spark dialogue and understanding, the shared heritage of humankind is a vital tool for building trust and respect. A better knowledge of the mutual influences and legacies among...

Child pornography and the sexual abuse of children through misuse of the media and the Internet are complex yet closely related issues. Not only do they necessitate complex solutions, they also demand...

Le football a souvent été comparé à un « miroir de la société », mais cette métaphore induit en erreur. Plutôt que de refléter la société telle qu’elle est, il offre aux individus et aux groupes un...

Environmental concerns figure prominently in the work of the United Nations, and especially in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. One focus of UNESCO has to do with...

How does the Council of Europe put into practice its commitment to the promotion of a culture of democracy through education? Over the past decade or so, our societies have been facing increasing...

Les droits humains au cœur des politiques en matière de drogues Ce manuel vise à fournir aux décideurs et aux praticiens dans le domaine de la drogue des recommandations opérationnelles et fondées sur...

UNESCO World Report 2 This report analyzes all aspects of cultural diversity, which has emerged as a key concern of the international community in recent decades, and maps out new approaches to...

Le chaâbi (de l'arabe الشعبي) est un genre musical algérien, né à Alger au début du xxe siècle. Il dérive de la musique arabo-andalouse. Le hawzi est un autre genre musical qui découle de cette même...

Intercultural competence refers to the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to improve interactions across difference, whether within a society or across borders. This book presents a structured...

Najaf : The Gate of Wisdom is an introduction to one of the world's most sacred cities, illustrated with over 120 photographs and written by authors with first-hand experience of the city. The resting...

Najaf : The Gate of Wisdom is an introduction to one of the world's most sacred cities, illustrated with over 120 photographs and written by authors with first-hand experience of the city. The resting...

Najaf: Portrait of a Holy City examines the historical and social aspects of one of Iraq s most important cities, a centre of religious learning and devotion for the Shi i world since medieval times....

Un guide pratique de la recommandation qui inspirera et motivera de nombreuses personnes à mettre le travail de jeunesse sous les feux de la rampe et à plaider pour sa qualité et son développement, du...

Of the many ways in which Muslims through the ages have sought to express their faith, none is more impressive than that of Qur'anic calligraphy and illumination. The legacy of this elaborate art...

Added to the World Heritage List in 1991, the Borobudur Temple is a symbol of the extraordinary cultural diversity that characterizes the vast archipelago of islands that form Indonesia. This book is...

With this special report, the Courier aims to open up new avenues for reflection on these lesser-known aspects of the greatest global challenge of our times. Because, in parallel to the scientific...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has established its headquarters in a large Y-shaped building now become a landmark in the Paris urban landscape and a...

The first volume examines the fundamental concepts that have inspired Muslims: the role of worship in Muslim life; the Muslim approach to God; the Islamic view of man as a composite of divine and...

This second volume, the first of six to be published, studies fundamental values of Islam, along with the nature of rights and the responsibilities in a general context. The authors analyse the...

The third volume in the series looks at Islam from a historical and geographical angle, and describes the social and religious setting in which the Prophet Muhammad and his successors undertook to...

Research into Islamic science and technology is still in its early stages, but there is now sufficient material available for a preliminary study. Volume IV is intended to fill a gap which deserves a...

Research into Islamic science and technology is still in its early stages, but there is now sufficient material available for a preliminary study. Volume IV is intended to fill a gap which deserves a...

This volume aspires to cast light on some of the cultural manifestations of Islam in the spheres of language and literature, philosophy and mysticism, human sciences and art. For this task, UNESCO has...

The last 100 years of Islamic history are examined in the final volume, although the approach is thematic rather than historical. The period considered has seen European colonialism in most of the...

The last 100 years of Islamic history are examined in the final volume, although the approach is thematic rather than historical. The period considered has seen European colonialism in most of the...

L'UNESCO, aux termes de son Acte constitutif, promeut "la libre circulation des idées, par le mot et par l'image" et s'est engagée à faciliter la mise en place d'un espace Internet libre, ouvert et...