The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched its first training program on intercultural dialogue in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Designed for professionals working in museums and heritage site management, the program is part of the “Fostering Positive Social Transformations in AlUla” project.
The sessions will take place via Zoom every Thursday between Sept. 18 and Oct. 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (GMT+2).
Interestingly, the program will bring together representatives from museums and World Heritage sites, notably those working in public engagement, education, and learning.
The training covers basic concepts in intercultural communication theory and practical applications for facilitating dialogue based on the “living museum model.” This model seeks to support the key role of museums and heritage sites as engaging platforms for exchange and understanding between visitors, and to leverage heritage and handicrafts as a driving force for dialogue between different cultures.
UNESCO urged interested applicants to apply by Sept. 5 through the blink below:
The program will notify the accepted participants one week before the course begins.
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