Baku:UNESCO Deputy Director-General Åsa Regnér emphasized the critical need to eliminate prejudice and inequalities to build peaceful societies during the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku. The event, themed 'Dialogue for a Shared Future,' serves as a platform for promoting peace through understanding among diverse communities.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Regnér highlighted the current global climate of fragmentation and polarization, underscoring UNESCO's longstanding mission to foster peace by addressing the divisions within communities. This mission, she noted, has been a cornerstone of UNESCO since its inception.

Regnér further expressed UNESCO's commitment to continuing its collaboration with Azerbaijan and other partners worldwide. The goal is to transform intercultural dialogue into a tangible and effective tool for promoting peace globally, benefiting people everywhere.