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(published 1 September 2008)
A Pacific dialogue on religious diversity was proposed on the 28th August 2008 after a two-day meeting of Pacific academics, theologians, faith community leaders and community representatives convened by the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO in Auckland.

Delegates identified the need to develop stronger connections with each other, to create spaces for dialogue, to broaden the conversation between and within faith traditions, and to support research and education about religions within the Pacific.
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The New Zealand National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation congratulates Te Taura Whiri I te reo Maori on Maori Language Week 2008 and supports calls for a Maori Language Year. more

The outstanding heritage of the Pacific was honoured this month as sites in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia were inscribed on the World Heritage List. more

UNESCO Lecture
UN International Year of Languages 2008

Globalisation and its effect upon linguistic diversity and multilingualism
explored by Professor Anne Pauwels in a special UNESCO Lecture in celebration of the UN International Year of Languages 2008 was held on Wednesday 2 July 2008 at the National Library Auditorium, Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington more

MAY/JUNE 2008 :: HARATUA/PIPIRI 2008

An E-Newsletter from the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
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