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UNAOC and BMW Group celebrate the importance of intercultural dialogue
May 21, 2020
In honor of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, let us celebrate the work of #UNAOC and BMW Group in raising awareness worldwide about the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity, and inclusion.
Read MoreWorld Creativity and Innovation Day
April 21, 2020
The BMW Group and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) believe that #innovation can have a social impact by bridging gaps within civilizations. For the past ten years, together we have scoured the ? to find and support those who innovate for a better world.
Read MoreUNAOC and BMW Group Announce the 10 Finalists of the 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award
December 11, 2019
Over 1,200 applications from 128 countries received Finalists come from ten different countries across five continents They will benefit from one year of in-kind support from UNAOC and BMW Group to expand and replicate their projects. Madrid, 11 December 2019 – Ten global grassroots initiatives have been named finalists of the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Award […]
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Ten projects have been named finalists by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group for the 2019 Intercultural Innovation Award. The selection process was highly competitive, with over 1,200 applications received from 128 countries. The selected projects come from ten different countries across the world, underlining the global importance of the Intercultural […]
Read MoreApril 23, 2019
Eligible Organizations Should Apply by 31 May 2019 The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group launched the call for applications of the sixth edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award. Grassroots initiatives that encourage intercultural understanding through innovative methods, with the aim of alleviating identity-based conflicts around the world, are encouraged to […]
Read MoreUNAOC and BMW Group Host Event in Berlin for Intercultural Innovation Award Alumni
March 29, 2019
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in partnership with BMW Group, will host an event for alumni of the Intercultural Innovation Award in Berlin, Germany, from 1 to 4 April. Participants in the event were selected from different editions of the Award and come from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania. The Alumni […]
Read MoreJuly 28, 2018
The second capacity building workshop for the ten most recent recipients of the Intercultural Innovation Award took place in Melbourne, Australia from 22 to 27 July 2018. Hosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group, and, for the first time, in collaboration with Accenture, the workshop focused on the topics of […]
Read MoreApril 24, 2018
The first capacity building workshop for the ten most recent recipients of the Intercultural Innovation Award took place at BMW Group headquarters in Munich, Germany from 15 to 20 April 2018. Hosted by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group, the workshop focused on the topics of communications, strategy and design thinking. […]
Read MoreNovember 30, 2017
More than 1,300 applications from 130 countries were received. The ten awardees have been selected across five continents. Given the tremendous success of the initiative, the BMW Group and United Nations Alliance of Civilizations have decided to renew the partnership for another four years. This year, the Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony has been held for […]
Read MoreOctober 31, 2017
Ten projects have been named finalists by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group for the Intercultural Innovation Award. The selection process was highly competitive, with 1,356 applications received from 130 countries. The final rankings will be announced during the Intercultural Innovation Award Ceremony to be held at United Nations Headquarters on 29 November.
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