IMN officials had a successful international event in Dubai.

Three annual United Nations Global Compact events took placed in Dubai, UAE on 24-27 October, 2016. These events were attended by 84 networks from the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) drawn from 84 countries.  While Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are universal, they are very much be addressed at the national level – where each country will apply its unique history, culture and capabilities. Global Compact Local Networks are well positioned to roll out global goals to business communities in all regions of the world, to ensure that the SDGs result in tangible and impactful action on the ground. 

New Interesting research from IMN Country Representative in Pakistan:'Pakistan relation with Multiculturalism: a brief note.."

                        

'Pakistan relation with Multiculturalism: a brief note.."

This brief note aims to map out the relation of Pakistan with multiculturalism. The scope for developing research into Pakistan relation(s) with multiculturalism is one of the possibilities this note highlights, thus hoping to bring to the fore the relevance of engaging Pakistan into the multicultural dialogue internationally, and at home.

Let's congratulate Our Newest IMN Country Representative in Italy!

             IMN COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE FOR ITALY , DR.ALESSIO STILO!

We wish to congratulate you on your new appointment as IMN Country Representative in  Italy  and we take this opportunity to look forward in working closely and strenghten the   cooperation with our network. We are sure our cooperation will continue to be fruitful in the future.

Alessio Stilo

Presentation of the website and digital library project “Multiculturalism of Azerbaijan”

On October 14, 2016, presentation of the website and digital library project “Multiculturalism in Azerbaijan” was held at the Presidential Library of the Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Director of the Presidential Library Mayil Ahmadov gave information about the new electronic resource. Representatives of cultural centers of the ethnic minorities in Azerbaijan, governmental officials and researches shared their views on the new electronic resource during the discussions. 

International Multicultural Network Staff is currently being renewed.

             
       Dr. Khayala Mammadova

              Head and Founder

      International Multicultural Network

Korean Association for Multicultural Education - Our main Partner!

Let's congratulate Our Newest IMN Country Representative in Nigeria!

IMN COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE FOR NIGERIA, DR.GABRIEL KAYODE BABABWALE!

We wish to congratulate you on your new appointment as IMN Country Representative in  Nigeria  and we take this opportunity to look forward in working closely and strenghten the   cooperation with our network. We are sure our cooperation will continue to be fruitful in the future.

Dr. Gabriel Kayode BABAWALE 

Martha Lawry:"I love the concept of sharing in Azerbaijan, and I think it is a good example that Americans can learn from."

    Martha Lawry

When I moved to Azerbaijan, one of the first cultural differences I had to adapt to was sharing things. As an American, I grew up with a strong concept of possessions. (This is mine; that is yours.)Some American families even train their children not to touch their siblings’ toys or go into their bedrooms without permission. Each child has his/her own toys, clothes, books, and other things. As I child, I even had my own scissors with my name on them.

But in Azerbaijan, I was quickly introduced to the idea that everything gets shared. If the family has one pair of scissors, it belongs to everyone, and everyone will use it. Books, cell phone adaptors, nail polish--  these are not “mine” or “yours;” they are just “ours” in the family.

Let’s Congratulate Our Newest IMN Country Representative in Iraq!

IMN Country Representative for Iraq, Mr.Karwan Salih Waisy! 

We wish to congratulate you on your new appointment as IMN Country Representative in  Iraq   and we take this opportunity to look forward in working closely and strenghten the   cooperation with our network. We are sure our cooperation will continue to be fruitful in the future.

Assistant lecturer , University of Zakho,Iraq

Book Review: Understanding Confusion in Africa:The Politics of Multiculturalism and Nation-building in Cameroon

Understanding Confusion in Africa  , 

The Politics of Multiculturalism and Nation-building in Cameroon

by 

 Peter Ateh-Afac Fossungu

This book argues essentially that Cameroon cannot competently champion African unity and progress until it can correctly pursue its own multicultural nation-building. Cameroon's success continental-wise would depend on its theory and practice of multiculturalism, as particularly reflected in  the rejoicing in its historical diversity and the harmonious co-existence of its Systems of Education which must, of necessity, be linked to effective federalization or decentralization of uniquely cultural matters.

IMN Representative for Cameroon,Dr.Joash Norman Moitui :" Multiculturalism in Cameroon."

 Multiculturalism in Cameroon 

The diversity of Cameroon is evident with existence of 250 ethnic groups, a fact that has promoted peace existence, cohesion and appreciation for diversity. This assertion is captured in comments by a turkey diplomat that, “Cameroon is a mosaic of 250 tribes”.

Ilham Aliyev:" Pope’s visit crucial for dialogue among civilizations."

"Pope Francis regards and values Azerbaijan as a tolerant country. Azerbaijan and the Vatican enjoy good relations.  Azerbaijan's role in the reconstruction works in the Vatican contributed to the improvement of these relations. The Pope`s visit to Azerbaijan in the year of multiculturalism proves that he considers and values Azerbaijan as a tolerant country." Ordinary Fekete said.