Festival of Human Fraternity
Human Fraternity in Action
02-05 Feb 2022
Introduction
The Declaration of Human Fraternity
came to life at the capital city of Abu
Dhabi on the 4th of February, 2019
when it was signed by His Eminence
Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb,
Sheikh of Al-Azhar, and His Holiness
Pope Francis, Pope of Catholic Church.
It was a key document in human
history promoting safe and peaceful
coexistence for all people. The United
Arab Emirates and its wise leaders
have played a critical role in this
global achievement. The United Arab
Emirates passionately pursues the
higher interests of mankind and leads
by example and action.
Description
To more deeply establish the pillars of human fraternity and its principles, the
Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence is organizing, in cooperation with the Higher
Committee of Human Fraternity, the second Festival of Human Fraternity to be held
between the 2nd and the 5th of February, 2022. The festival commemorates the
International Day of Human Fraternity by organizing local and international events
to promote the principles of The Declaration on Human Fraternity including: peace,
freedom of belief, tolerance, ethics, the protection of houses of worship,
counterterrorism, positive citizenship, East-West relations, women’s rights,
children’s rights, protection of the vulnerable. The festival will support
implementation of the document’s principles of peaceful coexistence and tolerance
of people from different cultures and nationalities while working together on
projects which serve society and the world, ensuring a better future for all.
Festival objectives
The festival’s objectives are summarized in the following:
Integrating work
for the enhancement ofnational identity andhuman fraternity
for the enhancement ofnational identity andhuman fraternity
Implementing the
principles
of human
fraternity in action
Marking the contributions
of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed, in promoting human fraternity
of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed, in promoting human fraternity
Establishing the principles
of the Declaration of Human Fraternity document signed in Abu Dhabi on 4 February 2019
of the Declaration of Human Fraternity document signed in Abu Dhabi on 4 February 2019
National event marking
the International Day of Human Fraternity
the International Day of Human Fraternity
Festival objectives
The festival’s objectives are summarized in the following:
Integrating work
for the enhancement ofnational identity andhuman fraternity
for the enhancement ofnational identity andhuman fraternity
Implementing the
principles
of human
fraternity in action
Marking the contributions
of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed, in promoting human fraternity
of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed, in promoting human fraternity
Establishing the principles
of the Declaration of Human Fraternity document signed in Abu Dhabi on 4 February 2019
of the Declaration of Human Fraternity document signed in Abu Dhabi on 4 February 2019
National event marking
the International Day of Human Fraternity
the International Day of Human Fraternity
Main Events Agenda
02 February
Wednesday
Virtual
Song Release Entitled
“Together, Hand in Hand”
2 pm
Lamasat: Painting Session
for Human Fraternity
Partner Building 50|71
03 February
Thursday
10 am
Brainstorming workshop
“The Government’s Role as an Incubator for Tolerance”
Partner Building 50|71
11 am
Little Champions for Humanity Workshop
Partner Building 50|71
1:00 pm
Human Fraternity in the era of a pandemic
Partner Building 50|71
3 pm
Tolerance and Human Fraternity Youth Workshop
Partner Building 50|71
04 February
Friday
10 am
Human Fraternity and The Global tolerance Alliance Round Table, Followed by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
The Sustainability Pavilion
05 February
Saturday
10:30 am
Launching “Tolerance and Human Fraternity” E-course
Launching Tolerance Gallery
The Youth Pavilion
02 February , Wednesday
Launching the Human Fraternity Media Campaign | 2-5 Feb.
A campaign to be launched during the festival period to target different
groups of society with the participation of various entities in the public
and private sectors to promote the principles of the Document on Human
Fraternity. Its activities include the following: Distribution of the
Document to Expo visitors, schools, universities and government entities,
an introductory video for the Document on Human Fraternity in several
languages, a video titled “Expo as a Real Embodiment of Human
Fraternity”, lighting up iconic buildings with the principles of the
Document on Human Fraternity, radio, television and social media.
Launching the Government Entities Celebrations of the International Day for Human Fraternity | 2-5 Feb.
The Government’s Role as an
incubator for Tolerance Celebrations to be held during the festival period by various
government entities in the UAE as a celebration of the
International Day of Human Fraternity in conjunction with the
Human Fraternity Festival, through organizing events and
consolidating awareness and activating the principles and
fundamentals of the Document on Human Fraternity.
Lamasat | 2 pm
Painting session for Human
FraternityA painting session with artists in a hall where students gather
to practice this experience together under the slogan of human
fraternity.
Live guided painting session for university students, to gather
and paint art pieces in harmony.
03 February , Thursday
Brainstorming Workshop | 10 am
The Government’s Role as an
incubator for ToleranceThe brainstorming workshop is attended by a group of federal and local
entities and aims at developing “Government’s Role as an Incubator of
Tolerance” initiatives and coming up with suggestions and
recommendations that promote the values of tolerance, coexistence and
human fraternity in entities and society.
The session will be accompanied by a memorandum signing of
understanding between the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence and
UAE Pro League
Little Champions for Humanity Workshop | 11 am
As part of the Festival for Human Fraternity, the Ministry of Tolerance and
Coexistence launches an interactive session in English to introduce children to the
Document of Human Fraternity and the most important values promoted by this
document. The workshop includes three main pillars: knowing each other,
dialogue and joint action for a better world. The workshop offers in a simplified
way a range of practical activities that include exposing the participants to a life
context that enables them to learn about some of these values and how to apply
the same to excite participants’ motivations and promote their learning levels. The
participants will also work on exercises to help them explore the importance of
these values in achieving peace for a better world.
Tolerance and Human Fraternity Workshop | 3 pm
YouthThe Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence renews its tireless efforts to support
the objectives of the Document on Human Fraternity by launching a training
program to celebrate the International Day of Human Fraternity during the
organization of the Festival for Human Fraternity (“Little Champions for
Humanity”). The program is presented in English language to a group of youth of
several nationalities, in order to consolidate the values of human fraternity and
a detailed explanation of the concept of tolerance in the UAE with the aim of
embodying and demonstrating the principles of the document and applying
those values in the practical sense.
Art Exhibition | 3-5 Feb.
Human Fraternity
through an Artist’s EyeA three-day art exhibition that includes fine art and photography, including
the participation of youth and various groups of society, in collaboration
with universities, the Fine Arts Association and the National Archives.
04 February , Friday
Human Fraternity and The Global Tolerance Alliance Roundtable
Followed by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity | 10a am
Followed by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity | 10a am
A forum inaugurated by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan, in the presence of
prominent local and international figures, to celebrate the International Day
of Human Fraternity, during which speakers from the Vatican and Al Azhar
are hosted, in addition to hosting a roundtable on human fraternity and the
Global Tolerance Alliance.
05 February , Saturday
Launching the ‘Tolerance and Human Fraternity E-Course’ & Launching the ‘Tolerance Gallery’| 10:30am
An event, in which His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan
participates in launching the ‘Tolerance and Human Fraternity
E-Course’ and the ‘Tolerance Gallery’.
Dimensions of Human Fraternity in the Global Tolerance Alliance Roundtable
Keynote
Speaker
H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan
Cabinet Member and
Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE
Guest
Speakers
H.E. CARDINAL
MIGUEL ÁNGEL GUIXOT
President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
Human Fraternity for the Promotion of Joint Initiatives and Peaceful Coexistence
H.E. DR.
MUHAMMAD AL DUWAINI
Al Azhar Deputy of the Grand Imam
Towards a path of Tolerance and Understanding driven by Knowledge
H.E. JUDGE
MOHAMED ABDELSALAM
Secretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
In Human Fraternity We Foster Inclusive Societies
Roundtable
Delegates
H.E.
JUSTIN MCGOWAN
Commissioner General for Australia, Expo 2020 Dubai
H.E.
OLE JOHAN SANDVAER
Commissioner General for Norway, Expo 2020 Dubai
H.E REV PROFESSOR
DR. IOAN SAUCA
General Secretary of World Council of Churches Member of Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
H.E.
PAOLO GLISENTI
Commissioner General for Italy, Expo 2020 Dubai
Roundtable
Delegates
H.E.
SEVERI KEINÄLÄ
Commissioner General for Finland, Expo 2020 Dubai
MS.
KHAWLA BARLEY
Head of Initiatives, Special Olympics United Arab Emirates
DR.
DENA ASSAF
United Nations Resident Coordinator for the UAE
MR.
MICHAEL GARIN
Director General of Creative Media Authority, Abu Dhabi
Roundtable
Delegates
RABBI DAVID SHLOMO ROSEN KSG CBE
American Jewish Committee’s International Director of Interreligious Affairs
H.E IRINA BOKOVA
Former Director-General of UNESCO Member of the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity
Festival of Human Fraternity brochure
