Baku: The Baku International Multiculturalism Center (BIMC), in collaboration with ICESCO, is hosting the 2nd International Youth Forum on Multiculturalism from August 22 to 27. The forum is themed ‘Youth as ambassadors of peacebuilding in a multicultural environment’ and gathers approximately 70 participants from over 50 countries. It includes events in Baku, Khankendi, and Shusha, featuring panel discussions, interactive sessions, training programs, and cultural visits to Azerbaijan’s liberated historical lands.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the forum aims to provide a platform for young individuals from various nations, religions, and cultures to promote multicultural values, strengthen inter-religious understanding, and encourage tolerance. The objective is to foster respect for diversity as a source of peace and solidarity, while enabling participants to exchange experiences, propose joint projects, and build partnerships.
The inaugural International Multiculturalism Youth Forum took place in 2019 during the 9th International Multiculturalism Summer School, under the theme ‘Baku Intercultural Youth Forum: Interfaith in action.’