Dialogue for social cohesion

At a time when division threatens the fabric of societies, dialogue offers a path forward. The Dialogue for Social Cohesion brief, developed by UNESCO in collaboration with the Berghof Foundation and Search for Common Ground, blends real-world case studies with practical recommendations.

The paper offers policymakers, practitioners, and civil society essential guidance to harness intercultural dialogue – an approach championed by UNESCO – in order to build resilient, cohesive societies. From theatre in South Sudan to classrooms in Germany, discover how communities are using dialogue as an adaptable, creative, and culturally rooted approach to mend fractured relationships, rebuild trust, and strengthen social bonds.

Our colleagues Anne Kruck and Mir Mubashir contributed case studies about our peace education work in Germany and our environmental peacebuilding approaches in Somalia.