FINAL REPORT ON THE WEEK OF SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPORTS EVENTS
FINAL REPORT ON THE WEEK OF SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPORTS EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK 2025
The UNESCO Chair in Comparative Study of World Religions at the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan (IIAU) organized and executed a series of interdisciplinary events from February 4 to 8, 2025, in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week, as mandated by United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/5. Under the thematic framework "Human Fraternity and Interfaith Dialogue – A Factor of International Solidarity," the initiative integrated scientific discourse, cultural exhibitions, educational engagements, competitive activities, and experiential learning to promote interfaith understanding and social cohesion.
This report evaluates the methodology, outcomes, and implications of these efforts, situating them within the broader context of Uzbekistan’s socio-religious heritage and global peace-building objectives. World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025 provided a platform to investigate and enhance the mechanisms of interfaith dialogue and human fraternity. Hosted by the UNESCO Chair, the program aimed to: (1) facilitate intellectual exchange among diverse stakeholders, (2) showcase cultural and historical exemplars of tolerance, (3) engage youth in constructive activities, and (4) reinforce Uzbekistan’s role as a model of interreligious harmony. The following sections detail the events, analyze their impact, and propose future directions.