Pujya Swamiji Speaks at United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji was once again invited as a distinguished speaker to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 13–14 December.

The UNAOC, a United Nations initiative established to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue, social cohesion, and peace, convenes global leaders, policymakers, faith representatives, youth, and civil society to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges related to polarization, discrimination, and social division.

During the Forum, Pujya Sadhviji spoke in the session titled “Combating Hate Speech, Exclusion, and Discrimination: Toward an Intergenerational Dialogue,” where she shared spiritual and ethical perspectives on fostering compassion, mutual respect, and inclusive societies across generations.

Pujya Sadhviji has been a featured speaker at the UNAOC Global Forum for several consecutive years, contributing to key discussions in Lisbon (Portugal), Fez (Morocco), and New York (USA), reflecting her ongoing commitment to global interfaith engagement, peacebuilding, and the promotion of harmony among diverse cultures and communities.