#UNAOC is a United Nations political initiative of the Secretary-General. The primary mission of UNAOC is to forge collective political will and mobilize concerted action aimed to improve cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among countries, people, and communities. The Alliance develops its actions, geared around education, youth, media, migration, and women as peace mediators, at both the governmental and civil society levels, and works towards countering forces that fuel polarization and extremism.