The workshop followed an engaging panel discussion to pre-launch the UNESCO publication More than Welcome: Intercultural Integration of Migrants in and through Higher Education, developed in collaboration with Professor Darla Deardorff, UNESCO Chair in Intercultural Competences at the University of Stellenbosch. The panel discussion explored the importance of finding new models of integration against a growing global backdrop of rising discrimination against migrants, and the strategically important role that Higher Education Institutions can play in this regard. It featured prominent experts from Deakin University, the University of the Western Cape, Harvard University, and Makerere University.  

As a next step, the insights from the workshop will serve as a foundation for the creation of a structured framework that supports an intercultural approach to digital competence development. This framework will guide policy development, education, and content creation within digital spaces, aiming to build a more ethically responsible digital future. By advancing these initiatives, UNESCO aims to foster an environment where digital literacy not only enhances skills but also strengthens cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation.