Breaking down the walls that divide our society today comes at a high price, one that we have to pay in order to fulfill the dream of a just and equal society for all. Respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and our ways of being human are fostered by knowledge, openness and communication, the freedom of thought, conscience and belief.
Teachings of tolerance consider harmony and indifference not as a moral duty but a political and legal requirement. This is a virtue that replaces a culture of war with a culture of peace. By confronting prejudicial ignorance with knowledge, discord with tolerance, isolation with the outstretched hand of generosity, accepting one another in the same walk, we take a step towards achieving that dream of building a better world. It is evident that this cannot be accomplished overnight but it takes greater investments to strengthen commitment to it.
The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) joins the world today to commemorate tolerance. Our guiding principle of seeking peace and development through working with youth, teaching and promoting tolerance, increasing inter-ethnic and inter-cultural respect as well as international understanding further comes to light on such days. Young men and women get informed, inspired, and educated not only as the people of today but also as the generation of the future. We believe that education for tolerance should aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of others. This should help young people to develop capacities for independent judgment, critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
Tolerance is necessary between individuals and at the family and community levels. Tolerance promotion and the shaping of attitudes of openness, mutual listening and solidarity should take place in schools and universities and through non-formal education, at home and in the workplace. The
communication media are in a position to play a constructive role in facilitating free and open dialogue and discussion, disseminating the values of tolerance, and highlighting the dangers of indifference towards the rise in intolerant groups and ideologies.
Let the world today, judge only by the content of our character, not by any distinction such as color, sex, language, religion, political, national,social or other status.
Teachings of tolerance consider harmony and indifference not as a moral duty but a political and legal requirement. This is a virtue that replaces a culture of war with a culture of peace. By confronting prejudicial ignorance with knowledge, discord with tolerance, isolation with the outstretched hand of generosity, accepting one another in the same walk, we take a step towards achieving that dream of building a better world. It is evident that this cannot be accomplished overnight but it takes greater investments to strengthen commitment to it.
The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) joins the world today to commemorate tolerance. Our guiding principle of seeking peace and development through working with youth, teaching and promoting tolerance, increasing inter-ethnic and inter-cultural respect as well as international understanding further comes to light on such days. Young men and women get informed, inspired, and educated not only as the people of today but also as the generation of the future. We believe that education for tolerance should aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of others. This should help young people to develop capacities for independent judgment, critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
Tolerance is necessary between individuals and at the family and community levels. Tolerance promotion and the shaping of attitudes of openness, mutual listening and solidarity should take place in schools and universities and through non-formal education, at home and in the workplace. The
communication media are in a position to play a constructive role in facilitating free and open dialogue and discussion, disseminating the values of tolerance, and highlighting the dangers of indifference towards the rise in intolerant groups and ideologies.
Let the world today, judge only by the content of our character, not by any distinction such as color, sex, language, religion, political, national,social or other status.
Press Release by World Assembly of Youth (WAY)
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