FORUM: "Reflecting on Tolerance" International Day for Tolerance 2025. The "principle of tolerance" can refer to several concepts, most commonly: the social and ethical idea of accepting and respecting diverse beliefs, behaviors, and identities, even if one disagrees with them; and the logical principle that two instances are similar enough to be treated as the same for a given purpose. Socially, tolerance is a cornerstone of peaceful coexistence, allowing individuals to live freely without imposing their views on others. In logic and philosophy, it relates to the choice of language and systems, as with the "principle of tolerance" proposed by Rudolf Carnap for creating new logical systems. The acceptance of different beliefs, actions, and cultures, acknowledging that people have the right to live their own lives, even if their views differ from your own. olerance equires respect and appreciation for human diversity, not indifference or weakness. It means that one's own views should not be imposed on others. The Principle of Tolerance is consistent with human rights and encourages peaceful coexistence by ensuring everyone can live in peace and dignity. The concept of Tolerance, highlighted by philosophers like Karl Popper, questions whether a society should tolerate those who are intolerant. Some argue that a tolerant society must preserve itself and therefore has the right to suppress intolerant ideologies that would undermine its own liberties and freedoms. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #tolerance, #16November, #InternationalDayforTolerance, #ToleranceDay.
EVENTS: Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Declaration of Principles on Tolerance UNESCO,
On November 16th; The UNESCO, the UNAOC, the UN ACADEMIC IMPACT and the OHCHR will organize a webinar to mark the International Tolerance Day 2025 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance and to teach the values of peace, responsible citizenship, equality, and tolerance in all circumstances. The United Nations General Assembly recommends that interested intergovernmental and non-governmentalorganizations and specialized agencies exert efforts in their respective fields to contribute to the celebration, and to consider what further contributions they can make toimplement and disseminate the standards affirmed in the Declaration of Principles. Register to participate!
ACTIONS: Inform and mobilize public opinion, as well as the United Nations system to the Principles of Tolerance. The General Assemebly Requests the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganization to continue to coordinate actions in support of tolerance promotion and education in partnership with other United Nations agencies and regional, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations
PUBLICATION: Read the 1995 Declaration of Principles on Tolerance established by the UNESCO
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