Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.
UNESCO’s 1995 Declaration of Principles on Tolerance
International Day for Tolerance was declared by UNESCO in 1995 following the Year of Tolerance that marked the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
The UNESCO website https://www.unesco.org/en/days/tolerance details five ways to counter intolerance:
Read more about these ways to fight intolerance on the website using the link above.
Today, on International Day of Tolerance, let’s remember: Tolerance is our bridge to peace and understanding. No one is born with hate; it’ss learned through ignorance. Let’s educate, understand, and embrace our diverse world.
© First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) 2024
