Since partition tolerance is a fundamental requirement for distributed applications, it becomes a question of what to sacrifice: consistency or availability.
The Organization will not be associated with any declaration or position that goes against its fundamental principles and the objectives of promoting tolerance and mutual understanding on the basis of human rights and human dignity.
Konji Sebati (Permanent Delegate of South Africa to UNESCO) strongly supported the view of freedom of information as a fundamental right central to democratic governance, empowerment, socio-economic development, geo-political understanding and tolerance.