At a time when peace is failing in many societies, UNESCO Director-General stressed the responsibility of all to defend human dignity by promoting quality education for all, building bridges of dialogue for respect and tolerance, and giving all individuals the capacity to fulfil their aspirations.

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Nor is tolerance innate, a quality that some are granted, of which others are bereft.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN BRASILIA

Student teams with different cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds joined together in a spirit of solidarity to carry out hands-on activities in favour of inclusive quality education, access to education, human rights, peace and tolerance.

UNESCO: Education

This year, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is marking the occasion with a variety of activities whose main purpose is to promote tolerance, equity and social justice through access to quality basic education and lifelong learning.

UNESCO: CONFINTEA VI