International Day of Tolerance. World Tolerance Day
Date in 2019: November 16th, Saturday.
“Now that we have learned to fly through the air like birds, to swim under water like fish, we lack only one thing: to learn to live on earth like people.” (B. Shaw) It is this art of living with people and among people that Tolerance Day, which is celebrated all over the world in November, is dedicated.
“Tolerance is the art of living in a world of people and ideas.”(A.G. Asmolov) Not every person on the planet can boast of tolerance and a loyal attitude towards phenomena that do not correspond to his life principles. And with the development of civilization, issues of hatred, rejection, aversion to the different, to the other, unfortunately, have reached a new level, threatening not only well-being and tranquility, but also peace on the planet. The world community is forced to raise issues of tolerance every day. And in mid-November there is even a special holiday dedicated to these qualities.
Who celebrates the holiday?
The beauty of our world lies in its diversity. It is thanks to the diversity of views, religions, and thoughts of people that the development of civilization occurs in many ways. That’s why respect for someone else’s point of view and identity is so important. Discrimination leads to extremism, violence and even wars on this basis.
Everyone who understands the importance of tolerance, the meaning of tolerance, will celebrate Tolerance Day in 2019 in Russia. And these will not just be empty words about the importance of understanding and respect, but actions that will bring people closer together and avoid violence.
history of the holiday
“Tolerance means respect, acceptance and proper understanding of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, forms of self-expression and manifestation of human individuality.” Article 1 of the UNESCO Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. It is with this document that the history of the International Day of Tolerance begins, which has become a symbol of tolerance throughout the world. The proclamation of the principles and the holiday itself took place in 1995. Both events are associated with the 50th anniversary of the organization.
In 1997, the UN Assembly calls on participating countries to join in the celebration and declares the Year of Tolerance. Intolerance is seen as a threat to humanity. Therefore, within the framework of the holiday and declaration, programs to combat intolerance, discrimination, and extremism are being developed.
Tolerance in modern realities
As part of the worsening conflicts on the planet that have arisen due to different views on faith, on political decisions, on national assessments, the International Day of Tolerance 2019 becomes especially relevant. After all, millions of adults and children suffer from the consequences of military conflicts and terrorist attacks due to a lack of mutual understanding between people.
And only at first glance the course of history does not depend on the actions and actions of an ordinary person. If everyone makes their contribution to the creation of the world, says out loud how important it is to be loyal to their dissident brothers, and takes a step towards an imaginary enemy, the holiday will not be in vain.
Congratulations on Tolerance Day
Tolerance Day is the most understanding holiday. On this day, I would like to wish that life would be happy and calm, and that the people who surround us would always understand, respect and appreciate each other. I wish the world to be enveloped in an atmosphere of kindness and generosity. Therefore, I would like to tell everyone - be kinder, more humane and calmer. And then you will see how brightly the sun shines around you!
The main thing I want to wish on Tolerance Day is respect. After all, without it it is impossible to build any relationships. Let support, care and sympathy reign in the world not only on this holiday, but always. Let each of us respect and accept our nation, skin color and eye shape. We are all humans. Happy Tolerance Day!
Tolerance Day is no joke
He is wildly beautiful, like forget-me-nots.
He gives peace from century to century
For this, great respect to him.
Happy Tolerance Day, friends!
We are all a big happy family!
What is so good about such an important holiday?
Respect, honor, kindness.
There is nothing more pleasant,
How kind all the people are.
Tolerance is important
This is peace on earth
So let's, people, let's do it
Do not succumb to the power of darkness!
Congratulations on your holiday,
I wish peace and goodness to everyone.
Be happier people
And then your path will not be difficult!
Larisa, October 16, 2016.Another wonderful international holiday has arrived - Day of Tolerance. In modern terms, November 16 is Tolerance Day. This date appeared in 1995 at the initiative of UNESCO, as a result of the adoption of the Declaration of Principles of Tolerance.
We are talking, first of all, about mutual respect for different world cultures, religions and traditions, as well as tolerance for the ways in which each individual person expresses his or her own individuality. Respect the characteristics of your people and be tolerant of the rituals and identity of all humanity - the UN calls for this, then most of the disagreements and wars on the planet will disappear into oblivion. Celebrating Tolerance Day, Russians join the peace-loving community of earthlings.
It is very important in our world,
In the age of progress, speed,
Be kinder and more tolerant
And open to people.
Do less evil, do good,
It’s impossible without him.
Let kindness into your hearts,
Happy holiday to all of you, friends.
It's not difficult to be tolerant.
Let us, friends, from now on,
We try our best
Be kinder and more tolerant!
International Day for Tolerance (in other official UN languages: English International Day for Tolerance, Spanish Día Internacional para la Tolerancia) is celebrated annually on November 16. This International Day was solemnly proclaimed in the UNESCO Declaration of Principles of Tolerance. The Declaration was approved in 1995 at the 28th General Conference of UNESCO (Resolution No. 5.61).
The Declaration defines tolerance as “respect, acceptance and proper understanding of the rich diversity of cultures of our world, our forms of self-expression and ways of expressing human individuality.” The Declaration recognizes that human beings are by nature different in appearance, attitude, speech, behavior and values and have the right to live in peace and maintain their individuality.
The Declaration examines the threats to humanity posed by intolerance and proposes methods and programs to combat intolerance.
In 1997, the UN General Assembly (resolution No. A/RES/51/95) also invited UN member states to celebrate this International Day. The General Assembly in this resolution refers to its decisions to observe the United Nations Year for Tolerance; refers to the UN Charter, which establishes that the principle of tolerance must be applied in the prevention of wars; takes into account the decision of UNESCO to approve the Declaration of Principles of Tolerance.
In his 2005 message on the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, the UN Secretary-General said that the fight against intolerance is one of the main activities of the UN. With population growth and increased migration throughout the world, xenophobia and extremism are on the rise. Tolerance, the message says, means knowing more about each other, bringing out the best in each other's traditions and beliefs. We need to respect each other as individuals who independently determine their own identity, religious and cultural affiliation, as individuals who understand that we can value our own characteristics without hating the characteristics of others.
In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited member states to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance on November 16 each year with events aimed at both educational institutions and the general public.
The Declaration of Principles of Tolerance proclaims that all human beings are different by nature but equal in dignity and rights. According to the document, tolerance means respect, acceptance and proper understanding of the rich diversity of the world's cultures, forms of self-expression and ways of expressing human individuality.
At the state level, tolerance requires fair and impartial legislation, respect for law and order, and judicial and administrative standards. Tolerance also requires providing every person with opportunities for economic and social development without discrimination.
The most effective means of preventing intolerance, according to the declaration, is education, which begins with teaching people what their common rights and freedoms are, to ensure the exercise of these rights, and by encouraging the desire to protect the rights of others.
The United Nations is committed to promoting tolerance by enhancing mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This urgent need lies at the heart of the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is even more relevant in the current era of increasing and violent extremism, the spread of radicalism and the expansion of conflicts, one of the hallmarks of which is a complete disregard for human life.
Recent years have seen a sharp rise in incidents of intolerance, extremism and violence around the world. This alarming trend is partly fueled by a growing tendency to define differences in terms of identity rather than in terms of opinions or interests. As a result, individuals and entire communities become targets of violence and cruelty simply because of their ethnic, religious, national or other identity.
Such threats, whether large-scale genocide or everyday humiliation due to prejudice, should alarm everyone. Each of us must strive to uphold the principles of tolerance, pluralism, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. We must always be prepared to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions and advocate for victims of discrimination.
On the International Day of Tolerance, we must reaffirm the message that diversity in thought, belief and action is a gift, not a threat. It is necessary to strive to create more tolerant communities in whose lives this fundamental ideal is ingrained.
In 1995, to commemorate the UN Year for Tolerance and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, UNESCO established the Madanjit Singh Prize (Indian artist, writer and diplomat, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador) for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence, which is awarded for active activities in scientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields aimed at creating an atmosphere of tolerance and non-violence.
The prize is awarded every two years, and its presentation is timed to coincide with the International Day for Tolerance. The Prize may be awarded to institutions, organizations or individuals for significant contributions and effective work in promoting tolerance and non-violence.
Thus, in 2014, the laureates of the Prize were human rights activists Ibrahim Ag Idbaltanat (Mali) and Francisco Javier Estevez Valencia (Chile), and in 2016 the prize was awarded to the Russian Federal Scientific and Methodological Center in the Field of Psychology and Pedagogy of Tolerance (Center tolerance).
On November 16, in primary schools, as throughout the world, a World Day of Tolerance (tolerance). Word " tolerance" comes from Latin "tolerance"- patience. And this date appeared in 1995 at the initiative of UNESCO, as a result of the adoption of the Declaration of Principles of Tolerance: mutual respect for different world cultures, religions and traditions, tolerance for the ways in which each individual expresses his or her own individuality.
The teachers thought out and prepared a program of events in advance.
The day began with students greeting all adults with words of greeting and handing out emblems. Music was played with the theme of the event. There was a stand in the lobby. On it, children could see words reflecting the qualities of a tolerant person.
During the day, teachers Burlachenko O.A., Nakul I.L., Nour N.Yu., Dimitrenko V.E., Tikhaya K.A. Conversations were held “Showing tolerance in the classroom”, “Tolerance”, “We are different, but we are cool”, at which the children learned about this day and the basic principles of tolerance.
Basic principles of tolerance:
1. Respect for the human dignity of all people without exception.
2. Respect for differences.
3. Understanding individual uniqueness.
4. Complementarity as the main feature of differences.
5. Interdependence as the basis for joint action.
6. Culture of peace.
7. Memory preservation.Also among these principles are, first of all, the following:
non-violence as an unacceptable means of introducing a person to any idea. Voluntariness of choice, “freedom of conscience”, emphasis on the sincerity of beliefs.
the ability to force oneself without forcing others. Fear and external coercion do not contribute to the formation of tolerance, although at a certain point people are disciplined as an educational factor, while forming certain morals;
tolerance, in the European understanding, sets an example of “law-abiding”, submission to laws, traditions and customs. Submission to laws, and not to the will of the majority or one individual, seems to be an important factor in social development;
acceptance of the OTHER, which may differ according to various characteristics - national, racial, cultural, religious, etc.
Forming relationships according to the “golden” rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
During extracurricular reading lessons with Yuryeva N.V. and Sychevskaya Yu.V. Using examples from literary works, children learned to be tolerant, played, and exchanged hugs. Soltan N.L. conducted a class hour “We are different, but we are together.” The teacher prepared a presentation and the children learned not only about tolerance, but also what this word sounds like in different languages.
The open event “What is tolerance”, held by I.V. Dmitrieva, became the final chord of this day. The guys watched the cartoon, listened to the message prepared by the student, worked in pairs and groups, analyzed real-life situations and drew conclusions. At the end of the lesson, the children created a Tree of Tolerance, on the leaves of which they wrote what should be done so that kindness and friendliness reign in the class.
November 16 is the International Day of Tolerance. We offer a simple and effective interpretation of tolerance that you can convey to your audience through the conversation “Tolerance: from definition to reality.”
In 1996, the General Assembly invited Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November each year with activities targeting both educational institutions and the general public (resolution 51/95 of 12 December). This decision was taken in connection with the 1995 United Nations Year for Tolerance, which was proclaimed by the Assembly in 1993 (resolution 48/126). For more official documents, see the UN website.
- Definition of tolerance (diversity, non-concession, rejection of dogmatism, fairness)
- Recommendations for development (state, society, education)
- Types of tolerance (natural, moral and ethical)
- The real basis of tolerance (universal values and empathy)
You can view the detailed text of the meeting and video recording on the website Sostudent.ru. The possible duration of the meeting may be approximately one hour.
“My definition: tolerance is the ability to restrain oneself in a conflict situation in the name of something greater (universal human values or significant people).
We often talk about Human Rights, but tolerance is the responsibility of an individual in society. Developing tolerance, we must first understand, accept and fulfill our human Responsibilities with good will, which will become the basis for Rights.”
Evgeniy Skvortsov
Other activities available in the section " peacekeeping » on the website of educational materials Sostudent.ru.
You can use the idea of signing by the participants of your event Manifesto for a culture of peace and non-violence*. It can be hung in the hallway of your office or educational institution. . Don't forget to tell us about yourself if you liked our materials. We will tell you about you on our websites and in a report for the UN
* The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the year 2000 as the “International Year for the Culture of Peace.” THE 2000 MANIFESTO was developed by a group of Nobel Peace Prize laureates meeting in Paris to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Representatives of 16 Russian cities held an action in honor of November 16 - International Day of Tolerance. The participants united under the motto “We are for the friendship of nations!”, made posters and booklets, took photographs and recorded videos.
On November 13, a discussion dedicated to the Day of Tolerance took place in Yekaterinburg, the results of which were conclusions about the limitations of tolerance if it is not preceded by an understanding of the goals and values common to people.