Uniting Our Strengths for a Culture of Peace

"World peace, like community peace, does not require that each man love his neighbor -- it requires only that they live together with mutual tolerance, submitting their disputes to a just and peaceful settlement."
~ John F. Kennedy

TOLERANCE DAY (NOVEMBER 16)

Intolerance -- denying the rights and freedoms of others based on perceived differences -- is one of the biggest causes of conflict between nations, religions and cultures. Intolerance is caused by fear and ignorance about other cultures. Building tolerance and trust in diverse communities takes time and commitment. Tolerance Day is an opportunity to see what progress has been made throughout the year, and rededicate our commitment to promoting tolerance, respect, cooperation and dialogue between different cultures in our communities and between nations.

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Tolerance.org is a comprehensive online resource for fighting hate and bigotry to help create tolerant communities that value diversity. A project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, the website is divided into sections for parents, teachers, teens and kids, each containing extensive ideas, insights and tools, such as "10 Ways To Fight Hate" and "101 Tools for Tolerance." www.tolerance.org

On September 21, the International Day of Peace brought together more than
2000 organizations,
mobilizing what UNESCO has called
The GLOBAL MOVEMENT FOR A CULTURE OF PEACE...

PEACE is more than the absence of war.
It is about transforming our societies and uniting our global community
to work together for a more peaceful, just
and sustainable world for ALL.

November 16 - TOLERANCE DAY - will bring together many more individuals and organizations as part of our global desire for a better world.

Every Day is an opportunity to help create a better world
and to grow the
GLOBAL MOVEMENT FOR A CULTURE OF PEACE.
Following are some of the many mobilizing opportunities in the coming month:

Make A Difference Day October 28 UNICEF Day October 31 Community Day November 4 Kindness Day November 13 Recycling Day November 15 Tolerance Day November 16 World AIDS Day December 1 Volunteer Day December 5 Human Rights Day December 10

"Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are." - Hafsat Abiola

Find out more about these Culture of Peace Days at
www.cultureofpeaceinitiative.org

"Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression; in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be spirit of tolerance in the entire population." -- Albert Einstein 1. Attend services at a variety of churches, synagogues, mosques and temples to learn about different faiths. 2. Take a conversation course in another language that is spoken in your community. 3. Speak up when you hear slurs. Let people know that bias speech is always unacceptable. 4. Take the How Tolerant are You? A Test of Hidden Bias. 5. Read a book about another culture, attend a play, listen to music or go to a dance performance by artists whose race or ethnicity is different from your own. 6. Sign the Declaration of Tolerance. (Excerpted from 101 Tools For Tolerance at Tolerance.org

Lots more FREE resources for TOLERANCE DAY at
CultureOfPeaceInitiative.org

Tolerance Day | Tolerance Quotes |

Read the FREE online book:
YOU ARE A PATHWAY TO PEACE!
(A Guide for the Culture of Peace Movement)
or purchase paperback edition to support Culture of Peace Initiative

And for Kids: The DinoPals Present Time Out To Cool Down Read Free online at: CultureOfPeaceInitiative.org

Join the global movement for a culture of peace ...

There is so much going on for a better world all around us that the mainstream media never shares. Many different movements for social change are beginning to converge into what UNESCO has described as "a global movement for a culture of peace." The Culture of Peace Initiative (formerly the "We The Peoples" Initiative) is a United Nations-designated Peace Messenger Initiative, coordinated by Pathways To Peace, that is helping to connect organizations and individuals to build a culture of peace. Participation is free ... please visit CultureOfPeaceInitiative.org )

... You are a pathway to peace!

MESSAGES OF PEACE Help spread peace by sending PassALong cards with messages of peace. You can also sign up to receive free inspiring Peace e-messages. For more details about both visit www.cultureofpeaceinitiative.org

CULTURE OF PEACE POSTERS The Imagine a World at Peace poster has been created by award winning artist Irene Kai for Pathways To Peace. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these posters goes towards supporting Pathways To Peace's work as secretariat of the Culture of Peace Initiative (www.cultureofpeaceinitiative.org) a UN-designated Peace Messenger Initiative, and host of InternationalDayOfPeace.org (www.PTPposter.com)

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May Peace Prevail On Earth!