***Learn more about the International Day for Tolerance at: http://www.hrea.org/feature-events/international-tolerance-day.php ANNAN MARKS INTERNATIONAL TOLERANCE DAY WITH CALL FOR ACTION AGAINST FANATICISM New York, Nov 16 2004 10:00AM Marking the International Day of Tolerance, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today warned that the global landscape continued to be scarred by fanaticism, exploitation of ignorance, and the fear of the 'other.' "One of the best responses to such toxic behaviour is to cultivate tolerance," he said in a message. "No society can hope to flourish if it does not promote this essential virtue. Tolerance is an essential condition for peace, democracy and sustainable development." He noted that in today's interdependent world, societies are increasingly multicultural and more and more people are the product of several cultures. "Tolerance does not mean simple 'putting up with' others," he added. "On the contrary, it means being actively committed to human rights and fundamental freedoms, constantly recognizing that what brings us together is more powerful than what keeps us apart, and adhering to rules of conduct that emphasize responsibility not only to oneself, but also to others." UN News Centre ======== North American Human Rights Education listserv ======== Send mail intended for the list to <hr-education-na@hrea.org>. Archives of the list can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/lists/hr-education-na/markup/maillist.php If you have problems (un)subscribing, contact <owner-hr-education-na@hrea.org>. **You are welcome to reprint, copy, archive, quote or re-post this item, but please retain the original and listserv source.
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