The organizing committee of the World Summit for Tolerance, that the summit aims at its second session on 13 and 14 November next, to introduce the UAE model of tolerance locally and internationally, and the State's efforts to promote tolerance.
In a statement posted on the website, she pointed out that the main framework of the Year of Tolerance revolves around seven axes, aimed at developing the values of tolerance, coexistence and openness to other peoples' cultures: tolerance in society, which aims to promote the values of cultural, religious and social tolerance in the family and society. Through the enactment of a set of legislation and policies, and activating the role of community centers, which seek to encourage all segments of society, to embrace a culture of tolerance as a daily lifestyle, and the belief in pluralism and cultural diversity as a means to develop and build society.
She added that the second axis is tolerance in education, through education can achieve a better understanding of the world around us, and build bridges of communication, cooperation and joint action across different educational institutions such as universities, schools and institutes, which contributes to the promotion and dissemination of the principles of tolerance away from the discourses of violence, hatred and intolerance, The third axis represents institutional tolerance, which aims to create a safe, tolerant and coherent workplace in government and private institutions through organizing educational programs that highlight equal opportunities in employment and service delivery, pointing out that the UAE is home to millions of talent And professionals of more than 200 different nationalities, what establishes the status of the state and a global destination for work and living.
The Committee stated that the fourth axis is cultural tolerance, which aims to promote tolerance, through the organization of a variety of artistic and cultural events, to celebrate the communities living in the country, and to identify other cultures through popular and other events in the field of arts and culture, while the fifth axis is about The UAE model of tolerance, by circulating this model, with the aim of highlighting the country as a global capital of tolerance, through its current and future projects, aimed at enriching the scientific and cultural content about tolerance, and inspiring communities to embrace a culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The sixth pillar is tolerance in policies and legislation, where the Supreme National Committee for Tolerance is working on enacting policies, legislation and executive regulations, such as the Multicultural Law, which supports the value of tolerance, which benefits all its citizens and inhabitants, regardless of race, age, religion and sex. Political views and social status.
Finally, tolerance in the media, in order to promote and highlight the values of tolerance, highlighting the vital role of the state in this area at the local and global levels, through the enactment of a range of media policies, in addition to the preparation and implementation of a variety of television and radio programs.
She pointed out that the UAE will lead the efforts to transform the use of all traditional and social media, to build a more tolerant world for future generations.
Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
At its current session, the World Summit for Tolerance seeks to focus on how to promote the principles of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, acceptance and understanding of the other, the preservation of human dignity, and the realization of friendship among human beings, on the diversity and diversity of their religions, beliefs, cultures and languages. Several areas, from education and work environment, the role of government and religious leaders in establishing tolerance, equality and justice issues, among others, include all segments of society including women, men and youth, where they will be allocated axes and timing for them to exchange views and dialogue on building a society full of sublimation H and peace.
- Institutional tolerance aims to create a safe, tolerant and cohesive workplace.