INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE
In order to generate public awareness, emphasize the dangers of intolerance
and react in support of tolerance promotion and education,
we solemnly proclaim the annual International Day for Tolerance
on the 16th of November every year.
UNESCO, 1995
Tolerance is ...
... respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures,
our forms of expression and ways of being human.
Tolerance is ...
... fostered by knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom of thought, conscience and belief.
Tolerance is ...
... harmony in difference. It is not only a moral duty, it is also a political and legal requirement.
Tolerance,
... the virtue that makes peace possible,
contributes to the replacement of the culture of war by a culture of peace.
"Declaration of Principles on Tolerance"
(Article 1)
(Article 1)
****
Let's commemorate this day with the song
"Wonderful Life" by the British singer Black.
If We consider the song as an invitation to look for a friend,
in order to be able to practise TOLERANCE with him / her,
complete the following...
complete the following...
...Activity :
*Watch the video-clip of the song,
paying attention to the lyrics,
and decide in which part of the lyrics of the song
we can include the following sentence...
..."with whom I can practice Tolerance"
paying attention to the lyrics,
and decide in which part of the lyrics of the song
we can include the following sentence...
..."with whom I can practice Tolerance"
Enjoy the song!!
(ANSWER : 3'19'' of the video-clip )
