In 1995, UNESCO member states adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, and the following year, the United Nations General Assembly called on member states to observe the date as the International Day for Tolerance. Tolerance has different dimensions in both personal and public life, which include respect for others, acceptance and understanding of forms of self-expression and the manifestation of human individuality, and the rich diversity of cultures in our world. Tolerance is also connected to the freedom of thought, conscience, and beliefs. There are many challenges to tolerance in today’s world, and this requires us as individuals, professionals, citizens, and organizations to uphold values and principles that promote tolerance in our daily activities.
