International Day for Tolerance

When:

Nov 16, 2008 12:00 am - Nov 17, 2008 12:00 am

Time Zone:

(GMT-6:00) America: Denver

The United Nations has declared 16 November as the International Day for Tolerance and has called upon governments, non-governmental organizations and people everywhere to observe the Day and to undertake initiatives that would advance the cause of Tolerance and the follow-up program of action adopted by the General Assembly.

In a world awash with intolerance, ethno-linguistic rivalries, racism, fundamentalism, terrorism and hatred, we believe that this call “to practice tolerance and live together with one another in peace as good neighbors” could not be more timely.

The Friends of the United Nations Awards Program is a direct response to this call and a way of recognising leadership and excellence in this field and to give greatest scope and meaning to the Day.

The event has traditionally provided an opportunity for the Secretary General and the President of the General Assembly to present their Tolerance-Day messages. Messages have also been received from the President of the United States and other distinguished leaders in keeping with the spirit of the day.