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Manifesto 2000

for a culture of Peace and Non-violence


Because the year 2000 must be a new beginning, an opportunity to transform - all together - the culture of war and violence into a culture of peace and non-violence.
Because this transformation demands the participation of each and every one of us, and must offer young people and future generations the values that can inspire them 
to shape a world based on justice, solidarity, liberty, dignity, harmony and prosperity for all. 

Because the culture of peace can underpin sustainable development, environmental protection and the well-being of each person.

Because I am aware of my share of responsibility for the future of humanity, in particular to the children of today and tomorrow.

I pledge in my daily life, in my family, my work, my community, my country and my region, to: 
Respect the life and dignity of each human being 
without discrimination or prejudice;
Practise active non-violence, rejecting violence in all its forms: 
physical, sexual, psychological, economical and social, 
in particular towards the most deprived and vulnerable 
such as children and adolescents;
Share my time and material resources in a spirit of generosity 
to put an end to exclusion, injustice 
and political and economic oppression;
Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity, 
giving preference always to dialogue and listening 
without engaging in fanaticism, defamation and the rejection of others;
Promote consumer behaviour that is responsible 
and development practices that respect all forms of life 
and preserve the balance of nature on the planet;
Contribute to the development of my community, with the full participation of women and respect for democratic principles, 
in order to create together new forms of solidarity; 
 

more information see: http://www2.unesco.org/manifesto2000/

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