Tolerance and Dialogue Session (ECOSOC Chamber, 3:15-4:45 EST)

This session is being transmitted on both the web and in Second Life at Global Kids Island.

(Update: The SL grid is currently down :-( . . . please use the web link above to watch the webcast. As soon as SL is back up, we will be having the forum.)

"Human beings must respect one another, in all their diversity of belief, culture and language. Differences between societies should be neither feared nor repressed, but cherished as a precious asset of humanity. A culture of peace and dialogue among all civilizations should be actively promoted."

Host: Mr. Georg Kell, Executive Head, UN Global Compact Office

Moderator: Ms. Katherine Marshall, Senior Advisor, World Bank

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Tolerance and Dialogue

“Human beings must respect one other, in all their diversity of belief, culture and language. Differences within and between societies should be neither feared nor repressed, but cherished as a previous asset of humanity. A culture of peace and dialogue among all civilizations should be actively promoted. Disposition and closeness”.* Education (MDG 1-8)

• How can humanity express Tolerance and Dialogue through the Millennium Development Goals?
• If we agree that we share the value of Tolerance and Dialogue, in what ways could this help us to achieve the MDGs?

1. Is Tolerance and Dialogue a shared value?
2. If so, can Tolerance and Dialogue be expressed through one or more of the MDGs?
3. If we live the value of Tolerance and Dialogue, could we accomplish these MDGs?
4. If so, what are the obstacles to achieving this?
5. What can we do to overcome these obstacles?