The International Day for Tolerance is celebrated on 16 November each year which was declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.
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This action followed the adoption of a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance by UNESCO’s Member States on 16 November 1995.
The Day recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. It gives the message that people are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe.
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence?
In 1995, to mark the United Nations Year for Tolerance and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, UNESCO created a prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence.
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural or communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence.
The prize is awarded every two years on the International Day for Tolerance, 16 November.
The Prize may be awarded to institutions, organizations or persons, who have contributed in a particularly meritorious and effective manner to tolerance and non-violence.
