International Day of Conscience

The task of the United Nations to save future generations from the scourge of war requires transformation towards a culture of peace , which consists of values, attitudes and behaviours that reflect and inspire social interaction and sharing based on the principles of freedom, justice and democracy , all human rights, tolerance and solidarity, that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to s olve problems through dialogue and negotiation and that guarantee the full exercise of all rights and the means to participate fully in the development process of their society. CAMPAIGN: Promote a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience.

The Carleton Centre for the Study of Islam , in collaboration with the Intercultural Dialogue Institute – Ottawa and the Canadian Council of Muslim Women , hosted a workshop entitled “ Averting Violent Extremism: Religious Literacy, Pluralism and Community Resilience ” Check out the podcast! The overall goal of the interdisciplinary workshop was to assess the viability of the religious literacy approach in ameliorating the attractiveness of violent extremism for vulnerable youth. It was an interactive event designed to enable broad participation by a large number of knowledgeable and experienced people.

  The UNESCO and the UNAOC play an important role in fostering the intercultural dialogue.  Together; They conduct activities related to the culture of peace and non-violence and make efforts in promoting a culture of peace through a number of practical projects in the areas of youth, education, media and migration, in collaboration with governments, international organizations, foundations and civil society groups, as well as the media and the private sector.

  Learning the art of dialogue is both a personal and social process. Developing one’s skills and capacity for dialogue implies a willingness to be open while retaining one’s critical judgment . Dialogue concerns us all: from and leaders to individuals within each community. Alongside relevant international conferences to raise awareness on Intercultural Dialogue and Interreligious Undertandings , UNESCO strives to promote grass-root activities, particularly in sensitive geo-strategical areas that reach target-populations such as women, youth and marginalized populations.