Sunday, November 17, 2019

Road Safety Crisis: UN calls for action to tackle ‘ubiquitous but invisible’ global road safety crisis

© Eric Ganz
Two men transport glass panels via motor scooter in Vietnam. (file)
17 November 2019
SDGs

Saving lives by improving road safety is “one of the many objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the United Nations chief said in his message for the global day set aside for remembering the victims of traffick accidents.

Noting that more than 1.3 million people die in road accidents every year, Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that more young people between the ages of 15 and 29 die from road crashes annually than from HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or homicide.

World Health Organization (WHO)
Facts on road traffic injuries

“The World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims is an opportunity to reflect on how we can save millions of lives,” he said.

And since 2015, his Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt, has worked to mobilize political commitment, raise awareness about UN road safety conventions, foster dialogue on good practices and advocate for funding and partnerships. 

“While the scale of the challenge is enormous, collective efforts can do much to prevent these tragedies”, the UN chief attested.

In 2018, a UN Road Safety Fund was launched to finance actions in low- and middle-income countries, where around 90 per cent of traffic casualties occur.  

And next February, a global ministerial conference on road safety will be held in Sweden to strengthen partnerships to accelerate action.

“Urgent action remains imperative”, concluded the Secretary-General. “On this World Day, I call on all to join forces to address the global road safety crisis.”

‘Ubiquitous yet invisible’

The UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) calls road traffic crashes a ‘hidden epidemic’.  

According to DSS, they have a “dramatically transformative impact” on people’s lives with most causalities remaining “almost invisible to society at large”.

Last February, with the participation of UN leaders from the Secretariat, UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and others, including the Chef de Cabinet and Special Envoy on Road Safety, the UN launched the Road Safety Strategy in New York and Geneva that showed unity and the shared message of road safety across the UN-system.

The Day has become an important tool in efforts around the world to reduce road casualties.

It offers an opportunity to draw attention to the scale of emotional and economic devastation road crashes cause and recognizes the suffering of victims and the work of rescue services.

Ending fatal road crashes are in line with the 2030 Agenda, particularly in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which encompasses good health and wellbeing and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities.

Five pillars of road safety

Pillar 1:   Road safety management

Pillar 2:   Safer vehicles

Pillar 3:   Safer road user behaviour

Pillar 4:   Post-crash responses

Pillar 5:   Safer driving environment

    This takes leadership in demonstrating outstanding road safety behavior every day and working together to find the best solutions.

     

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    Calling for greater efforts to reduce road traffic deaths worldwide, the United Nations envoy for road safety on Monday stressed that a proposed UN fund, along with national investments, would turn the tide of rising fatality numbers.

     

    UN calls for action to tackle ‘ubiquitous but invisible’ global road safety crisis

    © Eric Ganz
    Two men transport glass panels via motor scooter in Vietnam. (file)
    17 November 2019
    SDGs

    Saving lives by improving road safety is “one of the many objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the United Nations chief said in his message for the global day set aside for remembering the victims of traffick accidents.

    Noting that more than 1.3 million people die in road accidents every year, Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that more young people between the ages of 15 and 29 die from road crashes annually than from HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or homicide.

    World Health Organization (WHO)
    Facts on road traffic injuries

    “The World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims is an opportunity to reflect on how we can save millions of lives,” he said.

    And since 2015, his Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt, has worked to mobilize political commitment, raise awareness about UN road safety conventions, foster dialogue on good practices and advocate for funding and partnerships. 

    “While the scale of the challenge is enormous, collective efforts can do much to prevent these tragedies”, the UN chief attested.

    In 2018, a UN Road Safety Fund was launched to finance actions in low- and middle-income countries, where around 90 per cent of traffic casualties occur.  

    And next February, a global ministerial conference on road safety will be held in Sweden to strengthen partnerships to accelerate action.

    “Urgent action remains imperative”, concluded the Secretary-General. “On this World Day, I call on all to join forces to address the global road safety crisis.”

    ‘Ubiquitous yet invisible’

    The UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) calls road traffic crashes a ‘hidden epidemic’.  

    According to DSS, they have a “dramatically transformative impact” on people’s lives with most causalities remaining “almost invisible to society at large”.

    Last February, with the participation of UN leaders from the Secretariat, UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and others, including the Chef de Cabinet and Special Envoy on Road Safety, the UN launched the Road Safety Strategy in New York and Geneva that showed unity and the shared message of road safety across the UN-system.

    The Day has become an important tool in efforts around the world to reduce road casualties.

    It offers an opportunity to draw attention to the scale of emotional and economic devastation road crashes cause and recognizes the suffering of victims and the work of rescue services.

    Ending fatal road crashes are in line with the 2030 Agenda, particularly in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which encompasses good health and wellbeing and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities.

    Five pillars of road safety

    Pillar 1:   Road safety management

    Pillar 2:   Safer vehicles

    Pillar 3:   Safer road user behaviour

    Pillar 4:   Post-crash responses

    Pillar 5:   Safer driving environment

      This takes leadership in demonstrating outstanding road safety behavior every day and working together to find the best solutions.

       

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      With some 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians dying each year on the world’s roads, the United Nations took a major step to address this tragedy by launching on Thursday a trust fund to spur action that could save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents.

      Road safety ‘morally, economically sound investment,’ UN envoy tells global forum

      13 November 2017
      SDGs

      Calling for greater efforts to reduce road traffic deaths worldwide, the United Nations envoy for road safety on Monday stressed that a proposed UN fund, along with national investments, would turn the tide of rising fatality numbers.

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      Skip to main content   UN calls for action to tackle ‘ubiquitous but invisible’ global road safety crisis © Eric Ganz Two men transport glass panels via motor scooter in Vietnam. (file) 17 November 2019 SDGs Saving lives by improving road safety is “one of the many objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the United Nations chief said in his message for the global day set aside for remembering the victims of traffick accidents. Noting that more than 1.3 million people die in road accidents every year, Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that more young people between the ages of 15 and 29 die from road crashes annually than from HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or homicide. World Health Organization (WHO) Facts on road traffic injuries “The World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims is an opportunity to reflect on how we can save millions of lives,” he said. And since 2015, his Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt, has worked to mobilize political commitment, raise awareness about UN road safety conventions, foster dialogue on good practices and advocate for funding and partnerships.  “While the scale of the challenge is enormous, collective efforts can do much to prevent these tragedies”, the UN chief attested. In 2018, a UN Road Safety Fund was launched to finance actions in low- and middle-income countries, where around 90 per cent of traffic casualties occur.   And next February, a global ministerial conference on road safety will be held in Sweden to strengthen partnerships to accelerate action. “Urgent action remains imperative”, concluded the Secretary-General. “On this World Day, I call on all to join forces to address the global road safety crisis.” ‘Ubiquitous yet invisible’ The UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) calls road traffic crashes a ‘hidden epidemic’.   According to DSS, they have a “dramatically transformative impact” on people’s lives with most causalities remaining “almost invisible to society at large”. Last February, with the participation of UN leaders from the Secretariat, UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and others, including the Chef de Cabinet and Special Envoy on Road Safety, the UN launched the Road Safety Strategy in New York and Geneva that showed unity and the shared message of road safety across the UN-system. The Day has become an important tool in efforts around the world to reduce road casualties. It offers an opportunity to draw attention to the scale of emotional and economic devastation road crashes cause and recognizes the suffering of victims and the work of rescue services. Ending fatal road crashes are in line with the 2030 Agenda, particularly in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which encompasses good health and wellbeing and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities. Five pillars of road safety Pillar 1:   Road safety management Pillar 2:   Safer vehicles Pillar 3:   Safer road user behaviour Pillar 4:   Post-crash responses Pillar 5:   Safer driving environment This takes leadership in demonstrating outstanding road safety behavior every day and working together to find the best solutions.   ♦ Receive daily updates directly in your inbox - Subscribe here to a topic. ♦ Download the UN News app for your iOS or Android devices. WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS|ROAD SAFETY LISTEN TO UN RADIO   INTERVIEWS7'27" ‘Absolutely essential’ to put road safety top of developing ... THE LID IS ON26'37" New fund takes on 'public health emergency' of global road d... RELATED STORIES Road safety ‘morally, economically sound investment,’ UN envoy tells global forum UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide On Global Road Safety Week, UN health agency urges 'Save Lives: Slow Down' NEWS TRACKER: PAST STORIES ON THIS ISSUE UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide 12 April 2018SDGs With some 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians dying each year on the world’s roads, the United Nations took a major step to address this tragedy by launching on Thursday a trust fund to spur action that could save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents. Road safety ‘morally, economically sound investment,’ UN envoy tells global forum 13 November 2017SDGs Calling for greater efforts to reduce road traffic deaths worldwide, the United Nations envoy for road safety on Monday stressed that a proposed UN fund, along with national investments, would turn the tide of rising fatality numbers. RESOURCES Navigate the News Information for Broadcasters UN System Links Media Alert UN Journal Meetings Coverage Audiovisual Library SECRETARY-GENERAL All Statements Official Travels Press Encounters SG Twitter SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE Latest Statements Briefing Highlights Briefing Transcripts Notes to Correspondents FIND US UN News App Facebook Twitter YouTube RSS Contact UN News UNITED NATIONS A-Z Site IndexContactCopyrightFAQFraud AlertPrivacy NoticeTerms of Use Skip to main content   UN calls for action to tackle ‘ubiquitous but invisible’ global road safety crisis © Eric Ganz Two men transport glass panels via motor scooter in Vietnam. (file) 17 November 2019 SDGs Saving lives by improving road safety is “one of the many objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, the United Nations chief said in his message for the global day set aside for remembering the victims of traffick accidents. Noting that more than 1.3 million people die in road accidents every year, Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that more young people between the ages of 15 and 29 die from road crashes annually than from HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or homicide. World Health Organization (WHO) Facts on road traffic injuries “The World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Victims is an opportunity to reflect on how we can save millions of lives,” he said. And since 2015, his Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt, has worked to mobilize political commitment, raise awareness about UN road safety conventions, foster dialogue on good practices and advocate for funding and partnerships.  “While the scale of the challenge is enormous, collective efforts can do much to prevent these tragedies”, the UN chief attested. In 2018, a UN Road Safety Fund was launched to finance actions in low- and middle-income countries, where around 90 per cent of traffic casualties occur.   And next February, a global ministerial conference on road safety will be held in Sweden to strengthen partnerships to accelerate action. “Urgent action remains imperative”, concluded the Secretary-General. “On this World Day, I call on all to join forces to address the global road safety crisis.” ‘Ubiquitous yet invisible’ The UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) calls road traffic crashes a ‘hidden epidemic’.   According to DSS, they have a “dramatically transformative impact” on people’s lives with most causalities remaining “almost invisible to society at large”. Last February, with the participation of UN leaders from the Secretariat, UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and others, including the Chef de Cabinet and Special Envoy on Road Safety, the UN launched the Road Safety Strategy in New York and Geneva that showed unity and the shared message of road safety across the UN-system. The Day has become an important tool in efforts around the world to reduce road casualties. It offers an opportunity to draw attention to the scale of emotional and economic devastation road crashes cause and recognizes the suffering of victims and the work of rescue services. Ending fatal road crashes are in line with the 2030 Agenda, particularly in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which encompasses good health and wellbeing and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities. Five pillars of road safety Pillar 1:   Road safety management Pillar 2:   Safer vehicles Pillar 3:   Safer road user behaviour Pillar 4:   Post-crash responses Pillar 5:   Safer driving environment This takes leadership in demonstrating outstanding road safety behavior every day and working together to find the best solutions.   ♦ Receive daily updates directly in your inbox - Subscribe here to a topic. ♦ Download the UN News app for your iOS or Android devices. WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS|ROAD SAFETY LISTEN TO UN RADIO   INTERVIEWS7'27" ‘Absolutely essential’ to put road safety top of developing ... THE LID IS ON26'37" New fund takes on 'public health emergency' of global road d... RELATED STORIES Road safety ‘morally, economically sound investment,’ UN envoy tells global forum UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide On Global Road Safety Week, UN health agency urges 'Save Lives: Slow Down' NEWS TRACKER: PAST STORIES ON THIS ISSUE UN launches initiative to improve road safety worldwide 12 April 2018SDGs With some 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians dying each year on the world’s roads, the United Nations took a major step to address this tragedy by launching on Thursday a trust fund to spur action that could save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents. Road safety ‘morally, economically sound investment,’ UN envoy tells global forum 13 November 2017SDGs Calling for greater efforts to reduce road traffic deaths worldwide, the United Nations envoy for road safety on Monday stressed that a proposed UN fund, along with national investments, would turn the tide of rising fatality numbers. RESOURCES Navigate the News Information for Broadcasters UN System Links Media Alert UN Journal Meetings Coverage Audiovisual Library SECRETARY-GENERAL All Statements Official Travels Press Encounters SG Twitter SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE Latest Statements Briefing Highlights Briefing Transcripts Notes to Correspondents FIND US UN News App Facebook Twitter YouTube RSS Contact UN News UNITED NATIONS A-Z Site IndexContactCopyrightFAQFraud AlertPrivacy NoticeTerms of UseShareThis Copy and Paste
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      Saturday, November 16, 2019

      International Tolerance Day: UNESCO Chief Says Diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division.

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      16 November 2019
      Human Rights

      At a time when extremism and fanaticism are too often unleashed, when “the venom of hatred” continues to poison a part of humanity, “tolerance has never been more vital a virtue”, the United Nations cultural agency’s chief has said in her message on the International Day for Tolerance.

      According to the UN, “Tolerance is more than standing idly by or remaining insensitive to differences between men and women, cultures and beliefs”, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said, but instead a “state of mind, an awareness and a requirement.”

      In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited Member States to observe the Day each year on 16 November to, among other things, foster mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. The 2019 edition of the Day will be marked this Saturday.

      Ms. Azoulay stressed that tolerance is “to realize that cultural diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division”.

      “It is to perceive that each culture, beyond immediate or apparent differences, is a constituent part of universality and speaks the common language of humanity.”

      Quoting former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, she said that tolerance is “a virtue that makes peace possible”.

      Combatting intolerance

      Since its foundation, UNESCO has aimed to “build peace by combating the intolerance that still too often tears our societies apart, and by relentlessly fighting all forms of racism and discrimination”, the agency chief maintained.

      Ms. Azoulay cited the words of former Director-General Federico Mayor: “UNESCO bears and echoes the message of tolerance, true to its mission of being ‘the conscience of the United Nations’”.

      In conclusion, Ms. Azoulay invited everyone to share UNESCO’s message of tolerance and peace.

      Fighting intolerance requires

      • Law:  Governments are responsible for enforcing human rights laws and banning and punishing hate crimes and discrimination against minorities.
      • Education: Greater efforts must be made to teach children about tolerance, human rights and other ways of life, both at home and in school.
      • Information access: Policies must be developed to generate and promote press freedom and press pluralism, to allow the public to differentiate between facts and opinions.
      • Individual awareness: People should become aware of the link between their behavior and the vicious cycle of mistrust and violence in society, by asking yourself if you stereotype people, reject those who are different from you and/or blame you problems on 'them'?
      • Local solutions: Tools of nonviolent action include discrediting hateful propaganda, co-organizing groups to confront problems and establishing grassroot networks to demonstrate solidarity with victims of intolerance.
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      26 June 2019
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      The “multi-headed monster” of intolerance, has created a visible and violent “tsunami of hatred” that is gathering speed across the world, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday.

       

      ‘Diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division,’ UNESCO chief says ahead of International Day for Tolerance

      UNDP Ukraine/Oleksandr Ratushnyak
      Children in Ukraine play with an SDG poster illustrating children from different races around the world.
      15 November 2019
      Human Rights

      At a time when extremism and fanaticism are too often unleashed, when “the venom of hatred” continues to poison a part of humanity, “tolerance has never been more vital a virtue”, the United Nations cultural agency’s chief has said in her message on the International Day for Tolerance.

      “Tolerance is more than standing idly by or remaining insensitive to differences between men and women, cultures and beliefs”, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said, but instead a “state of mind, an awareness and a requirement.”

      In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited Member States to observe the Day each year on 16 November to, among other things, foster mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. The 2019 edition of the Day will be marked this Saturday.

      Ms. Azoulay stressed that tolerance is “to realize that cultural diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division”.

      “It is to perceive that each culture, beyond immediate or apparent differences, is a constituent part of universality and speaks the common language of humanity.”

      Quoting former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, she said that tolerance is “a virtue that makes peace possible”.

      Combatting intolerance

      Since its foundation, UNESCO has aimed to “build peace by combating the intolerance that still too often tears our societies apart, and by relentlessly fighting all forms of racism and discrimination”, the agency chief maintained.

      Ms. Azoulay cited the words of former Director-General Federico Mayor: “UNESCO bears and echoes the message of tolerance, true to its mission of being ‘the conscience of the United Nations’”.

      In conclusion, Ms. Azoulay invited everyone to share UNESCO’s message of tolerance and peace.

      Fighting intolerance requires

      • Law:  Governments are responsible for enforcing human rights laws and banning and punishing hate crimes and discrimination against minorities.
      • Education: Greater efforts must be made to teach children about tolerance, human rights and other ways of life, both at home and in school.
      • Information access: Policies must be developed to generate and promote press freedom and press pluralism, to allow the public to differentiate between facts and opinions.
      • Individual awareness: People should become aware of the link between their behavior and the vicious cycle of mistrust and violence in society, by asking yourself if you stereotype people, reject those who are different from you and/or blame you problems on 'them'?
      • Local solutions: Tools of nonviolent action include discrediting hateful propaganda, co-organizing groups to confront problems and establishing grassroot networks to demonstrate solidarity with victims of intolerance.

       

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      Antisemitism, intolerance, can be unlearned, Guterres tells New York commemoration

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      Since nobody is born to hate, intolerance can be prevented and unlearned, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday, in a speech underlining his continued fight to stamp out antisemitism, racism and other forms of hatred.

      Tackle ‘tsunami of hatred’ across the world urges Guterres, to counter anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance

      26 June 2019
      Human Rights

      The “multi-headed monster” of intolerance, has created a visible and violent “tsunami of hatred” that is gathering speed across the world, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday.

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      Skip to main content   ‘Diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division,’ UNESCO chief says ahead of International Day for Tolerance UNDP Ukraine/Oleksandr Ratushnyak Children in Ukraine play with an SDG poster illustrating children from different races around the world. 15 November 2019 Human Rights At a time when extremism and fanaticism are too often unleashed, when “the venom of hatred” continues to poison a part of humanity, “tolerance has never been more vital a virtue”, the United Nations cultural agency’s chief has said in her message on the International Day for Tolerance. “Tolerance is more than standing idly by or remaining insensitive to differences between men and women, cultures and beliefs”, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said, but instead a “state of mind, an awareness and a requirement.” In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited Member States to observe the Day each year on 16 November to, among other things, foster mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. The 2019 edition of the Day will be marked this Saturday. Ms. Azoulay stressed that tolerance is “to realize that cultural diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division”. “It is to perceive that each culture, beyond immediate or apparent differences, is a constituent part of universality and speaks the common language of humanity.” Quoting former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, she said that tolerance is “a virtue that makes peace possible”. Combatting intolerance Since its foundation, UNESCO has aimed to “build peace by combating the intolerance that still too often tears our societies apart, and by relentlessly fighting all forms of racism and discrimination”, the agency chief maintained. Ms. Azoulay cited the words of former Director-General Federico Mayor: “UNESCO bears and echoes the message of tolerance, true to its mission of being ‘the conscience of the United Nations’”. In conclusion, Ms. Azoulay invited everyone to share UNESCO’s message of tolerance and peace. Fighting intolerance requires Law:  Governments are responsible for enforcing human rights laws and banning and punishing hate crimes and discrimination against minorities. Education: Greater efforts must be made to teach children about tolerance, human rights and other ways of life, both at home and in school. Information access: Policies must be developed to generate and promote press freedom and press pluralism, to allow the public to differentiate between facts and opinions. Individual awareness: People should become aware of the link between their behavior and the vicious cycle of mistrust and violence in society, by asking yourself if you stereotype people, reject those who are different from you and/or blame you problems on 'them'? Local solutions: Tools of nonviolent action include discrediting hateful propaganda, co-organizing groups to confront problems and establishing grassroot networks to demonstrate solidarity with victims of intolerance.   ♦ Receive daily updates directly in your inbox - Subscribe here to a topic. ♦ Download the UN News app for your iOS or Android devices. UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE|INTOLERANCE LISTEN TO UN RADIO   INTERVIEWS6'6" 'YouTubers’ putting a stop to intolerance on International D... RELATED STORIES Tackle ‘tsunami of hatred’ across the world urges Guterres, to counter anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance With message for freedom, jazz beat heard around the world – UNESCO Engaging ‘head and mind’, key for effective learning, says UNESCO chief on Literacy Day NEWS TRACKER: PAST STORIES ON THIS ISSUE Antisemitism, intolerance, can be unlearned, Guterres tells New York commemoration 7 November 2019Culture and Education Since nobody is born to hate, intolerance can be prevented and unlearned, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday, in a speech underlining his continued fight to stamp out antisemitism, racism and other forms of hatred. Tackle ‘tsunami of hatred’ across the world urges Guterres, to counter anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance 26 June 2019Human Rights The “multi-headed monster” of intolerance, has created a visible and violent “tsunami of hatred” that is gathering speed across the world, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday. RESOURCES Navigate the News Information for Broadcasters UN System Links Media Alert UN Journal Meetings Coverage Audiovisual Library SECRETARY-GENERAL All Statements Official Travels Press Encounters SG Twitter SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE Latest Statements Briefing Highlights Briefing Transcripts Notes to Correspondents FIND US UN News App Facebook Twitter YouTube RSS Contact UN News UNITED NATIONS A-Z Site IndexContactCopyrightFAQFraud AlertPrivacy NoticeTerms of Use Skip to main content   ‘Diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division,’ UNESCO chief says ahead of International Day for Tolerance UNDP Ukraine/Oleksandr Ratushnyak Children in Ukraine play with an SDG poster illustrating children from different races around the world. 15 November 2019 Human Rights At a time when extremism and fanaticism are too often unleashed, when “the venom of hatred” continues to poison a part of humanity, “tolerance has never been more vital a virtue”, the United Nations cultural agency’s chief has said in her message on the International Day for Tolerance. “Tolerance is more than standing idly by or remaining insensitive to differences between men and women, cultures and beliefs”, Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said, but instead a “state of mind, an awareness and a requirement.” In 1996, the UN General Assembly invited Member States to observe the Day each year on 16 November to, among other things, foster mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. The 2019 edition of the Day will be marked this Saturday. Ms. Azoulay stressed that tolerance is “to realize that cultural diversity is a form of wealth, not a factor of division”. “It is to perceive that each culture, beyond immediate or apparent differences, is a constituent part of universality and speaks the common language of humanity.” Quoting former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, she said that tolerance is “a virtue that makes peace possible”. Combatting intolerance Since its foundation, UNESCO has aimed to “build peace by combating the intolerance that still too often tears our societies apart, and by relentlessly fighting all forms of racism and discrimination”, the agency chief maintained. Ms. Azoulay cited the words of former Director-General Federico Mayor: “UNESCO bears and echoes the message of tolerance, true to its mission of being ‘the conscience of the United Nations’”. In conclusion, Ms. Azoulay invited everyone to share UNESCO’s message of tolerance and peace. Fighting intolerance requires Law:  Governments are responsible for enforcing human rights laws and banning and punishing hate crimes and discrimination against minorities. Education: Greater efforts must be made to teach children about tolerance, human rights and other ways of life, both at home and in school. Information access: Policies must be developed to generate and promote press freedom and press pluralism, to allow the public to differentiate between facts and opinions. Individual awareness: People should become aware of the link between their behavior and the vicious cycle of mistrust and violence in society, by asking yourself if you stereotype people, reject those who are different from you and/or blame you problems on 'them'? Local solutions: Tools of nonviolent action include discrediting hateful propaganda, co-organizing groups to confront problems and establishing grassroot networks to demonstrate solidarity with victims of intolerance.   ♦ Receive daily updates directly in your inbox - Subscribe here to a topic. ♦ Download the UN News app for your iOS or Android devices. UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE|INTOLERANCE LISTEN TO UN RADIO   INTERVIEWS6'6" 'YouTubers’ putting a stop to intolerance on International D... RELATED STORIES Tackle ‘tsunami of hatred’ across the world urges Guterres, to counter anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance With message for freedom, jazz beat heard around the world – UNESCO Engaging ‘head and mind’, key for effective learning, says UNESCO chief on Literacy Day NEWS TRACKER: PAST STORIES ON THIS ISSUE Antisemitism, intolerance, can be unlearned, Guterres tells New York commemoration 7 November 2019Culture and Education Since nobody is born to hate, intolerance can be prevented and unlearned, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday, in a speech underlining his continued fight to stamp out antisemitism, racism and other forms of hatred. Tackle ‘tsunami of hatred’ across the world urges Guterres, to counter anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance 26 June 2019Human Rights The “multi-headed monster” of intolerance, has created a visible and violent “tsunami of hatred” that is gathering speed across the world, said Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday. 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