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Solidarity with Palestinians must be built on basis of dignity : UNESCO
Tehran, Nov 29, IRNA - Director-General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Irina Bokova, in a message on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, November 29, expressed solidarity with the Palestinians.
She added that solidarity must be built, educated and fostered every day, on the basis of the principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect which are the foundations for the dialogue and development necessary to strengthen peace and stability throughout the region.
According to a press release issued by the UN Information Center (UNIC) here on Monday, the full text of her message reads:
“Solidarity is the force that binds humanity together. It stretches beyond the boundaries of state, religion and kinship to take in all individuals, equal in dignity and respect. As the Constitution of UNESCO reminds us, solidarity cannot be taken for granted. The defences of peace must be constructed in the minds of men and women. We must work every day to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity.
“The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is an important opportunity to recall the shared values that bind us. It is also a moment to mark our support with the Palestinian people in their quest for a peaceful and prosperous future.
“UNESCO is working in this direction. In the fields of education, the sciences, culture, and communication and information, we are helping to lay the foundations that are necessary today for state-building and for a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future. All of our activities are driven by the goals to promote dialogue, to foster mutual understanding and to till the ground for peace.
“UNESCO is working to protect and to promote the wealth of Palestinian cultural diversity. Culture is a source of identity, strength and development. In practice, this means that UNESCO is working to protect a number of major sites and monuments.
“UNESCO is committed also to supporting the cultural expressions and cultural industries of the Palestinian people. Music, theatre and crafts are priorities in this respect, each contributing uniquely to deepening social cohesion and fostering economic development, especially in a context where cultural tourism is a rising vector of growth.
“Support to the Palestinian education system is a core priority. Building a more peaceful and prosperous future starts with ensuring quality education for all today. This objective guides UNESCO’s activities in the area of teacher education and our assistance to develop systems to improve overall quality. UNESCO also supports educational planning and management in order to develop the skills and capacities necessary in this strategic area. We are active also in supporting non-formal education through the work of the Non-Formal Education Supportive Centre, established by UNESCO.
“These actions are expressions of UNESCO’s solidarity with the Palestinian people. Solidarity must be built, educated and fostered every day, on the basis of the principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect. These are the foundations for the dialogue and development necessary to strengthen peace and stability throughout the region.”/end
She added that solidarity must be built, educated and fostered every day, on the basis of the principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect which are the foundations for the dialogue and development necessary to strengthen peace and stability throughout the region.
According to a press release issued by the UN Information Center (UNIC) here on Monday, the full text of her message reads:
“Solidarity is the force that binds humanity together. It stretches beyond the boundaries of state, religion and kinship to take in all individuals, equal in dignity and respect. As the Constitution of UNESCO reminds us, solidarity cannot be taken for granted. The defences of peace must be constructed in the minds of men and women. We must work every day to strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity.
“The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is an important opportunity to recall the shared values that bind us. It is also a moment to mark our support with the Palestinian people in their quest for a peaceful and prosperous future.
“UNESCO is working in this direction. In the fields of education, the sciences, culture, and communication and information, we are helping to lay the foundations that are necessary today for state-building and for a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future. All of our activities are driven by the goals to promote dialogue, to foster mutual understanding and to till the ground for peace.
“UNESCO is working to protect and to promote the wealth of Palestinian cultural diversity. Culture is a source of identity, strength and development. In practice, this means that UNESCO is working to protect a number of major sites and monuments.
“UNESCO is committed also to supporting the cultural expressions and cultural industries of the Palestinian people. Music, theatre and crafts are priorities in this respect, each contributing uniquely to deepening social cohesion and fostering economic development, especially in a context where cultural tourism is a rising vector of growth.
“Support to the Palestinian education system is a core priority. Building a more peaceful and prosperous future starts with ensuring quality education for all today. This objective guides UNESCO’s activities in the area of teacher education and our assistance to develop systems to improve overall quality. UNESCO also supports educational planning and management in order to develop the skills and capacities necessary in this strategic area. We are active also in supporting non-formal education through the work of the Non-Formal Education Supportive Centre, established by UNESCO.
“These actions are expressions of UNESCO’s solidarity with the Palestinian people. Solidarity must be built, educated and fostered every day, on the basis of the principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect. These are the foundations for the dialogue and development necessary to strengthen peace and stability throughout the region.”/end
