International Day for Tolerance 

International Day for Tolerance   around the world in 2023
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About International Day for Tolerance 

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Dates of International Day for Tolerance 
2024 United NationsNov 16
United Nations Sat, Nov 16Not A Public Holiday
2023 United NationsNov 16
United Nations Thu, Nov 16Not A Public Holiday
2022 United NationsNov 16
United Nations Wed, Nov 16Not A Public Holiday
2021 United NationsNov 16
United Nations Tue, Nov 16Not A Public Holiday
2020 United NationsNov 16
United Nations Mon, Nov 16Not A Public Holiday
Summary
On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.

"Tolerance does not mean indifference or a grudging acceptance of others. It is a way of life based on mutual understanding and respect for others, and on the belief that global diversity is to be embraced, not feared." UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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