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2. Tolerance
the willingness to accept or
TOLERATE
somebody/something, especially opinions or
behaviours that you may not agree with, or
people who are not like you

3. The International Day
for Tolerance
The International Day for
Tolerance is marked every
year on 16 November in
order to create awareness
about the principles of
tolerance.
It is a day for respecting
the cultures, beliefs and
traditions of others and
understanding the risks
posed by intolerance.

4. “Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our
world`s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human”- Declaration of
Principles on Tolerance

5. Why is Tolerance important?
Tolerance is an important concept that helps people to live together peacefully.
To be tolerant means that you accept other people`s opinions and preferences, even when
they live in a way that you don`t agree with.

6. Peace and Tolerance
in Our World
1. Commit yourself to
nonviolence.
2. Extend some help when you
see someone upset, lost or
puzzled.
3. Teach a child how to be kind
and calm.
4. When you see any form of
injustices and discrimination,
speak out.
5. When your anger is
triggered, count to ten
before you say anything.

7. P e a c e
begins with
tolerance
and
respect
for everyone

8. Education is the most
important way to promote
tolerance.
Teaching people what our
shared rights and freedoms
are is the first step in
tolerance education.

10. Thank you!
Miranda Giorgadze
16.11 2020