Because the year 2000 must be a new beginning, an opportunity to
transform altogether the culture of war and violence into a culture of
peace and non-violence,
Because this transformation demands the participation of each and every
one of us, and must offer young people and the future generations values
that can inspire them to shape a world based on justice, solidarity,
liberty, dignity, harmony and prosperity for all, Because the culture of
peace can underpin sustainable development, environmental protection,
and the well-being of each person,
Because I am aware of my share of the responsibility for the future of
humanity, in
particular to the children of today and tomorrow, I pledge in my daily
life, in my
family, in my work, my community, my country, and my region to:
First: Respect all life.
Respect the life and dignity of each human being without
discrimination or prejudice.
Second: Reject violence. Practice active non-violence, rejecting
violence in all its forms: physical, sexual, psychological, economical,
and social, in particular, towards the most deprived and vulnerable,
such as children and adolescents.
Third: Share with others. Share my time and material resources in
a spirit of generosity to put an end to exclusion, injustice, and
political, and economic oppression.
Fourth: Listen to understand. Defend freedom of expression and
cultural diversity,
giving preference always to dialogue and listening without engaging in
fanaticism,
defamation, and rejection of others.
Fifth: Preserve the planet. Promote consumer behavior that is
responsible and
development practices that respect all forms of life and preserve the
balance of nature on the planet.
Sixth: Rediscover solidarity. Contribute to the development of my
community, with the full participation of women and respect for
democratic principles, in order to create together new forms of
solidarity.
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