Tolerance is more than simply accepting differences. It requires active respect for the equal dignity and rights of every person.
The original article links this principle to the fight against racial discrimination and to initiatives in the Canton of Vaud designed to encourage awareness, equality and inclusion. Such public activities are an opportunity to recall that human rights belong to everyone, regardless of race, colour, national origin or other status.
Equality without discrimination
Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that everyone is entitled to the rights and freedoms set out in the Declaration without distinction. Promoting tolerance therefore means confronting prejudice, refusing discriminatory treatment and helping people understand the rights they share.
Education remains one of the most effective tools for turning these principles into daily practice. Learning the 30 rights of the Universal Declaration can help young people recognise discrimination and contribute to a culture of respect.
Original French source: https://connaissezvosdroits.ch/journee-internationale-de-la-tolerance/