Celebrated on November 16, the United Nations' International Day for Tolerance was created to increase mutual understanding among peoples and cultures, and "to rejoice in the diversity that makes us strong and the values that bring us together" (UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay).
Teachers: Visit the free MY HERO Lesson Plan for International Day for Tolerance. Includes discussion guide and learning outcomes.
Stories of Heroes Who Have Dedicated Their Lives to Tolerance and Understanding
These heroes, past and present, uplift the voices of their communities through action.
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
Watch the following films about tolerance.
Watch filmmaker/spoken word artist Trey Carlisle's electrifying performance of his original poem promoting tolerance.
FRANCESCO is the latest film from Oscar and Emmy-nominated Director Evgeny Afineevsky, featuring exclusive interviews with His Holiness Pope Francis, His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Mark Kennedy Shriver, Sister Norma Pimentel, and Juan Carlos Cruz, among others.
"I find Anne Frank to be a role model and someone to look up to because she sees the good in every one and she is awesome!"
The following stories have links so you can hear the audio as you read. Great for ESL students!
Contributing artists share their visions of tolerance and peace
Beautiful portrayal of the theme of Tolerance by artist Alireza Yavari
From Vienna comes this powerful mural depicting peace.
Official Website | United Nations International Day for Tolerance - November 16
The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the United Nations Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and is more important than ever in this era of rising and violent extremism and widening conflicts that are characterized by a fundamental disregard for human life.
Learn about a New Hero Every Day of the Year: Visit the MY HERO Calendar
Share Your Hero Essays, Films and Art through our Create Program
Outstanding essays submitted to MY HERO will be considered for a certificate/t-shirt prize or be featured on the Story Homepage.
Submit your artwork to be entered in the MY HERO art contest or to be exhibited on our Gallery Homepage.
Students can submit their films for free with a waiver to the MY HERO International Film Festival.
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Short films curated by MY HERO International Film Festival director Wendy Milette. |
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Hero Stories curated by MY HERO General Editors Deborah Neff and Abigail Richardson. |
Organizer created on 11/15/2017 6:33:25 PM by Xenia Shin
Last edited 10/25/2023 2:43:39 PM by Abigail Richardson
