Recognising that world peace is a fundamental objective of the United Nations and an essential condition for the well-being and development of humanity,
Considering that cultural and religious diversity is an asset for humanity and must be respected and protected,
Acknowledging the existing tensions and conflicts that often arise from intolerance, discrimination and the lack of intercultural and interreligious dialogue,
Convinced that sustainable peace is based on respect for human rights, inclusion, equity and social justice,
THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN CALLS ON ITS NATIONAL COUNCILS TO:
• Promote intercultural and inter-religious dialogue at all levels of society to strengthen mutual understanding, tolerance and respect for differences;
• Recommend the integration of education for peace, human rights and diversity into school and university curricula, including training teachers and educators on these issues;
• Take action to strongly condemn all forms of discrimination, hate speech and violence based on culture, religion, ethnic origin or any other criterion and call for legislative and educational action to prevent and combat such behaviour;
• Urge their governments to ensure the inclusion and equitable participation of all groups of people in political, social and economic decision-making processes;
• Urge their governments to strengthen international cooperation in promoting peace and intercultural understanding, including support for mediation, conflict resolution and reconciliation initiatives in regions affected by inter-community tensions;
• Call for the protection of the world's cultural and religious heritage, in particular against destruction and vandalism, as a means of preserving the identity and history of peoples;
• Encourage support for civil society organisations working for peace, intercultural understanding and inclusion, recognising their crucial role in building peaceful and resilient societies;
• Work together with all stakeholders to promote a global and equitable peace based on mutual respect, inclusion and the celebration of cultural and religious diversity and to cultivate a culture of peace so as to contribute to a more harmonious and prosperous future for all.
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Source: International Council of Women (ICW-CIF) — 37th General Assembly, Marrakech, Morocco, June 23–28, 2025. Resolution No. 4.
