Declaration on the Right to Peace A/RES/71/189 Stressing also the importance of the contribution of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training 16 to the promotion of a culture of peace, Recalling that respect for the diversity of cultures, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation, in a climate of mutual trust and understanding, are among the best guarantees of international peace and security, Recalling also that tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human, and the virtue that makes peace possible and contributes to the promotion of a culture of peace, Recalling further that the constant promotion and realization of the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities as an integral part of the development of a society as a whole and within a democratic framework based on the rule of law would contribute to the strengthening of friendship, cooperation and peace among peoples and States, Recalling the need to design, promote and implement, at the national, regional and international levels, strategies, programmes and policies, and adequate legislation, which may include special and positive measures, for furthering equal social development and the realization of the civil and political, economic , social and cultural rights of all victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Recognizing that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, where they amount to racism and racial discrimination, ar e an obstacle to friendly and peaceful relations among peoples and nations, and are among the root causes of many internal and international conflicts, including armed conflicts, Inviting solemnly all stakeholders to guide themselves in their activities b y recognizing the high importance of practising tolerance, dialogue, cooperation and solidarity among all human beings, peoples and nations of the world as a means to promote peace; to that end, present generations should ensure that both they and future generations learn to live together in peace with the highest aspiration of sparing future generations the scourge of war, Declares the following: Article 1 Everyone has the right to enjoy peace such that all human rights are promoted and protected and development is fully realized. Article 2 States should respect, implement and promote equality and non -discrimination, justice and the rule of law, and guarantee freedom from fear and want as a means to build peace within and between societies. _______________ 16 Resolution 66/137, annex. 5/6