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(g) Respect for and promotion of equal rights and opportunities for women and men;
(h) Respect for and promotion of the right of everyone to freedom of expression, opinion and
information;
(i) Adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation,
pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations;
and fostered by an enabling national and international environment conducive to peace.
Article 2
Progress in the fuller development of a culture of peace comes about through values, attitudes, modes
of behaviour and ways of life conducive to the promotion of peace among individuals, groups and nations.
Article 3
The fuller development of a culture of peace is integrally linked to:
(a) Promoting peaceful settlement of conflicts, mutual respect and understanding and international
cooperation;
(b) Complying with international obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and
international law;
(c) Promoting democracy, development and universal respect for and observance of all human rights
and fundamental freedoms;
(d) Enabling people at all levels to develop skills of dialogue, negotiation, consensus-building and
peaceful resolution of differences;
(e) Strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring full participation in the development process;
(f)
Eradicating poverty and illiteracy and reducing inequalities within and among nations;
(g) Promoting sustainable economic and social development;
(h) Eliminating all forms of discrimination against women through their empowerment and equal
representation at all levels of decision-making;
(i)
Ensuring respect for and promotion and protection of the rights of children;
(j)
Ensuring free flow of information at all levels and enhancing access thereto;
(k) Increasing transparency and accountability in governance;
(l)
Eliminating all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;
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