B. Excerpt of UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/5

"...Recognizing the imperative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation among people,

Recalling with appreciation various global, regional and subregional initiatives on mutual understanding and interfaith harmony, ...

Recognizing that the moral imperatives of all religions, convictions and beliefs call for peace, tolerance and mutual understanding,

1. Reaffirms that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace;

2. Proclaims the first week of February every year the World Interfaith Harmony Week between all religions, faiths and beliefs;

3. Encourages all States to support, on a voluntary basis, the spread of the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world's churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship during that week, based on love of God and love of one's neighbour or on love of the good and love of one's neighbour, each according to their own religious traditions or convictions."

 

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For more information related to World Interfaith Harmony Week see:

Contents

• A. World Harmony Run Support for Interfaith Harmony encouraged by President of UNESCO General Conference (2009 - 2011)
• B. UN Resolution A/RES/65/5 - World Interfaith Harmony Week
• C. Photos of WHR Support for  Interfaith visits and events
• D. WHR Founder encourgement of Interfaith events
• E. Links, Countries and UN S-G Statement for Interfaith Harmony Week

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