Because
the year 2000 must be a new beginning, an opportunity to transform - all
together - the culture of war and violence into a culture of peace and
non-violence.
Because this
transformation demands the participation of each and every one of us,
and must offer young people and future generations the values that can
inspire them to shape a world based on justice, solidarity, liberty, dignity,
harmony and prosperity for all.
Because the
culture of peace can underpin sustainable development, environmental protection
and the well-being of each person.
Because I
am aware of my share of responsibility for the future of humanity, in
particular to the children of today and tomorrow.
I pledge in my daily life, in my family, my work, my community, my country
and my region, to:
Respect the
life and dignity of each human being without discrimination or prejudice;
Practise
active non-violence, rejecting violence in all its forms: physical, sexual,
psychological, economical and social, in particular towards the most deprived
and vulnerable such as children and adolescents;
Share my time and material resources in a spirit of generosity to put
an end to exclusion, injustice and political and economic oppression;
Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity, giving preference
always to dialogue and listening without engaging in fanaticism, defamation
and the rejection of others;
Promote consumer behaviour that is responsible and development practices
that respect all forms of life and preserve the balance of nature on the
planet;
Contribute to the development of my community, with the full participation
of women and respect for democratic principles, in order to create together
new forms of solidarity;
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