ecause
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.
ecause
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.
ecause
the culture of peace can underpin sustainable development,
environmental protection and the well-being of each
person.
ecause
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.
ecause
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.
ecause
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.
ecause
the culture of peace can underpin sustainable development,
environmental protection and the well-being of each
person.
ecause
I am aware of my share of responsibility for the future
of humanity, in particular to the children of today
and tomorrow.
