Peaceful co-existence
The Bishop expressed the hope that, on this day, there would be an increase in efforts “toward inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue, the promotion of a culture of tolerance and acceptance of others and of living together peacefully.”
Quoting from
The Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi in 2019, the Bishop said he hoped that this fraternal approach “‘would contribute significantly to reducing many economic, social, political and environmental problems that weigh so heavily on a large part of humanity’”.
Unity over division
A screen capture shows Pope Francis attending a Feb. 4, 2021, virtual meeting marking the International Day of Human Fraternity, a new effort to promote dialogue between cultures and religions. The pope was among several world and religious leaders who participated in the meeting. (CNS photo) Feb. 4, 2021 Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY The world must begin to realize its shared humanity in order to live peacefully, otherwise it risks falling apart in endless conflicts, Pope Francis said. Today, there is no time for indifference, the pope said Feb. 4 at a virtual event commemorating the first International Day of Human Fraternity. We cannot wash our hands of it, with distance, with disregard, with contempt. Either we are brothers and sisters or everything falls apart. It is the frontier, the frontier on which we have to build; it is the challenge of our century, it is the challenge of our time, he said.
Fraternity helps in solving humanity’s woes
05 Feb 2021 Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan speaks at a conference on the World Tolerance Day. File/WAM Fraternity among nations touches the deepest desire of human nature, said Hjalmar Branting, who was once the Prime Minister of Sweden. On the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed on February 4, these words ring in a lot of significance.
The UAE’s emphasis on fraternity and tolerance is on the right track. These values have been key to the nation’s foundation, growth and prosperity.
The UAE aims to help achieve security, stability and peace through these valued pillars. Dedicating a day to Fraternity in particular seems to spotlight the essence of this key virtue.
Introducing the UPG Learning Lab
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United People Global launches the UPG Learning Lab, a series of lessons which are delivered with love and to help people to #maketheworldbetter.
This year must mark an acceleration towards a more sustainable world. And entrepreneurship, for profit and for good, is an essential part of the solution” Yemi Babington-Ashaye. President, United People GlobalGENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 5, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ Inspired by its mission and in the spirit of giving, United People Global announced the launch of the UPG Learning Lab. UPG Learning Lab is a series of online lessons that teach skills which are delivered with love and with the intention to help people to #maketheworldbetter. These lessons are free and chosen so that participants can use them in their professional or in their personal lives. The lab is open to anyone who wants to learn and to teach.