Kazakhstan observes International Day of Tolerance
14:15, 16 November 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - As one of UN member countries, Kazakhstan observes the International Day of Tolerance on November 16 annually, according to Twitter account of the Kazakh Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Back in 1996, the UN General Assembly invited UN member states to observe the International Day of Tolerance on the 16th of November. This day is supported by various conferences and festivals organized every year. "On this International Day of Tolerance, I call on all people and governments to actively combat fear, hatred and extremism with dialogue, understanding and mutual respect. Let us advance against the forces of division and unite for our shared future," Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.