Forum discusses tolerance
abu dhabi — Tolerance ambassadors and members of the Abu Dhabi Youth Council have shared their ideas about an inclusive society and reinforcing tolerance as a way of life among youngsters at a forum in Abu Dhabi.
The ‘Mojtamaei’ forum organised by the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi focused on community tolerance, which is one of the pillars of the Year of Tolerance and part of the strategy to promote harmony and instil love and brotherhood as core values of society.
The forum, titled ‘Community Tolerance’, was hosted at Manarat Al Saadiyat. It is one of the initiatives undertaken by the department to review ideas and projects that ensure further lifestyle improvements across the communities in Abu Dhabi.
It was attended by more than 100 representatives and employees of social entities, as well as the staff members of the Ministry of Tolerance.
Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, chairman of the Development of Community Department, said: “This forum on tolerance has served as an interactive dialogue platform enabling social actors to present and implement their ideas and initiatives.It also highlights our firm belief that tolerance is one of the key components in achieving an inclusive society.”
The brainstorming sessions were led by the ambassadors of tolerance and members of the Abu Dhabi Youth Council.