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Intolerance and Its Relationship to Extremism and Violence Year of publication: 2017 Author: Jad Al-Karim Al-Jabaei | Aladdin Zaatari | Karim Abu Halawa Corporate author: Damascus Center for Research and Studies This document is a set of research papers discussing intolerance and its relationship to extremism and violence. In this production, the researchers tried to shed light on one of the issues facing societies, which is intolerance. 
EIU Best Practices Series No. 14: Teaching Cultural Diversity and Tolerance in Kyrgyzstan Year of publication: 2009 Author: Erkeayim Jorobekavo | Almakan Naizabekova Corporate author: APCEIU This report is one of APCEIU's EIU Best Practices Series, which aims to encourage educators, scholars, and activists to implement and share local initiatives on EIU. The Series No.14 introduces ‘Culturology,’ a mandatory course instituted in Kyrgyz-Uzbek University, designed and implemented to teach cultural diversity and tolerance to students. Given the nation’s recent history of independence and racial and religious diversity, the University chose to develop the course program and methodology guidebook to foster understanding of international education and multiculturalism. 
Guidelines for educators on countering intolerance and discrimination against Muslims: addressing islamophobia through education Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: UNESCO | OSCE. Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights | Council of Europe Intolerance and discrimination against Muslims are not new phenomena. However, they have evolved and gained momentum in recent years, particularly under conditions of the “war on terror”, the global economic crisis, anxieties about national identity and difficulties in coping with the increased diversity in many societies. Such developments have contributed to a growth in resentment and fear of Muslims and Islam that often been fuelled by sections of the media and by some political discourse. Muslims are often portrayed as extremists who threaten the security and well-being of others.These stereotypes have impact not only on young people but also on their parents, as well as on teachers and other education professionals. This presents a new challenge for educators. While teachers cannot be expected to resolve the political and social tensions among communities, they can play a central role in shaping the attitudes and behaviours of young people. The actions and approaches adopted by teachers and school administrators can be crucial in promoting respect for diversity and mutual understanding, both in schools and in society.Developed by OSCE/ODIHR, the Council of Europe and UNESCO, these Guidelines aim to support educators in countering intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. They are intended for a wide audience, including teachers, principals and head teachers, education policymakers and officials, teacher trainers, teacher unions and professional associations, and NGOs. The Guidelines are relevant for both primary and secondary education and can also be used in non-formal education settings. 
Report of the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on the follow-up to the implementation of the Declaration and Program of Action on a Culture of Peace Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: United Nations. Secretary-General, 2007-2016 (Ban, Ki-moon) | UNESCO. Director-General, 2009-2017 (Bokova, I.G.) This is a report submitted by the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 67/1, to follow up on the implementation of the Declaration and Program of Action on a Culture of Peace. The Director-General has reviewed an overview of the activities carried out to promote a culture of peace and non-violence, jointly with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as the lead agency in the United Nations system on this subject.