Intercultural Understanding and Human Rights Education ... - APCEIU

A written congratulatory message was given by Director-
General Koichiro Matsuura of UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
He acknowledged that the theme of the symposium resonates
strongly with UNESCO s concerns and mandate and that
guideline on intercultural education was also drafted. Quality
education played vital role in eliminating cultural stereotypes,
promoting tolerance and social cohesion and fostering
intercultural understanding and respect for human rights.
Congratulatory remarks were also given by Acting President
Young-Ae Choi of the National Human Rights Commission of
Korea and Secretary-General Samuel Lee of Korean National
Commission. Ms. Choi stressed that the symposium well
symbolizes the strong will to realize the vision and dream
towards guarding human dignity and peace. On the other
hand, Dr. Lee recognized that education for intercultural
understanding must stand side by side human rights education
to address the pressing issues of conflict between cultural
relativism and universal dialogue.
▶ Secretary-General Samuel Lee of Korean
National Commission giving his
congratulatory remarks
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