September 4, 2024
Embracing Diversity: The Path to Peace | Inclusive Plug RE:IMAGINE Episode 3
In a world marked by differences, the International Day of Living Together in Peace serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring human quest for harmony and coexistence. It celebrates the beauty of diversity and underscores the importance of mutual understanding, respect, and acceptance in fostering a culture of peace.
Living together in peace requires us to embrace diversity in all its forms – cultural, religious, and ethnic. As Mahatma Gandhi aptly put it, “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” Indeed, it is through embracing our differences that we enrich our collective tapestry, creating a mosaic of experiences, perspectives, and traditions that makes the world a more vibrant and dynamic place.
Yet, achieving peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of justice and equality for all. Addressing systemic inequalities, promoting social inclusion, and upholding human rights are integral to building a foundation of peace that is resilient and enduring.
On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to living together in peace and let us strive to be agents of change in our communities, fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and understanding.
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Nataliia Koshovska
Before joining RECONOMY as a Gender and Social Inclusion Manager, Nataliia, originally from Ukraine, worked within the UN system for 11 years in particular as a staff member of UNFPA and UNICEF in the development and humanitarian contexts. Nataliia is a passionate human rights advocate and focuses professionally on women’s economic empowerment, stereotypes-free education and career choices as well as promotes gender equality and zero tolerance to violence in the corporate sector.
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