Principle 6: Promoting pluralism.
Promoting pluralism and embracing diversity across communal, political, social, economic and gender divides, ensuring Fair and equal participation inpublic life and providing equitable access to institutions and services , are key foundations for sustainable peace . A pluralistic approach will not strive to eliminate differences and produce uniformity, or to simply promote tolerance in cold coexistence , but to accept differences as enriching for society and reinforcing a sense of belonging for all social groups. The Peacemaking Covenant sees pluralism as a tool that empowers everyone to participate meaningfully, including those who otherwise remain at the margins, to cocreate outcomes that respect the dignity of all. Pluralism shifts from inclusion as token representation to authentic political processes that value the contributions of all, support the expression of diverse views and priorities for society, and create a fair space of influence for diverse groups. Inclusio...