According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), education is the starting point to build peace and promote the principles of dignity, equality, freedom and mutual respect among all members of the human family. The following is established in Article 26.2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
“Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.”