Date : 16 novembre 1995
Lieu : Siège de l'UNESCO, Paris, FRANCE
Commentaires : Nommé peu de temps avant la cérémonie Ambassadeur de Bonne Volonté de l"UNESCO pour l'Année de la Tolérance, Jean Michel se devait d'assister à cette cérémonie d'anniversaire. Beaucoup de personnalités politiques de l'ONU et de chefs d'états étaient présents, et l'événements fut retransmis en direct sur TV5.
La cérémonie fut très solennelle avec de nombreux discours de Prix Nobel. Puis vint le tour de Jean Michel, qui présenta son idée de la tolérance, et le travail qu'il allait effectuer en tant qu'ambassadeur de l'UNESCO. Après ce petit speach, les lumières s'éteignirent et le concert commença.
Jean Michel est son équipe ne jouèrent qu'un morceau, Eldorado, connu depuis sous le nom d'"hymne de l'UNESCO".
La scène avait été modifiée pour l'occasion, mais les jeux de lumières mis en place étaient assez sobres (rien de comparable à la débauche habituelle de moyens des grands concerts !).
Jean Michel fut rejoint par Khaled, le chanteur algérien, ainsi que par des chanteurs et danceurs irlandais et africains.
Jean Michel et Khaled prirent même la liberté se jouer et chanter tout en se baladant au milieu des spectateurs, ce qui fut unanimement apprécié, à en juger par le tonnerre d'applaudissements et la standing ovation que le public adressa à toute l'équipe.
Liste des morceaux joués : Eldorado
UNESCO / 50EME ANNIVERSAIRE
- La chanteur KHALED et JEAN MICHEL JARRE entrant dans la salle où se trouve les personnes invitées à cette anniversaire. Ils chantent et jouent de la musique en marchant : ils interprêtent l'"hymne à la tolérance". -
Jean Michel Jarre - Song for Tolerance
Reference : UNESCO JMJ
Release date : 1995
Country : France
Diffusion : Promo
Format : Cassette
Media : Single
Edited by : Dreyfus
Distributed by : Dreyfus
"L'année 1995 a été choisie par l'Organisation des Nations Unies, sur proposition de l'UNESCO, pour être l'Année de la tolérance.
Quel thème pouvait être plus universel aux yeux de la communauté des Etats et des citoyens du monde pour marquer l'année du cinquantenaire de cette organisation? Certes la planète est encore aujourd'hui déchirée par des conflits nationaux ou ethniques qui ensanglantent les cinq continents ; certes, le respect des droits de l'Homme reste encore un but lointain dans de nombreux Etats... Mais depuis un demi-siècle, la Terre a échappé à toute déflagration mondiale. Par leurs efforts incessants, les Nations Unies tentent de développer une "culture de paix".
C'est autour de cette culture et de sa quête qu'il importe à présent de fédérer le plus grand nombre, toutes générations confondues, et en y associant pleinement ceux qui portent en eux l'avenir. Il faut montrer aux hommes que la paix et la tolérance sont des valeurs qui peuvent s'afficher de façon aussi spectaculaire que la violence et la souffrance, lesquelles font vendre quotidiennement mots et images.
Personne ne pouvait, mieux que Jean Michel Jarre dont les concerts-spectacles rassemblent des foules immenses et pacifiques à travers le monde, porter ce message de paix à toutes les générations. Nul mieux que lui ne pouvait se faire le chantre de la tolérance avec autant de chances d'être entendu. C'est en effet une prouesse que de rassembler en un lieu un million et demi de personnes, sans que le moindre incident soit à déplorer.
En effet, à travers ses concerts, Jean Michel Jarre pratique la "guérilla éthique" en faisant partager des émotions et des valeurs porteuses d'avenir. Il sait combiner harmonieusement des technologies d'avant-garde et une forte dimension humaine dans leur mise en oeuvre. Sans doute est-ce pour cela que chacun se sent "réconcilié" à ses concerts.
L'UNESCO ne peut qu'être sensible à la valeur hautement symbolique de ce premier "Concert pour la tolérance". Parce qu'il s'est déroulé en France, patrie des droits de l'Homme, terre d'asile universellement reconnue. Parce qu'il s'est déroulé à Paris, devant la Tour Eiffel, monument emblématique entre tous. Parce qu'il a eu lieu le 14 juillet, date repère de la liberté et de la démocratie. Que la France soit ici remerciée d'avoir accepté que sa fête nationale soit liée à l'Année de la tolérance, donnant ainsi à ce concept une valeur exemplaire aux yeux du monde et rendant à l'idée de nation un souffle nouveau et pacifique.
Que Jean Michel Jarre, ambassadeur de bonne volonté de l'UNESCO, soit remercié de nous aider à donner à la tolérance ses vraies couleurs, celles de l'harmonie humaine."
Un message de Tolérance
1984: Création de l'album Zoolook, un album où M. Jarre utilise des voix humaines des quatre coins de la planète. Il les transforme et les associe. Zoolook devient un hymne à la Tolérance où la diversité de l'humanité est source d'émotions.
1988: Sortie de l'album Révolutions. Le premier single de l'album mélange des sons de synthés numériques à un orchestre traditionel arabe. Ce morceau invite une fois de plus à conjuguer les différences pour s'enrichir humainement. De plus l'avant dernier morceau est dédié à Dulcie September, militante sud-africaine de la lutte contre l'apartheid, assassinée à Paris en mars 1988. Ces morceaux seront joués à Londres la même année.
14 juillet 1995: Concert pour la Tolérance au pied de la Tour Eiffel devant 1,5 millions de personnes. Le chanteur algérien Khaled est invité sur scène pour chanter en arabe sur "Révolutions". Jean-michel Jarre rappelle la lutte pour les libertés et invite à réfléchir sur 3 piliers du développement autres que la richesse:
Science, l'éducation et la culture.
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Cette mesure faisait suite à l’Année des Nations Unies pour la tolérance en 1995, proclamée par l’Assemblée le 20 décembre 1993 (résolution 48/126). La conférence générale de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’éducation, la science et la culture a proclamé l’année 1995 Année des Nations Unies pour la tolérance. Le 16 novembre 1995, les Etats membres de l’UNESCO ont adopté une Déclaration de principes sur la tolérance et un Plan d’action destiné à donner suite à l’Année. L’UNESCO propose dix pistes d’actions pour lutter contre l’intolérance :
1. La diversité au sein de votre communauté
2. Les droits de l’homme
3. Programmer son action en faveur de la tolérance
4. Dire non à la violence
5. Diversité écologique et diversité humaine
6. La tolérance religieuse
7. Actualité de la tolérance
8. La tolérance et le sport
9. La créativité à l’œuvre
10. Créer des liens internationaux
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Introduction
On the initiative of UNESCO, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1995 the United Nations Year for Tolerance and designated UNESCO as lead agency for this Year. In conformity with its mandate and in order to call public attention worldwide to the urgent matter of tolerance, the General Conference of UNESCO solemnly adopted on 16 November 1995, the 50th anniversary of the signature of UNESCO's Constitution, the Declaration of the Principles of Tolerance. The Member States of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, meeting in Paris at the twenty-eighth session of the General Conference, from 25 October to 16 November 1995.
Preamble
Bearing in mind that the United Nations Charter states "We, the peoples of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, ... to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person... and for these ends to practise tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours."
Recalling that the Preamble to the Constitution of UNESCO adopted on 16 November 1945, states that "peace, it it is not to fail, must be founded on the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind."
Recalling also that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that "Everyone has the right to freedom of though, conscience and religion" (Article 18), "of opinion and expression" (Article 19), and that education "should promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups" (Article 26),
Noting relevant international instruments including:
- the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
- the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,
- the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination,
- the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide,
- the Convention on the Rights of the Child,
- the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol and regional instruments,
- the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women,
- the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,
- the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance Based on Religion or Belief,
- the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities,
- the Declaration on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism,
- the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action of the World Conference on Human Rights,
- the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the World Summit for Social Development,
- the UNESCO Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice,
- the UNESCO Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education,
Bearing in mind the objectives of the Third Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, the World Decade for Human Rights Education, and the International Decade of the
World's Indigenous People,
Taking into consideration the recommendations of regional conferences organized in the framework of the United Nations Year for Tolerance in accordance with UNESCO General Conference 27 C/Resolution 5.14, as well as the conclusions and recommendations of other conferences and meetings organized by Member States within the programme of the United Nations Year for Tolerance,
Alarmed by the current rise in acts of intolerance, violence, terrorism, xenophobia, aggressive nationalism, racism, anti-Semitism, exclusion, marginalization and discrimination directed against national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, refugees, migrant workers, immigrants and vulnerable groups within societies, as well as acts of violence and intimidation committed against individuals exercising their freedom of opinion and expression - all of which threaten the consolidation of peace and democracy, both
nationally and internationally, and are obstacles to development,
Emphasizing the responsibilities of Member States to develop and encourage respect for human
rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, gender, language, national origin, religion or disability, and to combat intolerance,
Adopt and solemnly proclaim this Declaration of Principles on Tolerance
Resolving to take all positive measures necessary to promote tolerance in our societies, because tolerance is not only a cherished principle, but also a necessity for peace and for the economic and social advancement of all peoples,
We declare the following:
Article 1 - Meaning of tolerance
1.1 Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. It is fostered by knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom of thought, conscience and belief. Tolerance is harmony in difference. It is not only a moral duty, it is also a political and legal requirement. Tolerance, the virtue that makes peace possible, contributes to the replacement of the culture of war by a culture of peace.
1.2 Tolerance is not concession, condescension or indulgence. Tolerance is, above all, an active attitude prompted by recognition of the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. In no circumstance can it be used to justify infringements of these fundamental values. Tolerance is to be exercised by individuals, groups and States.
1.3 Tolerance is the responsibility that upholds human rights, pluralism (including cultural pluralism), democracy and the rule of law. It involves the rejection of dogmatism and absolutism and affirms the standards set out in international human rights instruments.
1.4 Consistent with respect for human rights, the practice of tolerance does not mean toleration of social injustice or the abandonment or weakening of one's convictions. It means that one is free to adhere to one's own convictions and accepts that others adhere to theirs. It means accepting the fact that human beings, naturally diverse in their appearance, situation, speech, behaviour and values, have the right to live in peace and to be as they are. It also means that one’s views are not to be imposed on others.
Article 2 - State level
2.1 Tolerance at the State level requires just and impartial legislation, law enforcement and judicial and administrative process. It also requires that economic and social opportunities be made available to each person without any discrimination. Exclusion and marginalization can lead to frustration, hostility and fanaticism.
2.2 In order to achieve a more tolerant society, States should ratify existing international human rights conventions, and draft new legislation where necessary to ensure equality of treatment and of opportunity for all groups and individuals in society.
2.3 It is essential for international harmony that individuals, communities and nations accept and respect the multicultural character of the human family. Without tolerance there can be no peace, and without peace there can be no development or democracy.
2.4 Intolerance may take the form of marginalization of vulnerable groups and their exclusion from social and political participation, as well as violence and discrimination against them. As confirmed in the Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice, ‘All individuals and groups have the right to be different’ (Article 1.2).
Article 3 - Social dimensions
3.1 In the modern world, tolerance is more essential than ever before. It is an age marked by the globalization of the economy and by rapidly increasing mobility, communication, integration and interdependence, large-scale migrations and displacement of populations, urbanization and changing social patterns. Since every part of the world is characterized by diversity, escalating intolerance and strife potentially menaces every region. It is not confined to any country, but is a global threat.
3.2 Tolerance is necessary between individuals and at the family and community levels. Tolerance promotion and the shaping of attitudes of openness, mutual listening and solidarity should take place in schools and universities and through non-formal education, at home and in the workplace. The communication media are in a position to play a constructive role in facilitating free and open dialogue and discussion, disseminating the values of tolerance, and highlighting the dangers of indifference towards the rise in intolerant groups and ideologies.
3.3 As affirmed by the UNESCO Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice, measures must be taken to ensure equality in dignity and rights for individuals and groups wherever necessary. In this respect, particular attention should be paid to vulnerable groups which are socially or economically disadvantaged so as to afford them the protection of the laws and social measures in force, in particular with regard to housing, employment and health, to respect the authenticity of their culture and values, and to facilitate their social and occupational advancement and integration, especially through education.
3.4 Appropriate scientific studies and networking should be undertaken to co-ordinate the international community's response to this global challenge, including analysis by the social sciences of root causes and effective countermeasures, as well as research and monitoring in support of policy-making and standard-setting action by Member States.
Article 4 – Education
4.1 Education is the most effective means of preventing intolerance. The first step in tolerance education is to teach people what their shared rights and freedoms are, so that they may be respected, and to promote the will to protect those of others.
4.2 Education for tolerance should be considered an urgent imperative; that is why it is necessary to promote systematic and rational tolerance teaching methods that will address the cultural, social, economic, political and religious sources of intolerance - major roots of violence and exclusion. Education policies and programmes should contribute to development of understanding, solidarity and tolerance among individuals as well as among ethnic, social, cultural, religious and linguistic groups and nations.
4.3 Education for tolerance should aim at countering influences that lead to fear and exclusion of others, and should help young people to develop capacities for independent judgement, critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
4.4 We pledge to support and implement programmes of social science research and education for tolerance, human rights and non-violence. This means devoting special attention to improving teacher training, curricula, the content of textbooks and lessons, and other educational materials including new educational technologies, with a view to educating caring and responsible citizens open to other cultures, able to appreciate the value of freedom, respectful of human dignity and differences, and able to prevent conflicts or resolve them by non-violent means.
Article 5 - Commitment to action
We commit ourselves to promoting tolerance and non-violence through programmes and institutions in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.
Article 6 - International Day for Tolerance
In order to generate public awareness, emphasize the dangers of intolerance and react with renewed commitment and action in support of tolerance promotion and education, we solemnly
proclaim 16 November the annual International Day for Tolerance.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES ON TOLERANCE, 1995
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