International Day for Tolerance

• The International Day of Tolerance is observed every year on November 16.

• This day was declared by United Nations with the aim of creating public awareness on dangers of intolerance.

• The idea to observe this day propelled from the increasing need of ensuring people are aware of negativity that originate from intolerance.

• Thus, UN General Assembly started observing this day in order to promote tolerance as the staple of society.