We, the assembled, on Saturday, June 25th, 2005, do hereby proclaim our determination to give meaning to life and to be a dynamic force in strengthening our sense of common destiny with the world at large.

Therefore, we offer 36 directives -- nine for each of four arenas important to the achievement of our stated goal:

A world where harmonious co-existence flourishes and prospers.

I.                    Researching Universal Principles:  because increasing understanding of universal principles and the embracing of them supports the goal of unity and cooperation.

Nature of the Individual

1.      The nature of the individual must not be bounded, and no one has the right to define another's individuality.

2.      Every individual's inexorable seeking nature and drive to know and complete oneself must be encouraged.

3.      The fundamental joy of individuality should strive to benefit self and others, and must be cultivated and celebrated.

Nature of Society

4.      To solve problems and enrich our lives, everybody needs to come together and interact with other human beings.

5.      All humans must reframe their worldviews to also include global interdependence along with their national, local, and other identities.

6.      A healthy, well-functioning society must not countenance a disproportionate gap between haves and have-nots but welcome the participation of all of its members.

Nature of the Universe

Humanity must acknowledge that:

7.      All living entities share a common source and destiny.

8.      Any individual's shift in evolutionary position or physical composition influences a greater body.

9.      The universe demands diversity for its continued expansion to realize infinite expression.
 

II.                  Developing Universal Persons:  because the development of universal persons requires healing of illness and conflict, and enhanced interpersonal and expanded spiritual awareness.

Health and Healing

10. We must ensure every individual has the education and the means to attain access to clean water, nutrition, human settlements, and sanitation.

11. We must engage every person in the processes of identifying problems (physical, mental, emotional), their solutions and implementation, as well as the evaluation of outcomes for the future.

12. We must recognize that policy -- made at the personal through global levels -- must integrate mechanisms for responsibility, accountability, and capacity building. 

Interpersonal Relations

13. Create environments that promote awareness of and appreciation for diverse worldviews as potential contributions to global solutions.

14. Honor the uniqueness of every person and culture as we discover and explore our common needs and mutually beneficial directions.

15. Provide educational and cultural experiences that open hearts and minds to the common humanity of all.

Spiritual Awareness

16. Recognize the inherent unity and dignity of all life.

17. Engage in constant examination of ourselves to make sure our energy and acts are focused and directed toward benefiting all communities of life on our planet.

18. Direct all our activities, hopes, and dreams and "attunement" toward and for our source, called by any name or no name.
 
 

III.                 Communicating New Realities:  because art, education, and media exert an overwhelming influence on individuals and society.

Education

19    Education must include human rights, justice, peace, and environmental sustainability at local, regional, national, and international levels.

20. Education should be designed to inspire and empower positive action.

21. Education should inspire individuals throughout their lifetimes to be responsible for their contribution for a much better future for all life on earth!

Media

22. Informational media shall not sow mistrust of groups but shall publish balanced views and positive aspects; and entertainment shall strive toward these same goals.

23. Media shall communicate ideas that enhance the well-being of society.

24. Media has a responsibility to not mislead, but accurately inform its public to the best of their abilities.

The Arts

25. Art of the new civilization is based on universal principles of peace, justice, love, nonviolence, sustainability, balance of man/woman energies.

26. Art must recognize cultural diversity and promote solutions to universal problems.

27. Art must express individuality as well as collective concerns, and to awaken, inspire, energize, and catalyze change.
 

IIII.              Implementing New Civilization:  because we are determined to build a united civilization in which global peace, health, and prosperity flourish and where both leaders and communities promote and reward individual responsibility and cooperation, for the benefit of future generations.

Cultural Understanding

28. We must respect and promote the beauty and commonality of human diversity through dialogue and activism across regions, nations, and continents.

29. We must use education to build bridges of understanding that forge societal bonds that will impact future generations.

30. We must acknowledge our responsibility to inspire future generations to achieve the full potential of united human ability.

Community Involvement

31. We must teach a person to be responsible for his/her community.

32. We must promote and utilize successful actions that have brought about positive change in the community.

33. We must involve all community members, including children and the elderly, to build a stronger community.

Global Solutions

34. We must learn to think globally and act locally.

35. We must ask what we can do for our planet!

36. We must inspire, encourage, and reward responsibility at all levels!

We call on everyone to join in a campaign for victory in overcoming the forces which seek to divide and conquer.  We are one people.  We call upon all to join in helping to build an interdependent world culture, where we can live in peace, justice, and a sustainable environment!!! *
 

*Produced by the Leadership Convergence meeting at Davidson Conference Center on the campus of the University of Southern California, Saturday, June 25, 2005.  Sponsored by Unity-and-Diversity World Council, P.O. Box 661401, Los Angeles, CA USA 90066-9201.  Phone: 310-391-5735.  FAX: 310-827-9187 (contact UDC first)

This event was held in support of the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Unity-and-Diversity World Council.  For additional copies of these "Guidelines", please contact the Council.  Send $1 per copy, or $7 for ten copies.