1. “Intercultural dialogue is an open and respectful exchange of views
between individuals and groups belonging to different cultures that
leads to a deeper understanding of the other’s global perception.”

2.  Dialogue is considered as a rational conversation between two
or more persons. The word is derived from the Greek
dialogos, which in turn comes from dialegethai (to converse).
Dialegethai comes from dia (through, across) and legein (to
speak).
 Civil society is an essential part of the proper functioning of
the state, helping to initiate, promote, and strengthen
comprehensive and objective dialogue between governments
and their people.

3. The objective of intercultural dialogue is to learn to live together peacefully and
constructively in a multicultural world and to develop a sense of community and
belonging.
 To share visions of the world, to understand and learn from those that do not
see the world with the same perspective we do;
 To identify similarities and differences between different cultural traditions and
perceptions;
 To achieve a consensus that disputes should not be resolved by violence;
 To help manage cultural diversity in a democratic manner, by making the
necessary adjustments to all types of existing social and political arrangements;
 To bridge the divide between those who perceive diversity as a threat and those
who view it as an enrichment;
 To share best practices particularly in the areas of intercultural dialogue, the
democratic management of social diversity and

4.  Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces,
and schools increasingly consist of various cultural, racial, and
ethnic groups. We can learn from one another, but first we must
have a level of understanding about each other in order to facilitate
collaboration and cooperation.
 Diversity can be defined as people coming together from different
races, nationalities, religions and sexes to form a group,
organization or community.
 Most people view diversity as a good thing because it gives people
the chance to experience different things outside of what they are
normally accustomed to. Diversity in America is openly viewed as a
beneficial bacterium, so many backgrounds and not knowing which
ones are good and which ones are bad.

5.  1. Diversity creates richness in opinion.
Some problems cannot be solved by a homogenous group of people. The complexity of
challenges facing the world today requires the input people from different cultural
backgrounds if we are to succeed
 2. Diversity makes us compassionate about others
When we interact and try to understand others, we will not judge them. This instead makes
us compassionate about others. We are then able to love and help one another.
Compassion allows us to empathize with others and realize that all human beings are the
same
 3. Diversity is a growing trend
Today there is no country in the world that has only natives living there. Each and every
day, millions of people are moving from a part of the world to another. Most people are in
such of better opportunities, education and lifestyle
 4. Diversity opens up new market opportunities
Through diversity, entrepreneurs have been able to reach new markets. Today we have
multinationals setting up offices in different parts of the world of which it would not be
possible without embracing diversity

6.  Intercultural dialogue was valuable in maintaining international
peace and security, and for that reason, it was essential to treat all
cultures and faiths with equal respect, strengthen intercultural
dialogue in an inclusive spirit, and settle conflicts by peaceful
means,
 Intercultural Dialogue Crucial in Preventing, Resolving Conflicts
 Intercultural dialogue] could promote reconciliation in the
aftermath of conflict and could also introduce moderate voices into
polarized debates,”
 intercultural dialogue is to learn to live together peacefully and
constructively in a multicultural world and to develop a sense of
community and belonging. Intercultural dialogue can also be a tool
for the prevention and resolution of conflicts by enhancing the
respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

7.  Intercultural dialogue is, essentially, the exchange of views
and opinions between different cultures.
 Unlike multiculturalism, where the focus is on the
preservation of separate cultures, intercultural dialogue seeks
to establish linkages and common ground between different
cultures, communities, and people, promoting understanding
and interaction.

8.  Civil society is an essential part of the proper functioning of
the state, helping to initiate, promote, and strengthen
comprehensive and objective dialogue between governments
and their people. In this way, civil society fosters conflict
resolution, advances human rights, and promotes better
democratization processes. Because of its flexible,
multidimensional, and non-rigid structure, civil society has
the capability to adapt to rapid global changes.
 Civil society considered as a community of citizens linked by
common interests and collective activity.

9.  Human Social lives revolve around three component of society
,state economy and civil society. These three sectors are
collaborative , cooperative and thus contribute in the smooth
running of society.
 Civil society play a constructive role in peacebuilding and to
create a just society.
 Role of civil society is always to provide solution of problems
and guideline for creating harmony in society.

10.  Civil society is an emerging arena for social and political
change in Pakistan. It includes a vast array of organizations
and associations that represent the interests of the country’s
population.
 Some of them have a long history in Pakistan, such as trade
unions, bar associations, teacher’s associations, peasant
organizations, student groups, and charity organizations.