A/RES/56/6 • Commitment to inclusion, cooperation and the search for understanding as the mechanisms for the promotion of common values; • Enhancement of participation by all individuals, peoples and nations in local, national and international decision-making processes. Article 4 Dialogue among civilizations provides important contributions to progress in the following areas: • Promotion of confidence-building at local, national, regional and international levels; • Enhancing mutual understanding and knowledge among different social groups, cultures and civilizations in various areas, including culture, religion, education, information, science and technology; • Addressing threats to peace and security; • Promotion and protection of human rights; • Elaboration of common ethical standards. Article 5 Participation in dialogue among civilizations shall be global in scope and shall be open to all, including: • People from all civilizations; • Scholars, thinkers, intellectuals, writers, scientists, people of arts, culture and media and the youth, who play an instrumental role in initiation and sustainment of dialogue among civilizations; • Individuals from civil society and representatives of non-governmental organizations, as instrumental partners in promoting dialogue among civilizations. Article 6 Governments shall promote, encourage and facilitate dialogue among civilizations. Article 7 Regional and international organizations should take appropriate steps and initiatives to promote, facilitate and sustain dialogue among civilizations. Article 8 The media has an indispensable and instrumental role in the promotion of dialogue among civilizations and in the fostering of greater understanding among various civilizations and cultures. Article 9 The United Nations should continue to promote and strengthen the culture of dialogue among civilizations. 4