“Universal Humanism also called New Humanism. Characterized by an emphasis on the humanist attitude. The humanist attitude is not a philosophy but a point of view, a sensibility and a way of living in relationship with other human beings.

Universal Humanism maintains that in all cultures, in their most creative moment, the humanist attitude pervades the social environment. In such periods, discrimination, wars and violence in general are repudiated. Freedom of ideas and beliefs is fostered, which in turn provides incentive for research and creativity in science, art and other social expressions.

Universal Humanism proposes a dialogue between cultures that is neither abstract nor institutional, but rather an agreement on fundamental points and a mutual and concrete collaboration between representatives of different cultures based on their respective and symmetrical humanist “moments” or eras.”

• The central position of the human being as a value and concern;

• An affirmation of the equality of all human beings;

• A recognition of cultural and personal diversity;

• The development of knowledge beyond that accepted as absolute truth;

• The affirmation of freedom of ideas and beliefs; and

• The repudiation of violence.