Principle 1: Dialogue should be a basic attitude
Dialogue is about aiming to treat people with respect, equality, openness and curiosity.
Noman Mubashir used principle 1
In the TV-series “Easy to hate” Normad had a open approach when he met people who had expressed hatred towards muslims and minorities.
What to consider:
- Treat everyone with respect and equality, no matter what.
- Be open, curious and reflective.
- Decide to apply the principles of dialogue in encounters with others.
Solutions based on compromise and reconciliation
Peace Prize laureate the 14th Dalai Lama used Principle 1: Dialogue should be a basic attitude when he tried to negotiate with China to secure basic human rights for Tibet. Despite the brutal oppression of the Tibetan people, the Dalai Lama has always held on to his commitment to non‑violent resistance and sought dialogue with the Chinese authorities to find a solution based on compromise and reconciliation.
What are the dialogue principles?
The eight dialogue principles were defined when we tried to understand how the Peace Prize laureates managed to move their causes forward in such a peaceful and productive way. We realised there is a pattern in their approach. Dialogue is the overarching concept, while the principles are parts of dialogue that anyone can practise.