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World Civility

Civility in Practice Around the World.

Stories of people, cultures, communities, institutions, and nations demonstrating leadership, service, cooperation, and human-centered development.

Civility Across Cultures and Communities

Civility takes different forms across the world.

World Civility features the people, traditions, institutions, and communities showing how respect, responsibility, cooperation, service, and human value can be expressed in meaningful ways.

The publication focuses on examples readers can see, understand, and learn from.

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People Making a Difference

Individuals can shape the tone and direction of families, organizations, communities, and nations.

World Civility features people whose leadership, service, character, and commitment to others reflect civility in action.

Communities Working Together

Strong communities are built through participation, trust, cooperation, and shared responsibility.

Stories highlight communities that are solving problems, strengthening relationships, supporting people, and creating conditions where others can thrive.

Cultures and Traditions

Cultural values, traditions, customs, and shared practices influence how people understand respect, responsibility, belonging, and service.

World Civility explores cultural examples that show how civility is expressed across different societies.

Institutions and Nations in Practice

Institutions and nations shape the conditions in which people live.

Coverage features schools, businesses, ministries, governments, nonprofits, civic institutions, and national efforts demonstrating responsible leadership, cooperation, service, and human-centered development.

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