The purpose of the association is to: • promote mutual comprehension, harmonious interaction and constructive engagement among people and groups of various cultural backgrounds; • acknowledge the plural characteristics of contemporary society and foster the diversity of cultural expressions within a democratic framework in which respect for human dignity, human rights and social justice is indispensable; • promote cultural diversity and mutual respect among all walks of society to safeguard peaceful coexistence and a secure social cohesion; • acknowledge the necessity for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and rejects all kinds of interpretations that lead or encourage extremism and violence; • pursue activities in awareness-raising and capacity building to foster a commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms as well as to combat against expressions of any kind of racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia;