b'CORE VALUES OF06 RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY AND PLURALISMHizmet participants see collective and individual diversity as richness as long as THE HIZMET MOVEMENT they do not contradict fundamental human rights. They adopt an attitude necessary to avoid conflicts that stem from differences in sacred beliefs.01RESPECT FOR HUMAN BEINGS AND FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS 07 VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND ALTRUISMHizmet participants believe that every human being has inherent value and every- For Hizmet volunteers, joining activities or leaving them is a persons individual one should be treated with dignity. Every person is equal as a human being andchoice. Hizmet participants contribute to projects that bring to life their values and before the law, and no one person is superior to anyone else. Hizmet participantsbenefit humanity either through donations or volunteer work.uphold all human rights and freedoms expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Social justice and equal opportunity are requirements08 CONSULTATION AND SHARED WISDOMfor equality among people. Hizmet participants benefit from shared wisdom through discussions of different perspectives and opinions.02 RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAWHizmet participants respect the rule of law. They do not see anyone as above the09 CIVIC NATURE AND INDEPENDENCElaw, and they act within the framework of protection of human dignity, universalHizmet is a civil society movement and acts independently. It is not an extension legal principles, and the laws of their country of residence. They manage theirof a state or a political entity. Hizmet volunteers emphasize the internalization of organizations in a way to meet or exceed the transparency and accountability normsdemocratic values, active citizenship and community participation, and they respect of their society. every individuals political choices. They stand against turning religion into a politi-cal ideology or making religion a tool of politics.03 PEACEFUL AND POSITIVE ACTIONHizmet is a peaceful movement. Hizmet participants reject using violence as a10 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETYpolitical tool. Hizmet participants prefer positive and constructive actions and rejectHizmet participants consider it a social responsibility to contribute to society and to hostility-driven and destructive actions. help solve societal problems. They see themselves as part of the human family. They are sensitive toward humanitys problems and aim to serve humanity.04 EMPOWERMENT OF WOMENHizmet participants are committed to the ideal that women are provided with equal11 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTopportunity and can contribute to all aspects of society without discrimination, andHizmet participants view the earth, including its ecosystems, as a trust that must they strive to meet this ideal in all activities. be preserved for future generations, and they contribute to protecting the environ-ment.05 ETHICAL ACTIONHizmet participants pay attention to both ethical norms and moral principles in12 HOLISTIC VIEW TOWARD HUMANITY (AND UNITY OF THE their activities. They abide by fundamental ethical principles including honesty,MIND AND THE HEART)trustworthiness, harmlessness, and fairness. They believe that legitimate and right- Human beings are both material and spiritual beings. Spiritual disciplines should ful goals should be obtained through legitimate and rightful means. be pursued along with reason and scientific research so that their material and spiri-tual needs are met, and they can flourish in both dimensions.'