Hostilities between communities threaten social cohesion, peace and security within and among nations. Such hostilities can be rooted in social, ethnic, religious or any other ground. History tells us how much damage occurs to the whole society when minority rights are violated. Discrimination sows seeds of hatred in the social tissue. This creates tensions and grievances which are exploitable for political purposes. Today’s world is witnessing numerous aggravating factors at an accelerated pace. These include conflicts, demographic changes, migration, racism and the misuse of new communication technologies. Nationals of different origins, stateless persons, refugees and asylum seekers suffer various forms of discrimination. Full equality and non-discrimination of citizens and non-citizens are fundamental requirements for safe and prosperous societies and for sustainable development. Almost all societies are becoming multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious. Such diversity is either cherished as a great richness or perceived as a ticking bomb fueled by racism, xenophobia and related intolerance. Faith actors have their independent say and role to play at this historical crossroad.