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What does it mean?
Music is a universal right that extends even to enemies.
In plain terms
Everyone should have access to music.
What can you take from it?
Include everyone in the gift of music.

Where it applies

  • sharing music
  • promoting unity

Putting it to work

  • share music widely
  • include everyone

Questions to consider

  • Who gets excluded from art?
  • Can music heal enemies?

Another view

Music alone cannot resolve all conflicts.

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