The Global Centre for Pluralism is a new international initiative of His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims. Dedicated to the creation of successful societies, the Centre is founded on the premise that tolerance, openness and understanding towards the cultures, social structures, values and faiths of other peoples are now essential to the very survival of an interdependent world. Pluralism is no longer simply an asset or a prerequisite for progress and development. It is vital to our existence.