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Le Droit humain, ParisThe International Order of Co-Freemasonry Le Droit Humain is a global Masonic Order, membership of which is available to men and women on equal terms, regardless of nationality, religion or ethnicity. The Order is founded on the ancient teachings and traditions of Freemasonry, using Masonic ritual and symbolism as its tools in the search for truth. On the individual level, the Order aims "to promote the progress of individual worth, without the imposition of dogma, or exacting the abandonment of cultural or religious ideas". On a collective level it works "to unite men and women who agree on a humanist spirituality whilst respecting individual and cultural differences".
In contrast with other Masonic organisations which operate in national or state jurisdiction only, Le Droit Humain is a global fraternity with many Federations and Jurisdictions worldwide, each of which work the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite from the 1st to the 33rd degree. The Order is administered by the Supreme Council, which has its headquarters in Paris. Within the International Constitution, however, member Federations have the freedom of self-governance.
The progress of Humanity is not possible unless it is shared by all. Thus, every Freemason of the International Order of Co-Freemasonry, "LE DROIT HUMAIN" must regard himself as a citizen of the world in order to take part in carrying out the Work.
Freemasonry is a humanist society whose aim is Happiness, in the human kind of love, and the universal recognition of the dignity of every Being, in the acceptance of his moral, social, ethnic, cultural and spiritual difference.
The International Order of Co-Freemasonry, "LE DROIT HUMAIN" is aware of and knows about the many problems of society, by making its position known on the large topics - such as tolerance, fundamentalism, personal responsibility or the freedom of conscience et. (this list is not exhaustive).
It intends, principally, to devote itself more particularly to aid for international childhood i.e. to help the abused innocents.
On the political side, the International Order of Co-Freemasonry, "LE DROIT HUMAIN" takes no official part. Its members are entirely free in their choice. However, no one is admitted who advocates intolerant or discriminatory ideologies.