[PIO] MEP George Loukaidis signed the Charter of European Political Parties for a non-racist and inclusive society

On the sidelines of the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), MEP George Loucaides participated in the signing ceremony of the revised Charter of European Political Parties for a non-racist and inclusive society.

Representing the Workers' Party of the Working People (AKEL), Mr Loucaides signed the Council of Europe Charter which commits the contracting political parties to defend human rights and democratic principles and to reject all forms of racism and intolerance, hate speech and any incitement to racial hatred or harassment. The Charter also calls on political parties to establish internal provisions, incorporating in all aspects of their public action, self-monitoring mechanisms and sanctions in case of non-compliance with its provisions.

The Charter also encourages parties to undertake actions to promote tolerance, respect for diversity and human rights of all social groups, without exception and without discrimination, with a view to further raising public awareness in order to achieve the objective of social cohesion.

More information on the Charter at www.pace.coe.int/en/pages/no-hate-politicalchart.

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