| Author (Corporate) | Council of Europe |
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| Publisher | Council of Europe Publishing |
| Publication Date | 2010 |
| ISBN | 978-92-871-6898-6 |
| Content Type | Report |
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Education plays an essential role in the promotion of the core values of the Council of Europe: democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as well as in the prevention of human rights violations. More generally, education is increasingly seen as a defence against the rise of violence, racism, extremism, xenophobia, discrimination and intoler¬ance. This growing awareness is reflected in the adoption of the Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education (EDC/ HRE) by the Organisation's 47 member states in the framework of Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)7. The Charter was developed over a period of several years as a result of wide-ranging consultations and is non-binding. It will be an important reference point for all those dealing with citizenship and human rights education. It will hopefully provide a focus and catalyst for action in the member states, as well as a way of dis¬seminating good practice and raising standards throughout Europe and beyond. |
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| Source Link | http://book.coe.int/EN/ |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe |
