Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education
Subtitle: Recommendation CM/Rec7 and Explanatory Memorandum
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: Oct 15, 2010
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 35
ISBN-13: 9789287168986
Description: "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 intolerance. 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 disseminating good practice and raising standards throughout Europe and beyond."--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Source title: Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education: Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)7 and Explanatory Memorandum