{"id":5686,"date":"2019-04-18T11:04:39","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T08:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hlhr.gr\/?p=5686"},"modified":"2019-04-18T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T08:21:07","slug":"act-speak-up-uprising-darkness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hlhr.gr\/en\/act-speak-up-uprising-darkness\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Them Act! Speak up, against the uprising darkness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sign this\u00a0public statement<\/strong>\u00a0against the rising far right, racism and discrimination in Europe<\/a><\/h3>\n

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More than 110 Organizations & Communities of the Civil Society\u00a0in Greece and other European countries, co-sign a\u00a0Public Statement, which\u00a0reflects our deep worry for the rise of racism, xenophobia and far right\u00a0in the whole of Europe and\u00a0demands a response in the upcoming European Parliament elections 2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We ask from the political forces in Europe\u00a0to\u00a0speak Up and act\u00a0against the uprising far-right, Racism and Discrimination.\u00a0
\nThis\u00a0Public Statement\u00a0was created by the organizing committee of the annual\u00a0Walk Against Discriminationon the 21st of March 2019, on the International Day Against Discrimination & Racism.<\/p>\n

The committee consists of the:\u00a0Greek Forum of Migrants, Racist Violence Recording Network, Hellenic League for Human Rights, PRAKSIS, Migrant Integration Council of the City of Athens, Transgender Association in Greece and HumanRights360o<\/sup>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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PUBLIC STATEMENT<\/strong>
\nAgainst racism and discrimination<\/strong><\/p>\n

The co-signing of this Public Statement is a way to express\u00a0our deep worry for the rise of racism, xenophobia and far right in Europe. The diffusion of nationalism, intolerance and xenophobia, although fostered by the financial and social conditions, cannot solve any of the cross-European problems. Such ideas may only generate worse problems.<\/em><\/p>\n

Political powers of the far right, launch explosive rhetoric and systematically\u00a0implement in the public dialog reductive approaches\u00a0for tough identity issues. As an answer to insecurity and crisis representation, far-right parties promise hate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nowadays, theories of culture dominance, isolation, anti-Semitism, islamophobia, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, pervasive malignity and historical revisionism spread worldwide. For all the above reasons,\u00a0the up-coming European elections are of high importance.<\/em><\/p>\n

Facing such challenge several political powers succumb to this pressure, adopt a far-right agenda and solely focus on the issues of migration, law and order. However, in this way, they only expedite what they were supposed to control,\u00a0the rise of the nationalistic autarchy that under-mixes the foundations of democracy and united Europe. We highlight the division in migration related issues in national and European level that is used as a base or lever for the promotion of far-right ideas.<\/em><\/p>\n

More specifically, in Greece we highlight the phenomenon of racist violence that continues to threaten the rule of law. Moreover, we point that\u00a0the rhetoric of hate which poisons the sense of security and social coherence, sometimes derives from people that hold a civil position and responsibility.<\/em><\/p>\n

We follow the updates regarding the trial of neo-nazi organization \u201cGolden Dawn\u201d, hopping that justice will be attributed in the best possible way, sending a clear message to the families of the victims and whole European society. In any case, the presence of G.D. and its criminal actions under the veil of being a parliamentary party constitute\u00a0a continuous reminder of the consequences of the luck of a prompt, structured and decisive reaction\u00a0in institutional, political and social level against incidents of racism and intolerance.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is why\u00a0rhetorical conviction of racism is not sufficient as a reaction. Several political actions are required\u00a0in order to restrict discriminations and take out of the margin the group of people facing such discriminations. It is essential that a loud voice of confrontation against racism and intolerance will be presented in all levels. A brave approach of the youth is necessary as well as their integration and active participation together with the vulnerable social groups.<\/em><\/p>\n

With the occasion of the European elections,\u00a0we ask from political forces to take position, defend, protect and inform\u00a0the citizens about\u00a0the specific actions they are willing to take against the rise of far-right in Europe and in every single country.<\/em><\/p>\n

The fight against discrimination and racism in Greece and Europe, is a fight that has to be victorious. A fight we have to win.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sign here<\/a><\/p>\n

*If you are an Organization \/ Community that wants to co-sign the Public Statement, please send an email to greekforumofmigrants@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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