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The '''Vilnius Declaration''' was a [[declaration]] adopted by the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]] (OSCE) during the 18th annual session of its [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|parliamentary assembly]], that took place in [[Vilnius]] from 29 June to 3 July 2009. The declaration is notable for its condemnation of [[totalitarianism]], stating that "in the twentieth century European countries experienced two major totalitarian regimes, Nazi and Stalinist, which brought about genocide, violations of human rights and freedoms, war crimes and crimes against humanity", urged all OSCE members to take a "united stand against all totalitarian rule from whatever ideological background" and condemned "the glorification of the totalitarian regimes, including the holding of public demonstrations glorifying the Nazi or Stalinist past", also expressing support for the [[European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism]] that had been proclaimed by the [[European Parliament]] in 2008.<ref> |
The '''Vilnius Declaration''' was a [[declaration]] adopted by the [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]] (OSCE) during the 18th annual session of its [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|parliamentary assembly]], that took place in [[Vilnius]] from 29 June to 3 July 2009. The declaration is notable for its condemnation of [[totalitarianism]], stating that "in the twentieth century European countries experienced two major totalitarian regimes, Nazi and Stalinist, which brought about genocide, violations of human rights and freedoms, war crimes and crimes against humanity", urged all OSCE members to take a "united stand against all totalitarian rule from whatever ideological background" and condemned "the glorification of the totalitarian regimes, including the holding of public demonstrations glorifying the Nazi or Stalinist past", also expressing support for the [[European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism]] that had been proclaimed by the [[European Parliament]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.oscepa.org/images/stories/documents/activities/1.Annual%20Session/2009_Vilnius/Final_Vilnius_Declaration_ENG.pdf |title= Vilnius Declaration of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and resolutions adopted at the eighteenth annual session |author= |date= 29 June to 3 July 2009 |work= |publisher= [[Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe]] (OSCEPA) | archiveurl = | archivedate = |accessdate= 2011-05-14 | quote= }}</ref> |
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The declaration was criticized by [[Russia]].<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/45389/ The Kremlin rises to Stalin’s defense again]. Kyiv Post</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8133749.stm Resolution on Stalin riles Russia]. [[BBC]]. 3 July 2009</ref> |
The declaration was criticized by [[Russia]].<ref>[http://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/45389/ The Kremlin rises to Stalin’s defense again]. Kyiv Post</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8133749.stm Resolution on Stalin riles Russia]. [[BBC]]. 3 July 2009</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:32, 23 December 2011
The Vilnius Declaration was a declaration adopted by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) during the 18th annual session of its parliamentary assembly, that took place in Vilnius from 29 June to 3 July 2009. The declaration is notable for its condemnation of totalitarianism, stating that "in the twentieth century European countries experienced two major totalitarian regimes, Nazi and Stalinist, which brought about genocide, violations of human rights and freedoms, war crimes and crimes against humanity", urged all OSCE members to take a "united stand against all totalitarian rule from whatever ideological background" and condemned "the glorification of the totalitarian regimes, including the holding of public demonstrations glorifying the Nazi or Stalinist past", also expressing support for the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism that had been proclaimed by the European Parliament in 2008.[1]
The declaration was criticized by Russia.[2][3]
See also
- Prague Declaration on European Conscience and Communism
- Declaration on Crimes of Communism
- Council of Europe resolution 1481
- European Public Hearing on Crimes Committed by Totalitarian Regimes
References
- ^ "Vilnius Declaration of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and resolutions adopted at the eighteenth annual session" (PDF). Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCEPA). 29 June to 3 July 2009. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ The Kremlin rises to Stalin’s defense again. Kyiv Post
- ^ Resolution on Stalin riles Russia. BBC. 3 July 2009