Election candidates sign up to ENAR's "Anti-Racism Election Protocol"
Since 2001, candidates in every local, general and European election are asked by the Irish division of the European Network Against Racism (an umbrella organisati…
Election candidates sign up to ENAR's "Anti-Racism Election Protocol"
Since 2001, candidates in every local, general and European election are asked by the Irish division of the European Network Against Racism (an umbrella organisation for 87 anti-racism organisations in Ireland) to sign up to the "Anti-Racism Election Protocol".
The protocol requires candidates:
* To send a consistent and clear message to my constituents that I reject racism and all forms of discrimination and hate speech.
* To condemn any campaign materials or statements that may incite hatred or express prejudice on the grounds of ‘race’, colour, nationality or origin, ethnic background, religious belief, or membership of the Traveller Community.
* To guarantee that when engaging in ongoing debate in relation to groups which are the potential targets of racism, including asylum seekers, refugees, migrants, people of African or Asian origin, people of Jewish faith, Muslims, Roma and Travellers, my contribution to such debate is conducted in a responsible way and with respect for the dignity and rights of all members of the human race.
* To use appropriate and inclusive language and words when referring to people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds, in order to avoid stereotyping, prejudice or confusion.
* To endeavour to use images in my election material that reflects the diversity of our society.
* To inform all of my political campaigners about the intent and contents of this Protocol.
* To inform my/our constituents that I have signed up to this Protocol and endorse the No Hate Speech Movement.
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