Third Way Communique
Why Third Way?
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The last 50 years of the 20th Century have seen the spread of democracy in Europe together with a commitment to respect human rights. Yet ethnic prejudice, discrimination and violent incidents continue to mar this process.
As a first step towards solving such problems, governments have reacted with stricter border controls and tightened immigration and asylum laws which in some cases have in themselves led to violation of human rights. Moreover the victims of discrimination are by no means always migrants. People whose families have been long-established in their country of residence have also suffered. Certain enlightened governments have sought a solution in passing laws to make ethnic or racial discrimination a punishable offence; and the Amsterdam Treaty includes a clause to provide a legal base for antidiscrimination legislation at the EU level. But there is a third way of tackling these problems, namely the multicultural approach. That is, by promoting activities aimed at fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding among our diverse peoples. Europe today is home to many people of many varied backgrounds, including some from other continents. Most live peaceably with their neighbours, however, different their outlook on life may be. They may practice other religions or speak other languages. Yet, far from being a threat, this diversity enriches the cultural and economic life of our continent. Where there are problems, promoting positive action to foster better personal and community relations is a matter of practical politics. The aim of THIRD WAY magazine is to act as a forum in which those who believe in the importance of developing this multicultural approach can report their experiences and discuss their principles and practices.
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The last 50 years of the 20th Century have seen the spread of democracy in Europe together with a commitment to respect human rights. Yet ethnic prejudice, discrimination and violent incidents continue to mar this process.
As a first step towards solving such problems, governments have reacted with stricter border controls and tightened immigration and asylum laws which in some cases have in themselves led to violation of human rights. Moreover the victims of discrimination are by no means always migrants. People whose families have been long-established in their country of residence have also suffered. Certain enlightened governments have sought a solution in passing laws to make ethnic or racial discrimination a punishable offence; and the Amsterdam Treaty includes a clause to provide a legal base for antidiscrimination legislation at the EU level. But there is a third way of tackling these problems, namely the multicultural approach. That is, by promoting activities aimed at fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding among our diverse peoples. Europe today is home to many people of many varied backgrounds, including some from other continents. Most live peaceably with their neighbours, however, different their outlook on life may be. They may practice other religions or speak other languages. Yet, far from being a threat, this diversity enriches the cultural and economic life of our continent. Where there are problems, promoting positive action to foster better personal and community relations is a matter of practical politics. The aim of THIRD WAY magazine is to act as a forum in which those who believe in the importance of developing this multicultural approach can report their experiences and discuss their principles and practices.
Order this magazine now:
Order Form Price: £5 UK residents; all other non-UK orders are €10, p and p incl.
Please make all cheques payable to "European Multicultural Foundation"
PDF version of the magazine available in Downloads.