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(Adopted by the OSCE Ministerial Council, 1- 2 December 2003)

OSCE STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THREATS TO SECURITY AND
 STABILITY IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

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40. The OSCE’s efforts will in particular be targeted at the younger generation in order to build up their understanding of the need for tolerance and the importance of reconciliation and peaceful coexistence. Their outlook and perspective on the future are key. Where appropriate, the OSCE will therefore take on a stronger role in the field of education. An area such as human rights education would deserve particular attention.

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DECISION NO. 4/03
TOLERANCE AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
(MC.DEC/4/03)

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14. Decides that the OSCE in addressing the issues contained in this document will increase its efforts towards the younger generation in order to build up their understanding of the need for tolerance. Human rights education merits particular attention;

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