Vilnius Declaration
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 contained 28 resolutions that addressed a number of issues, including "...strengthening of the OSCE, election observation, the
Condemnation of totalitarianism
Its resolution on "Europe Reunited: Promoting Human Rights and Civil Liberties in the OSCE Region in the 21st Century" is notable for its condemnation of
The resolution was criticized by Russia, as Joseph Stalin "continues to be a hero to many Russians".[2] The Russian delegation tried but failed to have the resolution withdrawn. Of 213 present delegates from 50 countries, 201 supported the resolution, 8 voted against and 4 abstained.[4][2]
References
- ^ "Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly". Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
- ^ a b c Resolution on Stalin riles Russia. BBC. 3 July 2009
- ^ "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 – 3 July 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-01-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ The Kremlin rises to Stalin’s defense again. Kyiv Post