ObjectiVes
PROMOTING LANGUAGE RIGHTS
as human rights,
articulated around four main axes:
DIGNITY AS A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE
… is a fundamental rule of international law, which is of particular importance in matters relating to the protection and promotion of the identity of minorities.
FREEDOM OF LINGUISTIC CHOICE
…and a capital rule of international law, which is of particular importance with regard to issues relating to the protection and promotion of the identity of minorities.
EQUALITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
… a prohibition of discrimination that prevents States from excessively disregarding or excluding individuals due to their linguistic preferences in the exercise of any activity or service
identitY
Linguistic forms of identity, whether individual, community or national, are fundamental for many people.
To pursue its objectives through the establishment of various offices in Switzerland or abroad
To promote international human rights standards for minorities
To intervene before international institutions, decision-makers, governmental authorities, the private sector, and other stakeholders to encourage the adoption of necessary measures to advance international human rights standards for minorities, the implementation of relevant and effective laws and policies, and the fulfillment of the needs and interests of different linguistic communities in order to ensure their integration into society.
