Our Mission

The European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation (ECTR) is a non-partisan and non-governmental institution that focuses on monitoring tolerance in Europe and preparing practical recommendations to foster tolerance, reconciliation and education.  It is an opinion-making and advisory body, which promotes understanding between peoples of various ethnic origin, educates on techniques of reconciliation, facilitates post-conflict social apprehensions, monitors chauvinistic behaviours and proposes pro-tolerance initiatives and legal solutions. ECTR focuses on fighting xenophobia, antisemitism and racial discrimination in the modern world.

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The European Medal of Tolerance

The purpose of the Prize is to honor and reward extraordinary creative achievements in the promotion of tolerance and/or reconciliation. The ultimate aim is to draw attention to successful undertakings that may serve as models for others in the field of tolerance, peace-building and reconciliation.