The Reus City Council approves a clear anti-fascist institutional declaration

Reus stands up to hate speech and discrimination with an antifascist institutional declaration approved this Friday. The city reaffirms that it will not tolerate any attack against the rights or dignity of its people, especially children.

The public reading of this manifesto was done by the mayor, Sandra Guaita, during the City Council session on June 19, after the Board of Spokespersons gave the green light to the text condemning stigmatization in all its forms.

A firm commitment against fascist speech

Rejection of division and fear

The City Council of Reus has made it clear that any speech attempting to fragment the city or sow fear is a red line that will not be accepted. No attempt to stigmatize diverse groups or question human dignity, especially that of children, will be tolerated.

A pact for coexistence and respect

The council has committed to working for a society that values coexistence, respect, and tolerance. The declaration highlights the need to combat fascism and the speeches that promote division, making Reus a more cohesive city proud of its plural character.

The defense of educational centers as inviolable spaces

Attacking children is attacking society

In the face of attempts to target children and educational centers, the institutional text denounces that targeting these spaces or families is unacceptable. Educational centers are fundamental pillars for opportunity, respect, and coexistence.

Fundamental rights above all

The City Council reaffirms that it will defend fundamental rights, social cohesion, and democratic coexistence without reservations. It will do so with all the tools of the institutions and the rule of law, firmly and calmly.

Reus, a city that advances with dignity and shared values

We build without fear or exclusion

The declaration insists that Reus cannot be built from fear or exclusion but from respect and dignity. Shared values are the foundation for advancing as a community.

A clear response to stigmatization and hate

With a resounding "No to stigmatization, No to discrimination, and No to hate speech," the city raises its voice against all kinds of hatred and exclusion and clearly positions itself in defense of plurality and peaceful coexistence.

Those who want to sow discord will not escape: in Reus, hate speech knows where it is not welcome.

Source of the article: Ajuntament de Reus