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On 19 May, the Committee of Ministers, composed of the representatives of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe, adopted the Action Plan on protecting refugee and migrant children (2017-2019).
Among others, it aims to enhancing the integration of refugee children. Hate Speech targeting refugees and the narratives of intolerance and violence that it justifies, remain a barrier to integration. It also leads
to fear at a time when these children and youth need acceptance and protection the most. The Youth Department contributes to the plan
with policy guidelines on minors in transition to adulthood.
Stand #Withrefugees, speak out against hate speech on 20 June, World Refugee Day. On this day many national campaigns
and activists will take action for refugees, see Counter Hate Speech targeting Refugees.