Acknowledging the contribution of the Council of Europe to the protection and strengthening of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the protection of national minorities, and the rule of law on the European continent, including its activities against racism and intolerance, the promotion of gender equality, social development and a common cultural heritage,
确认欧洲委员会对保护和加强欧洲大陆的民主、人权和基本自由，包括保护少数民族，以及法治作出的贡献，包括它为反对种族主义和不容忍，促进两性平等、社会发展和共同文化传统而开展的活动，