The Republican People's Party ( , abbreviated CHP ) is a social-democratic, Kemalist political party in Turkey. It is the oldest political party in the country, and is currently the main opposition in the Grand National Assembly against the AKP. The CHP describes itself as "a modern social democratic party, which is faithful to the founding principles and values of the Republic of Turkey". The party is cited as "the founding party of modern Turkey". Its logo consists of the Six Arrows, which represent the foundational principles of Kemalism: republicanism, nationalism, statism, populism, laicism, and reformism. Many politicians of CHP have declared their support for LGBT rights and the feminist movement in Turkey. The party continues its Pro-European policies. In addition, CHP is an associate member of the Party of European Socialists (PES) and a member of the Socialist International and the Progressive Alliance.