Congress youth delegate on Council of Europe's impact: “I use the gained knowledge actively every day”

Deputy Secretary General 17 october 2024 Strasbourg

  During its 47th Session (15-17 October 2024), the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Rejuvenating Politics initiative aiming at promoting democratic principles and human rights among young people through their participation in public life and...

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Lithuania launches European Heritage Days 2024: “the Baltic Way was our road to freedom”

Council of Europe 23 september 2024 Strasbourg

This year’s European Heritage Days festivities have been launched with programmes in more than 40 countries, exploring this year’s theme of “Heritage of Routes, Networks, and Connections.” Lithuania is currently holding the Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, and has...

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CoEMoN 2024 student: “We need to defend democracy every day, everywhere, because in a blink, we can lose it”

26 to 28 August 2024 Strasbourg

Some 250 students from 29 member states gathered in Strasbourg from 26 to 28 August 2024 for the 2nd edition of the Council of Europe Model of Negotiation (CoEMoN) organised by the Federation for Diplomacy and the United Nations (FDNU) with the support of the Permanent Representation of France....

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Montenegro tree planting symbolises cultivation of Council of Europe standards and values

24 July 2024 Strasbourg

Participating in the Telling the CoE's story project, Montenegro has organised a tree planting ceremony as a symbol of cooperation and partnership between Montenegro and the Council of Europe. The event, aiming at raising public awareness about the Council of Europe´s positive impact on people’s...

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Council of Europe at 75: Serbia takes stock on the positive impact of its membership

18 July 2024

On 25 June 2024, representatives of the government, diplomatic corps, media, civil sector, partners and other stakeholders gathered in Belgrade to celebrate 75 years of the Council of Europe as the guardian of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Organised by the Council of Europe office...

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Two more weeks to enter the Council of Europe´s photo and video competition for young Europeans!

Council of Europe 9 July 2024 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe has extended the deadline for the photo and video competition Human Rights, Camera, Action! aimed at young people, inviting them to use their smartphones or digital cameras to convey a creative vision of human rights in Europe through a photograph or short video. Prize...

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Summer school in Liverpool examines Council of Europe law

Council of Europe 9 July 2024 Liverpool

The second Liverpool Summer School is underway at the University of Liverpool. The twelve day event, titled “Council of Europe at 75: Protecting Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law in a Rapidly Changing World” has been organised by the university’s School of Law and Social Justice in...

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Hungary highlights Council of Europe's role in national minority youths’ political participation

5 July 2024 Budapest

On 17-18 June 2024, in Budapest, Hungary, the 2024 edition of Council of Europe Days event brought together young people belonging to national minorities from several Council of Europe member states to highlight the Council of Europe’s crucial role in setting standards for their political rights....

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San Marino Captains Regent address citizens directly on Council of Europe´s impact

3 June 2024

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe on 5 May 2024, and to raise awareness of the role and impact of the Organisation in San Marino, the two Captains Regent (dual head of state), Alessandro Rossi and Milena Gasperoni, have made a statement broadcasted on the national...

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Finland Looks to the Future on Human Rights

Deputy Secretary General 28 May 2024 Strasbourg

Finland has held its second annual Council of Europe Human Rights Day, raising awareness of the Council of Europe’s work to protect and promote human rights, democracy and rule of law in Finland and throughout the continent. This year´s event had a particular focus on youth engagement. It was...

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Moldova: students and the government take action on gender equality and violence against women

Deputy Secretary General 23 May 2024 Moldova

At the State University of Chisinau (USM) some 120 students learned about the role of the Council of Europe in promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women. During his visit to the Republic of Moldova, Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge engaged with the students, discussing...

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Human Rights, Camera, Action! - Council of Europe launches photo and video competition for young Europeans

Deputy Secretary General 14 May 2024 Strasbourg

To celebrate its 75th anniversary and to raise awareness of the role and impact of the Council of Europe, the Deputy Secretary General, Bjørn Berge, has launched a photo and video competition entitled “Human Rights, Camera, Action!” aimed at young people, inviting them to use their smartphones...

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"Defending fundamental freedoms in times of war and crises” on the Kristiansand conference agenda

Deputy Secretary General 6 May 2024 Kristiansand, Norway

The future of European co-operation and justice for Ukraine featured heavily at the 5th European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights in Kristiansand, Norway on 6 May. Following a welcome address by the Mayor of Kristiansand, Matthias Bernander, the official opening speeches focused on the...

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The Netherlands: “Council of Europe is your friend who helps you stick to the rules”

Deputy Secretary General The Netherlands

On the 3rd of April 2024, at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security and at the Utrecht University, Ambassador Tanja Gonggrijp, Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the Council of Europe gave presentations on the Council of Europe’s central role in strengthening human rights, the...

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Be who you are: Luxembourg promotes living together concept

11 April 2024 Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s recent Orientation Days have placed a spotlight on the Council of Europe’s work to combat racism and promote inclusion: values that are fundamental to the event’s theme of “living together”. The Orientation Days, held at the European Convention Centre, take place twice a year and...

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The Council of Europe at 75

11 March 2024

Ambassador Dr Ion I. Jinga, the Permanent Representative of Romania to the Council of Europe, has written an opinion article on the history and achievements of the Organisation, as it approaches its 75th anniversary on 5 May 2024. The article, aimed at raising the Organisation’s visibility,...

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#KézaCoE brings the Council of Europe’s work to the people of France and Europe

4 March 2024

The Permanent Representation of France to the Council of Europe has launched a series of example-based videos outlining its mission to safeguard citizens’ rights through its work at the Council of Europe. The video series, #KézaCoE, is a pun that stands for “Qu’est-ce que le Conseil de l´Europe/...

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Georgia and the Council of Europe have grown together

20 February 2024

A newly-produced video “Georgia and the Council of Europe” highlights the impact of 25 years of Georgia´s membership of the Council of Europe. Part of the visibility project, the film aims to raise awareness of the far-reaching impact of the Council of Europe´s work in Georgia. “Georgia’s...

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Finnish civil society deepens its understanding of the Council of Europe

12 February 2024

Civil society organisations in Finland have benefitted from a government-organised exchange aimed at increasing their awareness and engagement with the Council of Europe. The Foreign Ministry-organised event not only raised visibility of Finland’s role within the Organisation, but also of the...

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Liechtenstein stamps send the Council of Europe into the heart of your home

24 January 2024 Strasbourg

As part of its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers, Liechtenstein issued a Council of Europe stamp that will arrive on letters sent to the mailboxes of homes, business and organisations in Liechtenstein and throughout Europe and the world. These stamps are a reminder of the Council of...

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