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Council of Europe and UEFA sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin will tomorrow sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen co-operation and implement common strategies in the field of human rights, integrity and good governance in sport. The two Organisations also...
Europe’s duty to internally displaced persons
“People are forced to leave their homes for different reasons, ranging from war and violence to natural disasters and climate change. However, this does not always entail the crossing of an internationally recognised border. Even if they do not leave their country, people who flee their homes are...
Albania should step up protection of children and inclusion of persons with disabilities
Today the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, concluded her five-day visit to Albania which focused on children’s rights, the rights of persons with disabilities, and access to free legal aid. Concerning children’s rights, the Commissioner welcomes the authorities’...
Legal guide on how to apply new data protection rules
The European Union and the Council of Europe have reviewed their legal frameworks for the protection of personal data to keep pace with changes in this fast-moving area. Building on the popular practical handbook on European data protection law, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights...