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European countries must acknowledge the Roma genocide

Commissioner for Human Rights 2 August 2017 Strasbourg

Statement by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks

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Violence against women: Council of Europe ready to assist Tunisia on new law

Council of Europe 31 July 2017 Strasbourg

Since the Tunisian parliament passed a new law last week to stop violence against women, the Council of Europe stands ready to assist in its implementation. “We welcome this law as a substantial step forward in Tunisia and for the entire region to end violence against women” said William...

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States must act urgently to protect refugee children from trafficking

Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) 28 July 2017 Strasbourg

Statement by GRETA on the occasion of the 4th World Day against Trafficking in Persons

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Venezuelan President's bid for new constitution lacks "credibility": Venice Commission

Venice Commission 21 July 2017 Strasbourg

Venice Commission constitutional experts today have determined that attempts by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to prepare a new constitution have many shortcomings that “undermine democratic credibility.” The Council of Europe’s experts replied to a request last month for an opinion from the...

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