World Forum for Democracy 2025 : Call for initiatives

Deadline for the submission: 17 May 2025 Strasbourg, France

The World Forum for Democracy calls for expressions of interest from innovative initiatives, from all over the world, aiming at enhancing democracy and contributing to sustainable peace. Any public or private organisation is eligible to apply. One presenter for the selected initiatives will be...

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EuroDIG 2025 – Get involved!

12-14 May 2025 Strasbourg, France

In 2025, EuroDIG, which is a platform for discussion and the exchange of ideas on emerging issues and challenges concerning the Internet, will take place from May 12 – 14 in Strasbourg and hosted by the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Luxembourg Presidency of the Committee of Ministers...

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Public consultation on draft Council of Europe Recommendation on accountability for technology-facilitated violence against women and girls is now open

14 April 2025 Strasbourg, France

The Council of Europe’s Gender Equality Commission (GEC) and the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) have been tasked by the Committee of Ministers to prepare a Recommendation on Accountability for Technology-Facilitated Violence against Women and Girls. This Recommendation will provide...

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Promoting engagement of civil society: Council of Europe announces new grantees

14 March 2025 Strasbourg, France

As a result of an open tender announced last October, three civil society organisations from Europe have been selected by the Council of Europe’s Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division to receive grants of 40,000 EUR each. The funds will be used to carry out projects aimed at...

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