Interactive map of vocational education and training (VET) institutions in Moldova
The Council of Europe, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, has launched an innovative interactive map of vocational education and training (VET) institutions. This new digital tool is a valuable resource for exploring vocational education...
World Health Day 2025: Reaffirming the commitment to Social Rights and Health Equity
On this year’s World Health Day, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, issued a statement emphasising that Health is a fundamental right linked to living conditions, environment and a cornerstone of social justice. These goals strongly echo the principles enshrined in the...
Dialogue on the enforcement of court decisions in the field of pensions and social security in Ukraine
On 31 March 2025, a dialogue on “Social reform and court decisions” to discuss the current state of enforcement of court decisions on social payments and special pensions was held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The discussions also covered possible potential legislative and institutional changes, and...
New complaint concerning the Czech Republic
The complaint was registered on 19 March 2025. It relates to Articles 11§§1 and 3 (the right to protection of health), 14§§1 and 2 (the right to benefit from social welfare services) and 16 (the right of the family to social, legal and economic protection) of the 1961 Charter read alone as well...
Workshop on housing and rights of older people in Armenia
On 3 April 2025, the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan organised a workshop focusing on the non-accepted provisions of the European Social Charter with a specific emphasis on the right to housing and the rights of older people. The event brought together over 30 key representatives from...
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