Directorate General: Human Rights and Rule of Law
The directorate has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the human rights and rule of law standards of the Council of Europe, including the promotion of democracy through law, the operation of relevant treaties and related monitoring mechanisms and the development and implementation of cooperation activities in these fields.
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European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2024
Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
9 october 2024
AI in prisons and probation: new Council of Europe recommendation aims to ensure respect for human rights and dignity
9 october 2024
High-level officials of North Macedonia discussed necessary interventions following latest report of the Committee against Torture
8 October 2024
Data protection and privacy rights: first regional HELP course launched in the Southern Mediterranean region
1 October 2024
Application of artificial intelligence in healthcare
1 October 2024