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Towards a culture of data protection: HEY course on Data Protection and Privacy Rights takes shape
A course on data protection and privacy rights is being developed as part of the North-South Centre’s Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) programme. Protecting personal data is fundamental to safeguard privacy rights, especially in a digital age where personal information can be exploited and...
The Global Education Network Annual Meeting 2025 took place in Croatia
The Global Education Network (GEN) Annual Meeting 2025 brought together 42 representatives of civil society organisations and public authorities from 33 countries in Zagreb, Croatia, on 10 and 11 April. Marking the 25th anniversary of the Network, this edition saw one of the highest levels of...
The deadline for applications is 18 May 2025
Call for partners of the 2025 edition of the University on Youth and Development
The 24th edition of the University on Youth and Development (UYD) will be organised in Mollina, Spain, from 15 to 21 September 2025. Under the annual theme for the Youth Summer Universities in 2025 - Empowering Youth for Digital Safety -, the North South Centre is looking for partners who are...
Spain contributes to the Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) programme
The Government of Spain has made a voluntary contribution of forty-five thousand euros (€45,000) to support the project "HEY: Human Rights Education for Youth", of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. As a founding member state, Spain demonstrates a continuous commitment to the...
Join the first edition in French of the HEY course on media and information literacy – Apply now!
The North-South Centre (NSC) is calling for applications for the edition in French of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) course, which will run online from 28 April to 25 May 2025. Through this course, developed as part of the HEY Programme in partnership with the Organisation...
Women as equal partners in the AI revolution: a call for gender equality in the digital age
“The AI and digital revolution must also be a revolution for gender equality,” says Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset ahead of International Women’s Day. “Together, we can break down barriers to build a future where women and girls lead, innovate, and drive the digital world...
Liberia joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an Associate Member
As of 1 March 2025, Liberia becomes an associate member of the Enlarged Partial Agreement of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. This milestone strengthens African representation within the Centre, which already includes Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Cabo Verde as member States....
Development starts on the HEY course on value-based sports and sports integrity
A new course on value-based sports and sports integrity is being developed as part of the North-South Centre’s Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) programme. The aim of the course is to raise young people's awareness of human rights and related legal issues in the field of sport, based on the...
HEY course on Media and Information Literacy
The online tutored course on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) will be delivered in English from 3 to 30 March 2025, as part of the HEY programme. Aimed at young people from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, the objectives of this course are as follows: To enhance knowledge on human rights...
Rule of Law Youth Network perspectives on environmental protection
Conflicts of interest can influence decisions that harm the environment. Principles of good governance (such as transparency, ethical conduct, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law) are fundamental to protecting natural resources. This perspectives were shared by two members of the...
The North-South Centre celebrates young people's contributions to Human Rights
On this Human Rights Day, on the year of its 35th anniversary, the North-South Centre celebrates the invaluable contributions of young people to the promotion and protection of Human Rights. Over the years, youth have played important roles as experts, multipliers, representatives, and active...
Kotor Declaration proposes youth strategies to combat racist and xenophobic acts through computer systems
A joint declaration from participants in the 2024 North-South Intercultural conference has been published, as the result of the discussions and exchanges that took place under the theme “Digital resilience: youth strategies against racist and xenophobic acts through computer systems”. The Kotor...
Call for projects for the members of the Rule of Law Youth Network
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe announces a Call for proposals for applications to be submitted by organisations that are members of the Rule of Law Youth Network (RoLYN). The Call aims to co-fund international, national, and/or local projects by RoLYN members. The projects will...
Connecting communities to global issues during the Global Education Week in Montenegro
As part of iLEGEND III, a joint Programme co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Global Education Week "Connected People for an Inclusive Planet", an international awareness raising initiative, took place from the 18 to 24 November. As a transformative and a...
Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) programme launched by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
The new Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) programme developed by the North South Centre was officially launched on 27 November, during the UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum, which took place in Estoril from 25 to 27 November in the Portuguese city of Cascais. The NSC Executive director...
The thirtieth North-South Prize of the Council of Europe commends champions of global cooperation and solidarity.
In its thirtieth edition, the Jury* of North-South Prize of the Council of Europe has decided to honour H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and the initiative enabling refugees to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games (led by the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Refuge Foundation,...
Promoting the diversity of educational practices during the Global Education Week in Cyprus.
As part of iLEGEND III, a joint programme funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe implemented by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe take place from 18 to 24 November on the theme "Connected people for an inclusive planet". This edition includes thousands of activities...
Celebrating thirty-five years of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe.
Today, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe marks its thirty-fifth anniversary , celebrating over three decades of work promoting dialogue and cooperation around the values, standards, and tools of the Council of Europe in Europe and beyond. The Centre works closely with governments,...
Intercultural conference addresses youth initiatives to combat online racism and xenophobia.
The 2024 edition of the North South Centre’s Intercultural Conference took place on 24 and 25 October, in Kotor, Montenegro, under the theme “Digital resilience: youth strategies against racist and xenophobic acts through computer systems”. The discussions focused on trends and threats emerging...
Call for tenders for the provision of national consultancy services in the area of Global Education.
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe is launching a call for tenders for the procurement of national consultancy services within the framework of the project “iLEGEND III, Intercultural Learning Exchange through Global Education, Networking and Dialogue”, co-funded by the European...
Opening of the University on Youth and Development: Youth’s strengthened commitment to Human Rights and the Rule of Law.
This year, on the occasion of the University on Youth and Development, more than 150 participants from 58 countries in Europe, the Southern Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan Africa are gathered for a week in Mollina (Spain) to explore the theme #ForTheCulture of Human Rights and the Rule of Law,...
Prepare for the Global Education Week 2024 and join other change makers.
The Global Education Week is a unique campaign that sparks civic engagement in the spirit of solidarity aiming to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. Taking place annually in November, this year’s edition will be held from 18 to 24 November 2024 under the theme "Connected People...
Meet the Partnership of the upcoming University on Youth and Development.
This year, the University on Youth and Development celebrates its 23rd edition on the annual theme "#ForTheCulture of Human Rights and the Rule of Law". It involves five partner organisations and will take place in Mollina, Spain, from 16 to 21 September. Part of iLEGEND III, a joint programme...
Join the next edition of the online course on Global Citizenship Education and Intercultural/Interfaith Dialogue.
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe launches a Tutored Online Training Course on Global Education and Intercultural/Interfaith Dialogue, to take place from 7 October to 3 November 2024. Part of the iLEGEND III project, the training course aims at providing participants with new skills...
In memory of Ambassador Lorenzo Vella, former Chair of the Executive Committee of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe.
Today, as mourners gathered during his celebration of life Ceremony, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe expresses profound sorrow at the loss of Ambassador Lorenzo Vella. Before heading the European Commission Representation to Malta, Ambassador Vella served as Permanent...
The Global Education Week 2024 explores the theme "Connected People for an Inclusive Planet".
Over 300 000 participants yearly join in the iLEGEND’s Global Education Week, taking place the third week of November and involving thousands of activities around Global Citizenship Education, Sustainable Development Goals and everyone’s co-responsibility to achieve them. The Global Education...
The Training Course on Global Education and Education for Sustainable Development will welcome 25 participants. Apply to be one of them!
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe launches a Long-Term Blended Training Course on Global Education and Education for Sustainable Development, to take place from 26 August 2024 to the 28 February 2025. Part of the iLEGEND III project, the training course aims at providing...
Zoom in on the African University on Youth and Development: the participants present their main results.
The participants of the four parallel activities organised back-to-back with the Joint Programme of the University on the theme “FortheCulture of Human Rights and the Rule of Law” presented their work in a plenary session at the end of the week. The session was introduced by the final guest...
Call for activities for the next edition of the University on Youth and Development.
The 23rd edition of the University on Youth and Development, will take place from 16 to 21 September 2024 in Mollina (Spain) under the theme: #FortheCulture of Human Rights and the Rule of Law. Activity proposals are open for submission to the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe...
The African University on Youth and Development: Young people leading the promotion of Human Rights and the Rule of Law.
This week, the African University on Youth and Development welcomes 80 participants, representatives of youth organisations, who came together in Cabo Verde to explore the theme #ForTheCulture of Human Rights and the Rule of Law. The opening ceremony on Tuesday morning received institutional...
Workshop on the work of the North-South Centre at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration of Cabo Verde.
Before the launch of the African University on Youth and Development organized in Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde this week, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europa and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration of Cabo Verde organised the workshop “dissemination of...
The African University on Youth and Development comes back with its 9th Edition.
This year, the African University on Youth and Development (AUYD) is to take place from 25 to 29 June 2024 in Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde, on the theme #Fortheculture of Human Rights and the Rule of Law. The AUYD is a partnership biannual event organized by the North-South Centre of the Council of...
The North-South Centre's Executive Committee starts a new mandate with Malta renewing its role as Chair.
At its 32nd meeting, the Executive Committee of the North South Centre elected its Chair, Vice-Chair and Bureau members for a new mandate of two years (2024-2026). The Executive Committee members, by consensus, confirmed Malta as Chair of the Executive Committee for the next two years and the...
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 NORTH-SOUTH PRIZE OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe announces the opening of the call for nominations for the 30th North-South Prize of the Council of Europe.
The call for nominations is open to anyone wishing to propose candidates to expand their international recognition. The nominations can be submitted in English or French on this form by 07 October. The list of candidates will be examined by a Jury composed of representatives of civil society...
The 2023 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe emphasises the importance of North-South solidarity.
The Award Ceremony of the 2023 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe, which took place on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, on 21 May, celebrated two laureates for their exceptional commitment to the promotion of human rights and North-South solidarity. The...
Round table “Prospects and interregional cooperation for the abolition of death penalty”.
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe announces the launch of the "North-South Dialogues" with a round table on the theme “Prospects and interregional cooperation for the abolition of death penalty” that will take place on 20 May at 17h00 at the Institute of Political Studies of...
The North-South Prize of the Council of Europe Award Ceremony will take place on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the richness of the cultures of the world and the role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. On that date, 21 May at 12:00 (Lisbon time), the 2023 North-South Prize of the Council of...
Sustainability Education: The Global Education thematic seminar fosters an exchange from North and South perspectives.
The iLEGEND III seminar “The benefits of an intercultural and holistic approach to education for sustainable development: a North-South perspective” provides a space to reflect on our education systems. This year, it takes place in Malta on 19 April, occuring back-to-back with the North-South...
Lebanon joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an Associate Member.
Effective as of 1st of April 2024, Lebanon joins the Enlarged Partial Agreement of the North-South Centre as an Associate Member. The Minister of Justice emphasized that “Lebanon's participation at the North-South Centre will deepen cooperation with the Council of Europe and contribute to...
Launch of the first edition of the Rule of Law Youth Network.
The Rule of Law Youth Network (RoLYN) aims to equip youth organisations with knowledge, tools, and a platform to delve deeper into Rule of Law issues based on Council of Europe and other international standards, instilling a sense of ownership and responsibility among youth, and encouraging youth...
First meeting of the network of journalists for the rule of law and human rights.
Today and tomorrow mark the first meeting of the "Agir ensemble (Act Together): Journalists for the rule of law and human rights" initiative, which brings together a network of women journalists to strengthen communication on the standards and values promoted by the Council of Europe in the MENA...
On International Day of Education, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe emphasises the significance of Global Education for Peace.
“Learning for Lasting Peace” is the theme of this year’s International Day of Education. Global Education serves as the cornerstone for nurturing the principles of solidarity, understanding, and cooperation among individuals and communities. Teachers and educators play a crucial role in...
The 2023 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe rewards two outstanding players in human rights.
The North-South Prize of the Council of Europe is awarded to Ms. Amina Bouayach and to the Global Campus of Human Rights for their notable contributions to the defense and promotion of human rights. Ms. Amina Bouayach is committed to the promotion of human rights, gender equality, and the...
Launch of the Arab Plan for Human Rights Education with Global Education perspectives.
The Arab Plan for Human Rights Education, launched in Tangier, Morocco, on 5 and 6 December 2023, aims to strengthen the contribution of member states of the League of Arab States to the ongoing efforts in the field of human rights education. It also seeks to strengthen the promotion of a culture...
The Training Course on Global Education and Media will welcome 40 participants. Apply to be one of them!
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe launches a Tutored Online Training Course on Global Education and Media, to take place from 29 January to 25 February 2024. Part of the iLegend III project, the training course aims at providing participants with new skills and competences on Global...
Global Education Week 2023 launches today with theme "Peace for the Planet, A Planet of Peace".
The Global Education Week launches a week-long mobilisation in Europe and beyond under the theme "Peace for the Planet, A Planet of Peace". The launch of this campaign is set to ignite discussions and activities emphasising the pivotal role Global Education plays in building a peaceful and...
Rule of Law Youth Network (RoLYN) seeks Youth Representatives to Combat Corruption and Protect the Environment
In a context of raising threats to the rule of law and democratic backsliding, where, at the same time, environmental degradation demands urgent action respectful of human rights, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe (NSC) and the joint European Union/Council of Europe South Programme...
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe at the World Forum for Democracy.
The 11th World Forum for Democracy revolves around the pertinent theme: "Democracy = Peace?" Over the course of three days starting today, more than 150 decision-makers and activists will discuss solutions to crucial challenges faced by democracies worldwide. A significant part of the programme,...
Award Ceremony of the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe to take place on 14 December 2023.
The 2022 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe award ceremony is scheduled to occur in Lisbon at the Assembleia da República of Portugal on 14 December at noon (Lisbon time). The Prize will be awarded to two entities: The Association of Ukrainian Cities and The Intergovernmental Panel on...
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe's contribution to the ongoing Conference of Ministers of Education.
The North-South Centre participates in the 26th session of the Council of Europe Standing Conference of Ministers of Education “The Transformative Power of Education: Universal Values and Civic Renewal”, on 28 and 29 September 2023 in Strasbourg, France. The main themes are the renewal of...
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