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Parliamentary Assembly recognises Julian Assange as a ‘political prisoner’ and warns against the chilling effect of his harsh treatment
Parliamentary Assembly
2 October 2024
Strasbourg
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has expressed deep concern at “the disproportionately harsh treatment” faced by Julian Assange and said this has had a “dangerous chilling effect” which undermines the protection of journalists and whistleblowers around the world....
Combatting ageism: human rights should not be denied or limited with age
Parliamentary Assembly
2 October 2024
Strasbourg
“Human rights should not be denied or limited with age”, said Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler, on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (1 October). Ms Eder-Gitschthaler, rapporteur on “Overcoming age-based discrimination against older persons”, underlines that access...
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