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Statement by GRETA on the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons
On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) expresses deep concern at the current humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean region, which may fuel trafficking in human beings. Hundreds...
Chairman of the Committee of Ministers participates in the special meeting of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee in Madrid (28 July 2015)
The Chairman of the Committee of Ministers, Minister Igor Crnadak, participated on 28 July 2015 in Madrid, on behalf of the Council of Europe, in the special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the United Nations Security Council. On this occasion, Minister Crnadak presented the...
Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland condemns death sentence of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
I condemn the decision by a Tripoli court to sentence Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and eight other defendants to death. This case should have been turned over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague for a fair trial. The Council of Europe reaffirms its commitment to promote abolition of the...
Secretary General statement on journalists Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed
“The Council of Europe is a staunch defender of free of expression and I, like many, am following the trial of Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed – the two Al Jazeera journalists awaiting sentencing on terrorism charges in Egypt. Media freedom is a cornerstone of a healthy, functioning democracy and...
Chamber Judgment - Oliari and Others v. Italy
In the case of Oliari and Others v. Italy, the Court held that there has been a violation of the right to respect for family life. The applicants, 3 homosexual couples, complained that under Italian legislation they do not have the possibility to get married or enter into any other type of civil...
Report of the Group of States against Corruption on Hungary
Hungary urged to strengthen anti-corruption measures
Statement by the Secretary General on the attack in Suruc
"I strongly condemn today’s brutal attack on innocent victims in Suruc, at a time when hundreds of young people were staying there. I extend my sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a swift recovery to the wounded. My thoughts are with the people of Turkey, our member...
Statement by Igor Crnadak, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the terrorist attack in Suruc (Turkey)
“I am deeply shocked by the deadly terrorist attack which has taken place in the city of Suruc in Turkey. I condemn in the strongest terms this appalling act and firmly hope that those responsible will rapidly be arrested and brought to justice. I wish to express my sympathy to the victims and...
Anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17
Statement by Igor Crnadak, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Time to debunk myths and prejudices about Roma migrants in Europe
“Political and media debates on Roma migration have become recurrent in several European countries. Since the eastward expansion of the European Union in 2004 and 2007, and the lifting of employment restrictions regarding Romanian and Bulgarian citizens in a number of EU member states in 2014,...
Statement by the Secretary General on the agreement of a roadmap for "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" to the 2016 election
"I welcome the roadmap to the 2016 election that has been agreed in Skopje overnight. "The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" now has a chance to move forward, taking the necessary first steps for political stability. The agreement sends all the right signals and should be implemented in...
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Chairmanship is a sign of reconciliation
20 years after Srebrenica - Statement by Secretary General Jagland
Human Rights Commissioner: Russian NGO legislation must meet European standards
Nils Muižnieks publishes updated Opinion regarding Russian legislation on non-commercial organisations
Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, online hate speech increased in 2014
Annual report from Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission
Human rights report on Serbia
Serbia: Impunity for war crimes, discrimination and lack of media freedom hamper human rights progress
Council of Europe Raoul Wallenberg Prize 2016
Call for Raoul Wallenberg Prize nominations to reward extraordinary humanitarian achievements
Children are holders of rights, in their own right
Secretary General Jagland comments “What next?” for child rights and the law
Eastern Ukraine: freedom of movement vital to prevent isolation and favour reintegration
Commissioner for Human Rights's statement following visit to Ukraine
Report of the Group of States against Corruption on Serbia
Serbia: Council of Europe says tools for preventing corruption among parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors must be improved
