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World Health Day
Ahead of the 2025 World Health Day (7 April), the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset has made the following statement: “Health is our most precious gift — and a top concern for all Europeans. For the Council of Europe, health is also a fundamental human right, protected by...
5th Plenary meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs
The Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs, known as Santiago de Compostela Committee, organised its 5th Plenary meeting (2-3 December) in Strasbourg. All 15 Parties gathered to discuss the latest developments in the area of the...
The Republic of Chile signed the Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking In Human Organs
On 27 November, Chile signed the Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking In Human Organs, named Santiago De Compostela Convention. In total, there are 15 Parties to the Convention and a further 13 are signatories. Chile is the 2nd American country to join the convention. This signature...
4th Plenary meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs
The Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs organised its 4th Plenary meeting (25-26 October). All 15 Parties gathered in Strasbourg to discuss the latest developments in the area of the Trafficking of Human Organs, and respective tools...
Slovenia has ratified the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs
Slovenia has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (CETS No. 216). The Convention will enter into force concerning Slovenia on 1st September 2022. Slovenia is the 13th Council of Europe member State to have ratified this...
France has ratified the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs
France has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (CETS No. 216). The Convention will enter into force concerning France on 1 May 2023. France is the 14th Council of Europe member State to have ratified this convention. The...
Azerbaijan signs the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs
Today, Azerbaijan has signed the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs. In total, there are 15 Parties to the Convention and another 12 are signatories. Moreover, Chile has been invited by the Committee of Ministers to accede the Convention.
