Council of Europe at 75: Serbia takes stock on the positive impact of its membership
On 25 June 2024, representatives of the government, diplomatic corps, media, civil sector, partners and other stakeholders gathered in Belgrade to celebrate 75 years of the Council of Europe as the guardian of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Organised by the Council of Europe office...
Two more weeks to enter the Council of Europe´s photo and video competition for young Europeans!
The Council of Europe has extended the deadline for the photo and video competition Human Rights, Camera, Action! aimed at young people, inviting them to use their smartphones or digital cameras to convey a creative vision of human rights in Europe through a photograph or short video. Prize...
Summer school in Liverpool examines Council of Europe law
The second Liverpool Summer School is underway at the University of Liverpool. The twelve day event, titled “Council of Europe at 75: Protecting Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law in a Rapidly Changing World” has been organised by the university’s School of Law and Social Justice in...
Hungary highlights Council of Europe's role in national minority youths’ political participation
On 17-18 June 2024, in Budapest, Hungary, the 2024 edition of Council of Europe Days event brought together young people belonging to national minorities from several Council of Europe member states to highlight the Council of Europe’s crucial role in setting standards for their political rights....
San Marino Captains Regent address citizens directly on Council of Europe´s impact
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe on 5 May 2024, and to raise awareness of the role and impact of the Organisation in San Marino, the two Captains Regent (dual head of state), Alessandro Rossi and Milena Gasperoni, have made a statement broadcasted on the national...
Finland Looks to the Future on Human Rights
Finland has held its second annual Council of Europe Human Rights Day, raising awareness of the Council of Europe’s work to protect and promote human rights, democracy and rule of law in Finland and throughout the continent. This year´s event had a particular focus on youth engagement. It was...
Moldova: students and the government take action on gender equality and violence against women
At the State University of Chisinau (USM) some 120 students learned about the role of the Council of Europe in promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women. During his visit to the Republic of Moldova, Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge engaged with the students, discussing...
Human Rights, Camera, Action! - Council of Europe launches photo and video competition for young Europeans
To celebrate its 75th anniversary and to raise awareness of the role and impact of the Council of Europe, the Deputy Secretary General, Bjørn Berge, has launched a photo and video competition entitled “Human Rights, Camera, Action!” aimed at young people, inviting them to use their smartphones...
"Defending fundamental freedoms in times of war and crises” on the Kristiansand conference agenda
The future of European co-operation and justice for Ukraine featured heavily at the 5th European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights in Kristiansand, Norway on 6 May. Following a welcome address by the Mayor of Kristiansand, Matthias Bernander, the official opening speeches focused on the...
The Netherlands: “Council of Europe is your friend who helps you stick to the rules”
On the 3rd of April 2024, at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security and at the Utrecht University, Ambassador Tanja Gonggrijp, Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the Council of Europe gave presentations on the Council of Europe’s central role in strengthening human rights, the...
Be who you are: Luxembourg promotes living together concept
Luxembourg’s recent Orientation Days have placed a spotlight on the Council of Europe’s work to combat racism and promote inclusion: values that are fundamental to the event’s theme of “living together”. The Orientation Days, held at the European Convention Centre, take place twice a year and...
The Council of Europe at 75
Ambassador Dr Ion I. Jinga, the Permanent Representative of Romania to the Council of Europe, has written an opinion article on the history and achievements of the Organisation, as it approaches its 75th anniversary on 5 May 2024. The article, aimed at raising the Organisation’s visibility,...
#KézaCoE brings the Council of Europe’s work to the people of France and Europe
The Permanent Representation of France to the Council of Europe has launched a series of example-based videos outlining its mission to safeguard citizens’ rights through its work at the Council of Europe. The video series, #KézaCoE, is a pun that stands for “Qu’est-ce que le Conseil de l´Europe/...
Georgia and the Council of Europe have grown together
A newly-produced video “Georgia and the Council of Europe” highlights the impact of 25 years of Georgia´s membership of the Council of Europe. Part of the visibility project, the film aims to raise awareness of the far-reaching impact of the Council of Europe´s work in Georgia. “Georgia’s...
Finnish civil society deepens its understanding of the Council of Europe
Civil society organisations in Finland have benefitted from a government-organised exchange aimed at increasing their awareness and engagement with the Council of Europe. The Foreign Ministry-organised event not only raised visibility of Finland’s role within the Organisation, but also of the...
Liechtenstein stamps send the Council of Europe into the heart of your home
As part of its Presidency of the Committee of Ministers, Liechtenstein issued a Council of Europe stamp that will arrive on letters sent to the mailboxes of homes, business and organisations in Liechtenstein and throughout Europe and the world. These stamps are a reminder of the Council of...
Council of Europe Days presented at Club of Venice’s communication professionals
Council of Europe Days have been high on the agenda at Palazzo Franchetti during Club of Venice’s plenary session (30 November – 1 December), as a best practice for institutional communication. The initiative has been highlighted during the round table on “The Future of public communication”:...
Slovenia highlights impact of freedom of expression on citizens’ artistic freedom, celebrates 30 years as a Council of Europe member state
The role of art in freedom of expression, and the limits to artistic freedoms in a democracy, were the focus of a round table event “Free to Create: Artistic Freedom in Slovenia and in Europe today”, organised by the Council of Europe’s Directorate of Democratic Participation and the Slovenian...
Council of Europe Week in Türkiye: open office day, family law and the protection of migrants in focus
The Council of Europe Programme Office in Ankara has recently organised a “Visibility Week”, with a variety of events to raise awareness of how the Council of Europe´s work affect people´s lives in Türkiye. An event on family law discussed issues affecting the lives of vulnerable groups; law...
The resurgence of Polish city of Łódź honouring its industrial heritage
The Polish city of Łódź has hosted this year’s Advisory Forum of the Council of Europe´s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes, and taken the opportunity to show its transformation as a city on the European Route of Industrial Heritage. A post-industrial town, Łódź has become a colourful...
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