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Decisions on the execution of European Court of Human Rights judgments
The Committee of Ministers today published the decisions and resolutions adopted at its 1243rd special “human rights” meeting
European Social Charter: launching of the new website
10 December, International Human Rights Day
“Islamic State” are not a state, nor are they Islamic - Terror has no religion
Secretary General warns against maligning or marginalising any religious group
Leyla Yunus release overdue
"I am relieved about Leyla Yunus’ long overdue release. I hope she can now begin a full recovery and put this ordeal behind her. Today our thoughts are also with the other human rights defenders currently deprived of their liberty in Azerbaijan", said Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland. Read...
Protect refugees and migrants, respect their human rights
Refugees and migrants in Europe need protection and respect for their human rights. Joint UNHCR/Council of Europe statement to mark Human Rights Day on 10 December
Child sexual abuse in the circle of trust
New report recommends covering all perpetrators by law, improving data collection, reducing child’s trauma
Poland Constitutional Tribunal decision "welcome": Secretary General
Further to the decision of the Constitutional Tribunal of Poland regarding appointment of constitutional judges, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland issued the following statement: "There has been a controversy about the appointment of constitutional judges in Poland recently. I welcome...
Fighting radicalisation and promoting dialogue at Lisbon Forum
In the wake of recent terror attacks that struck Paris, Bamako and Tunis, this year’s Lisbon Forum – How to combat radicalisation and terrorism – is of greater relevance than ever. From 3-4 December at Lisbon’s Ismaili Centre, some 300 government and NGO representatives, educators and legal...
European Court of Human Rights judgments: Committee of Ministers examines implementation
Representatives of the 47 member States of the Council of Europe will examine implementation of judgments and decisions of the European Court of Human Rights on 8-10 December 2015. This supervisory role of the Committee of Ministers is provided for under Article 46 of the European Convention on...
New genome editing technologies - Support within certain limits
The scientific community is abuzz with discussion about the new technologies to modify genes such as CrisprCas9. In a statement today, the Council of Europe's Committee on bioethics DH-BIO said, “There is strong support for better understanding of causes of diseases and future treatment through...
