La Lituania lancia le Giornate europee del patrimonio 2024: “la Catena baltica è stata la nostra strada verso la libertà”
Le Giornate europee del patrimonio di quest'anno sono state lanciate con programmi in più di 40 paesi che esplorano il tema di quest'anno, “Patrimonio di percorsi, reti e connessioni”. La Lituania, che attualmente detiene la Presidenza del Comitato dei Ministri del Consiglio d'Europa, ha aperto...
CoEMoN 2024 student: “We need to defend democracy every day, everywhere, because in a blink, we can lose it”
Some 250 students from 29 member states gathered in Strasbourg from 26 to 28 August 2024 for the 2nd edition of the Council of Europe Model of Negotiation (CoEMoN) organised by the Federation for Diplomacy and the United Nations (FDNU) with the support of the Permanent Representation of France....
Montenegro tree planting symbolises cultivation of Council of Europe standards and values
Participating in the Telling the CoE's story project, Montenegro has organised a tree planting ceremony as a symbol of cooperation and partnership between Montenegro and the Council of Europe. The event, aiming at raising public awareness about the Council of Europe´s positive impact on people’s...
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...
Altre due settimane per partecipare al concorso di foto e video del Consiglio d’Europa per i giovani europei
Il Consiglio d’Europa ha esteso il termine per la partecipazione al concorso di foto e video Diritti umani, ciak si gira! che invita i giovani a utilizzare i loro smartphone o fotocamere digitali per trasmettere una visione creativa dei diritti umani in Europa attraverso una fotografia o un breve...
Summer School di Liverpool sul diritto del Consiglio d'Europa
È in corso la seconda edizione della Summer School presso l'Università di Liverpool. L'evento di dodici giorni, intitolato “75 anni del Consiglio d’Europa: proteggere i diritti umani, la democrazia e lo Stato di diritto in un mondo in rapida evoluzione”, è stato organizzato dalla School of Law...
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...
La Finlandia guarda al futuro in materia in diritti umani
La Finlandia ha tenuto la seconda Giornata dei diritti umani del Consiglio d’Europa, sensibilizzando l’opinione pubblica sul lavoro del Consiglio d’Europa per la protezione e la promozione dei diritti umani, della democrazia e dello Stato di diritto in Finlandia e in tutto il continente. L'evento...
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...
Diritti umani, ciak si gira!: il Consiglio d’Europa lancia un concorso di foto e video per i giovani europei
Per celebrare il 75° anniversario del Consiglio d’Europa e far conoscere il ruolo e l’impatto dell’Organizzazione, il Vice Segretario generale, Bjørn Berge, ha lanciato un concorso di foto e video intitolato “Diritti umani, ciak si gira!” e rivolto ai giovani, invitandoli a utilizzare i loro...
"Difesa delle libertà fondamentali in tempo di guerra e crisi” tra i temi della conferenza di Kristiansand
Il futuro della cooperazione europea e la giustizia per l’Ucraina sono stati tra i temi principali della 5a Conferenza europea sulla democrazia e i diritti umani tenutasi a Kristiansand, Norvegia, il 6 maggio Dopo il discorso di benvenuto del sindaco di Kristiansand, Matthias Bernander, i...
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”:...