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Il Vice Segretario generale e la ministra dello Sport finlandese discutono dello sport basato sui valori
In occasione della riunione plenaria annuale dell'Accordo parziale allargato sullo sport (EPAS) a Strasburgo, il Vice Segretario generale, Bjørn Berge, ha incontrato la ministra della Gioventù, dello Sport e dell'Attività fisica finlandese, Sandra Bergqvist. L’incontro si è incentrato sulle...
Lancio della Strategia per l’uguaglianza di genere per il periodo 2024-2029 a dieci anni dall’entrata in vigore della Convenzione di Istanbul
La conferenza “Uniti per l’uguaglianza di genere: spazio alle donne e alle ragazze” lancerà la Strategia per l'uguaglianza di genere per il periodo 2024-2029 del Consiglio d'Europa e segnerà i dieci anni dall'entrata in vigore della Convenzione del Consiglio d'Europa sulla prevenzione e la lotta...
La Segretaria generale celebra i 10 anni della Convenzione di Istanbul lanciando la Strategia per l’uguaglianza di genere per il periodo 2024-2029
“Nel corso del mio mandato, sono tornata più volte sull'importanza della Convenzione di Istanbul. Oggi, in occasione dei 10 anni dalla sua entrata in vigore, sono molto felice di parlarne nuovamente. La Convenzione di Istanbul è un trattato fondamentale nella lotta per porre fine alla violenza...
Secondo il GRECO, sono necessarie norme più severe per prevenire la corruzione nelle funzioni esecutive di alto livello nei governi centrali
Il Gruppo di Stati contro la corruzione (GRECO) del Consiglio d’Europa ha invitato i governi ad adottare norme più severe per prevenire la corruzione e promuovere l’integrità nelle funzioni esecutive di alto livello nei governi centrali, in particolare per quanto riguarda il lobbismo e i contatti...
Ministerial 2024: a vision for an agile and flexible Commissioner's mandate
Address at the 133rd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Mesdames et Messieurs les Ministres, Monsieur le Président, Excellences, Il y a un an, à Reykjavik,...
IDAHOT+ Forum 2024, not a time for business as usual: wake up!
Speech given at the Opening Plenary Session of IDAHOT+ Forum 2024 at The Hague Minister, Excellencies, Friends, It is a great pleasure to be with you. I'm a 65-year-old gay Irish man,...
Slovak Republic: new draft laws risk having a chilling effect on civil society and interfering with independence of public service media
In a letter addressed to the Deputy Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic (Parliament) and several Committee chairpersons, published today, the Council of Europe...
Commissioner O'Flaherty calls for greater efforts to protect press freedom
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2024, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, issued the following statement: “Despite a growing awareness...
Human Rights Commissioner O’Flaherty calls for stronger support to Ukraine
From 23 to 25 April 2024, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty carried out a visit to Ukraine (Kyiv). This was his first visit to a member state...
Serious human rights concerns about United Kingdom’s Rwanda Bill
“The adoption of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill by the UK Parliament raises major issues about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law more...
Il Congresso promuove il governo aperto in Ucraina
La Piattaforma ucraina per il dialogo nazionale e locale ha tenuto un incontro sul tema “Il governo aperto come ingrediente chiave per la resilienza delle autorità locali”. “È stimolante constatare che le autorità ucraine continuano a dedicare tempo e risorse per coinvolgere la popolazione nel...
Exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Speech delivered on the occasion of the exchange of views between the Commissioner for Human Rights and the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination Chairperson, esteemed...
Georgia: concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” with the rights to freedom of association and expression
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty expresses concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency...
Commissioner pledges to prioritise the defence of civil society
Speech delivered at the exchange of views with the Council of Europe's Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO): “Dear friends, Thank you for inviting me to...
The Commissioner calls for an enhanced respect for the dignity of Romani people
Speech - Commissioner O’Flaherty participated in the International Romani Day celebration held at the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, where he has cast a rose in the river in honour of the...
Situazione in Georgia: dichiarazione della Segretaria generale
La Segretaria generale del Consiglio d’Europa, Marija Pejčinović Burić, ha rilasciato oggi la seguente dichiarazione: “Condanno fermamente la decisione odierna del Parlamento georgiano di respingere il veto del Presidente e di procedere all'approvazione finale della legge ‘sulla trasparenza...
Gabrielius Landsbergis: ‘The fate of Europe is currently being decided in Ukraine’
“The Council of Europe is celebrating its 75th anniversary. We can be proud of its principled performance when faced with an unprecedented ethical choice. It is one of the very few organisations that expelled the aggressor state right after the start of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression...
PACE Standing Committee holds current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Current affairs debate on 'Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia'
PACE’s Standing Committee, meeting in Vilnius, held a current affairs debate on “Recent challenges to democracy in Georgia”, focusing primarily on the controversial adoption by the Georgian Parliament of the law on transparency of foreign influence and the mass protests it has sparked. Opening...
Lithuanian Prime Minister meets with the Women@PACE group in Vilnius
“With seven women and eight men as Ministers, your government has become the most gender-balanced cabinet in eastern Europe, with women holding key ministries, notably those of Justice, Finance, Economy, and the Interior,” said PACE Secretary General Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis, welcoming...
