consolidation of efforts of state authorities and local self-government, educational institutions, and the public in ensuring ...

The Council of Europe plays a vital role in promoting inclusion and combatting discrimination, including racism and ...

Social rights form the bedrock of inclusive and just societies, enabling every individual to lead a life of dignity, security ...

European cultural heritage represents an invaluable shared asset that transcends national boundaries, reflecting the ...

The Government of Japan has made another voluntary contribution to support the Council of Europe action against cybercrime through the Octopus Project. The agreement was signed on 14 February 2025 by ...

The reforms carried out by the Republic of Moldova with the Council of Europe’s support cover such areas as the justice system, electoral practices, media freedom and promoting equality.

According to the annual World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Bosnia and Herzegovina has fallen from 64th to 81st place. Recognising the need for a stronger inter-sectoral ...

The Council of Europe has been at the forefront of protecting children’s rights across the continent. Its work is rooted in the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which marked a pivotal ...

The Council of Europe drafted a convention which constitutes, for the first time, a binding international instrument in the criminal law field on counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes ...

On observe depuis quelques années une tendance croissante des personnes et des organisations à utiliser le système sans égal de l’Europe relatif aux droits humains pour s’attaquer aux problèmes ...

Back Breaking gender stereotypes Democratic development and good governance Support to probation service Protection of the rights of persons in detention ...

LGBTI people continue to face discrimination and violence that affects their human rights. The Commissioner urges the authorities to combat discrimination and violence, raise awareness of the rights ...