Council of Europe
A green core at the heart of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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- A green core at the heart of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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- 34:42
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- 8 days ago
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- How has Ireland influenced the Convention, the Court, and its case-law?
The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 2
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- Ireland has transformed socially in the past decades as regards, for example, abortion, peace and...
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- 38:35
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- What part have the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights played in this change?
The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 3
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- What part have the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights played in bringing peace and s...
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- 38:35
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 3
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- Deprivation of liberty in social care institutions
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- 19:37
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- How does the CPT adapt its monitoring to these unique structures – where residents may not always be able to speak for themselves.
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- What if we saw the world through the eyes of a child?
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- “What if we could see the world through the eyes of a child?”
That’s the question Oisín asks in his story, a reminder that human rights are not abstract principles locked in books. They are living values that protect, guide, and empower us.
They are:
✔ Armour that shields us
✔ Rules that shape fairness
✔ Judges that give us recourse
Human rights belong to everyone: rich or poor, young or old. They cannot be destroyed, even when violated. They demand respect and call us to treat others with dignity.
#HumanRights #ECHRImpact
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- Secretary General Alain Berset at Youth Innovating Democracy 2026
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Democratic backsliding, disinformation, impunity, and authoritarianism are undermining democracy in Europe. People are increasingly afraid and frustrated. It comes at a time when democratic security – the resilience of our democratic institutions, freedoms, and values – is our first line of defence against the threats we face. A collective response is needed.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/youth/2026-youth-event-new-democratic-pact
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- Young people across Europe didn’t just talk democracy, they practised it
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Democracy can only be renewed with young people at its heart. Through this initiative, the Council of Europe is working to strengthen democracy and ensure it delivers for future generations. The event marks a key milestone in the consultation process.
Result? The Manifesto for a European Democracy in 2049
✔ Rejuvenate politics
✔ Advance equality
✔ Empower communities
A living document feeding into the New Democratic Pact for Europe.
Beyond the manifesto, the event built trust, strengthened networks and reinforced one message: young people are co-creators of democracy’s future.
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- Young people are shaping the New Democratic Pact for Europe
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Refreshing democracy needs young people!
At the Youth event of the New Democratic Pact for Europe, 120 young activists, youth leaders, content creators and youth organisation representatives come together to address urgent questions of equality, inclusivity and economic justice, contributing to the shaping of the New Democratic Pact for Europe.
At the Council of Europe, we want to hear young people’s proposals on how to innovate and rejuvenate democracy, ensuring meaningful and inclusive youth participation through plenaries, workshops and creative sessions.
Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/rejuvenating-politics-and-delivering-on-promises-of-equality-and-participation-milestone-event-in-strasbourg
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- Question and answers with Secretary General Alain Berset | Summer 2026 Session of PACE
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- 52:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The 2026 Vigdís prize for women’s empowerment is awarded to My Voice, My Choice
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- 27:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Originating in Slovenia, this inspiring initiative unites 300+ organisations across the EU to advocate for safe and accessible abortion. Their impact is undeniable: in 2025, they gathered over 1.1 million signatures, leading to a landmark European Parliament resolution and new commitments from the European Commission.
The award worth €60,000 is presented by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Government of Iceland, honoring bold initiatives that empower women everywhere. It’s named after Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the first woman in the world elected as a head of state.
Special recognition also goes to the runners-up: Girl Child Counselling Women Group (Kenya) and Sasane – Samrakshak Samuha (Nepal). Both doing incredible work to support vulnerable women and girls worldwide.
Nearly 300 initiatives from around the globe were nominated this year.
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- Democracy Hackathon: Day 3
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- 2:46:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Democracy Hackathon closing ceremony - Awards & winner announcement
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- 46:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Join the Awards Ceremony of the Democracy Hackathon as we celebrate the conclusion of No Hate Speech Week and announce the winning project.
The session includes conclusions from Marja Ruotanen, Director General of Democracy and Human Dignity (Council of Europe), remarks from the judges, and closing reflections.
Final announcement and Hackathon winner reveal by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, moderated by Liz Alderman and Sally Bailey-Ravet.
What do you think makes a winning idea in a hackathon like this? Let us know in the comments.
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- Dragon’s Den finale: Who will win the Democracy Hackathon?
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- 46:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Watch the four finalist teams pitch their projects in the Democracy Hackathon Dragon’s Den finale. Moderated by Hugo Espinosa (Kreativdistrikt Hackathon) and Sally Bailey-Ravet (Council of Europe), this session showcases the most innovative ideas tackling challenges around democracy and online spaces.
After the presentations, the jury will deliberate while participants take a coffee and tea break.
Who do you think should win the Democracy Hackathon? Let us know in the comments.
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- Democracy Hackathon: Day 2
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- 1:45:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Honouring ethical journalism on Roma & Traveller reporting - Award Ceremony
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- 8:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Join the award ceremony of the Journalism Excellence Awards, recognising ethical reporting on Roma and Traveller communities and efforts to combat antigypsyism through the media.
The ceremony will be opened by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and Frédéric Fautrier, Directeur Général du Département de l’Intérieur, Committee of Ministers Presidency of Monaco.
Moderated by Nidhya Paliakara (TV5MONDE) and Alex Taylor.
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- Is online hate speech Europe’s biggest threat to youth’s involvement in democracy?
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- 1:21:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Is Online Hate Speech Europe’s Biggest Threat to Youth’s Involvement in Democracy?
Join the live debate as two teams discuss whether online hate speech is the biggest threat to young people’s participation in democracy.
Reflections will be shared by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and Gilles Marchand, Director of the Initiative for Media Philanthropy (IMP), University of Geneva.
🎙️ House for the motion
- Ana Kuprava (Georgia)
- Arman Martirosyan (Armenia)
- Rok Sarić (Slovenia)
🎙️ House against the motion
- Serena Gandogonon (France)
- Vetle Skrede (Norway)
- Mazin Abdalla (Sudan)
💬 Audience feedback session
Watch live and join the conversation in the comments: do you agree that online hate speech is Europe’s biggest threat to youth’s involvement in democracy?
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- Statement for the International Day for Countering Hate Speech by Secretary General Alain Berset
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- 7:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Hack the hate: Meet the teams & discover the challenges
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- 12:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Discover the Democracy Hackathon challenges and meet the teams taking part in the event. Hugo Espinosa (Kreativdistrikt Hackathon) and Sally Bailey-Ravet (Council of Europe) introduce the mission, participants, and ideas driving two days of innovation for democracy to tackle online hate speech.
The challenges are:
- The Privacy-preserving Hate Speech Detection Challenge - mentored by a researcher from the Technical University of Munich
- Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour (CIB) Identification - mentored by a senior fellow from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
- From reporting to response: Addressing online hate and gender-based violence - mentored by a researcher from Democracy Reporting International
- Think out of the box - mentored by an academic researcher and lecturer from the University of Strasbourg
Watch live and join the conversation. Which team is your favourite? Let us know in the comments.
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- Author Giuliano da Empoli in conversation with former New York Times correspondent Liz Alderman
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- 24:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Join the live conversation between bestselling author Giuliano da Empoli and journalist and former New York Times correspondent Liz Alderman about democracy, power, and the challenges shaping our digital societies.
The conversation is moderated by Sally Bailey-Ravet (Council of Europe) and Hugo Espinosa (Kreativdistrikt), bringing together perspectives from journalism, literature, and public policy.
Watch live and join the conversation. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing democracy today? Let us know in the comments.
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- The ethical dilemma of tech innovation - Panel discussion & Q&A
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- 42:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Join us for a live discussion on the ethical dilemmas of technological innovation and its impact on democracy, human rights, and our digital future.
Moderators:
- Liz Alderman, journalist and former New York Times correspondent
- Sally Bailey-Ravet, Council of Europe
Speakers:
- Inbal Becker-Reshef, Microsoft AI for Good
- Maya Lahav, Cyber Criminologist, University of Oxford
- Victoria Grech, Founder & CEO, Truzentia
- Pam Dixon, Founder & Executive Director, World Privacy Forum
Watch live and join the conversation. What do you think is the biggest ethical challenge technology poses for democracy? Let us know in the comments.
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- Democracy Hackathon: Day 1
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- 1:49:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 14:00 | Keynote speech Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
14:20 | Panel Discussion & Q&A - The Ethical Dilemma of Tech Innovation
15:00 | Author Giuliano da Empoli in conversation with Liz Alderman
15:30 | Presentation of Hackathon challenges and teams by Hugo Espinosa, Kreativdistrikt-hackathon and Sally Bailey-Ravet, Council of Europe
Watch live and join the conversation. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing democracy today? Let us know in the comments.
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- Keynote speech Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
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- 10:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova at Council of Europe ministerial in Chișinău
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- 15:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On 15 May 2026, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights and migration, modernised the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, and gave its green light to a new legal instrument on foreign information manipulation and interference.
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- Alain Berset, Secretary General, at the Council of Europe Foreign Ministers meeting in Chișinău
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- 7:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On 15 May 2026, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights and migration, modernised the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, and gave its green light to a new legal instrument on foreign information manipulation and interference.
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- Mihai Popșoi, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Moldova at the ministerial meeting in Chișinău
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- 8:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On 15 May 2026, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights and migration, modernised the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, and gave its green light to a new legal instrument on foreign information manipulation and interference.
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- Special Tribunal for Ukraine | 135th session of the Committee of Ministers, Chișinău 15 May 2026
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- 7:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On 15 May 2026, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights and migration, modernised the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, and gave its green light to a new legal instrument on foreign information manipulation and interference.
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- From history to health – the origins of the European Pharmacopoeia and the EDQM
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- 31:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Have you ever wondered how the European Pharmacopoeia came into being? How did we arrive at a single pharmaceutical reference work now used so widely across Europe and beyond? What is the story that led us here?
In this episode, Pierre Leveau, Head of the EDQM Supply Chain Department, and Charlotte Lenoir, the EDQM’s Information Lifecycle Management Team Leader, take us on a journey through time: from accounts of medicinal knowledge in ancient China (2800 BCE), through Sumerian tablets in Mesopotamia showing early attempts to classify and standardise remedies, to Egypt’s Ebers Papyrus, one of the first efforts to systematise formulas and treatments.
Along the way, we learn why medicine moved from oral traditions to the written word – to disseminate knowledge more widely, prevent falsification and ensure patient safety – and what motivated countries to develop official texts – including rules for testing medicines – that apothecaries were required...
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- Joint press conference: 135th Session of the Committee of Ministers (Chișinău, 15 May 2026)
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- 28:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Joint press conference of Secretary General of the Council of Europe, SG Alain Berset and Ministers Mihai Popșoi and Isabelle Berro-Amadeï.
On 15 May 2026, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the 46-nation Council of Europe reaffirmed their unwavering support to Ukraine by establishing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Committee of Ministers also adopted a declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights and migration, modernised the Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism, and gave its green light to a new legal instrument on foreign information manipulation and interference.
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- Safeguarding democratic processes against disinformation and foreign interference
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Building resilience to disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference
The discussions in Chişinău made one point unmistakably clear: the challenge Europe faces is not a single crisis or a series of isolated incidents, but a systemic and persistent condition. Disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) are now embedded features of the contemporary security environment, what some leaders aptly describe as a form of “cognitive war”.
The policy direction outlined in Chişinău reflects this multi-layered approach: the launch two new policy guides adopted by the Council of Europe intergovernmental committee on media and information society, aimed at supporting the 46 member states. While the first guide focuses on guiding states in developing national media and information literacy strategies, the second, entitled Resisting disinformation: ten building blocks to strengthen information integrity, contains ...
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- How did joining the European Convention on Human Rights help Ireland at a difficult time as a you...
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- 32:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Learn more about Ireland’s history with the European Court.
The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective. Part 1
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- Council of Europe: Then ➝ Now
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Then ➝ Now.
From post‑war ruins to a continent‑wide system protecting human rights.
This reel looks back at the birth of the Council of Europe and forward to its role today, safeguarding democracy, human rights and rule of law for millions.
⏪ 1949 | ⏩ Today
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- How well do you know the Council of Europe?
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- How well do you know the Council of Europe?
Test your knowledge in our quick quiz and see how you score!
👉 https://www.coe.int/en/web/about-us/quiz
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- Laureates announced for 31st edition of North-South prize
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe is pleased to announce the laureates of the 31st North-South Prize of the Council of Europe:
🔹 Bragi Guðbrandsson
🔹 Rami Abou Jamous
Since 1995, the Prize has honoured individuals and organisations committed to human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and intercultural dialogue, strengthening North-South cooperation and solidarity.
Award ceremony: 19 May 2026, 1 PM CET
Live from Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon
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- Q&A with Secretary General Berset @ Parliamentary Assembly Spring session 2026
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- 51:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 00:23 - Address by Secretary General
03:45 - ECHR
09:00 - The Special Tribunal for Ukraine
11:40 - Progress on the Jagland case
15:26 - Timeline for the Special Tribunal
20:55 - Political Declaration on the ECHR
24:50 - Vision for the CoE; Elections in Armenia, Detentions in Türkiye.
36:10 - Kosovo*; Bulgaria; Reform of the CoE
44:18 - Cooperation with the EU; international law in relation to small States; Northern Cyprus
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- Congress of Local and Regional Authorities elected Gunn Marit Helgesen as its new President.
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- With decades of experience from leading regional governance in Telemark to chairing the Chamber of Regions she brings a strong vision for revitalising local democracy across Europe.
We caught the newly elected President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Gunn Marit Helgesen, in the lobby for a few quick questions.
Watch the video and discover how she feels and what messages she has for local municipalities and women in politics and local democracies
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- Behind the scenes at the René Cassin Moot Court
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Emotions, challenges, discoveries- participants share what this unique human‑rights competition means to them.
What does it feel like to stand in the shoes of a human‑rights advocate?
Hear directly from the students!
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- Active and Equal: gender equality in sport
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Women’s bodies change.
Women’s health matters.
Sports must adapt.
The Council of Europe & the EU launch “Active and equal”, a project breaking stigma and creating safer spaces for women in sport.
At the launch event in Strasbourg, inspiring athletes like dancer Conny Kreuter and former GB rower Baz Moffat shared their personal stories and called for better systems, better coaching and more open conversations around women’s health.
Learn more about the project: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/council-of-europe-and-european-union-join-forces-to-strengthen-women-s-health-and-equality-in-sport?p_l_back_url=%2Fen%2Fweb%2Fportal%2Fnewsroom
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- Ombudspersons and National Human Rights Institutions: protecting human rights and democracy
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Foreign interference, hybrid threats & weakened checks and balances put democracy at risk. The #ONForum2026 called for stronger alliances, empowered youth & robust institutions.
Speakers highlighted growing threats to democratic institutions, the crucial role of Ombuds institutions and NHRIs in defending citizens’ rights, promoting ECtHR standards, and reinforcing trust in democratic systems.
The Forum concluded with a shared commitment: protecting democracy and human rights requires collective action, responsibility, and solidarity.
https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/ombudspersons-and-national-human-rights-institutions-protecting-human-rights-and-democracy
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- We stand united for peace, justice and accountability for Ukraine
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Council of Europe marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine with a ceremony dedicated to solidarity, peace and justice.
Secretary General Alain Berset called for unity, emphasising that peace must be rooted in democratic security and accountability. Representatives of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine paid powerful tributes to the victims, the defenders, and the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
On this anniversary, all 46 Council of Europe member states reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and condemned attacks on essential infrastructure during harsh winter conditions.
https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/-ukraine-lives-in-all-of-us-secretary-general-berset
#StandWithUkraine
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- Secretary General Berset full speech | 61st session, UN Human Rights Council | 23 February 2026
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, gave a speech in the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, on 23 February 2026, during the high-level segment of the session, on the challenges facing international law and democracy.
Footage: United Nations
Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/secretary-general-visits-the-united-nations-in-geneva
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- Kids Back UA initiative: immediate and unconditional return of Ukrainian children
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Representatives of member states, observers, and the Organisation’s leadership came together to support President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative, wearing the initiative’s sweatshirts.
Bring Kids Back UA has grown from a national initiative launched in 2023 into a global movement involving governments, NGOs, international partners, human rights advocates, and diplomats, all committed to reuniting Ukrainian children with their families.
The Council of Europe is proud to stand with 38 countries and the EU in urging the immediate and unconditional return of children unlawfully transferred from Ukraine.
Discover more in our video with the Special Envoy of the Secretary General Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir and the Ambassadors of Finland, Sweden, and Germany to the Council of Europe talking about keeping the children of Ukraine high on the political agenda and making sure the world knows about it.
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- Women in science at the EDQM share the message they wish their 15‑year‑old selves had heard
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Behind every standard that protects global public health, there are incredible women in science, including those at the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM).
This 11 February, on the World Day of Women and Girls in Science, they share the message they wish their 15‑year‑old selves had heard:
You belong here. Your perspective is needed. Never underestimate your voice.
To all women shaping the future of science: thank you. 💙
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- Nominate the best candidate for the Vigdís Prize for women's empowerment!
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Nominate the best candidate for the Vigdís Prize for women's empowerment!
Launched by PACE with the government of Iceland, the prize rewards outstanding work advancing women’s and girls’ empowerment. Award: €60,000.
🗓 Deadline: 27 March 2026
🏆 Award ceremony: 22 June in Strasbourg
More info: https://pace.coe.int/en/pages/vigdisprize
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- Q&A with Secretary General Alain Berset | Parliamentary Assembly of the CoE, Winter 2026
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- 43:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- [00:00:51] Democracy under pressure
[00:04:16] Greenland
[00:08:00] Humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine
[00:13:20] Justice for Ukraine & Disinformation
[00:19:00] ECHR and Migration
[00:24:50] Armenia; Defence & Housing; Middle East
[00:34:28] ECHR, The collapse of the international order; Rebuilding Ukraine
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- Secretary General Berset addresses the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe | 27 January
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- 15:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- At the opening session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Secretary General Alain Berset put forward the strong efforts coming from the Council of Europe to sustain European values, listing the substantial support for Ukraine (and noting the vital role the organisation can and will play after the fighting stops), the organisation’s efforts to fight disinformation, and the process led by the organisation to address migration issues within the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/-democratic-security-is-our-continent-s-answer-to-the-emerging-world-order.-
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- The Vital Role of Social Rights and the European Social Charter in Europe
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- 18:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- How the Council of Europe acts to protect social rights in our continent.
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- Ever wonder why are Strasbourg trams sometimes decorated in national colours?
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- It’s a tradition that celebrates the rotating presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. In 2025, Luxembourg, Malta, and now the Republic of Moldova held the Presidency of the Council of Europe.
A colourful reminder of Europe’s shared commitment to peace, democracy, and human rights, here in Strasbourg.
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- The European Cultural Convention
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Building a new Europe around common values was not just about changing laws, it also meant building an idea of unity and togetherness amongst the different countries and cultures of the continent, recognising that ‘Europeanness’ brought with it a common heritage and history.
Today, we are celebrating 71 years since the European Culture Convention was opened for signature #OnThisDay in Paris to encourage the study of languages, history and civilisation and celebrate all of Europe’s cultural diversity.
#EuropeForCulture
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/culture-and-heritage/home
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- Council of Europe marks a historic step in Europe’s collective commitment to accountability
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The launch of the International Claims Commission under the Council of Europe marks a historic step in Europe’s collective commitment to justice and accountability.
Accountability is a condition for peace and security.
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- Alain BERSET, Secretary General of the Council of Europe | Council of Europe, 16 December 2025
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- 5:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Thirty-four countries and the European Union* have signed a new convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine at a diplomatic conference co-hosted by the 46-nation Council of Europe and the Netherlands in the Hague.
Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/unprecedented-support-for-new-convention-launching-an-international-claims-commission
