Council of Europe
Dick SCHOOF, Prime Minister of The Netherlands | Council of Europe, 16 December
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- Dick SCHOOF, Prime Minister of The Netherlands | Council of Europe, 16 December
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- 3:47
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- 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
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- Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine | Council of Europe, 16 December
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- 3:54
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- 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
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- Maia SANDU, President of the Republic of Moldova | Council of Europe, 16 December
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- 7:51
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- 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
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- Press Conference: Launch of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine
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- 19:35
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- 8 months ago
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- On 16 December, leaders and senior politicians from across Europe and beyond will gather at the World Forum in The Hague to launch a new convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine.
This commission represents the second part of a compensation mechanism addressing Russia’s war of aggression, building on the existing Register of Damage for Ukraine. Created in 2023, the Register has already recorded over 80,000 claims and is supported by 44 states and the European Union.
The International Claims Commission will review and assess claims submitted to the Register and determine compensation. The initiative is led by the Council of Europe, in partnership with the Netherlands, Ukraine, and more than 50 states.
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- On the frontline, preventing torture and ill-treatment: the CPT
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- 38:56
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- 8 months ago
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- Behind the scenes at the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, the oldest European inspection mechanism.
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- Informal ministerial conference on migration and human rights
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- 24:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Informal ministerial conference on migration and human rights
Migration remains one of Europe’s most pressing challenges. At the initiative of Secretary General Alain Berset, ministers from Council of Europe member states will gather to discuss migration policies within the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
This high-level meeting aims to reaffirm the commitment to the ECHR, as expressed in the Reykjavík Declaration, and provide political guidance for future work on migration-related issues.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/council-of-europe-ministers-to-discuss-migration-and-the-european-convention-on-human-rights-1
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- Opening speech: Informal ministerial conference on migration and the ECHR
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- 9:09
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- 8 months ago
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- At the initiative of Secretary General Alain Berset, an informal ministerial conference is being held at Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg on the 10th December, 2025 to discuss issues related to migration and the European Convention on Human Rights. A large number of ministers from across the 46 member states have come to Strasbourg to set out their views.
Read the Secretary General's full opening speech here: https://www.coe.int/en/web/secretary-general/-/informal-ministerial-conference-%C2%A0ministers-of-justice%C2%A0
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- Human rights are not a privilege, they are a guarantee
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- 0:57
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- 8 months ago
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- Human Rights Day reminds us that dignity, freedom, and equality are universal.
The European Convention on Human Rights protects these values across Europe, ensuring that everyone’s rights are respected.
Let’s stand together for human rights today and every day.
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- Secretary General Alain Berset keynote @ Nordic Baltic Youth Summit, Helsinki 2025
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- 15:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- During his two-day visit to Finland, Secretary General Alain Berset delivered a keynote speech at the Nordic Baltic Youth Summit.
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- Interview with Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights!
In our latest interview, Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights, tells us/you why this landmark instrument remains vital and how it continues to safeguard people’s rights across Europe.
➡️ What does this anniversary mean to him, both personally and professionally?
➡️How does the Convention shape and protect people’s lives today?
Watch the interview for his insights!
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- The foundations of democracy: forty years of the European Charter of local self-government
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- 13:03
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Gunn Marit Helgesen, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Vice President, discusses local democracy and the workings of the charter.
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- The European Convention on Human Rights protects your human rights!
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The European Convention on Human Rights has improved people's lives in many significant ways across Europe.
All 46 Council of Europe member states have signed up to the #ECHR, a treaty designed to protect people's #HumanRights and basic freedoms.
Watch the video to see how you it protects your human rights!
#echrimpact
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/impact-convention-human-rights#/
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- International seminar on Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance
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- 4:36:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, together with the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and the Government of Catalonia, are organising an international seminar “Stronger Democracy through Multilevel Governance”, in Barcelona (Spain) on 19 November 2025.
This event brings together local democracy actors to discuss today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities — from participatory processes and decentralisation to territorial cohesion, multilevel governance, and the digital information environment.
This event is part of a series of consultations contributing to the Council of Europe’s New Democratic Pact for Europe.
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- Une fenêtre ouverte sur les droits – Ode à la liberté
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- 7:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Ode à la liberté est un puzzle de 100 toiles, mêlant art urbain, engagement citoyen et valeurs universelles. Cette œuvre participative, née de la créativité d’Anthony Alberti alias Mr OneTeas et offerte par la Principauté de Monaco en 2024, célèbre la liberté, la paix et les droits humains, comme une fenêtre ouverte sur un avenir partagé.
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- Throwback to Day 3 of the World Forum for Democracy
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Day 3 at #WFD2025 reminded us: #Democracy must evolve and learn from history. In an age of populism and global crises, history education empowers citizens to defend democratic values. From youth-led innovation to AI-powered trust, every contribution matters to revive democracy.
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- Throwback to Day 1 of the World Forum for Democracy
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Day 1 of the World Forum for Democracy 2025 set the tone for inspiring days at the Council of Europe – three powerful sessions dynamic plenary sessions on media and democracy, citizen participation, culture and democracy.
Here's what we learned:
Despite alarming trends, hope remains. Integrity of information is key.
Arts and culture foster pluralism, critical thinking and public reflection.
Deliberative forums and citizens’ assemblies rebuild trust. “Participation is a human right.” - Michael O’Flaherty
And so many powerful ideas shared and connections made!
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- Throwback to day 2 of the World Forum for Democracy!
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- 7 breakout sessions. 7 challenges.
One goal ➡️ time for action!
From artificial intelligence at the ballot box to the protection of artistic freedom, participants explored bold ideas on ‘how can we revive democracy at risk’.
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- World Forum for Democracy 2025: Day 3
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- 3:43:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analysing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level in order to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies.
This event is a contribution towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe, which is a strategic and political
consultation process launched by the Council of Europe to reinforce the foundations of democracy,
amplify its benefits, restore trust and innovate its form. The results of this process will shape the future
work of the Council of Europe to make democracy tangible and meaningful for all.
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- Curious about how the 13th edition of #CoE_WFD went? Hear directly from our participants!
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Here’s what participants had to say:
“The speakers were exceptional and truly inspiring.”
“Youth delegates made powerful contributions that shaped the dialogue.”
“We connected with people from all over the world.”
“Democracy isn’t just a political system, it’s culture, creativity, and community.”
“The information shared was rich, comprehensive, and transformative.”
✅ Expectations? Exceeded. Watch the video for more highlights and impressions!
https://www.coe.int/en/web/world-forum-democracy/home
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- Dan Corder breaks down how social media shape our politics, our beliefs, and our trust in democracy
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Dan Corder’s insights at the #CoE_WFD Action Session "Social media: friend and foe" were a wake-up call: social media is both a civic amplifier and a disinformation engine.
He explains how platforms and AI are influencing public debate, trust, and civic life. Can we protect freedom of expression without letting disinformation win?
Watch the full interview and join the debate!
#CoE_WFD
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- World Forum for Democracy 2025: Day I
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- 3:37:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analysing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level in order to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. The Forum thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.
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- World Forum for Democracy 2025: Day I
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- 4:37:01
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analysing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level in order to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. The Forum thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.
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- Secretary General Alain Berset at the World Forum for Democracy
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The World Forum for #Democracy brings together 1,000+ people from 100+ countries.
Democracy's future won’t be written by one region or one generation — but by all of us.
In classrooms. Newsrooms. Courts.
In daily choices of hope over cynicism.
Full speech: https://www.coe.int/en/web/secretary-general/-/world-forum-for-democracy
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- What are your expectations from this year’s World Forum for Democracy?
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- We asked you – what are your expectations from this year’s World Forum for Democracy?!
✅ Check your answers!
🤔 Did we miss something? Add your expectations in the comments below.
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- Happy 75th anniversary, European Convention on Human Rights!
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- #OnThisDay, 75 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights was opened for signature in Rome.
The European Convention on Human Rights impacts over 700 million people in Europe, safeguarding our human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The #ECHR’s influence extends beyond court judgments. Its principles are integrated into national laws, helping to ensure the protection of human rights across Europe.
Learn more about how the European Convention on Human Rights protects us every day: https://www.coe.int/en/web/impact-convention-human-rights#/
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- Secretary General Alain Berset @ Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
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- 52:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- OHTE Annual Conference 2025
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Historians, students, teachers, and government representatives recently came together for the OHTE Annual Conference to explore the vital role of history and education in today’s world.
At the heart of the discussions were growing concerns about manipulation and disinformation - and how history teaching can help strengthen democratic resilience.
You can now watch the full replay of the conference at www.ohte2025.com.
#HistoryAtHeart #NewDemocraticPact
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- Man’s struggle leads to the legalisation of homosexuality in Ireland
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- David Norris suffered from anxiety attacks and depression after realising that any open expression of his homosexuality could lead to a criminal prosecution. The European court ruled that the criminalisation of his sexuality breached his basic rights. In 1993, this led to the legalisation of homosexual acts between consenting adults under Irish law.
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- Le 40e anniversaire de la Charte européenne de l'autonomie locale
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Il y a 40 ans, la Charte européenne de l'autonomie locale était ouverte à la signature, marquant ainsi une étape importante dans la garantie des droits et de l'autonomie des collectivités locales à travers l'Europe.
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- 40 years of the European Charter of Local Self Government
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- 40 years ago, the European Charter of Local Self-Government was opened for signature — a milestone that guarantees the rights and autonomy of local authorities across Europe.
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- Man persecuted for his sexuality wins landmark judgment
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- From the age of 14, Jeffrey Dudgeon experienced fear and psychological distress because his homosexuality was seen as a crime. His house was raided by police, and he was interrogated for hours. The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the law violated the right to private life.
In 1982, Northern Ireland legalised gay relationships – followed by many other European countries.
This video dates from 2021.
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- The Venice Commission - the Council of Europe’s body of constitutional experts
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Venice Commission, the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional matters plays a key role in helping countries build democratic institutions and legal systems that uphold human rights and the rule of law.
With 61 member states and a network of independent experts, it provides legal advice, supports constitutional reforms, and facilitates dialogue in times of crisis. Its work strengthens democracy across Europe and beyond.
Headquartered in Strasbourg, with plenary sessions in Venice, the Commission continues to be a trusted voice for democratic values.
Learn more: Ceremony for the 35th Anniversary of the Venice Commission: the Council of Europe’s body of constitutional experts - Portal
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- Economic crises in history education - OHTE Key findings
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- 5:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Since the beginning of the 21st century, the economic consequences of the debt crises of 2007 and 2008, of the Covid-19 pandemic and of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine have continuously challenged the livelihood of many families in Europe and around the world. Understanding economic crises from a historical perspective enables students to better respond to present and future experiences of such crises.
The second thematic report of the OHTE "Economic crises in history teaching" investigates the extent and the ways in which learners are being prepared to understand and cope with such crises through history education in the public schooling systems of OHTE’s member states. It combines curriculum and textbook analysis with an explorative study of teachers’ experiences and summarises its most significant conclusions into 10 key findings listed in the introductory chapter and in the video above.
Read more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/observatory-his...
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- Healthcare in prison: challenges and realities
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- 31:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- How does good healthcare in prison help wider society? What kind of risks are there to health from being in detention? Why are prisoners less healthy than the general public? And what is the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture’s (CPT) role? CPT member Prof. Hans Wolff of the University of Geneva, and CPT advisors Kelly Sipp and Laura Ielciu discuss the challenges.
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- Legal aid system introduced after woman suffering from violence was unable to access the courts
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Mrs Airey wanted to be legally separated from her husband, who was allegedly a violent alcoholic. However, there was no legal aid and she could not afford the lawyers’ fees. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled that the lack of legal aid effectively denied Mrs Airey access to a court, breaching her basic rights. Legal aid for such cases was introduced in Ireland in the following year.
Read more about this judgment: https://www.coe.int/en/web/impact-convention-human-rights/ireland
#ECHR #ECHRimpact #HumanRights #NoDiscrimination #FairTrial #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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- Alain Berset: Our first line of defence for the European continent is democratic security
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- 7:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Arrival and doorstep by Alain BERSET, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, at the meeting of the European Political Community taking place on 2 October 2025 in Copenhagen.
Video: EBS © European Union, 2025, CC BY 4.0
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- Secretary General Alain Berset Q&A at Parliamentary Assembly 2025 Autumn session
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- 50:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- 02:06: Azerbaijan
04:57: Frozen assets
08:56: Armenia/Azerbaijan
12:47: Kosovo
17:24: Gaza
20:58: Turkiye; Challenges of CoE; Climate
32:17: EPC; UK/ECHR; European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
44:10: United Nations
Watch full PACE session here: https://pace.coe.int/en/pages/session-202510
Read verbatim here: https://pace.coe.int/en/verbatim/2025-09-30/am/en
Learn more about the Council of Europe: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/home
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- Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe @ Columbia University World Leaders Forum
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Democracy. Memory. Multilateralism. Accountability. Words that once defined the postwar order — now dismissed as elitist, “woke,” or dead. In his first U.S. address, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset challenges a world where democracy is seen as weakness, truth as opinion, and justice as optional.
Drawing on Europe’s response to war in Ukraine, peace in the South Caucasus, tensions in the Balkans, democratic decline across the continent, and its evolving role on the global stage, Berset argues that the European and global postwar order must be renewed. He calls for a new doctrine of democratic security, where rights, independent institutions, and public trust are not symbolic values but strategic assets.
At a time when the transatlantic bond is tested by isolationism and drift, Berset asks what kind of Europe must emerge in a world no longer held together by shared assumptions — and whether democracy can still defend itself in a presen...
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- Council of Europe launches the website of the New Democratic Pact for Europe
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- On this International Day of Democracy, the Council of Europe launches the website of the New Democratic Pact for Europe.
This political and strategic process has now a digital space.
Find out how you, governments, citizen organisations are involved in a consultation process
How the process can boost solutions that work
How new responses can help address the democratic backsliding and shape the future of democracy
Democracy lives in the decisions we make together. Visit now the website: https://go.coe.int/LHGU6
#DemocracyDay #NewDemocraticPact #CouncilOfEurope
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- Meet Ana Japaridze – #SportForAll
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- "As people with disabilities, we want to be seen as athletes first and not only as inspiring stories."
Ana is the first person from Georgia who qualified for the Paralympic Games in Para Taekwondo ever, and also the first one to get a medal in it. She encourages other young people who want to get into sports not to wait for the right time: “Let the confidence build while you start the journey!”
Ana advocates for equal representation and equal funding for athletes with disabilities as for non-disabled athletes. She also argues that representation matters: “When young people with disabilities see somebody like them on big world stages, it empowers them.”
The Council of Europe and the EU work together on “Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities", a project that builds on ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive sports culture by addressing the barriers to the particip...
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- The European Charter of Local Self-Government
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- #OnThisDay in 1988, the European Charter of Local Self-Government entered into force, marking a monumental step towards empowering local authorities and ensuring democracy at the grassroots level.
This Charter guarantees that local governments have the autonomy and resources they need to make decisions that directly impact their communities.
Let’s celebrate local democracy, participation, and local self-governance across Europe.
Watch the video and learn more about the Charter.
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- Democratic Debate on Culture and the Arts: A democratic force against disinformation
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- 26:02
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Is culture political? Not always explicitly—but always in impact. Across the debate, it became clear that culture and the arts are not peripheral to democracy—they are a core part of its fabric. They offer space for critical reflection, dialogue, imagination, and plurality—precisely what disinformation aims to erode.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/hackathon-strasbourg#{%22286165317%22:[],%22286165351%22:[1]}
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- Democratic Debate on Culture and the Arts: A democratic force against disinformation
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Is culture political? Not always explicitly—but always in impact. Across the debate, it became clear that culture and the arts are not peripheral to democracy—they are a core part of its fabric. They offer space for critical reflection, dialogue, imagination, and plurality—precisely what disinformation aims to erode.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/hackathon-strasbourg
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- From gold medals to guiding dreams: a champion's true achievement
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- 🧩 Inclusion. 💪 Empowerment. 🏅 Sport.
The Council of Europe and European Union work together on #SportForAll - a new project to break down barriers and build inclusive sports communities for persons with disabilities.
🎥 Real stories from real athletes
📚 Tools for sport professionals
🌍 A Europe where sport welcomes everyone
Let’s make sport a space for dignity, equality, and inclusivity.
Learn more: https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/sport-for-all/home
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- Democratic Debates: Disinformation spreads faster than it can be corrected. A new approach is needed
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- 49:29
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- This second democratic debate offered a sweeping and at times urgent analysis of the fragility of electoral processes in today’s disinformation-saturated world. The discussion underscored that to preserve democracy, well-informed, conscientious citizens are essential—particularly in how they engage online.
Participants explored how the information environment has fundamentally shifted. Once dominated by traditional media, which played a central role in informing society and shaping public views, the ecosystem has now been overtaken by powerful online platforms.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/hackathon-strasbourg#{%22286165317%22:[],%22286165351%22:[0]}
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- Democratic Debates: Disinformation spreads faster than it can be corrected. A new approach is needed
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- This second democratic debate offered a sweeping and at times urgent analysis of the fragility of electoral processes in today’s disinformation-saturated world. The discussion underscored that to preserve democracy, well-informed, conscientious citizens are essential—particularly in how they engage online.
Participants explored how the information environment has fundamentally shifted. Once dominated by traditional media, which played a central role in informing society and shaping public views, the ecosystem has now been overtaken by powerful online platforms.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/hackathon-strasbourg
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- Democratic Debate on Disinformation and Gender Equality: Key takeaways you shouldn’t miss
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- 22:19
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- In a gripping and, at times, unsettling discussion, the panel exposed how disinformation is increasingly being weaponised to undermine democratic institutions, target vulnerable groups, and manipulate public opinion.
Speakers urged a shift in narrative: we must put our hearts into protecting democracy and defending women in public life, who are often the first targets of digital hostility. They called for gender-sensitive digital governance and meaningful support structures for women policymakers, grounded in a clear framework for action.
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/hackathon-strasbourg#{%22286165317%22:[5]}
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- Keynote Speech at the Democratic Debates: Danela Arsovska, Mayor of Skopje
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- 8:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Mayor Danela Arsovska: " When gender is concerned, there are a lot of false narratives. There is discreditation and discrimination that discourage. This is why less and less women are involved in politics. I hope we can raise their numbers in local elections".
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- Theodoros Rousopoulos at the Democractic Debates: "‘Do not be observers lost in the digital sphere"
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Theodoros Rousopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe -
‘Do not be observers lost in the digital sphere’.
“We are surrounded by more words, more images, more opinions than ever before, and yet we are not necessarily better informed,” said PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos, speaking at the opening of the Hackathon, an event organised by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, whose objective is to co-design practical solutions that counter disinformation, protect free speech, and strengthen democratic resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
“More content does not equal more clarity. More sources do not equal more truth, especially when digital media simply reproduce each other,” he continued. In this context, he advocated “media literacy, not just media fluency; curiosity, not just connectivity; journalism, not just influencers; and debate, not just comment sections” and encouraged participant...
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- Hackathon and Democratic Debates: Speech by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
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- 8:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe: "To me, protecting democracy means being able to look my children in the eye - and all of you - and say: I did not stay silent".
Alain Berset urges Europe to unite against disinformation and foreign influence. A new democratic pact is on the horizon: “The challenge today isn’t getting information - it’s knowing what to believe.”
“More than 40% of young people between 18 and 40 get their news primarily from social media and almost 8o % encounter disinformation from social media. So many young poeple no longer believe in democracy. This keep it me at night. We must respond.
The future of democracy isn’t written yet. It starts here. It starts with us. We need a new democratic pact with tools and visions.
What does protecting democracy mean to you? Write in the comments 👇
Learn more: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/hackathon-strasbou...
