International conference on current challenges in the justice system On 24 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights participated online in the XI.

Informal exchange on prison conditions and reform efforts On 20-21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of ...

The Joint EU/CoE Programme “Equality and Freedom from Discrimination for Roma” (EQUIROM) runs from December 2022 to - December 2024 in Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania, with additional activities to be ...

Leading figures in international and national organisations across Europe have called for stronger recognition of the importance of and need to protect electoral observers in ensuring the security of ...

The Committee of Ministers has decided to submit to the Parliamentary Assembly, for appointment to the post of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the following candidatures, listed in ...

In turbulent times where democratic foundations are challenged, the Council of Europe is working towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe to restore citizens’ faith in democratic institutions. In the ...

On 21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights hosted a visit of academics ...

The Special Tribunal will be about accountability. It is a long-term effort to address the crime of all crimes and uphold the rule of law. While peace talks focus on ending hostilities, justice ...

Following his visit to Georgia from 14 to 15 April 2026, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael ...

The objective of the visit was to assess the treatment and living conditions of residents placed in social care homes. To this end, the delegation visited three establishments accommodating children ...

Video games are no longer marginal pastimes. They are a cultural, economic and social phenomenon that is able to shape how ...

Despite progress, women’s and girls’ rights in Europe face setbacks and numerous challenges, including violence, discrimination and hate speech. The Commissioner’s work focuses on promoting measures ...