The European Convention on Human Rights came into force on #OnThisDay in 1953. All 46 Council of Europe member states have signed up to the #ECHR, an international treaty to protect people’s #HumanRights and fundamental freedoms. How does it work? ⬇️ coe.int/en/web/impact-…

“Let us look at the facts”: With these words, Alain Berset reopened the Council of Europe’s weekly meeting of Ministers’ Deputies. From Ukraine to the South Caucasus, Europe faces tests that demand clarity and courage. “Our voice must be clear, our will firm.”

El Convenio Europeo de Derechos Humanos entró en vigor en un día como hoy, el 3 de septiembre de 1953: un tratado que protege hoy los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales en 46 Estados miembros del #ConsejodeEuropa. 👉tinyurl.com/y5su3zck

SG del #ConsejodeEuropa: Hoy, mientras Portugal llora la trágica pérdida de vidas en el accidente del Elevador da Glória, nuestros pensamientos están con las víctimas, sus familias y todos los afectados. La familia del Consejo de Europa llora también con dolor y solidaridad.

Inteligencia artificial: una conferencia en Madrid conmemoró hoy el 1º aniversario de la apertura a la firma del convenio marco del #ConsejodeEuropa - organizada por Complutense y el Comité de IA del Consejo de Europa, que preside MarioHernándezRamos. + info 👉tinyurl.com/3x6ufun5

A Estrasburgo a la sesión del Comité Europeo de Derechos Sociales que se desarrolla esta semana. Seguimos supervisando el cumplimiento de los derechos sociales #CartaSocialEuropea 42 Estados coe.int/en/web/europea… Consejo de Europa

“Today, we are taking another vital step to ensure justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦 through a claims commission. I hope we can soon start to redress human rights violations that have affected the lives of so many victims of the war.” Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) Council of Europe Rule of Law 1st Meeting of the Ad hoc

#BREAKING UN General Assembly ADOPTS resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Voting result In favor: 142 Against: 10 Abstain: 12

At the BBC Proms in London, Israeli conductor Ilan Volkov called to stop Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, free hostages and end the war. As Israeli writers, artists, this is our role, to call this horror and crimes out every day until it ends.

Youth as peacebuilders, multipliers & storytellers 🌍✍️ Nearly 250 participants are gathering today in Mollina for the 24th #UYD2025! A week full of trainings, dialogue and workshops on #DigitalSafety starts tomorrow! ✨ #NSC #CouncilofEurope 👉coe.int/en/web/north-s…

Today, on the International Day of Democracy, the Council of Europe launches the website of the New Democratic Pact for Europe. A Pact for stronger democratic foundations and more tangible results for all. Explore: go.coe.int/9zPqf #NewDemocraticPact

Democracy means believing in each other. It’s deciding together what kind of society we want. On this #DemocracyDay, let’s put “we” back at the centre. We can do it — if we dare. coe.int/en/web/new-dem…

Today the United Nations found that #Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. In that regard, I strongly reiterate my call to cease arms transfers that can lead to atrocities against Palestinians. Council of Europe states must act to prevent such atrocities and further #HumanRights and humanitarian

Democratic security is global security. Secretary General Alain Berset will call for renewed commitment to human rights, democracy & rule of law at #UNGA2025 High-level Week in New York (22–26 Sept). coe.int/en/web/portal/…

El Registro de Daños de Ucrania anuncia la apertura de nuevas categorías de reclamación por el traslado forzoso o deportación de adultos y menores que hayan sido trasladados forzosamente dentro de Ucrania o deportados fuera del país. #ConsejodeEuropa tinyurl.com/2ys94bzr

Today, the informal Justice Ministers Conf. in Valletta, Malta, concluded. The adoption of the “political declaration on cross-border cooperation and mutual assistance” in the presence of Amb. Kos is a testimony of the shared EU-CoE commitment to strengthening criminal justice.

Proud of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) &!its Subcommittee on Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Problems (PC-OC) culminating in Ministers of Justice Conference &signing of 3rd Add. Protocol to CoE Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters.

At #UYD2025 in Mollina, youth explored human rights not just in theory but also in practice - through dialogue & tools. 🌍✊ From sport in Zimbabwe to gamified workshops in Egypt, HEY multiplies human rights for fairer, more inclusive societies. 👉go.coe.int/dMNRH #NSC

⚖️ A milestone moment in European justice cooperation ! The #VallettaProtocol 🇲🇹 officially opened for signatures today, with 16 countries already signing it and many others in the process of doing so ⬇️

⚖️ The Council of Europe Ministers of Justice adopted the Valletta Declaration re. mutual assistance in #CriminalMatters: 🔵Stronger cross-border cooperation 🔵Smarter digital tools 🔵Steadfast human rights Europe unites to tackle transnational crime! More👉: go.coe.int/KMyou