Support for Ukraine, need to halt democratic backsliding top US visit agenda

Deputy Secretary General 28 March 2024 United States

Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge has concluded a three-day working visit to the United States (25-27 March), where he found widespread support for Ukraine, concern about democratic backsliding around the world, and a hunger for working together to find solutions. Starting in Washington DC,...

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GRETA triggers positive changes in the fight against human trafficking: celebrates 15 years of its monitoring work

Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) 22 March 2024 strasbourg

The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) has taken stock of its 15 years of monitoring the implementation of the Council of Europe Anti-Trafficking Convention, on the occasion of its 50th plenary meeting. Its latest publication on “The practical impact of GRETA’s...

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UK funds action plan on migration

14 MARCH 2024 STRASBOURG

The Government of the United Kingdom has made a voluntary contribution of GBP 100,000 (approximately €117,518) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan on Protecting Vulnerable Persons in the Context of Migration and Asylum in Europe 2021-2025. Ambassador Sandy Moss, Permanent Representative...

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The Council of Europe at 75

11 March 2024

Ambassador Dr Ion I. Jinga, the Permanent Representative of Romania to the Council of Europe, has written an opinion article on the history and achievements of the Organisation, as it approaches its 75th anniversary on 5 May 2024. The article, aimed at raising the Organisation’s visibility,...

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Deputy Secretary General visits Poland: Support for Ukraine and the rule of law high on the agenda

Deputy Secretary General 5 March 2024 Warsaw

Deputy Secretary General Bjørn Berge paid a working visit to Poland March 4-5. In Warsaw he met the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Radosław Sikorski. Their conversation focused on the need for multilateral support for Ukraine and the Council of Europe’s specific role in addressing the...

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#KézaCoE brings the Council of Europe’s work to the people of France and Europe

4 March 2024

The Permanent Representation of France to the Council of Europe has launched a series of example-based videos outlining its mission to safeguard citizens’ rights through its work at the Council of Europe. The video series, #KézaCoE, is a pun that stands for “Qu’est-ce que le Conseil de l´Europe/...

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Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Secretary General highlights Council of Europe’s commitment to fighting racism and discrimination

1 March 2024 Antalya

Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has highlighted the Organisation’s commitment to combating all forms of racism and discrimination, including anti-Muslim racism and hatred, while addressing the 3rd edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. Taking the floor during the Panel on...

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Estonia makes a voluntary contribution

22 FEBRUARY 2024 STRASBOURG

The Government of Estonia has made a voluntary contribution of €35,000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, cooperation with representatives of Belarusian democratic forces and civil society, and the campaign for the safety...

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Georgia and the Council of Europe have grown together

20 February 2024

A newly-produced video “Georgia and the Council of Europe” highlights the impact of 25 years of Georgia´s membership of the Council of Europe. Part of the visibility project, the film aims to raise awareness of the far-reaching impact of the Council of Europe´s work in Georgia. “Georgia’s...

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Photo exhibition “The DAWN" on Ukrainian children who suffered under Russian bombardment and occupation opens in Strasbourg

Deputy Secretary General 19 february 2024 Strasbourg

A photo exhibition has opened today, 19 February, at the Council of Europe, illustrating what the dawn of a new life would look like for Ukrainian children whose homes, villages and towns have suffered under Russian bombardment and occupation. Featuring pictures by French-Ukrainian photographer...

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