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Secretary General’s farewell statement to the Ministers’ Deputies
“In my remarks here five years ago, I said that: “The Council of Europe must…remain the benchmark for the promotion and protection of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law on our continent. In fact, this must be strengthened. This is the path that I intend to pursue.” I have pursued it,...
Healthcare behind bars: Armenia's path to better prison healthcare
The Council of Europe is committed to ensuring that persons deprived of liberty receive healthcare equivalent to that provided to civilians. On September 17, 2024, the Council of Europe held a conference on the future of prison healthcare in Armenia, bringing together experts, policymakers, and...
United against domestic violence: Joint training of Armenian investigators and police officers
Committed to enhance the abilities of law enforcement professionals in addressing domestic violence and violence against women, the Council of Europe held a two-day intensive training for 19 investigators and police officers, 13 of which are women. The training specifically targeted inter-agency...
Democracy is built from the grassroots: Congress President statement for International Day of Democracy (15 September)
“Democracy is our common asset which is built from the grassroots, and local and regional authorities can make a valuable contribution to maintaining democratic stability,” stressed Marc Cools, President of the Congress of the Council of Europe, addressing national associations of local and...
Armenia: 3rd National Report on the non-accepted provisions of the European Social Charter
Armenia submitted its 3rd National Report on the non-accepted provisions of the European Social Charter, provided for by Article 22 of the Charter. The report covers Articles 9 – the right to vocational guidance, 10 – The right to vocational training, 15.1 – The rights of persons with...
Secretary General at Conference of European Ministers of Justice in Vilnius
“More than two and a half years into the Russian Federation’s brutal and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and with the ongoing violence and developments on the battlefield over this summer, the need for accountability burns more brightly than ever. We must be ready to extend the...
Celebrating Routes, Networks, and Connections: European Heritage Days 2024 Opens its Doors
Heritage of Routes, Networks, and Connections: European Heritage Days (EHD) highlight this year the inter-connections shaping Europe’s rich and diverse heritage, from ancient routes and trade networks to modern digital links. By exploring the 2024 theme, "Heritage of Routes, Networks, and...
Enhancing Armenia's Probation Service through targeted training
In an important effort to enhance the rehabilitation of probationers, Armenia recently hosted a specialised training of trainers from 20 to 22 August 2024, in Yerevan. This event brought together experts from the Probation Service and the Centre for Legal Education and Rehabilitative Programmes...
Seven-month review of the system of transfer of small monetary claims from judges to notaries
Judge-notaries workshops organized by the Council of Europe and Ministry of Justice
In a groundbreaking effort to reduce Armenia’s court backlog/caseload—where small monetary claims previously clogged 80% of judicial schedules—newly introduced legislative amendments transferred those small claims from courts to notaries. Seven months into this new system, the series of...
Council of Europe pays respects to the victims of terrorism
Terrorism and violent extremism continue to injure and kill thousands of innocent people each year. Terrorist attacks, and the violent and hateful ideologies that drive them, are contrary to the fundamental values of our societies and an affront to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. On...
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