Discover a selection of topics highlighting the Council of Europe’s work on some of the major challenges facing our societies. From artificial intelligence, the environment and migration to health and the consequences of conflict, explore how the Organisation works to protect human rights, strengthen democracy and uphold the rule of law across Europe.
The Council of Europe has been at the forefront of protecting children’s rights across the continent. Its work is rooted in the 1989 UN Convention on the rights of the child, which marked a pivotal moment when children were no longer seen as dependents but as individuals with their own rights. This international framework forms the basis of the Council of Europe’s own efforts to ensure children are safeguarded, empowered, and given opportunities to thrive.
