Menschenrechte, Demokratie und Rechtsstaatlichkeit
Key areas of work of the Council of Europe
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.
Education has long been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe’s mission to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Since the signing of the 1954 European Cultural Convention, education has been harnessed to build cultural bonds, promote shared European values, and foster a sense of collective identity. Today, in the face of growing challenges, education remains as crucial as ever.
