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First Council of Europe Strategy for equal rights of LGBTI people adopted, new report on anti-LGBTI hate speech released
The 2027-32 strategy sets a common direction for ensuring that LGBTI people fully enjoy their human rights
President of the Conference of INGOs condemns recent actions targeting LGBTI persons in Türkiye
The Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) of the Council of Europe is deeply concerned by reports of coordinated raids, detentions and restrictions targeting LGBTI...
Ukraine signs Council of Europe’s Convention on the co-production of audiovisual works in the form of series
Signature took place on the margins of the Carpathian Summit focusing on extending regional integration
Asan City Advances Intercultural Inclusion with Practical Action
Asan City, Korea, is making measurable progress since joining the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities Programme in 2024. ...
How can we detect AI systems contributing to discrimination?
New Council of Europe funded tool to detect algorithmic discrimination and find redress launched
EU, Council of Europe and OSCE partnership in action: tackling racism through co-operation
As many as 100 representatives of institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, international organisations, academia, civil society and religious communities gathered in Sarajevo on 8 and 9...
Austria committed to minority language protection, but challenges remain
The Council of Europe welcomes progress made by Austria in protecting and promoting regional or minority languages, while calling for further action in areas...
Inclusive societies, stronger democracies: Council of Europe to launch 10 Principles in Madrid
How can Europe strengthen democracy in increasingly diverse and rapidly changing societies? How can inclusion, participation and a sense of belonging contribute to more resilient and cohesive...
Malta: Innovative awareness-raising campaigns involving men and boys aid progress in curbing violence against women
Strengthening victim protection and perpetrator accountability required
Registration to attend the 14th World Forum for Democracy is open
The online Registration to attend in person the World Forum for Democracy is open! This year, the Forum will take place in Strasbourg (France) from 2 to 3 November 2026. The theme is “Rupture or renewal? Democratic security for our future”.
Promoting equality and inclusion through communication
Before it becomes a matter of policy or law, discrimination begins with words - a comment, an assumption, a label. This was a the starting point for a two-day Workshop on Equality and...
New communication toolkit launched at World Pride 2026 in Amsterdam
At World Pride, on 6 August 2026, the SOGIESC Unit of the Council of Europe, together with the European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups, presents their new communication toolkit, “Countering...
Coalition on Roma Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Recognition launches work under Phase II of the European Union and Council of Europe Joint Programme "RomaMemory"
The Coalition on Roma Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Recognition convened in Kraków, Poland, on 1 August 2026, ahead of the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations held annually on 2 August. The meeting marked the fifth gathering of the Coalition since its establishment in 2024...
Council of Europe highlights measures to protect women from violence amidst war in Ukraine
Challenges arising from Russia's war highlighted in first report since Ukraine’s ratification of Istanbul Convention
New Council of Europe recommendation places education at the heart of response to AI
Citizens must understand AI's effects on society, not just knowing how the tools work
Upcoming ALTE Webinar: Exploring the Revised Manual for Language Test Development and Examining
A special ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) webinar, “Exploring the Revised Manual for Language Test Development and Examining,” will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 15:00 CET, marking the European Day of Languages (Saturday 26 September 2026)...
“Dear democracy, our youth is yours”
Democracy is worth fighting for, say young people on the International Youth Day
Meet the Lisbon Recognition Convention Committee Bureau: perspectives on the 2025-2028 Workplan implementation
Following the election of the new Lisbon Recognition Convention Committee (LRCC) Bureau in October 2025, its members have embarked on a new mandate guided by the 2025–2028 Workplan. In the interviews presented here, Bureau members share their perspectives on the priorities and ambitions for the...
Council of Europe marks World Day against trafficking in persons with renewed commitment to protecting children of Ukraine
Rights of children must remain central to response to Russia’s war
What are the copyright challenges of AI training?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way content is created, but how should European copyright law respond to the challenge of training AI systems in a balanced way? A new IRIS report from the European Audiovisual Observatory, Copyright and AI training, examines one of the most...