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Training for National Human Rights Institutions and National Equality Bodies on the monitoring procedures of the European Social Charter
The Department of Social Rights of the Council of Europe is organising a training session for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and National Equality Bodies (NEBs) on the monitoring procedures of the European Social Charter following the reform of the monitoring system of the European...
13th meeting of the COE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights
Realising social rights in the age of digitalisation: opportunities and risks
The COE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights will hold its 13th meeting on 28 September 2023 in Helsinki, Finland. The meeting will focus on social rights in the age of digitalization, taking stock of the risks of misuse of AI and its potential negative impact...
Training session for National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies on the reform of the European Social Charter monitoring procedures
On 13 December 2023, the Department of Social Rights organised a training session for National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies to explain the operational changes to the European Social Charter monitoring system, introduced by the adoption of the reform package by the Committee of...
Two institutions received financial support from the Council of Europe in the framework of a call for proposals open to national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights
Following the call for proposal 2023 to support national human rights institutions and national equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights as guaranteed by the European Social Charter, the Council of Europe Department of Social Rights has granted financial support to the following...
Training for National Human Rights Institutions and National Equality Bodies on the reporting procedure of the European Social Charter
How can National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and National Equality Bodies (NEBs) engage with the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) under the reporting procedure of the European Social Charter? This question will be addressed during an online training session, organised by the...
Call for proposals for national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights
For the second consecutive year, the Council of Europe Department of Social Rights is launching a call for proposals to support national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights as guaranteed by the European Social Charter. The objectives of the...
Training for staff of the Protector of Citizens of Serbia on better monitoring the implementation of the European Social Charter in Serbia and reporting to the European Committee of Social Rights
The office of the Protector of Citizens of Serbia organised on 3 October 2022 a training for its staff on how to effectively monitor the implementation of the Revised European Social Charter at national level and how to engage with the European Committee of Social Rights under the reporting...
12th Meeting of the COE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Platform on Social and Economic Rights
Strengthening cooperation between National Human Rights Institutions/Equality Bodies and civil society organisations working on social rights
The COE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights will hold its 12th meeting on strengthening cooperation between National Human Rights Institutions/Equality Bodies and civil society organisations working in the field of social rights on 20 September 2022 in...
Three institutions received financial support from the Council of Europe in the framework of a call for proposals open to national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights
The Council of Europe has granted financial support to three institutions to implement a project in the framework of the call for proposals open to national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights, launched on 15 February 2022. These institutions...
Call for proposals for national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights
The European Social Charter Department of the Council of Europe is launching a call for proposals to support national human rights institutions and equality bodies in the field of social and economic rights as guaranteed by the European Social Charter. The objectives of this action are: to...
How can National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies engage with the European Committee of Social Rights
What role for national human rights institutions (NHRIs) and national equality bodies (NEBs) in the European Social Charter reporting procedure? This question will be addressed during an online training session, organised by the European Social Charter Department in collaboration with ENNHRI and...
New guide: How can National Human Rights Institutions and National Equality Bodies engage with the European Committee of Social Rights
The European Social Charter has just published a new guide for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and National Equality Bodies NEBs). The guide aims to clarify how NHRIs and NEBs can engage with the European Committee of Social Rights under the two monitoring procedures of the European...
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021
The European Social Charter: a story on equality
The Council of Europe will host a series of sessions at the hybrid Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 on 11 and 12 October 2021. A panel debate on how the European Social Charter, the only specialised legal instrument on social rights in Europe, and the findings of the European Committee of Social...
11th meeting of the COE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Platform on social and economic rights
Against Ageism and Towards Active Social Citizenship for Older Persons
How can we combat ageism and ensure active social citizenship for older persons? How can we effectively use international human rights instruments and in particular the European Social Charter to combat discrimination against older people? How can we better cooperate to ensure the rights of older...
How can National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies engage with the European Committee of Social Rights
The Department of the European Social Charter, in collaboration with ENNHRI and Equinet, is organising two online events “How can National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies engage with the European Committee of Social Rights under the monitoring procedures of the European Social...
10th meeting of the CoE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights
Sustainable economic and social recovery based on an equality and human rights approach
The CoE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights organises an online event on Sustainable economic and social recovery based on an equality and human rights approach on 9 July 2020. The objectives of the meeting are to highlight the lessons about specific risks and...
ENNHRI Interactive tool on economic and social rights
National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) have a mandate to work towards the implementation of all human rights, including economic and social rights. Through their broad human rights mandate and variety of functions, NHRIs play an essential role in advancing the enjoyment of economic and social...
9th meeting CoE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights
Justiciability of social and economic rights in Europe: the role of international and national judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, National Human Rights Institutions and National Equality Bodies
The 9th meeting of the CoE-FRA-ENNHRI-EQUINET Collaborative Platform on Social and Economic Rights will be held on 28 November 2019 in Strasbourg. The main objectives of the meeting will be to introduce and discuss the role played by domestic courts and international judicial and quasi-judicial...
ENNHRI Annual Conference 2019
Realising Economic and Social Rights in Europe – The Role of National Human Rights Institutions
The Annual Conference of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) was held in Brussels on 14 November 2019. The conference brought together European National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) with regional and international organisations and civil society to showcase...
Independent national defenders for a stronger social Europe post 2020: using the synergies between the European Pillar of Social Rights and the European Social Charter to advance the sustainable development goals in the social area
What can be done to help protect people’s social rights - from education, to housing, to employment and healthcare - and to tackle extremes of poverty and inequality? How can be used the synergies between the European Social Charter and the European Pillar of Social Rights to promote social...
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