Directorate General: Human Rights and Rule of Law
The directorate has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the human rights and rule of law standards of the Council of Europe, including the promotion of democracy through law, the operation of relevant treaties and related monitoring mechanisms and the development and implementation of cooperation activities in these fields.
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New GRECO report on Poland’s progress to prevent corruption of MPs, judges and prosecutors
The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) of the Council of Europe has published a report evaluating Poland’s compliance with its recommendations to prevent corruption in respect of parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors, and with recommendations related to the 2016-2018 judicial reforms....
15 january 2025
Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL publishes progress reports on Estonia and Slovakia
14 January 2025
Anti-torture committee concerned about police practices and prison overcrowding in Switzerland
14 January 2025
Secretary General concludes visit to Georgia
20 December 2024
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Conference on “Addressing Homelessness through Social Investment”
A conference on the theme “Addressing Homelessness through Social Investment” will be organised by the Council of Europe and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).
In the context of a Europe facing an alarming homelessness crisis, addressing this issue on the political agenda is crucial for enhancing social support and funding sustainable housing solutions.
This event will aim at exploring the political, practical, and financial aspects of this urgent challenge. The conference will feature high-profile speakers, including social scientists, policymakers, and financing experts. Opening remarks will be made by Ambassador Patrick Engelberg, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the Council of Europe, Gianluca Esposito, Director General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (Council of Europe), Tomáš Boček, Vice-Governor Target Group countries (CEB) and Johannes Böhmer, Vice-Governor Social Development Strategy (CEB).
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