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Conference of INGOs is visiting the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic to discuss civic space and democratic participation
As part of its dialogue with Council of Europe member States, the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO) is currently conducting combined country visits to the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic from 4 to 11 November 2026. The visits aim to discuss the current...
CINGO’s Expert Council on NGO Law releases study on the execution of judgements involving freedom of association and the impact on associations and defenders
This study updates a thematic study originally published in March 2022, which considered the challenges associated with the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights involving freedom of association. The Expert Council on NGO Law – a body of the Conference of International NGOs...
The Conference of INGOs publishes country reports following visits to Denmark and Montenegro
The Conference of INGOs has just published the two country visit reports that summarise findings from the fact-finding visits to Denmark (11-13 May 2026) and Montenegro (22-25 June 2026). The reports were discussed, with participation of the representatives from the Permanent Representations of...
The Committee on Migration Issues on a Field Mission to Portugal and Spain, 12–16 October 2026
This mission focuses on identifying good practices in migrant integration and exploring the complementary roles of public institutions and civil society. The observations, testimonies and good practices gathered during this mission will be used to: Draw up an official recommendation for adoption...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Join us for the ceremony on 13 October at 5.00pm
To mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed on 17 October, the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe invites you to join a short commemorative ceremony on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 5:00 pm, on the forecourt of the Council of Europe. The ceremony will honour...
CINGO and partners host Open Dialogue on the Need for a Legally Binding Instrument on the Right to a Healthy Environment
On 12 October 16:30 to 18.00 CET, the Campaign for the Right to a Healthy Environment at the Council of Europe and the Conference of INGOs (CINGO) are convening an open dialogue on the need for a legally binding instrument on the right to a healthy environment, for example, in the form of a...
Public support to NGOs in Slovenia: Presidents of CINGO and its Expert Council concerned about recent developments
In a letter sent today to the Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the Council of Europe, the presidents of the Conference of INGOs and of its Expert Council on NGO Law express concerns about recent developments regarding state funding for NGOs, more particularly the decision to redirect the...
Invitation to a webinar on Engaging Religious Actors to End Violence Against Women and Girls on 22 October 2026
The Committee for Interreligious and Interconvictional Dialogue of the Conference of INGOs will host an online webinar on "Engaging Religious Actors to End Violence Against Women and Girls" on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30 CET, in English and French with subtitles. The event will...
Conference of INGOs prepares Autumn session and 50th anniversary celebration with special thematic debates
The Conference of International NGOs will hold its Autumn session from 28 September to 2 October in Agora (room G03 in duplex G02 as necessary). Agenda items include a strategy session on climate risk in Europe in view of COP31, discussions on CINGO’s future priorities and preparations for the...
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 organisations, activists and human rights defenders in Türkiye during the weekend of 12–13 September....
Call for Participation: Art Competition on Interfaith Dialogue
The Committee for Interreligious and Interconvictional Dialogue of the Conference of INGOs, in cooperation with Religions for Peace Europe, is organising a painting and photography competition for young people aged 18–30 across Europe. The theme is “Interfaith Dialogue: Bridges of Cooperation,...
Presidents of CINGO and its Expert Council reiterate concerns about Greece’s NGO registration and Ministerial Decision No. 82876 of 8 May 2026
In a letter sent today to the Permanent Representative of Greece to the Council of Europe, the presidents of the Conference of INGOs and of its Expert Council on NGO Law address Greece’s Ministerial Decision (MD) No. 82876 on the Establishment of the “Register of Greek and Foreign...
Conference of INGOs conducts official visit to Montenegro on 22-25 June 2026
A delegation of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO) of the Council of Europe, led by its President Gerhard Ermischer, will visit Montenegro on 22-25 June 2026. Discussions will focus on the environment in which civil society and its organisations currently...
Call to contribute to a new study on “Restrictions on NGOs Representing or Providing Support to National Minorities”
The Expert Council on NGO Law of the Conference of INGOs is launching a new study on “Restrictions on NGOs Representing or Providing Support to National Minorities” and is therefore inviting Civil Society Groups, National Human Rights Institutions and Others Working on National Minority Issues to...
CINGO’s Expert Council invites Bulgaria to revise its Law on Interest Representation
The Expert Council on NGO Law – a body of the Conference of INGOs – is publishing its Opinion on the Compatibility of the Bulgarian Law on Interest Representation with European Standards. The Opinion concludes that regulating lobbying is not inherently problematic. However, insofar as such...
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