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Cyberviolence Resource tool on domestic legislation on cyberviolence worldwide was launched
Under the Cyberviolence Resource a new web page on domestic legislation on cyberviolence was launched. This webpage gathers over 1600 entries reflecting responses to a questionnaire adopted by...
Justice and protection for children of Ukraine at the core of meetings at the Council of Europe
Key international actors discuss in Strasbourg the challenges the ongoing war poses to Ukraine’s children, including conflict-related sexual violence
Technology-facilitated child sexual abuse: progress in investigations and training
New Council of Europe report says children remain at risk of excessive criminalisation
Congress Vice-President: Local authorities are crucial to Ukraine’s EU accession
Konstantinos Koukas made remarks before the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk
Council of Europe highlights children’s rights at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 side event
The Council of Europe reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that children’s rights remain at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts during a high-level side at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC 2026). The event “Protecting Children, Securing the Future: Children’s...
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026: Statement by the Council of Europe International Co-operation Group on Drugs and Addictions (Pompidou Group)
On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Council of Europe International Co-operation Group on Drugs and Addictions (Pompidou Group) reaffirms its commitment to addressing drug-related challenges and addictions through balanced, evidence-based and...
Following a new independent report, PACE General Rapporteur reiterates his call to stop the deliberate targeting and killing of Palestinian children
PACE’s General Rapporteur on the situation of women and children in the Palestinian territories, Joseph O'Reilly (Ireland, EPP/CD), made the following statement today: “I am deeply shocked by the latest findings and analysis of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied...
Monaco Minister of State Christophe Mirmand addresses the Parliamentary Assembly
Monaco reaffirms its commitment to Council of Europe values
Slovenia puts the best interests of the child at the core of civil proceedings
Final conference showcases results of the joint European Union - Council of Europe project On 10 June 2026, over 200 participants gathered in Ljubljana and online for the Final conference of...
Help for Ukrainian children with disabilities resulting from the war
The urgent challenges faced by Ukrainian children with disabilities resulting from Russia’s war of aggression – including access to rehabilitation, healthcare, inclusive education, psychosocial support and continuity of care both in Ukraine and in host countries – was the topic of a high-level...
Parliamentary Assembly General Rapporteur urges Israeli authorities to respect the rights of Palestinian children
Joseph O’Reilly (EPP/CD), General Rapporteur for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the situation of women and children in the Palestinian territories, made the following statement today:“I am most alarmed by the ongoing detention and mistreatment of Palestinian...
Norway should reinforce the protection of groups vulnerable to human trafficking, including migrant workers and children
Nordic state lacks formal mechanism for data collection on trafficking victims
Safe digital environments: Pompidou Group’s advancing action on the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth online
Policymakers, researchers and practitioners from the Pompidou Group member States and internationally gathered in Vienna and online on 2–3 June 2026 for a thematic seminar dedicated to the topic of online and digital addictions....
Europe strengthens co-operation on drug policy and addictions at Pompidou Group meeting in Vienna
How can Europe respond more effectively to organised crime linked to drug trafficking, protect human rights, and tackle emerging forms of addiction in an increasingly digital world? These questions were at the centre of the 98th meeting of the Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe, held in...
Pompidou Group adopts new Guidelines to strengthen member States' response to drug-related organised crime (OC-DT)
The Permanent Correspondents of the Pompidou Group have adopted new Guidelines designed to strengthen member States’ response to Organised Crime linked to Drug Trafficking, while ensuring full respect for human rights.
Social media and children’s mental health: right answers are rarely black and white
Strasbourg debate addresses exposure to social media, well-being, and policy responses to mitigate risks
Network Chair, reacting to overnight attacks: ‘Ukrainian children continue to pay the price of Russia’s war’
Olena Khomenko (Ukraine, ECPA), Chair of PACE’s Parliamentary Network on the Situation of the Children of Ukraine, made the following statement today: “Just one day after International Children’s Day, Ukrainian children have once again become victims of Russia’s aggression. During the latest...
Creating, altering and distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material is criminalised under Council of Europe conventions
Countries urged to review reservations that limit prosecution for AI-generated abuse material
Countering sexual abuse and exploitation of children: new report published by Council of Europe
Child-focused events on AI abuse material and social media and minors’ mental health to follow
Croatia moves closer to child-friendly justice with Barnahus (“Children’s House”) project completed at a final event in Zagreb
On 19 May 2026, the Final Conference of the joint European Union – Council of Europe project "Implementing the Barnahus Model in Croatia" took place at the National and University Library in...
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