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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...
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...
GRETA welcomes increased focus on child trafficking in France
Council of Europe body calls for improvements in prevention and victim identification
Parliamentarians adopt resolution on eliminating gender stereotypes in the media
Media stereotypes damage women and men
Petra Bayr: ‘If we stand together across our differences, we model the pluralism that hatred exists to destroy’
“Hate speech dehumanises. It tells a person or a group of people that they are worth less, that they do not belong, that they are a threat. Once that message takes hold, discrimination, and even violence, follow,” said PACE President Petra Bayr today, addressing a conference on “Countering hate...
Parliamentary Assembly Rapporteur hails the power of partnerships in countering hate speech
On the occasion of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech (18 June), Francesco Verducci (Italy, SOC), PACE General Rapporteur on Combating Racism and Intolerance, made the following statement: “Hate speech remains a serious threat to equality, inclusion and, ultimately, to democracy...
Challenges remain for Slovakia on hate speech, equality and Roma inclusion
Council of Europe’s anti-racism body finds progress in areas such as awareness raising and police training
Montenegro: post-monitoring visit by Parliamentary Assembly co-rapporteur
Liliana Tanguy (France, ALDE), co-rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for the post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro, will make a fact-finding visit to the country from 9 to 12 June. During her visit to Podgorica, Ms Tanguy will assess the progress made by...
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.
Bringing Roma and Traveller history and stories into the light through culture
The role of memory, history and culture in combating anti-gypsyism and promoting Roma and Traveller inclusion across Europe was the main focus of an Athens conference today, which brought together historians, cultural figures, Roma representatives, parliamentarians, experts and diplomats. The...
Parliamentary Assembly committee calls for laws to ban violent pornography
A PACE committee has proposed that the production, dissemination, hosting and possession of violent pornography should be banned across Europe and demanded rapid and effective procedures for removing such content, as well as sanctions against online platforms and service providers which fail to...
Combating anti-LGBTI discrimination and hate across Europe
“It is time to renew our commitment to ensuring the full and equal enjoyment of rights by LGBTI people across Europe,” – Alain Berset
The ICC Programme publishes its 2025 annual report: advancing inclusion and diversity worldwide
The Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of dynamic growth, innovation, and partnership in advancing diversity, equality, and social cohesion across cities and regions worldwide.
Building bridges in Belarusian civil society: from new tools to new strategies on equality and non-discrimination
Improved awareness of European standards on equality and non-discrimination among Belarusian democratic forces and civil society remains essential for strengthening human rights and inclusion....
Czechia should take resolute action to protect minority languages
New Council of Europe expert committee report also calls for closer supervision by the authorities
New Manual Empowers Municipalities with Intercultural Tools for LGBTI+ Inclusion
With support from the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme’s grant scheme, a new training manual is equipping public institutions with concrete tools to develop LGBTI+ intercultural competences, marking a milestone in the practical application of the Council of Europe's...
Consent can no longer be sidelined or undermined, says PACE committee
“The issue of consent in sexual relations, considered for too long a taboo, has made the headlines of mainstream media and debates,” a committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has stressed, warning that consent “can no longer be sidelined or undermined.” Adopting...
Council of Europe calls for stronger co-operation and balanced drug policies at the 69th CND Session
Today, 10 March 2026, in Vienna, Ambassador Gerhard DOUJAK, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Vienna, delivered a statement on behalf of the Council of Europe International Co-operation Group on Drugs and Addictions (Pompidou Group)....
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