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Azerbaijan has ratified the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs
Azerbaijan has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (CETS No. 216). The Convention will enter into force concerning Azerbaijan on 1 September 2026. Azerbaijan is the 15th Council of Europe member State to have ratified...
#EndOrganTraffickingDay : a message from Pavla BUREŠOVÁ, the Chair of the Santiago de Compostela Committee
Today, on the International Day Against Organ Trafficking, we renew our commitment to fight one of the most disturbing criminal phenomena of our time. Organ trafficking is not just a grave violation of human dignity and human rights, it has become a global industry that takes advantage of...
Bosnia and Herzegovina signs the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs
On 17 March, Mr Davor Bunoza, Minister of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs, known as the Santiago de Compostela Convention. There are now 15 States Parties to the Convention and other 14 signatories, including Bosnia...
Council of Europe advances the fight against Organ Trafficking in the Americas in a key meeting with Costa Rica
In a strategic move to expand the global reach of the Santiago de Compostela Convention, a pivotal online bilateral meeting was held with high-level representatives from the Ministry of Health of Costa Rica. The Costa Rican delegation comprised Dr César Gamboa Peñaranda, Dr Roselyn Serrano Vargas...
17th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Health Law spotlights the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs
The fight against organ trafficking was a key focus at the 17th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Health Law (Ljubljana, Slovenia, 24 - 27 November 2025), including a presentation on the Santiago de Compostela Convention. This participation was supported by the World Medical...
7th Plenary Meeting of the Santiago de Compostela Committee
The Committee of Parties to the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (Santiago de Compostela Committee) held its 7th plenary meeting (16-17 October) in Strasbourg driving forward ambitious actions to combat organ trafficking. States Parties met to take stock of recent...
Egyptian prosecutors enhance skills on the Santiago de Compostela Convention
The Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs, also known as the Santiago de Compostela Convention, was presented to a distinguished group of Egyptian prosecutors during their visit to the Council of Europe, the framework of the Council of Europe’s South Programme V. This...
International Call for tenders 2025
The Council of Europe has launched a Competitive bidding procedure for the Purchase of consultancy services (international consultants) in the area of falsification of medical products and trafficking in human organ. The Council of Europe is currently implementing different activities in the...
6th Plenary Meeting of the Santiago de Compostela Committee
The Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs, known as the Santiago de Compostela Committee, held its 6th plenary meeting (2-3 June) in Strasbourg. On this occasion, the States Parties met to discuss the latest developments in the fight...
World Health Day: “Health is our most precious gift, and a top concern for all Europeans”, Alain Berset says.
Ahead of the 2025 World Health Day (7 April), the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset has made the following statement: “Health is our most precious gift — and a top concern for all Europeans. For the Council of Europe, health is also a fundamental human right, protected by...
5th Plenary meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs
The Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs, known as Santiago de Compostela Committee, organised its 5th Plenary meeting (2-3 December) in Strasbourg. All 15 Parties gathered to discuss the latest developments in the area of the...
The Republic of Chile signed the Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking In Human Organs
On 27 November, Chile signed the Council of Europe Convention Against Trafficking In Human Organs, named Santiago De Compostela Convention. In total, there are 15 Parties to the Convention and a further 13 are signatories. Chile is the 2nd American country to join the convention. This signature...
4th Plenary meeting of the Committee of the Parties to the Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs
The Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe Convention against the Trafficking in Human Organs organised its 4th Plenary meeting (25-26 October). All 15 Parties gathered in Strasbourg to discuss the latest developments in the area of the Trafficking of Human Organs, and respective tools...
Azerbaijan signs the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs
Today, Azerbaijan has signed the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs. In total, there are 15 Parties to the Convention and another 12 are signatories. Moreover, Chile has been invited by the Committee of Ministers to accede the Convention.
France has ratified the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs
France has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (CETS No. 216). The Convention will enter into force concerning France on 1 May 2023. France is the 14th Council of Europe member State to have ratified this convention. The...
Slovenia has ratified the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs
Slovenia has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs (CETS No. 216). The Convention will enter into force concerning Slovenia on 1st September 2022. Slovenia is the 13th Council of Europe member State to have ratified this...
