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“Confidence in Tomorrow”
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić made the following statement to mark Europe Day on 5 May: “75 years ago, 10 European countries founded the Council of Europe. So, on this Europe Day we reflect, inevitably, on the extraordinary and unique role that our Organisation has...
World Press Freedom Day
In a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić said: “As millions of citizens in Europe and other continents vote in crucial elections in 2024, we must recall the critical role that journalists and quality media play in...
“Our rights, our future”
“Our rights do not apply only at one moment in time, or to a specific situation. Instead, they are built to apply over the decades, and in whatever circumstances we find ourselves”, stated Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić in the introduction to the 2024 report on democracy, human rights,...
Council of Europe provides continuous training for investigators of Armenia
Article 3 of the ECHR enshrines one of the most fundamental values of democratic societies. The prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is a value of civilisation closely bound up with respect for human dignity. The prohibition in question is absolute, no...
High-level conference on strengthening the effectiveness of international co-operation in fighting transnational organised crime
The two-day international conference “Strengthening the effectiveness of international co-operation in fighting transnational organised crime”, served as a platform and an opportunity to share challenges prosecutors face in specific, complex cases, including those addressing the confiscation of...
Exchange on codes of conduct for militaries: exploring best international practices and aligning to Armenian context
Representatives of Armenian state institutions improved their knowledge on the Council of Europe standards and international best practices relating to ethical and behavioural framework of members of the armed forces. A multi-stakeholder discussion was organised with an ultimate target to enhance...
Secretary General meets French Minister Delegate for Europe
Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has met the French Minister Delegate for Europe Jean-Noël Barrot. The meeting focused on current global challenges for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Marija Pejčinović Burić and Jean-Noël Barrot exchanged views mainly on the finalisation of...
Prevention of human rights infringements in the armed forces: tackling the root-causes
Forty-three Armenian military professionals enhanced their research and practical knowledge and skills to identify, analyse and eliminate the manifestations of criminal sub-culture in the armed forces. Sub-culture is one of the root-causes of human rights violations in the armed forces. It refers...
Armenia: GRECO calls for stronger oversight and accountability in police and top executive functions
In a new report the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) calls on Armenia to pursue its efforts to prevent corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions and the police (see the non-official translation in Armenian). GRECO notes the positive steps taken...
Council of Europe strengthens collaboration with the Human Rights Defender’s Office in the field of protection human rights in biomedicine
Integration of human rights and ethical principles into medical care is crucial for guaranteeing equitable and dignified access of population to various healthcare services. This can be accomplished by raising awareness and enhancing the knowledge and capacities of both healthcare and legal...
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