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Increasing number of cases closed amid rising complexity
Widespread progress implementing European Court of Human Rights rulings, but challenges remain
Many countries made significant progress in implementing judgments and decisions from the European Court of Human Rights in 2025 but a number of important challenges remain, according to the latest annual report from the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The report shows that the...
World Forum for Democracy opens in Strasbourg
The Council of Europe is hosting the annual World Forum for Democracy, an unmissable event bringing together policymakers, campaigners, experts, intellectuals and young people from across the globe. Together, they will examine the causes behind citizens’ disengagement from democracy and seek...
Advancing health as a human right
The Council of Europe’s conference on the protection of health has just taken place, showcasing the panoply of work that the organisation is doing in the area of healthcare. There is a lot to show. Health is a human right. The organisation has been involved in a huge range of activities in the...
Council of Europe issues two reports on regional and minority languages
More work needed on minority-language education in Armenia and Slovakia
Reports issued this week have acknowledged Slovakia’s efforts to protect minority languages, especially Hungarian, and Armenia’s efforts to promote linguistic diversity. However in both cases the reports pointed out that work was still needed. The two reports, published by the committee of...
Lithuania makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Lithuania has made a voluntary contribution of €50 000 to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026, the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026 and the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of...
Armenia and Azerbaijan: A milestone on the road to lasting peace
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has made the following statement: “I warmly welcome today’s initialing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in Washington DC, which paves the way towards a final settlement of the long-standing conflict between the countries –...
New Council of Europe publications are made available to support Armenia’s efforts in upholding human rights, the rule of law, and democracy
As part of its continued dedication to advancing democracy, protecting human rights, and strengthening the rule of law in Armenia, the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan regularly issues important publications. These resources offer essential perspectives and recommendations on crucial reforms,...
Strengthening support for children affected by trauma through Council of Europe tailored capacity building for Armenian professionals
A series of tailored workshops organised by the Council of Europe in early 2025 has significantly enhanced the capacities of Armenian civil servants and professionals working in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for children. Held over the period of February-July 2025,...
Eastern Partnership judicial training institutions take stock of progress to advance access to justice for women
Representatives of the Eastern Partnership judicial training institutions, alongside members of civil society, and European Union and Council of Europe representatives, met on 4 July 2025, to take stock of the progress achieved in advancing access to justice for women. The 3rd Technical Steering...
Protection and promotion of the rights of national minorities in Armenia
Council of Europe’s “Promoting Equality and Non-Discrimination in Armenia” project in close co-operation with the Human Rights Defender’s Office of the Republic of Armenia, organised the Session of the Public Council on the protection and promotion of the rights of persons belonging to national...
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