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Fostering interagency cooperation: workshop empowers collaboration in Armenia's criminal justice system
A recent joint workshop held in Tsaghkadzor on 2-3 May, organised within the framework of two Council of Europe projects – “Strengthening the Protection of the Rights of Persons in Detention in Armenia” and “Strengthening the Probation Service in Armenia” – brought together key stakeholders from...
Council of Europe promotes effective functioning of the Ethics Committee for Healthcare Professionals
The Ethics Committee for Healthcare Professionals (Ethics Committee) is an independent body which reviews cases of possible violations of professional ethical rules by healthcare professionals and consists of seven members, including healthcare professionals, lawyers, and psychologists who work...
“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...
Collaborative workshop advances rehabilitation programmes for violent offenders in Armenia
In an ongoing effort to develop innovative rehabilitation programmes addressing the specific needs of probationers who have issues with violent behaviour, the Council of Europe hosted a two-day workshop at the Probation Service in Yerevan, Armenia, on 29 and 30 April 2024. It focused on creating...
“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...
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