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Memorandum
Türkiye: Council of Europe Commissioner calls for reforms to protect freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and judicial independence
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, released a memorandum today addressing freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, and aspects of the administration of justice in Türkiye, following his visit to the country in December 2025. Ensuring freedom of...
Country visit
Serbia: Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights observes deteriorating human rights situation
Following his visit to Serbia from 18-21 May 2026, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, issued the following end-of-visit statement, which should be considered in conjunction with his previous interventions: The Commissioner’s visit to Serbia focused on issues...
Country visit
Georgia: Commissioner O’Flaherty calls for law enforcement accountability, repeal of restrictive ‘foreign influence’ laws and sustained support for the human rights of internally displaced persons
Following his visit to Georgia from 14 to 15 April 2026, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, issued the following end-of-visit statement, which should be considered in conjunction with his previous interventions: The Commissioner’s visit to Georgia focused on...
Memorandum
Germany: Commissioner calls for protection of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly
Commissioner O’Flaherty released a memorandum today addressing freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, as well as efforts to combat racism and discrimination, with a focus on antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred. This follows his visit to Germany in October 2025. While acknowledging the...
Statement
Hungary: crackdowns on peaceful assembly must be reversed
I am concerned about the prosecution of Géza Buzás-Hábel, a young teacher and community activist now facing criminal charges and the possibility of imprisonment for organising Pécs Pride in October 2025. His wrongdoing was organising a peaceful march for human rights and equality, and the...
Statement
Georgian Parliament should reject amendments stifling civil society
“I am concerned by the proposed amendments to seven different laws, which if adopted, would impose significant restrictions on civil society organisations. These proposals are inconsistent with Georgia’s obligations under international law to guarantee the right to freedom of association. I ask...
Letter
Commissioner calls for effective investigations into alleged police violence during 2024 protests in Georgia
In a letter published today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, expressed concerns to Georgia’s Prosecutor General about the lack of tangible progress in investigations into alleged disproportionate use of force by law enforcement against protesters and...
Country visit
Türkiye: Authorities should ensure the implementation of human rights standards on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, conducted a visit to Türkiye from 1-5 December 2025, during which he discussed the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association, and aspects of the administration of justice. The Commissioner expresses his...
Country visit
Human Rights Commissioner O’Flaherty’s visit to Germany: focus on migration, freedoms of assembly and expression, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, conducted a visit to Germany from 13 – 17 October 2025, during which he focused on issues related to migration and asylum and on freedom of peaceful assembly and expression in the context of protests in relation to Gaza. He...
Third party intervention
Commissioner O’Flaherty intervenes in ECtHR case on Georgia’s ‘Foreign influence’ law
Commissioner O’Flaherty published today his written observations in the case of Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association and Others v. Georgia, currently pending before the European Court of Human Rights. The case, lodged by 120 civil society organisations, 16 media outlets and four individuals,...
Letters
United Kingdom: Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people
Today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, published two letters on the United Kingdom. These letters, which expand on his initial observations following a recent visit, address the policing of protests and the situation of trans people. Policing of protests...
Speech
Externalised migration policies, Roma and Travellers and pressure on civil society discussed with the Committee of Ministers
The Commissioner held an exchange of views with the Committee of Ministers on Wednesday 3 September. Below is the published version of his introductory remarks: Dear President, dear ambassadors, It is a great pleasure to be back with you. I look forward to meeting those of you who are new to your...
Statement
Montenegro: Parliament should not adopt legislative amendments that excessively restrict freedom of peaceful assembly
“I am concerned about the draft amendments to the Law on Public Gatherings and Public Events currently under consideration by parliament in Montenegro. These proposals are incompatible with international human rights standards, in particular Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights...
Country visit
United Kingdom: tackling poverty is crucial to protect children’s human rights; a number of other areas also call for attention
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, conducted a visit to the United Kingdom from 30 June to 4 July 2025, during which he focused primarily on child poverty. He also addressed certain other human rights issues, including the management of irregular migration,...
Statement
Commissioner is concerned about intrusive inquiries into NGOs that are at odds with Georgia’s human rights commitments
“I am following with concern recent developments in Georgia, which represent a significant escalation in the pressure being applied to civil society” said Michael O’Flaherty, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights. Two weeks ago, at least eight non-governmental organisations (NGOs)...
Letter
The Commissioner asks the German authorities to uphold freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in the context of the conflict in Gaza
In a letter addressed to the Federal Minister of the Interior of Germany published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty raises concerns about restrictions to freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly of persons protesting in the context of the conflict in Gaza, as well as about reports of...
Statement
Serbia: authorities should ensure safety of demonstrators and improve working environment for civil society and human rights defenders
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, conducted a mission to Serbia from 25 to 27 April 2025, focusing on policing of demonstrations and on the working environment for civil society and human rights defenders. The mission was carried out in the context of the...
Letter
Hungary should reconsider the law on assemblies and refrain from adopting legislative proposals which threaten the human rights of LGBTI people
In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, Commissioner O’Flaherty asks members of Parliament to reconsider the amendment to the Law on the right to assembly, which effectively bans events like Pride marches. He also urges them to refrain from adopting pending...
Memorandum
Commissioner for Human Rights Calls for Stronger Protection of Human Rights in Georgia
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, published today a memorandum on the human rights situation in Georgia, outlining his concerns and recommendations regarding the rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression, the protection of civil society, and...
Statement
Turkish authorities should uphold the right to freedom of assembly and expression in the context of ongoing protests
“I am following with concern the reports about disproportionate use of force by the police and widespread restrictions of the right to receive and impart information in Türkiye in the context of the protests of the last days. These have followed the arrest and detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem...
Country visit
Georgia: Protect freedom of assembly and expression, ensure accountability for human rights violations and end stigmatisation of NGOs and LGBTI people
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, visited Georgia from 21 to 23 January 2025. He expresses his gratitude to the Georgian authorities for their cooperation and for the open discussions. During the visit he engaged extensively with authorities and civil...
Письмо
Азербайджан: опасения по поводу непропорционального применения силы полицией во время экологических протестов и ограничения работы правозащитников, юристов и журналистов
В опубликованном сегодня письме на имя министра внутренних дел Азербайджана Вилаята Эйвазова комиссар Совета Европы по правам человека Дуня Миятович выражает обеспокоенность недавним разгоном экологических протестов и арестами участников в селе Союдлу Гедабекского района Азербайджана. Далее на...
ОТЧЕТ О ВИЗИТЕ В СТРАНУ
Испания: устранить неравенство в отношении жилья и здоровья, защитить свободу выражения мнений и собраний и обеспечить безопасный и законный доступ на территорию для людей, ищущих убежища
Комиссар Совета Европы по правам человека Дуня Миятович опубликовала сегодня отчет о своем визите в Испанию, состоявшемся в ноябре 2022 года, с рекомендациями по социальным правам, в частности, праву на жилище и праву на здоровье, свободе слова и собраний, а также правам человека беженцев, лиц,...
Заявление
Власти Турции должны защищать демократические свободы
Турецким властям следует положить конец враждебной атмосфере, затрагивающей правозащитников, журналистов, НПО и юристов, а также подавлять их деятельность с помощью административных и судебных ограничений. В преддверии выборов давление на этих важных акторов демократического общества усилилось, а...
ГОДОВОЙ ОТЧЕТ 2022
Годовой отчет за 2022 год: Комиссар Миятович призывает к возобновлению приверженности защите прав человека для решения многочисленных системных проблем
«Защита прав человека в Европе потерпела серьезные неудачи в 2022 году», — заявила сегодня Комиссар Совета Европы по правам человека Дуня Миятович, представляя свой годовой отчет. «Чтобы обратить эту тенденцию вспять, необходима новая приверженность правам человека». Далее на английском языке....
ЗАЯВЛЕНИЕ
Демонстрации во Франции: свобода слова и собраний должны быть защищены от всех форм насилия
«В контексте общественного движения против пенсионной реформы во Франции свобода слова и собраний реализуется в тревожных условиях», — заявила сегодня Комиссар Совета Европы по правам человека Дуня Миятович. «Власти обязаны позволить в полной мере пользоваться этими свободами, защищая мирных...
ПИСЬМО
Комиссар призывает парламент Грузии отклонить законопроект «О прозрачности иностранного влияния»
В опубликованном сегодня письме на имя председателя парламента Грузии Комиссар Миятович выражает обеспокоенность тем, что принятие законопроекта «О прозрачности иностранного влияния» может оказать серьезное сдерживающее воздействие на работу организаций гражданского общества в Грузии. Далее на...
ОТЧЕТ О ВИЗИТЕ В СТРАНУ
Соединенное Королевство: Комиссар предостерегает власти от регресса в отношении прав человека, призывает их к принятию конкретных шагов для защиты прав детей и решения проблем с правами человека в Северной Ирландии
«Как общая система защиты прав человека, так и права конкретных групп в настоящее время находятся под давлением в Соединенном Королевстве (Великобритания). Властям следует приложить все усилия, чтобы обратить вспять эту тенденцию», — предупреждает сегодня комиссар Совета Европы по правам человека...
ВИЗИТ В СТРАНУ
Испании следует развивать социальные права, лучше гарантировать свободу выражения мнений и собраний и улучшать права беженцев, просителей убежища и мигрантов
«Испания приложила значительные усилия для укрепления защиты социальных прав в последние годы. Важнейшие законодательные реформы, которые в настоящее время находятся на рассмотрении парламента, дают возможность привести испанское законодательство в соответствие с международными и европейскими...
Дневник прав человека
Репрессии против мирных экологических протестов должны прекратиться и уступить место большему социальному диалогу
Загрязнение окружающей среды, изменение климата и утрата биоразнообразия являются одними из самых неотложных экзистенциальных угроз человечеству и правам человека. В ответ многие люди в Европе и за ее пределами сочли целесообразным выйти на улицы и опробовать новые, часто разрушительные формы...
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