First ever European Forum on environmental human-rights defenders from across the continent

Council of Europe 4 June 2026 Strasbourg

Activists face growing pressure and personal risks in Europe today

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IDAHOT+ Forum in Copenhagen pushes for LGBTI rights progress in Europe

Deputy Secretary General 17 May 2026 Copenhagen

Shaping the future of LGBTI equality while addressing growing anti-rights mobilisation

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Lithuania takes democratic education beyond classrooms

15 May 2026 Lithuania

Democracy knowledge contest for high school students

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Norway conference tackles preparedness, resilience and the future of democracy

Deputy Secretary General 6 May 2026 Kristiansand, Norway

Defence of democracy essential to save the fabric of society

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German Parliament hosts discussions on the future of the European human rights system

Council of Europe 30 April 2026 Strasbourg

Last month, the German Parliament, the Bundestag, hosted public events where the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Council of Europe was discussed within the framework of the Conventions 75th anniversary. A conference on 26 March 2026, entitled “75 Jahre Europäische...

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Slovenia funds Council of Europe project promoting children’s rights

29 APRIL 2026 STRASBOURG

The Government of Slovenia has made a voluntary contribution of €15 000 to promote children’s rights, including through the Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child 2022-2027. The agreement was signed on 29 April 2026 by Ambassador Berta Mrak, Permanent Representative of Slovenia to...

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Ireland joined the “A team” to build a new post-war Europe

Council of Europe 24 April 2026 Strasbourg

New series of podcasts highlights history and impact of the European Convention on Human Rights

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A small state on a larger stage: Monaco and the Council of Europe

Secretary General 8 April 2026 Monaco

How membership has transformed the Principality

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Key stakeholders convene to shape Ukraine’s future and local democracy

Deputy Secretary General 2 April 2026 Strasbourg

High-level dialogue on good democratic governance in Ukraine and the way forward in the post-war period

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“The health of democracy begins locally” – Bjørn Berge

Deputy Secretary General 1 avril 2026 Strasbourg

Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General addresses Congress

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