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First ever European Forum on environmental human-rights defenders from across the continent
Activists face growing pressure and personal risks in Europe today
IDAHOT+ Forum in Copenhagen pushes for LGBTI rights progress in Europe
Shaping the future of LGBTI equality while addressing growing anti-rights mobilisation
Lithuania takes democratic education beyond classrooms
Democracy knowledge contest for high school students
Norway conference tackles preparedness, resilience and the future of democracy
Defence of democracy essential to save the fabric of society
German Parliament hosts discussions on the future of the European human rights system
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...
Slovenia funds Council of Europe project promoting children’s rights
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...
Ireland joined the “A team” to build a new post-war Europe
New series of podcasts highlights history and impact of the European Convention on Human Rights
A small state on a larger stage: Monaco and the Council of Europe
How membership has transformed the Principality
Key stakeholders convene to shape Ukraine’s future and local democracy
High-level dialogue on good democratic governance in Ukraine and the way forward in the post-war period
“The health of democracy begins locally” – Bjørn Berge
Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General addresses Congress
First European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs)
Opening of Exhibition dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights