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Registrations open: Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy!
Registrations are now open for Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy!, the second edition of the Hackathon of the Council of Europe taking place in Strasbourg from 17 to 19 June 2026. Interdisciplinary teams will be selected to co-create practical, technology-driven solutions to combat hate speech in...
European NPMs discuss ongoing mental health challenges in detention
On 29 April 2026, the European Forum of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPM) concluded its annual conference with a strong call for coordinated European action to address persistent mental health challenges in detention settings. Independent monitors of detention facilities from all across Europe...
Conference on human rights in immersive realities (XR) – 18–19 May 2026, Strasbourg
The Council of Europe, in cooperation with the European Metaverse Research Network (EMRN), will organise a conference on Human Rights in Immersive Realities (XR): Freedom of Expression, Justice, Children’s Rights and Well-Being on 18–19 May 2026 in Strasbourg, under the auspices of the Monaco...
Empowering Civil Society to Improve Access to Justice in Migration, Environment, and Women’s Rights in Türkiye
Over 130 representatives from civil society organisations, bar associations, municipalities, public institutions, and international partners came together for the launch of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme, “Fostering Civil Society Participation and Capacity Building in...
Conditions of Detention in Greece – judges and prosecutors will align more with European standards when dealing with the respective complaints
Conditions of Detention in Greece – judges and prosecutors will align more with European standards when dealing with the respective complaints
Conditions of Detention in Greece – judges and prosecutors will align more with European standards when dealing with the respective complaints New training course of the CoE HELP programme “Assessing Condition of Detention Complaints” was launched in Greece for national judges and prosecutors....
Strasbourg conference brings together ombudspersons and national human-rights institutions
Ombudspersons and National Human Rights Institutions: protecting human rights and democracy
In the second COE-ON Forum, the Council of Europe welcomed Ombudspersons and NHRIs from across Europe. The two-day conference was organised under the Republic of Moldova’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers in cooperation with the European Court of Human Rights, within the framework of the...
High-Level Conference Highlights the Importance of Reducing Pre-Trial Detention in Albania
Representatives from the judiciary, prosecution services, the People’s Advocate, the General Directorate of Prisons, the School of Magistrates, Parliament and academia convened for a high‑level conference to address the challenges posed by the disproportionate use of pre‑trial detention in...
PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY IN THE FIELD OF EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Dear Sir/Madam, We would like to invite you to check our call for tender: 2025AO65_PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY IN THE FIELD OF EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS following the link https://eproc.coe.int/callfortenders/10993 Deadline for application is 23/01/2026 16:00:00...
Call for Applications: Junior European Crystal Scales of Justice Prize 2026
Call for applications – Junior European Crystal Scales of Justice Prize 2026 The Hashtag#CEPEJ (European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice) of the Council of Europe, and the Law Faculty of the Universität Straßburg invite Master’s‑level law students to participate in this unique...
Execution Co-ordinators Network (ExCN) enhances communication through dedicated online platform
Execution Co-ordinators Network (ExCN) enhances communication through dedicated online platform The online platform for communication of the Execution Co-ordinators Network (ExCN) is launched. The platform was developed under the cooperation project “Support to Efficient Domestic Capacity for...
HELP in University Education: Promoting European Human Rights Standards for Future Professionals
On 26 November 2025, the international conference “HELP in University Education: Promoting European Human Rights Standards for Future Professionals” will take place in Lviv, Ukraine and will be broadcasted online. The event will focus on supporting universities and professors in advancing human...
Invitation for Tender
The multilateral Project “Support to efficient domestic capacity for the execution of ECtHR judgments (Phase 2)” aims to provide institutional support notably regarding the designation and the work of the coordinator of execution of judgments at the national level, both to steer the national...
The Council of Europe facilitated the exchange of good practices between Romanian and Moldovan professionals in the fields of asylum, integration, and gender mainstreaming
On 21–22 October 2025, a delegation of 15 representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including the General Inspectorate for Migration and the General Inspectorate of Border Police, as well as the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova participated in a...
ECHR-KS - tool of the month on the Geniva Academy's Human Rights Platform
The ECHR-KS (European Court of Human Rights Knowledge Sharing) platform has been honoured as the Tool of the Month for May by the Geneva Academy’s Directory of Digital Human Rights Tracking Tools and Databases. This recognition highlights the ECHR-KS platform’s important role in promoting human...
Council of Europe Human Rights Director Reaffirms Support During Visit to Ukraine
The Council of Europe Director of Human Rights, Clare Ovey, conducted a visit to Ukraine from 14 to 16 October 2025, underscoring the Council of Europe´s commitment to supporting human rights, justice reform and the rule of law amid the ongoing war. The visit began with a field mission to Bucha...
Marking the successful completion of Malta’s Attorney General and State Advocate offices re-organisation
The European Union and the Council of Europe, in cooperation with Ministry of Justice and Reform of the Construction sector and partner institutions, held the closing Conference of the EU–CoE Joint Project “EU-CoE Joint Project “Attorney General and State Advocate in Malta - Implementation of...
SEEDIG Dialogue on Human Rights and Digital Business
As digital transformation accelerates across sectors, addressing its human rights implications has become a global priority. The Human Rights and Environmentally Responsible Business Project supported a workshop in the framework of SEEDIG, which brought together experts from digital industry,...
The roundtable on Human Rights, Environment and Business: Compliance and responsible conduct as competitive advantages
The roundtable on Human Rights, Environment and Business brought together over 110 representatives from businesses, academics and experts to discuss how evolving sustainability standards and due diligence requirements are shaping corporate responsibility and competitiveness. Speakers highlighted...
The Council of Europe supports the development of the national Romanian language curriculum for migrants and refugees in Moldova
On 24-25 September 2025, a Working Group, consisting of two international and three national experts, started the development of the national Romanian language curriculum and orientation courses for migrants and refugees in the Republic of Moldova. For consultation purposes, the event brought...
Staff of the Office of the Attorney General trained on the new Code of Ethics
Staff of the Office of the Attorney General trained on the new Code of Ethics Administrative staff and lawyers of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) participated in a two-day training dedicated to the newly adopted Code of Ethics of the office. The training which took place on 23-24...
