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Call for nominations for the 32nd North-South Prize of the Council of Europe
The North-South Prize of the Council of Europe has been awarded annually since 1995 to two nominees selected from a combination of the categories Global, North and South, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting North-South solidarity. Following the 31st award ceremony which took...
Andorra assumes the Presidency of the Executive Committee of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
Since 19 May 2026, Andorra has been holding the Presidency of the Executive Committee of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. This responsibility was adopted by consensus by the members of the Executive Committee during their meeting held ahead of the 31st North-South Prize Ceremony...
North-South Prize of the Council of Europe awarded to Bragi Guðbrandsson and Rami Abou Jamous
The 31st North-South Prize of the Council of Europe took place at Assembleia da República (Portuguese Parliament, Lisbon), on 19 May at noon (1pm CET). The Jury of the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe* awarded the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe to Mr Bragi Guðbrandsson and...
Call for partners: the 25th University on Youth and Development focuses on AI, youth, and peace
The 25th edition of the University on Youth and Development (UYD) will be organised in Mollina, Spain, from 13 to 20 September 2026. Under the annual theme for the Youth Summer Universities in 2026: AI, Youth, and Peace: Preventing cybercrime and digital harm through responsible AI governance,...
Applications open for the HEY online training course on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue
A new edition of the HEY online training course on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue will be held starting 10 June 2026. Applications are open until 31 May. The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, in collaboration with the AKDN-Aga Khan Development Network, KAICIID - International...
31st North-South Prize of the Council of Europe: Laureates Announced
The Jury of the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe* is pleased to announce the laureates of the 31st edition of the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe, awarded to Mr Bragi Guðbrandsson and Mr Rami Abou Jamous. The award ceremony will take place on 19 May at noon Lisbon time (1p.m....
Applications open for the HEY course on Data Protection
The second edition of the HEY course on Data Protection will be held in French starting 1 June 2026. Applications are open until 24 May. The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, in collaboration with the Arab Information and Communication Technologies organization (AICTO) and the...
The Republic of Moldova becomes part of the Global Education Network, contributing to promote quality education
Organised in the framework of iLEGEND III: Intercultural Learning Exchange through Global Education, Networking and Dialogue (2022–2026), a joint programme co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Global Education Network (GEN) Annual Meeting took place in Madrid from 14 to...
A collective effort to advance Global Education through co-operation and knowledge exchange
From 14 to 16 April 2026, the Global Education Network (GEN) Annual Meeting takes place in Madrid, bringing together 52 members from 41 countries. The meeting gathers representatives of civil society organisations and public authorities, offering a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange,...
Strengthening youth engagement and protecting the planet through sport
On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe celebrates the transformative power of sport as a driver of human rights, social cohesion and environmental responsibility. Beyond competition, sport is a powerful tool for fostering...
Applications open for the HEY online training course on Sports
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe has opened a call for participants for the HEY course on Sports. This edition, in French, will take place from 13 April to 10 May 2026. Applications are open until 5 April. The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, in collaboration with the...
Portugal makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Portugal has made a voluntary contribution of one hundred thousand euros (€100,000) to support the work of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. As a founding member state, this contribution reflects Portugal’s continued commitment to supporting democratic values and...
Honouring the women laureates of the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe
On International Women’s Day, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe pay tribute to the women who have received the North-South Prize of the Council of Europe in their name or on behalf organisations. Across decades and continents, they have advanced human rights, democracy, rule of law,...
Promoting social and digital justice at the India AI Impact Summit
On this World Day of Social Justice, we highlight Benjamin Kyamoneka Mpey’s participation in the India AI Global Summit, which took place this week, from 16 to 20 February, in New Delhi. Benjamin, a Congolese human rights defender and youth advocate currently based in Kenya, is an alumnus of the...
Data Protection Day: the HEY Programme equips young people to face digital challenges
Data protection is a fundamental component of the right to respect for private life and must be guaranteed for everyone. In the digital age, where technologies increasingly rely on the collection, processing and monetisation of data, navigating the digital space in a safe, responsible and...
Applications for the HEY online training course on Media and Information Literacy
How do media, algorithms and artificial intelligence shape our understanding of the world? How can young people respond to disinformation, hate speech and digital rights challenges while actively participating in democratic life? The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, in partnership...
International Day of Education: Young people as education co-creators
This year, the International Day of Education places young people at the heart of the production of education, reflecting a strong commitment of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. Across the world, young people are asserting their role as actors, thinkers, and builders of education...
Lisbon Forum Declaration on AI and Global Governance now published
The Lisbon Forum Declaration on AI and Global Governance has been finalised following an inclusive consultation, reflecting diverse perspectives and collective engagement. The Declaration reflects the conclusions of the Lisbon Forum 2025, held on 28 and 29 October as part of the Policy Programme...
This Human Rights Day, discover how inclusive education contributes to social transformation in Liberia
In March, Liberia joined the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe as an associate member state. Khalifa Losene Dunor is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Dignity and Inclusion (CDI), a youth-led organisation promoting safer and more inclusive environments for children...
The HEY Programme celebrates its first year with strong results and inspiring testimonies
Launched on 27 November 2024, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe’s HEY (Human Rights Education for Youth) Programme aims to strengthen young people’s capacities to act for human rights. The first year of implementation marks a significant milestone in the Programme’s development....
The Global Education Week strengthens collective action for a just, peaceful and sustainable future
Today marks the conclusion of the Global Education Week, main awareness raising event part of iLEGEND III, a joint programme co-finded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the North-South Centre of the COuncil of Europe, which saw a week of engagement across more...
Applications open for communication traineeship
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe is pleased to open applications for a traineeship in its communication unit. The session will start in February 2026, offering the opportunity to develop communication skills within an international organisation committed to promoting human rights,...
Call for Tender: IT Support for the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has launched a consultation aimed at establishing a framework contract with service providers to ensure IT support for its remote offices. This contract will focus particularly on maintaining the information technology infrastructure and delivering desktop support including...
The Global Education Week starts today: Shaping a just, peaceful, and sustainable future
As part of iLEGEND III, a joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe, this week-long mobilisation spans Europe and beyond, with participation from thirty-two countries and three international organisations. The launch of the campaign sets the stage for discussions and...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe
On 30 October 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo became a member of the Enlarged Partial Agreement of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. This accession strengthens African representation within the Centre, which already includes Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Cabo Verde...
Lisbon Forum concludes after two days of exchanges on the opportunities and challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence
Held on 28 and 29 October 2025 as part of the Policy Programme of the Maltese Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the Lisbon Forum 2025, titled “AI and Global Governance: Rights, Representativity and Readiness” underscored AI’s growing impact in transforming...
North-South Prize awarded to Miguel Ángel Moratinos and Refugee Olympic and Paralympic initiative
The Council of Europe North-South Prize has been awarded to Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of civilizations, and to an initiative that enables refugees to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The award...
The Lisbon Forum focuses on the need to govern artificial intelligence globally
On Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 October, the 30th Lisbon Forum: “AI and Global Governance: Rights, Representativity and Readiness” will brought together 250 policymakers, legal professionals, civil society representatives from different world regions to discuss the need to govern artificial...
The Global Education Week 2025 turns hope into action
In the framework of iLEGEND III, joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Global Education Week 2025 of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe will take place from 17 to 24 November. Every year, the Global Education Week inspire widespread mobilisation in...
Apply now for the HEY course on Environment!
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe has opened a call for participants for the HEY course on Environment. This edition, in English, will take place from 3 to 30 November 2025. The deadline for applications is 19 October. The course targets young people (18 to 30 years old) from...
HEY tutors take human rights education forward
At the 24th University on Youth and Development (UYD), the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe is hosting the second Human Rights Education for Youth Training of Tutors (ToT). This training equips former participants of the Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) online course with the...
The University on Youth and Development engages young people in the protection of human rights online
Young people are among the most active users of digital technologies and increasingly vulnerable to the risks and dangers of the digital space. The 24th edition of the University on Youth and Development (UYD), started today on the theme Empowering Youth in Digital Safety. The UYD equips youth...
Welcome to the University on Youth and Development 2025: Let’s talk digital safety
The Euro-Latin American Youth Centre (CEULAJ) facilities in Mollina (Spain) are ready to welcome 250 participants from all over the world to the 24th edition of the University on Youth and Development (UYD). Organised by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe , together with seven...
Apply now for the HEY course on data protection!
The first edition of the HEY course on data protection will be in French and it will run from 8 September to 12 October 2025. The deadline for applications is 24 August. The training course aims at providing young people with a better understanding of data protection, including the associated...
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe announces the opening of the call for nominations for the 31st North-South Prize of the Council of Europe
The call for nominations is open to organisations or individuals wishing to propose candidates to expand their international recognition. The nominations can be submitted in English or French on this form by 15 October. The list of candidates will be examined by a Jury, chaired by the President...
First HEY training of tutors held at MedUni
The first Training of Tutors (ToT) for the Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) Programme took place from 26 to 30 June in Hammamet, Tunisia, during the 8th Mediterranean University on Youth and Global Citizenship (MedUni). Nine participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Equatorial Guinea,...
RoLYN Participants Present Projects and Exchange with Peers At the Fourth Training during the MedUni
The fourth and final training course of the Rule of Law Youth Network (RoLYN) took place during the 8th Mediterranean University on Youth and Development (MedUni), held in Hammamet, Tunis, from 26 to 30 June. RoLYN members who had received grants from the North-South Centre and the South...
MedUni 2025 is officially open!
The opening session of the 8th Mediterranean University on Youth and Global Citizenship took place on, 27 June at the Centre de Vacances et de Loisirs pour Enfants in Hammamet, Tunisia, where over 100 young people are attending 5 parallel activities and 5 plenary sessions to exchange and learn...
Over 100 young people take part in the 8th Mediterranean University on Youth and Global Citizenship
From 26 to 30 June 2025, the The Mediterranean University on Youth and Global Citizenship (MedUni) is taking place at the Centre de Vacances et de Loisirs pour Enfants, in Hammamet, Tunisia. The MedUni is an activity facilitated and coordinated by the North-South Centre (NSC) of the Council of...
Participants from HEY add youth voices at the Octopus Conference 2025
"This conference was a true acknowledgment that digital rights are human rights as well, and should be treated and respected with the same seriousness. At the same time, it highlighted the importance of having youth at the table when discussing themes that affect our lives and rights. We are more...
The Digital Citizenship Education Forum Highlights the Importance of Educating Young People in the Digital Age
On 27 and 28 May, the Digital Citizenship Education Forum took place in Strasbourg, France. Following the unprecedented ways in which the digital environment and technologies are changing the ways we communicate, work, learn, and teach, this year’s Forum focused on how we can face the challenges...
Rule of Law Youth Perspectives on Asset Recovery & Data Protection
From asset recovery to data protection, the rule of law plays an important role in issues of accountability, transparency, and justice. Through the Rule of Law Youth Network (RoLYN), the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe encourages the active participation of young professionals, by...
From competition to cooperation: The power of sport as a tool for development and inclusion
The 2025 edition of the North-South Dialogues, organised by the North-South Centre (NSC) and the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) today at the Palais de l’Europe, in Strasbourg. The round table gathered high-profile figures, and the expertise of leading organisations in the field of...
Towards responsible, safe, inclusive and ethical sport: The most recent HEY course has been announced, apply now!
During the 2025 edition of the North-South Dialogues, which took place on 21 May in Strasbourg, the HEY course Towards responsible, safe, inclusive and ethical sport was announced, and the call for participants has been published. The deadline for applications is 15 June, through the online form....
North-South Centre Executive Committee meets in Strasbourg
The North-South Centre Executive Committee held its 34th meeting at the Council of Europe premisses in Strasbourg, France, on 21 May. Following the accession of Libera as an associate member from 1 March 2025, this was the first meeting of the Executive Committee with Liberian representation, by...
Follow the North-South Dialogues 2025
The 2025 edition of the North-South Dialogues, under the theme From competition to cooperation: The power of sport as a tool for development and inclusion, will be held at the Council of Europe premises, in Strasbourg, France, and broadcast online, on 21 May. The roundtable will take place at...
Apply now for the HEY course on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue!
TIn the framwork of iLEGEND III, the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe has opened a call for participants for the HEY course on Intercultural/Interfaith Dialogue. This edition, in English, will take place from 23 June to 20 July 2025. The deadline for applications is 8 June. The course...
#AlwaysHumanRights in Sports: a joint awareness-raising action by the NSC and EPAS
Between 5 May and 5 June, the North-South Centre (NSC) and the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) are implementing an awareness-raising action around several dimensions of sport and its connection with human rights, which are reflected in a series of initiatives under the theme...
Protecting Democracy in the Digital Age – Join the Democracy’s Firewall Hackathon in Strasbourg!
Disinformation is no longer just a political issue — it’s a digital epidemic. From fake news to deepfakes, online manipulation threatens to undermine trust, dialogue, and democratic institutions. The Council of Europe invites young innovators from across Europe to take on this challenge through...
Octopus Conference 2025: Youth and Cybercrime Competition launched
Young people play a significant role in the digital ecosystem, both as key actors and as vulnerable individuals facing cyber threats. The Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) is launching a Youth and Cybercrime Competition to engage youth and youth organisations in...
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