The Council of Europe Office in Baku has expressed its deep condolences to the people of Azerbaijan following the tragic ...

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has expressed his condolences and deep sadness over the tragic ...

Europe’s largest minority, the Roma and Travellers, face multiple barriers to education, health, employment and political ...

On this page you will find an overview of the activities of the Monitoring Group of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO). You can also learn more about our groups' mandate and composition on the "Learn ...

In several European regions affected by past or ongoing conflicts, the achievement of human rights, democracy and the rule of ...

A lack of awareness of available health services and how to find and use them is a major challenge which affects the ability of people to find the health care they need. Healthcare provision, systems ...

The Council of Europe contributes to SDG 4.1 mainly through its work on competences for democratic culture and language education. Through its activities, standards and tools developed in this field, ...

Despite progress, women’s and girls’ rights in Europe face setbacks and numerous challenges, including violence, discrimination and hate speech. The Commissioner’s work focuses on promoting measures ...

Often, women with disabilities are invisible and marginalised in society, including among those promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, and those promoting gender equality and the ...

LGBTI people continue to face discrimination and violence that affects their human rights. The Commissioner urges the authorities to combat discrimination and violence, raise awareness of the rights ...

Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948 On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration ...

La Charte est destinée à protéger et à promouvoir les langues régionales ou minoritaires et à favoriser leur emploi dans la vie tant publique que privée. Elle oblige, par conséquent, les Etats parties ...