The Council of Europe: guardian of Human Rights, Democracy …
5 days ago · 29 october 2024. Spain signed Protocol No. 16 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (CETS No. 214).. 17 october 2024. Spain ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (CETS No. 215).. Ukraine ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production (revised) (CETS No. 220).
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Treaty Office. Home. The text of all Council of Europe treaties, their explanatory reports, the status of signatures and ratifications, the declarations and reservations made by States, as well as the notifications issued by the Treaty Office since 2000, are available on this website. Texts of declarations and reservations as well as electronic ...
European Convention on Human Rights - The Council of Europe
A Convention to protect your rights and liberties. The European Convention on Human Rights is the first Council of Europe’s convention and the cornerstone of all its activities. It was adopted in 1950 and entered into force in 1953. Its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation. The European Court of Human Rights oversees ...
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Nov 4, 2014 · European Audiovisual Observatory 8 November 2024 Strasbourg. The European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, has published its latest report, "Legal challenges and market dynamics in the video games sector". This is the first time the Observatory has ever looked at the gaming industry and the result is a ...
The Council of Europe: key facts - Portal
Core activities. Alongside the ECHR, the Council of Europe has developed more than 200 legally binding international treaties to help protect people from various threats including torture, violence and sexual abuse.; 42 member states have ratified the original or revised European Social Charter, which protects key economic and social rights, and 16 …
The Council of Europe at a glance - Portal
What we do. Set standards, monitor compliance and work with states to: Fight violence against women, child sexual abuse, corruption, cybercrime, discrimination, racism, human trafficking, money laundering, organ trafficking, terrorism and torture. Protect freedom of speech, media freedom, free elections, privacy, personal data, social rights ...
The Council of Europe and the European Union - Portal
The Council of Europe and the European Union share the same fundamental values – human rights, democracy and the rule of law – but are separate entities which perform different, yet complementary, roles. Focusing on those core values, the Council of Europe brings together governments from across Europe – and beyond – to agree minimum ...
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Cyprus: Commissioner O’Flaherty expresses concern about the situation of migrant and asylum-seeking people stranded in the buffer zone and allegations of summary returns at sea. Commissioner O’Flaherty intervenes in three cases concerning summary returns of asylum seekers from Lithuania, Latvia and Poland to Belarus.
The Council of Europe at a glance - Telling the CoE's story
Implementation of some 25,000 rulings from the European Court of Human Rights. Protection of everyday economic and social rights though the European Social Charter. Development of over 200 international treaties, setting standards on issues including violence against women, child sex abuse, human trafficking, cybercrime and data protection.
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Alain Berset is the 15th Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General has the overall responsibility for the strategic management of the Organisation. Mr Berset was elected in June 2024. Biography ».