by Lucie | CETCET. DecDec. JJJJ
In a landmark move for global environmental protection, the Convention on the protection of the environment through criminal law was today opened for signature. It provides the foundation for a coherent criminal-justice response by states to environmental crime,...
by Lucie | CETCET. NovNov. JJJJ
During his two-day visit to Finland, Secretary General Alain Berset stressed the Council of Europe’s commitment and unique expertise in seeking accountability mechanisms for Ukraine. This involves a three-pronged approach: the European Court of Human Rights,...
by Lucie | CETCET. NovNov. JJJJ
Secretary General Alain Berset addressed the Ministers Deputies today, focusing on the ongoing peace talks around Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In it, Mr Berset detailed the Council of Europe’s ongoing efforts to support Ukraine and what the organisation...
by Lucie | CETCET. NovNov. JJJJ
Gender-based violence is the number one human rights violation of women in Europe. Democracy rests on the fundamental principle that everyone deserves equal rights and dignity and can live safely and freely. As our democracies are facing new challenges, women’s...
by Lucie | CETCET. NovNov. JJJJ
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will pay his first official visit to Finland on 27 and 28 November. During the visit, the Secretary General will meet the President of the Republic Alexander Stubb, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, the...
