Children have the same human rights as adults, plus additional protections due to their special needs. The Commissioner calls on states to prioritise the best interests of children, enhance their ...

Digital technologies present unique challenges and opportunities for the exercise of all human rights, notably privacy, equality and freedom of expression. The Commissioner calls for a human ...

International conference on current challenges in the justice system On 24 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights participated online in the XI.

Informal exchange on prison conditions and reform efforts On 20-21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of ...

In turbulent times where democratic foundations are challenged, the Council of Europe is working towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe to restore citizens’ faith in democratic institutions. In the ...

The Committee of Ministers has decided to submit to the Parliamentary Assembly, for appointment to the post of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the following candidatures, listed in ...

Leading figures in international and national organisations across Europe have called for stronger recognition of the importance of and need to protect electoral observers in ensuring the security of ...

On 21 April, the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights hosted a visit of academics ...

The Special Tribunal will be about accountability. It is a long-term effort to address the crime of all crimes and uphold the rule of law. While peace talks focus on ending hostilities, justice ...

Following his visit to Georgia from 14 to 15 April 2026, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael ...

Terrorist organisations require significant funding, both for the actual undertaking of terrorist acts, but also to other issues : to maintain the functioning of the organisation, to provide for its ...

The objective of the visit was to assess the treatment and living conditions of residents placed in social care homes. To this end, the delegation visited three establishments accommodating children ...