Despite progress, women’s and girls’ rights in Europe face setbacks and numerous challenges, including violence, ...

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

In a report published today, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) praises the Moldovan authorities ...

Luxembourg has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from Lithuania at a ...

Luxembourg has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers from Lithuania at a meeting of representatives from the organisation’s 46 member states. Addressing ...

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

On 24 and 25 October 2024, a workshop on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Ukraine entitled ‘ European Cultural ...

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 ...

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

Children have the same human rights as adults, plus additional protections due to their special needs. The Commissioner calls ...

Ransomware attacks create a range of risks to individuals, businesses, communities and critical services, from financial, operational, legal or professional risks to safety and security challenges.

Terrorism challenges our democracies and requires effective state responses. But counter-terrorism efforts must respect democracy, the rule of law and human rights. The Commissioner’s approach ...