Today we celebrate #EuropeDay 75 years since founding statute of #CoE
We work for the Values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law to fight obstacles due to 📈 of intolerance, exclusion and discrimination of minorities
Read full statement here: rm.coe.int/05-05-2024-ccj…

On 8 April, we celebrate #InternationalRomaDay . This year marks a significant milestone, the 53rd anniversary of the 1st World Romani Congress held near London in 1971, a testament to the spirit of Roma empowerment. Read full statement: coe.int/en/web/youth/-…

Saddened by the closure British Youth Council after 75 years of empowering youth voices. Their insolvency highlights the vital need for #sustainablefunding for youth organizations. We must prioritize preserving #civicspaces and amplify youth voices. Full statement: coe.int/en/web/youth/-…

We celebrate the CM adoption of the new 2024-2029 Gender Equality Strategy. Pivotal step by the Council of Europe , marking the 3rd strategy towards ensuring equal rights for all. #GenderEquality Read full text here: coe.int/en/web/youth/-…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! We celebrate the diverse strengths & achievements of women and girls everywhere. From politics to culture, their contributions shape our world. Yet, the journey to full equality continues! Read our statement: rm.coe.int/08-03-2024-ac-…

#HolocaustRemembranceDay

75 years of upholding, promoting & defending #HumanRights , #Democracy & #RuleOfLaw

On this year´s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we urge member States to unite against gender-based violence. Let's join forces to protect women and girls. 🌍 #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #16DaysOfActivism Statement: coe.int/en/web/youth/-…

We stand against all forms of gender-based violence and invite all youth organisations to join the global #16DaysOfActivism campaign.

Register now for our online seminar about the role of youth in #GBV prevention & protection of women & girls across Europe

➡️ Wed., 22nd Nov. 10:30-12:00 CET

➡️ Register here: coe-int.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#16DaysOfActivism

The 49th meeting of the Joint Council on Youth (CMJ will take place in the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg on 24-25 October 2023.

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Great to meet Advisory Council on Youth in the 🇦🇹 room in the #CoE Youth Centre in #Strasbourg . Important debates on #Reykjavik follow up in the next days. Lots of respect for this very functional + dedicated forum!

Democracy and human rights enable us to live in peace and guarantee the dignity of all people.

This can only be achieved if everyone respects the principles and rules of #Democracy and #HumanRights .

Relevant lifelong #education is therefore necessary.

#Democracy Day

#OnThisDay 7️⃣0️⃣ years ago the European Convention on Human Rights entered into force.

The #ECHR has changed people’s lives in many different ways across #Europe .

Here are just 200 examples:
➡️ coe.int/en/web/impact-…

#ECHR impact #HumanRights

2023 European Summer University on youth policies took place in Riga, covering stratgic priorities of the Youth Sector & CM/Rec(2022)6 on protecting youth civil society and young ppl, & supporting their participation in democratic processes. Full Article: coe.int/en/web/youth/n…

📣 How was our “Visible Value: Growing youth work in Europe” symposium? Have a look 👀
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Today on #InternationalYouthDay we celebrate youth workers and organisations emphasising importance of #greenskills and #empowerment of young people to practice their green skills to contribute to #climateaction 🌿
Read the full statement here: coe.int/en/web/youth/-…

Civil society and #youth should be involved in the policy discussion processes in order to improve the quality of the #CoE decisions. The Latvian Presidency is committed to increasing the transparency of the work of the Committee of Ministers!

Our vision in regards to the #CoESummit outcomes 3/4: 'Invest in a #DEMOCRATICFUTURE by ensuring that everyone is able to play their role in democratic processes. (...)'

After the #CoESummit , we emphasise that increases youth participation supports young people´s capacity building.