The Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe supports the Secretary General in managing the organisation’s work and acts as deputy when required.

The members of the Network affirm their commitment to the values and principles set out below and pledge to uphold them in all activities and interactions with the aim of fostering a safe and ...

Human rights defenders play a crucial role in promoting human rights and ensuring justice. Yet they face many obstacles, judicial harassment and violence. The Commissioner supports their work through ...

In 2026, the Youth Department of the Council of Europe is ramping up its long-standing commitment to supporting youth organisations’ unique and essential contributions to civil society, democracy and ...

The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine is launching a tender for the selection of national consultants to support activities aimed at Anti-Corruption Transformation in Ukraine under the following ...

Thirty-four countries and the European Union* have signed a new convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine at a diplomatic conference co-hosted by the 46-nation Council of ...

The Compendium presents legal and political texts that emanate from the Council of Europe’s bodies as well as documents that contain principles or guidelines for political action meant for all member ...

Due to the increased interconnectivity of the global network and financial systems, international channels are at high risk of being abused for ML or TF purposes. It is therefore fundamental for all ...

The Advisory Council on Youth (CCJ) is the non-governmental partner in the co-management structure which establishes the standards and work priorities of the Council of Europe’s youth sector and makes ...

Stalking, sexual harassment, sexual violence (including rape), physical, and psychological abuse at the hands of intimate partners, forced marriage, and forced sterilisation are deeply traumatising ...

1577DH meeting of the Ministers' Deputies (1-3 December 2026) 1569DH meeting of the Ministers' Deputies (15-17 September 2026) 1563DH meeting of the Ministers' Deputies (9-11 June 2026) 1553DH meeting ...

Today, the Council of Europe Expert Group on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) published its baseline evaluation report on Switzerland. The report contains a ...