Europe's Human Rights Watchdog

14/07/2024

Holidaytime: Enjoy the summer, everyone! We‘ll be back with news about the Council of Europe, the ECHR, and the ECtHR after the holidays.
https://www.europewatchdog.info/en/

26/06/2024

Yesterday, Switzerland‘s Alain Berset was elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe: Time to find out more about this organisation which has been fighting for human rights, democracy & the rule of law for 75 years.

The Council of Europe is Europe's oldest and largest intergovernmental organisation. It promotes human rights, democracy and the rule of law since 1949.

12/06/2024

The Swiss parliament considers snubbing the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of v. Switzerland

The lower house of the Swiss parliament voted on Wednesday to reject a ruling ordering Switzerland to do more to combat global warming in a move that could encourage others to resist the influence of international courts.

05/05/2024

Happy 75th birthday to the Council of Europe who works tirelessly for the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe and beyond! 🎉

The Council of Europe is Europe's oldest and largest intergovernmental organisation. It promotes human rights, democracy and the rule of law since 1949.

01/04/2024

Michael O‘Flaherty from Ireland starts his important work as the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights today: Best wishes to him and his team! 🍀

The Human Rights Commissioner works towards protecting human rights and raising public awareness in regard to them in the Council of Europe member states.

14/03/2024

Resolving human rights disputes in sport, by Daniel Rietiker, Ph.D.

A key manual for human rights education and litigation in sport, in particular before the European Court of Human Rights This essential book describes the scope and limits of the European Court of Human Rights’ role in resolving human rights disputes in sport, drawing on its own case law and other...

08/03/2024

Wishing you all a magical Women‘s Day, dear sisters near and far! 💜

02/02/2024

Congratulations, dear David, and best wishes!

Secretary General Strasbourg 1 February 2024 Diminuer la taille du texte Augmenter la taille du texte Imprimer la page Imprimer en PDF Today, Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić...

28/12/2023

Known for his personal integrity and his courage, Dick Marty was a dedicated fighter for human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Switzerland and in the Council of Europe. He will be missed at home and abroad.

Former Swiss senator and prosecutor Dick Marty died on Thursday aged 78, his party confirmed.

22/12/2023

Happy holidays, everyone, we’ll be back in 2024!

03/09/2023

70 years old and still going strong: Happy birthday to the European Convention on Human Rights! 🎂

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) protects the human rights and freedoms of the people living in the Council of Europe member states.

10/07/2023

Holiday time now. We‘ll be back after the summer. Have a nice time, everyone, and stay cool! 💦

17/05/2023

The fight for tolerance, non-discrimination and equality goes on but for today it’s just: Happy everyone!

10/05/2023

The three Summits in the Council of Europe’s long history had a big impact on human rights. Check them out while awaiting the 4th Summit coming up next week in Reykjavik

The decisions taken by the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe member States have a big impact on human rights on the continent.

08/03/2023

Women’s Rights are Human Rights:
Happy Women‘s Day, dear sisters!

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02/03/2023

The in Reykjavik 🇮🇸 will be a historic opportunity for the Council of Europe to support and to refocus its mission in the light of new threats to human rights.

🗓 16 - 17 May 2023

Follow the link for more information about the 4th Council of Europe Summit. ⬇️
🔗 www.coe.int/summit

23/12/2022

Season‘s greetings and best wishes for 2023 to you all from us at www.europewatchdog.info/en/

10/12/2022

What are human rights and how did they come into existence? On today‘s Human Rights Day we provide a few answers

📍https://www.europewatchdog.info/en/council-of-europe/core-values/human-rights/

10/11/2022

It‘s Iceland‘s turn to chair the Council of Europe‘s Committee of Ministers: Congratulations and best wishes!

25/10/2022

European Day of Justice: A good time to remember the importance of the rule of law

The meaning of the term rule of law In its most general sense, the term rule of law is used to describe a political system governed by law - rather than by the arbitrary use of power - and where no one, not even the State, is above the law. The rule of law is