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Ahead of European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, we honour the memory of the hundreds of thousands of Roma murdered during the Holocaust. Remembering the night of 2–3 August 1944, when more than 3,000 Roma were killed at Auschwitz-Birkenau. go.coe.int/vGMuE

Everyone has the right to respect for their private and family life, home and correspondence. States cannot interfere in any individual's private life, but they are simultaneously duty-bound to protect the moral and physical integrity of all individuals. #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

Did you know? Before becoming a Nobel Prize-winning author and one of the 20th century’s most influential leaders, Winston Churchill was a journalist imprisoned while reporting on a war. Discover how this lesser-known chapter of Churchill’s life: www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-l...

The European Convention on Human Rights guarantees that no one is punished for acts that weren’t crimes. Justice means fairness, clarity, and respect for human rights. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

Courts must be independent and impartial. Everyone charged with a criminal offence is presumed innocent until proved guilty, and is entitled to be defended by a lawyer, whose fees must be paid by the state if they cannot afford them. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

Liberty is a fundamental right. Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights guarantees everyone the right to liberty and security. Any deprivation of liberty must be lawful and strictly limited to specific circumstances set out by law. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

The European Convention on Human Rights ensures freedom from slavery and forced labour, a cornerstone of human dignity. States are required to guarantee individuals’ practical and effective protection against such acts. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

No one should face torture or degrading treatment. Human dignity is non-negotiable. The European Convention on Human Rights prohibits torture and inhuman treatment. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

#OnThisDay in 2011, the Utøya massacre claimed 77 lives in a tragic act of hatred and violence. Today, we honour the victims and stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones.

Alain Berset @alain-berset.coe.int · 2w ago

Life is a fundamental right. No one should be deprived of it unlawfully. The European Convention on Human Rights guarantees the Right to Life. This principle is the cornerstone of justice and peace. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact www.coe.int/en/web/impac...

Congratulations to Andy Burnham on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to working with you as the United Kingdom continues to play a leading role in advancing democratic security, human rights and the rule of law across Europe.

European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int · 2w ago

⚖️ G.K. and A.S. v. Switzerland ➡️Swiss authorities’ overly formalistic approach to complaints about lack of access to vegan diet while in detention breached European Convention 🔗 hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng-press?i=...

What if we saw the world through the eyes of a child? Human rights would look like armour, rules, and justice. They belong to everyone. They can be violated but never destroyed. They treat us all the same. Respect them. Live them. #HumanRights #ECHRImpact

PACE @pace.coe.int · 3w ago

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Council of Europe SG @alain-berset.coe.int calls for a “third half”, a global dialogue on protecting the game from political, financial and betting-related pressures before 2030. Read the full statement: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

PACE's General Rapporteur on #LGBTI rights @kateosbornemp.bsky.social calls for action against growing restrictions on #Pride marches across Europe. Her full statement: pace.coe.int/en/news/1038... 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

PACE General Rapporteur calls for action against growing restrictions on Pride marches across Europe

PACE General Rapporteur on the rights of LGBTI persons, Kate Osborne (United Kingdom, SOC), has expressed concern at the growing number of bans and restrictions affecting Pride marches across Europe, ...

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European Court of Human Rights@echr.coe.int · 3w ago

Check the @echr.coe.int's latest judgments and decisions ⤵️

⚖️ The Court has today notified in writing 14 judgments and 13 decisions. 🔗 hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre-press?i=... --- ⚖️ La Cour a communiqué aujourd’hui par écrit 14 arrêts et 13 décisions. 🔗 hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre-press?i=...

Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · last mo.

Norway: Positive development of legislative framework, but further action needed to strengthen minority language use in public life, including education and media ▶️says the Committee of Experts of the #ECRML in its latest report. Read more: go.coe.int/EbWwO

Council of Europe calls on Norway to further strengthen protection of minority languages - European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - www.coe.int

Strasbourg, France 16/07/2026

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Very interesting: How have the European Convention on Human Rights and the court in Strasbourg changed the fight for justice in Northern Ireland - and far beyond?👇 🔗 www.thedetail.tv/articles/sou... via www.thedetail.tv

From South Armagh to Strasbourg: the long fight for justice after the Troubles

Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations

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Victims of human trafficking need effective access to residence permits to exercise their rights and obtain remedies. GRETA published new guidance with practical recommendations for authorities, agencies and civil society. www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Council of Europe issues guidance for strengthening trafficking victims’ access to residence permits - Portal - www.coe.int

Anti-trafficking body GRETA gives practical advice to national authorities and agencies, and civil society

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