The Council of Europe advocates freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities. It has launched campaigns on issues such as child protection, online hate speech, and the rights of the Roma, Europe’s largest minority. The Council of Europe helps member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms. Its group of constitutional experts, known as the Venice Commission, offers legal advice to countries throughout the world.
The Council of Europe promotes human rights through international conventions, such as the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Convention on Cybercrime. It monitors member states’ progress in these areas and makes recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies. Taken from Council of Europe’s What We Do
Council of Europe Online
Council of Europe Introduction
Inside the Council of Europe (video below)
European Council, Council of Europe: Same thing? (video below)
Council of Europe Member States / Map
History, Role, and Activities of the Council of Europe: Facts, Figures and Information Sources – GlobaLex, New York University
Council of Europe Profile – International Democracy Watch
Council of Europe Profile – Europe Watchdog
History
The Origins of the Council of Europe – CVCE.eu
Origins and History – Parliamentary Assembly
Winston Churchill speech on the Council of Europe – International Churchill Society
Institutions and Structures of the Council of Europe
Institutions under the Authority of the Council of Europe – Strasbourg Information Center
The Council of Europe’s Work
Factsheets on areas of activity
Council of Europe Up Close
Council of Europe Primary Sources – European University Institute
Council of Europe Online Resources
Documents, Records, and Archives
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights and the Council of Europe – EU Agency for Fundamental Rights
Library Guides
Current Issues, News and Analysis
Russia withholds payments to the Council of Europe – Deutsche Welle
‘Strong suspicion’ of corrupt activities in Council of Europe: report – Politico
Turkey tells Council of Europe to mind its own business on elections – Reuters
Further Press on the Council of Europe in the Guardian
Why we need the Council of Europe – Le Monde diplomatique
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Further Reading on E-International Relations
- Online Resources – The Commonwealth
- Online Resources – Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
- Introducing Human Rights in International Relations
- Online Resources – The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Online Resources – Union for the Mediterranean
- Online Resources – Mercosur
