Council of Europe
@coe.int
46 countries working together to promote
#HumanRights
#Democracy
#RuleOfLaw
#HumanRights
#Democracy
#RuleOfLaw
Throwback to Day 1 of #CoE_WFD!
An inspiring start with dynamic
plenaries on media, democracy, citizen participation & culture.
Key takeaways:
Despite challenges, hope remains.
Integrity of information matters
Arts foster pluralism & reflection
Participation is a #HumanRight!
An inspiring start with dynamic
plenaries on media, democracy, citizen participation & culture.
Key takeaways:
Despite challenges, hope remains.
Integrity of information matters
Arts foster pluralism & reflection
Participation is a #HumanRight!
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Throwback to Day 1 of #CoE_WFD!
An inspiring start with dynamic
plenaries on media, democracy, citizen participation & culture.
Key takeaways:
Despite challenges, hope remains.
Integrity of information matters
Arts foster pluralism & reflection
Participation is a #HumanRight!
An inspiring start with dynamic
plenaries on media, democracy, citizen participation & culture.
Key takeaways:
Despite challenges, hope remains.
Integrity of information matters
Arts foster pluralism & reflection
Participation is a #HumanRight!
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🇺🇦 Ukraine & the Council of Europe: 30 years of partnership for human rights, democracy & justice. 💛💙
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November 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🇺🇦 Ukraine & the Council of Europe: 30 years of partnership for human rights, democracy & justice. 💛💙
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“Europe’s strength lies not in power over others, but in the principles we live by together.”
On the 30th anniversary of #Ukraine joining, SG @alain-berset.coe.int reaffirms the @coe.int’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to justice, accountability & peace.
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On the 30th anniversary of #Ukraine joining, SG @alain-berset.coe.int reaffirms the @coe.int’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to justice, accountability & peace.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
“Europe’s strength lies not in power over others, but in the principles we live by together.”
On the 30th anniversary of #Ukraine joining, SG @alain-berset.coe.int reaffirms the @coe.int’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to justice, accountability & peace.
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On the 30th anniversary of #Ukraine joining, SG @alain-berset.coe.int reaffirms the @coe.int’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to justice, accountability & peace.
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Portugal’s MyPolis Citizenship Agents project has won the Democracy Innovation Award at #CoE_WFD.
What’s their initiative about? Engaging and empowering young people to shape their communities, through immersive VR experiences and interactive board games.
What’s their initiative about? Engaging and empowering young people to shape their communities, through immersive VR experiences and interactive board games.
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Portugal’s MyPolis Citizenship Agents project has won the Democracy Innovation Award at #CoE_WFD.
What’s their initiative about? Engaging and empowering young people to shape their communities, through immersive VR experiences and interactive board games.
What’s their initiative about? Engaging and empowering young people to shape their communities, through immersive VR experiences and interactive board games.
Curious about how the 13th edition of #CoE_WFD went? Hear directly from our participants!
👍Great speakers
👍Youth voices
👍Global connections
👍Celebration of ideas & culture
Watch the video for more ideas: youtube.com/shorts/wCvpb...
👍Great speakers
👍Youth voices
👍Global connections
👍Celebration of ideas & culture
Watch the video for more ideas: youtube.com/shorts/wCvpb...
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Curious about how the 13th edition of #CoE_WFD went? Hear directly from our participants!
👍Great speakers
👍Youth voices
👍Global connections
👍Celebration of ideas & culture
Watch the video for more ideas: youtube.com/shorts/wCvpb...
👍Great speakers
👍Youth voices
👍Global connections
👍Celebration of ideas & culture
Watch the video for more ideas: youtube.com/shorts/wCvpb...
Social media is not neutral, it’s engineered.
@dancorder.bsky.social breaks down how platforms shape our politics, our beliefs, and our trust in democracy.
Watch the interview to know his insights following the session “Social media: friend and foe”: www.youtube.com/shorts/29OPy...
#CoE_WFD
@dancorder.bsky.social breaks down how platforms shape our politics, our beliefs, and our trust in democracy.
Watch the interview to know his insights following the session “Social media: friend and foe”: www.youtube.com/shorts/29OPy...
#CoE_WFD
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Social media is not neutral, it’s engineered.
@dancorder.bsky.social breaks down how platforms shape our politics, our beliefs, and our trust in democracy.
Watch the interview to know his insights following the session “Social media: friend and foe”: www.youtube.com/shorts/29OPy...
#CoE_WFD
@dancorder.bsky.social breaks down how platforms shape our politics, our beliefs, and our trust in democracy.
Watch the interview to know his insights following the session “Social media: friend and foe”: www.youtube.com/shorts/29OPy...
#CoE_WFD
It begins ! The 13th World Forum for Democracy is live from Strasbourg.
This year’s theme: “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?”
Follow the debates until Friday ! Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0r...
#CoE_WFD
This year’s theme: “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?”
Follow the debates until Friday ! Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0r...
#CoE_WFD
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
It begins ! The 13th World Forum for Democracy is live from Strasbourg.
This year’s theme: “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?”
Follow the debates until Friday ! Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0r...
#CoE_WFD
This year’s theme: “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?”
Follow the debates until Friday ! Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0r...
#CoE_WFD
#OnThisDay, 75 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights was opened for signature in Rome.
The European Convention on Human Rights impacts over 700 million people in Europe, safeguarding our fundamental freedoms.
Happy anniversary, #ECHR!
The European Convention on Human Rights impacts over 700 million people in Europe, safeguarding our fundamental freedoms.
Happy anniversary, #ECHR!
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
#OnThisDay, 75 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights was opened for signature in Rome.
The European Convention on Human Rights impacts over 700 million people in Europe, safeguarding our fundamental freedoms.
Happy anniversary, #ECHR!
The European Convention on Human Rights impacts over 700 million people in Europe, safeguarding our fundamental freedoms.
Happy anniversary, #ECHR!
The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 tomorrow!
The @coe.int’s foremost convention is the cornerstone of all its activities, and its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.
📸🔙 Throwback to 1950 when the #ECHR was opened for signature in Rome!
The @coe.int’s foremost convention is the cornerstone of all its activities, and its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.
📸🔙 Throwback to 1950 when the #ECHR was opened for signature in Rome!
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
🛑 End impunity for crimes against journalists!
Everyone involved in attacks on journalists must be brought to justice.
Follow our campaign: www.coe.int/en/web/freed...
👉 Follow @coemediafreedom.bsky.social
#JournalistsMatter
Everyone involved in attacks on journalists must be brought to justice.
Follow our campaign: www.coe.int/en/web/freed...
👉 Follow @coemediafreedom.bsky.social
#JournalistsMatter
November 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🛑 End impunity for crimes against journalists!
Everyone involved in attacks on journalists must be brought to justice.
Follow our campaign: www.coe.int/en/web/freed...
👉 Follow @coemediafreedom.bsky.social
#JournalistsMatter
Everyone involved in attacks on journalists must be brought to justice.
Follow our campaign: www.coe.int/en/web/freed...
👉 Follow @coemediafreedom.bsky.social
#JournalistsMatter
Today is the last day to register to attend the World Forum for Democracy in person!
Check out the programme and register now: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
🎥 Throwback to last year’s World Forum for Democracy!
Check out the programme and register now: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
🎥 Throwback to last year’s World Forum for Democracy!
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Today is the last day to register to attend the World Forum for Democracy in person!
Check out the programme and register now: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
🎥 Throwback to last year’s World Forum for Democracy!
Check out the programme and register now: www.coe.int/en/web/world...
🎥 Throwback to last year’s World Forum for Democracy!
SG @alain-berset.coe.int wraps up visit to Portugal:
“The world has changed, and new conditions are needed to ensure the expression of democracy”.
#LisbonForum2025 concludes with Lisbon Declaration. Miguel Ángel Moratinos & Olympic Refuge Foundation receive #NorthSouthPrize.
go.coe.int/KSqeG
“The world has changed, and new conditions are needed to ensure the expression of democracy”.
#LisbonForum2025 concludes with Lisbon Declaration. Miguel Ángel Moratinos & Olympic Refuge Foundation receive #NorthSouthPrize.
go.coe.int/KSqeG
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
SG @alain-berset.coe.int wraps up visit to Portugal:
“The world has changed, and new conditions are needed to ensure the expression of democracy”.
#LisbonForum2025 concludes with Lisbon Declaration. Miguel Ángel Moratinos & Olympic Refuge Foundation receive #NorthSouthPrize.
go.coe.int/KSqeG
“The world has changed, and new conditions are needed to ensure the expression of democracy”.
#LisbonForum2025 concludes with Lisbon Declaration. Miguel Ángel Moratinos & Olympic Refuge Foundation receive #NorthSouthPrize.
go.coe.int/KSqeG
Learn more in our explainer!
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October 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Learn more in our explainer!
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The Council of Europe’s new Recommendation on Equal Rights for #IntersexPersons is a milestone for #HumanRights.
It sends a clear message: equality has no exceptions, and every person deserves to live free, safe, and seen.
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It sends a clear message: equality has no exceptions, and every person deserves to live free, safe, and seen.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The Council of Europe’s new Recommendation on Equal Rights for #IntersexPersons is a milestone for #HumanRights.
It sends a clear message: equality has no exceptions, and every person deserves to live free, safe, and seen.
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It sends a clear message: equality has no exceptions, and every person deserves to live free, safe, and seen.
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On 30 October, Council of Europe Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int will address the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, meet Austrian officials, and speak at the Vienna Diplomatic Academy on democratic security and today’s challenges.
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
October 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
On 30 October, Council of Europe Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int will address the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, meet Austrian officials, and speak at the Vienna Diplomatic Academy on democratic security and today’s challenges.
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
On 28–29 Oct, @coe.int Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int visits Lisbon for the 30th North-South Prize ceremony at the Portuguese Parliament and will close the #LisbonForum2025 on #AI and #GlobalGovernance.
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/north...
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/north...
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM
On 28–29 Oct, @coe.int Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int visits Lisbon for the 30th North-South Prize ceremony at the Portuguese Parliament and will close the #LisbonForum2025 on #AI and #GlobalGovernance.
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/north...
Learn more: www.coe.int/en/web/north...
For generations, intersex people were told to hide who they are. Tonight, as @coe.int shines purple, Europe says:
💛We see you,
💜We hear you, and
💛We stand with you.
The Palais de l’Europe is the first to light up today, setting an example for others across the continent.
#EuropeGoesPurple
💛We see you,
💜We hear you, and
💛We stand with you.
The Palais de l’Europe is the first to light up today, setting an example for others across the continent.
#EuropeGoesPurple
October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
For generations, intersex people were told to hide who they are. Tonight, as @coe.int shines purple, Europe says:
💛We see you,
💜We hear you, and
💛We stand with you.
The Palais de l’Europe is the first to light up today, setting an example for others across the continent.
#EuropeGoesPurple
💛We see you,
💜We hear you, and
💛We stand with you.
The Palais de l’Europe is the first to light up today, setting an example for others across the continent.
#EuropeGoesPurple
Let’s go purple! 💜
The Council of Europe is launching the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign with OII Europe, to promote the adoption of the new Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons and raise awareness about intersex people and the challenges they face.
europegoespurple.org
The Council of Europe is launching the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign with OII Europe, to promote the adoption of the new Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons and raise awareness about intersex people and the challenges they face.
europegoespurple.org
October 26, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Let’s go purple! 💜
The Council of Europe is launching the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign with OII Europe, to promote the adoption of the new Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons and raise awareness about intersex people and the challenges they face.
europegoespurple.org
The Council of Europe is launching the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign with OII Europe, to promote the adoption of the new Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons and raise awareness about intersex people and the challenges they face.
europegoespurple.org
Less than a week left to apply for the Raoul Wallenberg Prize that celebrates those who stand up for human rights.
Inspired by Wallenberg's bravery in saving lives during the Holocaust, this prize recognises those fighting against injustice today.
➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Inspired by Wallenberg's bravery in saving lives during the Holocaust, this prize recognises those fighting against injustice today.
➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
October 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Less than a week left to apply for the Raoul Wallenberg Prize that celebrates those who stand up for human rights.
Inspired by Wallenberg's bravery in saving lives during the Holocaust, this prize recognises those fighting against injustice today.
➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Inspired by Wallenberg's bravery in saving lives during the Holocaust, this prize recognises those fighting against injustice today.
➡️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
Join us live as the Council of Europe marks a historic milestone with the launch of the first international recommendation on equal rights for intersex persons!
⏰ 27 October, 3-5.30 pm (CET)
ℹ️ and livestream: www.coe.int/en/web/sogi/...
Let’s stand for equal rights for intersex people!
⏰ 27 October, 3-5.30 pm (CET)
ℹ️ and livestream: www.coe.int/en/web/sogi/...
Let’s stand for equal rights for intersex people!
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Join us live as the Council of Europe marks a historic milestone with the launch of the first international recommendation on equal rights for intersex persons!
⏰ 27 October, 3-5.30 pm (CET)
ℹ️ and livestream: www.coe.int/en/web/sogi/...
Let’s stand for equal rights for intersex people!
⏰ 27 October, 3-5.30 pm (CET)
ℹ️ and livestream: www.coe.int/en/web/sogi/...
Let’s stand for equal rights for intersex people!
How have creative minds across Europe portrayed issues related to #DigitalCitizenshipEducation?
... and the winners of the creative poster competition of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 are ⬇️
Congratulations! 🎉
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
#LearnConnectEngageThrive
... and the winners of the creative poster competition of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 are ⬇️
Congratulations! 🎉
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
#LearnConnectEngageThrive
October 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
How have creative minds across Europe portrayed issues related to #DigitalCitizenshipEducation?
... and the winners of the creative poster competition of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 are ⬇️
Congratulations! 🎉
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
#LearnConnectEngageThrive
... and the winners of the creative poster competition of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 are ⬇️
Congratulations! 🎉
www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
#LearnConnectEngageThrive
Different languages – one European Convention on Human Rights!
In less than a month, the #ECHR turns 75!
Discover all language versions ⬇️
edoc.coe.int/en/european-...
In less than a month, the #ECHR turns 75!
Discover all language versions ⬇️
edoc.coe.int/en/european-...
October 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Different languages – one European Convention on Human Rights!
In less than a month, the #ECHR turns 75!
Discover all language versions ⬇️
edoc.coe.int/en/european-...
In less than a month, the #ECHR turns 75!
Discover all language versions ⬇️
edoc.coe.int/en/european-...
Today is Anti-Trafficking Day in the EU.
Through the Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, the @coe.int provides international standards and recommendations to support states in fighting #HumanTrafficking.
Watch the video and learn more about the convention ⬇️
Through the Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, the @coe.int provides international standards and recommendations to support states in fighting #HumanTrafficking.
Watch the video and learn more about the convention ⬇️
October 18, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Today is Anti-Trafficking Day in the EU.
Through the Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, the @coe.int provides international standards and recommendations to support states in fighting #HumanTrafficking.
Watch the video and learn more about the convention ⬇️
Through the Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings, the @coe.int provides international standards and recommendations to support states in fighting #HumanTrafficking.
Watch the video and learn more about the convention ⬇️
Your everyday human rights related to employment, housing, health, education, social protection and welfare are guaranteed by the European Social Charter of the Council of Europe since 1961.
October 17, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Your everyday human rights related to employment, housing, health, education, social protection and welfare are guaranteed by the European Social Charter of the Council of Europe since 1961.