Johan Friestedt
@friestedt.bsky.social
Executive Secretary, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), Council of Europe.
Personal account / personal views.
Reposting≠endorsement.
Personal account / personal views.
Reposting≠endorsement.
On the international day for countering hate speech (18 June), ECRI Chair Bertil Cottier joined forces with United Nations close partners.
June 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
On the international day for countering hate speech (18 June), ECRI Chair Bertil Cottier joined forces with United Nations close partners.
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), from the Council of Europe, published several reports over the last few days and weeks
- new annual report;
- new country reports on Croatia, Latvia, Portugal, Sweden and Türkiye.
Check out ECRI's website now: shorturl.at/u0G9W
- new annual report;
- new country reports on Croatia, Latvia, Portugal, Sweden and Türkiye.
Check out ECRI's website now: shorturl.at/u0G9W
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), from the Council of Europe, published several reports over the last few days and weeks
- new annual report;
- new country reports on Croatia, Latvia, Portugal, Sweden and Türkiye.
Check out ECRI's website now: shorturl.at/u0G9W
- new annual report;
- new country reports on Croatia, Latvia, Portugal, Sweden and Türkiye.
Check out ECRI's website now: shorturl.at/u0G9W
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As #Anti-Racism Week begins, we at PACE believe it's #hightime to put an END to racial discrimination!
In the first of a series of posts running all week, the heads of ECRI and the UN Anti-Discrimination Committee demand action... 1 of 5.
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
In the first of a series of posts running all week, the heads of ECRI and the UN Anti-Discrimination Committee demand action... 1 of 5.
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
March 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
As #Anti-Racism Week begins, we at PACE believe it's #hightime to put an END to racial discrimination!
In the first of a series of posts running all week, the heads of ECRI and the UN Anti-Discrimination Committee demand action... 1 of 5.
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
In the first of a series of posts running all week, the heads of ECRI and the UN Anti-Discrimination Committee demand action... 1 of 5.
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
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In the second post of the #Anti-Racism Week series, the Chair of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent calls for action to eradicate racial inequality and discrimination. 2 of 5.
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
March 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
In the second post of the #Anti-Racism Week series, the Chair of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent calls for action to eradicate racial inequality and discrimination. 2 of 5.
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
#LetsEndIt
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
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Equality is a right, not a privilege. PACE's Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination stands with ARDI today and every day to fight racism & discrimination. Together, we are #UnitedforEquality. 3 of 5.
#FightRacism
#IDERD2025
#FightRacism
#IDERD2025
March 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Equality is a right, not a privilege. PACE's Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination stands with ARDI today and every day to fight racism & discrimination. Together, we are #UnitedforEquality. 3 of 5.
#FightRacism
#IDERD2025
#FightRacism
#IDERD2025
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PACE President Theodoros Roussopoulos reminds us that #afrophobia and all forms of racism continue to impact Europe today.
PACE remains dedicated to fostering equality and human dignity for all. 4 of 5.
#UnitedForEquality
#FightRacism
PACE remains dedicated to fostering equality and human dignity for all. 4 of 5.
#UnitedForEquality
#FightRacism
March 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
PACE President Theodoros Roussopoulos reminds us that #afrophobia and all forms of racism continue to impact Europe today.
PACE remains dedicated to fostering equality and human dignity for all. 4 of 5.
#UnitedForEquality
#FightRacism
PACE remains dedicated to fostering equality and human dignity for all. 4 of 5.
#UnitedForEquality
#FightRacism
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On #IDERD2025, PACE General Rapporteur on combating racism and intolerance calls for renewed commitments to counter & eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms. 5 of 5.
📃Read his statement here ⬇️
pace.coe.int/en/news/9813...
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
📃Read his statement here ⬇️
pace.coe.int/en/news/9813...
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
On #IDERD2025, PACE General Rapporteur on combating racism and intolerance calls for renewed commitments to counter & eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms. 5 of 5.
📃Read his statement here ⬇️
pace.coe.int/en/news/9813...
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
📃Read his statement here ⬇️
pace.coe.int/en/news/9813...
#FightRacism
#UnitedforEquality
Inspiring exchange between @pace.coe.int President Theodoros Rousopoulos & the European Commission against Racism & Intolerance (ECRI)
ECRI also adopted 11 reports: #Croatia, #Finland, #Ireland, #Latvia, #Montenegro, #Portugal, #Romania, #Slovenia, #Spain, #Sweden, & #Türkiye.
➡️ shorturl.at/JF3YR
ECRI also adopted 11 reports: #Croatia, #Finland, #Ireland, #Latvia, #Montenegro, #Portugal, #Romania, #Slovenia, #Spain, #Sweden, & #Türkiye.
➡️ shorturl.at/JF3YR
March 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Inspiring exchange between @pace.coe.int President Theodoros Rousopoulos & the European Commission against Racism & Intolerance (ECRI)
ECRI also adopted 11 reports: #Croatia, #Finland, #Ireland, #Latvia, #Montenegro, #Portugal, #Romania, #Slovenia, #Spain, #Sweden, & #Türkiye.
➡️ shorturl.at/JF3YR
ECRI also adopted 11 reports: #Croatia, #Finland, #Ireland, #Latvia, #Montenegro, #Portugal, #Romania, #Slovenia, #Spain, #Sweden, & #Türkiye.
➡️ shorturl.at/JF3YR
On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, let's unite to counter anti-Muslim racism and discrimination! ECRI’s GPR No. 5 offers crucial guidance to ensure equality, inclusion, and dignity for all Muslims in Europe📑
➡️go.coe.int/QVdxm
#ECRI #15March #Antimuslimracism
➡️go.coe.int/QVdxm
#ECRI #15March #Antimuslimracism
March 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, let's unite to counter anti-Muslim racism and discrimination! ECRI’s GPR No. 5 offers crucial guidance to ensure equality, inclusion, and dignity for all Muslims in Europe📑
➡️go.coe.int/QVdxm
#ECRI #15March #Antimuslimracism
➡️go.coe.int/QVdxm
#ECRI #15March #Antimuslimracism
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📢 Let’s celebrate World NGO Day together!
The Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe is hosting a webinar featuring guest speakers from civil society organisations and experts.
🗓️ Date: 28 February
🕒 Time: 13.00 – 16.15 (CET)
🌐 Online
🔗 Register now: www.coe.int/en/web/ingo/...
The Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe is hosting a webinar featuring guest speakers from civil society organisations and experts.
🗓️ Date: 28 February
🕒 Time: 13.00 – 16.15 (CET)
🌐 Online
🔗 Register now: www.coe.int/en/web/ingo/...
February 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📢 Let’s celebrate World NGO Day together!
The Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe is hosting a webinar featuring guest speakers from civil society organisations and experts.
🗓️ Date: 28 February
🕒 Time: 13.00 – 16.15 (CET)
🌐 Online
🔗 Register now: www.coe.int/en/web/ingo/...
The Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe is hosting a webinar featuring guest speakers from civil society organisations and experts.
🗓️ Date: 28 February
🕒 Time: 13.00 – 16.15 (CET)
🌐 Online
🔗 Register now: www.coe.int/en/web/ingo/...
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We are excited to share that #Montenegro will officially become a full member of the #OHTE starting March 1, 2025!
This fantastic news for #HistoryEducation increases our membership to 19 states and 1 observer state.
For more details: www.coe.int/en/web/obser...
#HistoryAtHeart
This fantastic news for #HistoryEducation increases our membership to 19 states and 1 observer state.
For more details: www.coe.int/en/web/obser...
#HistoryAtHeart
February 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We are excited to share that #Montenegro will officially become a full member of the #OHTE starting March 1, 2025!
This fantastic news for #HistoryEducation increases our membership to 19 states and 1 observer state.
For more details: www.coe.int/en/web/obser...
#HistoryAtHeart
This fantastic news for #HistoryEducation increases our membership to 19 states and 1 observer state.
For more details: www.coe.int/en/web/obser...
#HistoryAtHeart
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Sometimes, decades pass and nothing happens. Then, in a single week, decades unfold.
#HumanRights demand vigilance—because history doesn’t wait.
Watch my full statement at the UN Human Rights Council: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... #UNHRC
#HumanRights demand vigilance—because history doesn’t wait.
Watch my full statement at the UN Human Rights Council: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... #UNHRC
February 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Sometimes, decades pass and nothing happens. Then, in a single week, decades unfold.
#HumanRights demand vigilance—because history doesn’t wait.
Watch my full statement at the UN Human Rights Council: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... #UNHRC
#HumanRights demand vigilance—because history doesn’t wait.
Watch my full statement at the UN Human Rights Council: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... #UNHRC
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If you are under European jurisdiction you can seek #Justice before the European Court of Human Rights.
Today at the Court, I met those who turn #HumanRights from principles into real impact. The Council of Europe builds Justice and democratic security.
@coe.int
Today at the Court, I met those who turn #HumanRights from principles into real impact. The Council of Europe builds Justice and democratic security.
@coe.int
March 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If you are under European jurisdiction you can seek #Justice before the European Court of Human Rights.
Today at the Court, I met those who turn #HumanRights from principles into real impact. The Council of Europe builds Justice and democratic security.
@coe.int
Today at the Court, I met those who turn #HumanRights from principles into real impact. The Council of Europe builds Justice and democratic security.
@coe.int
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Today and every day, we stand firm with our commitment to
🧡 promote and protect women’s rights
🧡 ensure gender equality for all
Women's rights are human rights, and achieving gender equality benefits everyone.
Today and every day, we stand firm with our commitment to
🧡 promote and protect women’s rights
🧡 ensure gender equality for all
Women's rights are human rights, and achieving gender equality benefits everyone.
March 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Happy International Women’s Day!
Today and every day, we stand firm with our commitment to
🧡 promote and protect women’s rights
🧡 ensure gender equality for all
Women's rights are human rights, and achieving gender equality benefits everyone.
Today and every day, we stand firm with our commitment to
🧡 promote and protect women’s rights
🧡 ensure gender equality for all
Women's rights are human rights, and achieving gender equality benefits everyone.
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Peace and prosperity in Europe are the goal.
Democracy is the means.
An independent, impartial justice is the cornerstone.
#Poland’s commitment to Council of Europe’s vision & #ECHR is the path forward.
Justice Minister Adam Bodnar's engagement has given impetus to key reforms.
Democracy is the means.
An independent, impartial justice is the cornerstone.
#Poland’s commitment to Council of Europe’s vision & #ECHR is the path forward.
Justice Minister Adam Bodnar's engagement has given impetus to key reforms.
March 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Human rights should be an integral part of any peace talks on Ukraine. Read my latest Shout-out 👇
bit.ly/41VdfYT
bit.ly/41VdfYT
March 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Human rights should be an integral part of any peace talks on Ukraine. Read my latest Shout-out 👇
bit.ly/41VdfYT
bit.ly/41VdfYT
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The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 this year!
The Council of Europe’s first convention is the cornerstone of all its activities and its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.
Find out how the #ECHR has impacted your country ⬇️
www.coe.int/echr
The Council of Europe’s first convention is the cornerstone of all its activities and its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.
Find out how the #ECHR has impacted your country ⬇️
www.coe.int/echr
January 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The European Convention on Human Rights turns 75 this year!
The Council of Europe’s first convention is the cornerstone of all its activities and its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.
Find out how the #ECHR has impacted your country ⬇️
www.coe.int/echr
The Council of Europe’s first convention is the cornerstone of all its activities and its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the Organisation.
Find out how the #ECHR has impacted your country ⬇️
www.coe.int/echr
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Happy anniversary to our European Anthem! 🎉
#OnThisDay in 1972 the Council of Europe chooses Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem – a symbol of unity and peace across Europe.
🎶 Listen to various adaptions of the European Anthem ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
#OnThisDay in 1972 the Council of Europe chooses Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem – a symbol of unity and peace across Europe.
🎶 Listen to various adaptions of the European Anthem ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
January 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy anniversary to our European Anthem! 🎉
#OnThisDay in 1972 the Council of Europe chooses Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem – a symbol of unity and peace across Europe.
🎶 Listen to various adaptions of the European Anthem ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
#OnThisDay in 1972 the Council of Europe chooses Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem – a symbol of unity and peace across Europe.
🎶 Listen to various adaptions of the European Anthem ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
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Today, I visited the Yahidne school. Deeply moved by the unspeakable story of those villagers. I also saw the destruction at the Chernihiv Regional Youth Center. Back to Kyiv, I reaffirmed to PM Denys Shmyhal total #CoE support. Agreed to move fast on compensation mechanism.
December 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Today, I visited the Yahidne school. Deeply moved by the unspeakable story of those villagers. I also saw the destruction at the Chernihiv Regional Youth Center. Back to Kyiv, I reaffirmed to PM Denys Shmyhal total #CoE support. Agreed to move fast on compensation mechanism.
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Reaching for the BlueSky!
November 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Reaching for the BlueSky!