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Last chance to register to join the Democracy Hackathon in Strasbourg during No Hate Speech Week. 17–18 June! 20 teams tackling hate speech - troll farms, privacy risks, and gender-based hate. Register by 14 June: forms.office.com/pages/respo… Programme: hackthehate2026.com
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Join the Democracy Hackathon & No Hate Speech Week!
  On 17 and 18 June, experts and innovators from across Europe will gather in Strasbourg to tackle online hate speech. And you can be part of the conversation!
  🚨Deadline for registration - 14 June: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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Addressing @OSCE permanent council in Vienna, SG @Alain_Berset called for stronger cooperation between Europe's multilateral organisations. He also discussed democratic resilience, migration, Ukraine & European security with Austrian and European leaders. coe.int/en/web/portal/-/secr…
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2025 Annual report of the @CoE Experts Group (GRETA) ☑️Rising human trafficking for forced criminality ☑️Traffickers target vulnerabilities to exploit victims ☑️Governments must act urgently to protect victims More about challenges and emerging trends: 🔗 go.coe.int/VgYoZ
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Council of Europe SG @alain_berset visits Vienna on 11 June.   ➡️ Address to the @OSCE permanent council   ➡️ High-level meetings to discuss stronger international cooperation, support for Ukraine and democratic security in Europe   Full agenda: go.coe.int/AZmFV
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Council of Europe retweeted
📊Latest Court statistics 🔗 tinyurl.com/3nhsyb7p 🔗 tinyurl.com/4wh6t76w --- 📊Dernières statistiques de la Cour 🔗 tinyurl.com/3nhsyb7p 🔗 tinyurl.com/44b3rd6c
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Peace cannot last if women are excluded.   At the Council of Europe conference, leaders called for breaking barriers to women’s full participation in peace processes.   Stronger inclusion = stronger, more durable peace.   coe.int/en/web/portal/-/wome…
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Inclusive sport starts with visibility, representation & the right support. German Para athlete Friederike Brose calls for specialised coach training & more awareness for Para sport. Her message is in the EU-Council of Europe’s Sport For All project. pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/sport-…
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🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reflect on the need to protect our planet and the people who fight for it. This week in Strasbourg @coe hosted the first-ever European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders. Their protection is a core priority of the CoE Environment Strategy
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At the Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders, participants are exploring ways to strengthen protection, participation, & environmental democracy across Europe. From policy gaps to access to justice, the goal is turning discussions into practical recommendations.
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From women's rights to peace, and gay rights: discover the role judgments of the @ECHR_CEDH played in bringing peace and social change to Ireland. 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of “The European Court of Human Rights: an Irish perspective” go.coe.int/OuFHU
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La santé mentale des enfants à l'ère des réseaux sociaux : un sujet qui mérite toute notre attention.   La sécurité et les droits des enfants ne sont pas incompatibles.   Merci @MCOatCoE d'avoir mis la protection des enfants au centre de votre présidence du Comité des Ministres.
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The first ever European Forum on environmental human-rights defenders brings 400 participants from 46 countries together in Strasbourg to discuss the protection of environmental defenders, civic space and environmental democracy in Europe 🌱   Read more: go.coe.int/GzZfU
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It’s your last chance: register now!   Want to help European democracy? Techies and experts, join the Democracy Hackathon on 17-19 June, get mentorship and compete for a €50,000 Microsoft grant!!!🏆   Register here👉 democracyhackathon.coe.int/   #NoHateSpeechWeek #NewDemocraticPact
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Ever wondered what it's like to argue at the European Court? 📜   18 university teams are competing at the Helga Pedersen Moot Court, organised by Elsa & Council of Europe, at the @ECHR_CEDH. 
Learn more about our moot courts: go.coe.int/nC6rm
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🌍🌿After months of preparation, the First European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders opens its doors! Over the next days, defenders, civil society, governments, European institutions & international orgs come together to share knowledge and tackle common challenges.
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Still confused about the rule of law? Watch our video that accompanies ⚖️ The rule of law and why it matters – EXPLAINED ⚖️ to learn more about the how the rule of law impacts your life. Read more: go.coe.int/tcM3W
Now more than ever, the rule of law matters. It protects everyday life by ensuring fair rules and accountability – from renting a home to signing a job contract. As the rule of law comes under pressure, we must protect it. Read the explainer: go.coe.int/IW09C
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Now more than ever, the rule of law matters. It protects everyday life by ensuring fair rules and accountability – from renting a home to signing a job contract. As the rule of law comes under pressure, we must protect it. Read the explainer: go.coe.int/IW09C
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Read the explainer: go.coe.int/IW09C
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