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Have you been taught WHY the death penalty was abolished?
A new OHTE study shows it’s often mentioned in history lessons, but rarely explained.
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2 days until we hack the hate to renew democracy in Strasbourg!
From 17-19 June, 20 teams will tackle hate speech online: troll farms, privacy risks, and gender-based hate.
The goal: practical ideas for safer public debate & democratic participation.
go.coe.int/0FRUt
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Jun 14
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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Jun 13
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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Jun 12
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.
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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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Jun 11
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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Jun 10
📊Latest Court statistics
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📊Dernières statistiques de la Cour
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Jun 10
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.
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Jun 8
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.
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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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