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Joint debate: The Istanbul Convention: progress and challenges Presentation by Ms Zita GURMAI, Hungary, SOC, Rapporteur, AS/Ega Copyright:© Council of Europe

23/03/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

The Istanbul Convention saves lives: PACE committee calls for universal ratification and full...
'For the 60th time: we need to eradicate racism as a matter of urgency'

20/03/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

’For the 60th time: we need to eradicate racism as a matter of urgency’

13/03/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

Standing against exclusion: promoting respect and inclusion for Muslims in our societies
PACE President Petra Bayr at the UN in New York: ‘The backlash against women's rights is real, but it is not inevitable’

13/03/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

PACE President Petra Bayr at the UN in New York: ‘The backlash against women's rights is real, but it is...
International Women's day, March 8

06/03/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

The Assembly remains fully committed to achieving gender equality in Europe and beyond, against growing...
Following Taliban legal changes, PACE rapporteur calls for the protection of the rights of Afghan women

03/03/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

Following Taliban legal changes, PACE rapporteur calls for the protection of the rights of Afghan women
International day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation
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05/02/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

Action to prevent and combat female genital mutilation must be accelerated in member states
Reaffirming the link between the memory of the Shoah and democracy

28/01/2026 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

Reaffirming the link between the memory of the Shoah and democracy
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: ‘Making inclusive societies a political priority’
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03/12/2025 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: ‘Making inclusive societies a political priority’
Committee calls for ban on conversion practices

03/12/2025 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

Committee calls for ban on conversion practices
PACE President and Equality Committee Chair call for renewed efforts to counter growing attacks on the Istanbul Convention

24/11/2025 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

PACE President and Equality Committee Chair call for renewed efforts to counter growing attacks on the...
‘Questioning the presence of transgender persons in our societies is an attack on human rights’
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19/11/2025 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

'Questioning the presence of transgender persons in our societies is an attack on human rights'