06/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The committee called on member States to join forces against cyber-discrimination and hate speech through the adoption of effective legislative measures, education programs and more cooperation from Internet intermediaries.
06/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The committee called on member states to protect the rights of families belonging to religious minorities by taking practical steps, to “affirm the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion for all individuals”.
02/12/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"We cannot yet define our decision-making systems as fully inclusive since they continue to leave aside persons with disabilities most of the time,” said Elena Centemero, for the Day of Persons with Disabilities.
25/11/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"Faced with challenges that undermine the very foundations of our democratic societies, we must maintain our commitment and fight for our values," declared Sahiba Gafarova, on the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
25/11/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Elena Centemero called on all member States of the Council of Europe to sign and ratify the Istanbul Convention.
18/11/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"We honour the memory of the hundreds of transgender people whose lives have been cruelly cut short in the past year due to unspeakable acts of hatred and violence,” said the General rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people.
25/10/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
“It is time to end shame, secrecy and unwanted medical interventions on intersex children,” said rapporteurs Jonas Gunnarsson (Sweden, SOC) and Piet De Bruyn (Belgium, NR), on the day of Intersex Awareness Day.
21/10/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
“Being transgender is not an illness, and it is time that medical standards around the world reflect that,” said PACE General Rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people Jonas Gunnarsson (Sweden, SOC).
09/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
"It is important to find a balance between the fight against radicalisation and respect for fundamental freedoms," said Milena Santerini, at the opening of a seminar on the fight against racism, hatred and intolerance in France.
09/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination believes that prevention must lie “at the heart of all efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation” and must involve all the players concerned.
09/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
The Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination of the Parliamentary Assembly, believes that academic achievement and access to employment are key factors for the social integration of Roma and Travellers.
01/09/2016 | Equality and Non-Discrimination
A seminar on the fight against racism, hatred and intolerance in France will be held at the Senate in Paris on Thursday 8 September, as part of the activities of the PACE No Hate Parliamentary Alliance.