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Redesigning schools for ‘digital citizens’

29/11/2019 | Standing Committee

Approving a report by Constantinos Efstathiou, PACE has urged European governments to overhaul teaching so that children are better equipped to handle the new digital environment.

PACE welcomes steps taken by Interpol to end abuse, but says more can be done

29/11/2019 | Standing Committee

PACE has welcomed recent steps taken by Interpol to end the abuse of Red Notices and Wanted Persons Diffusions, but says more needs to be done to improve transparency and accountability.

Media education is essential to combat the information disorder

29/11/2019 | Standing Committee

The new media environment facilitates access to multiple sources of information but exposes users to the threat of information disorder, the Parliamentary Assembly, meeting in Strasbourg at Standing Committee level, said today.

PACE rapporteur Pieter Omtzigt reacts to recent developments in Malta

29/11/2019 | Legal Affairs and Human Rights

Pieter Omtzigt, rapporteur on ‘the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the rule of law in Malta and beyond: ensuring that the whole truth emerges’, today issued a statement taking stock of recent events in Malta.

Illumination of the Palais to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

28/11/2019 | President

“Thanks to the support of members and many ambassadors, we have been able to make progress in raising awareness of the fight against sexism, harassment and violence against women,” Liliane Maury Pasquier said.

Parliaments free of sexism and sexual harassment

27/11/2019 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

Following a joint IPU-PACE study carried out in 2018 on “Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Europe” the Committee on Equality has produced an information brochure.

Liliane Maury Pasquier: 'Let’s stay engaged to make the UN 2030 Agenda a success’

25/11/2019 | President

"We still have a long way to go to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals contained in the UN’s 2030 Agenda," said PACE President speaking at the opening of the 25th Lisbon Forum.

Council of Europe leaders note success of Istanbul Convention, but warn of challenges ahead

22/11/2019 | President

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Council of Europe leaders note the success of Istanbul Convention, but warn of challenges ahead.

Joint statement: 'Sexual abuse of children ruins lives'

18/11/2019 | President

"Today, on the occasion of the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, we call on all parliaments to do more to protect children from sexual violence".

Rights of the Child: ‘greater political will is needed’

18/11/2019 | President

Half the world’s children are victims of violence in some form. In Europe, a quarter of them live in poverty. These figures are as unacceptable as they are alarming,” said Liliane Maury Pasquier, opening the conference.

Belarus: curbs on freedoms and concerns over procedural integrity tarnish elections

18/11/2019 | Election observation

Fundamental freedoms were disregarded and the integrity of the election process was not adequately safeguarded in the elections, even as the number of registered candidates increased, international observers said.

Standing Committee to meet in Strasbourg

15/11/2019 | Standing Committee

The Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Strasbourg on Friday 29 November, on the occasion of the Georgian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers (November 2019-May 2020).