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David Zalkaliani: ‘Let's keep the same determination to defend human rights as that of the authors of the...

27/01/2020 | Session

In his address to the Assembly, David Zalkaliani highlighted the fundamental role of the European Convention on Human Rights, which enabled the setting-up of a unique human rights protection system.

The Presidents of Georgia and the Republic of Moldova to address PACE winter session

17/01/2020 | Session

At its winter session from 27 to 31 January, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will elect its new President and hear addresses by the Presidents of Georgia and the Republic of Moldova.

Easing the effects of labour migration from eastern Europe

04/10/2019 | Session

PACE called for concerted action by both sending and receiving countries to “alleviate the negative impact of labour migration on the countries of origin, while doing everything needed to preserve the positive aspects”.

Preserving Jewish cultural heritage

04/10/2019 | Session

In order to improve the protection and preservation of Jewish heritage sites, PACE has proposed a number of guidelines to member States concerning strategy and policy design.

Free debate on current issues

04/10/2019 | Session

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe held this afternoon a free debate on current issues not included in the session agenda. Ten parliamentarians took the floor.

PACE to Europe’s governments: ‘It is your duty not to let people drown in the Mediterranean’

03/10/2019 | Session

While welcoming the commitment of NGOs to carrying out sea rescues, the Parliamentary Assembly has insisted that “it is the duty of States not to let people drown in the Mediterranean”.

"The 70th anniversary is an opportunity to give new political impetus to our organization”

03/10/2019 | Session

"Today, as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Council of Europe, we have the opportunity to give a new political impetus to our organisation", said the PACE President Liliane Maury Pasquier.

A more proactive approach to protect the victims of natural and man-made disasters

03/10/2019 | Session

It is estimated that 200 million people will be displaced globally by 2050 because of climate change. And the human mobility and displacement due to this degradation require a better response, the Assembly said.

Recognise obstetrical and gynaecological violence and protect patients’ rights

03/10/2019 | Session

Following a debate on obstetrical and gynaecological violence, PACE has called on national parliaments to discuss the protection of patients' rights in order to contribute to public debate and the lifting of taboos.

Current affairs debate

03/10/2019 | Session

PACE held a current affairs debate on ‘Democratic rights violations and suppression of peaceful protests in the Russian Federation against the background of elections to the Moscow City Council’.

Republic of Moldova: PACE welcomes ‘resilience and restraint’ of Moldovans in crisis situation

03/10/2019 | Session

Given the polarised context in the Republic of Moldova, the Parliamentary Assembly has welcomed the peaceful transition of power and “the resilience and restraint” demonstrated by the Moldovan people.

Independence and common standards for Ombudsman institutions

02/10/2019 | Session

“There is an urgent need to establish common norms governing the functioning of Ombudsman institutions, and in particular ways in which their independence should be ensured,” PACE said, adopting a resolution today.