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Improving the humanitarian situation of Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons

28/11/2014 | Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation

A PACE committee has urged all sides in the conflict in Ukraine to fully respect the Minsk ceasefire and to refrain from the use of force and violence, particularly against civilians.

PACE President congratulates new Ukrainian Speaker on his election

28/11/2014 | President

In a letter to the new Speaker of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, Volodymyr Hroisman, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Anne Brasseur, congratulated him on his election.

Information seminar for staff of the Moroccan Parliament

27/11/2014 | Parliamentary support

Members of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors of the Moroccan Parliament will participate in an information seminar on the Council of Europe, in Strasbourg on 11 and 12 December.

New online ‘rapid reaction’ platform for journalists facing threats

26/11/2014 | Culture, Science, Education and Media

Diplomats could come to the aid of journalists facing intimidation or violence under plans for an online “rapid reaction” alert system to be unveiled at a parliamentary conference on media freedom.

Situation in the Middle East: visit to the Palestinian Territories and Israel

26/11/2014 | Political Affairs and Democracy

The Sub-Committee on the Middle East of the Parliamentary Assembly will make a visit to the Palestinian Territories on 28-29 November, and then to Israel on 29-30 November.

Anne Brasseur: ‘Globalisation must be humanised and democratised’

25/11/2014 | President

“We welcome your commitment to upholding the values underpinning the European Convention on Human Rights, values that unite Europeans,” said Anne Brasseur, welcoming Pope Francis today.

PACE to observe the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova

24/11/2014 | Election observation

A 25-member PACE delegation led by Jean-Claude Mignon will travel to the Republic of Moldova from 28 November to 1 December to observe the conduct of the parliamentary elections.

Successful first round of presidential elections marks new phase in Tunisia's democratic transition

24/11/2014 | Election observation

"Following on from the success of the parliamentary elections, the proper conduct of the first round of this presidential election marks a new phase of democratic transition," said Jean-Marie Bockel.

Istanbul Convention: putting an end to the cycle of violence against women

24/11/2014 | Equality and Non-Discrimination

2014 marked a turning point with the entry into force of the Istanbul Convention, giving a clear sign of the political will of States to prevent and condemn all forms of violence against women,” declared Ms Brasseur.

We must unite in order to combat what Pope Francis rightly calls ‘the globalisation of indifference’

21/11/2014 | President

Pope Francis will pay an official visit to the Council of Europe on Tuesday, 25 November. His Holiness will address the Organisation in a solemn session gathering all its institutions at 12.40 pm.

Euromaidan anniversary: PACE President calls for urgent implementation of reform agenda

21/11/2014 | President

On the first anniversary of the Euromaidan protests, Anne Brasseur congratulated the Ukrainian people on the progress made towards strengthening the democratic process and rule of law in the country.

PACE monitoring co-rapporteur to visit Ukraine

21/11/2014 | Monitoring

Mailis Reps, co-rapporteur on the honouring of obligations and commitments by Ukraine, will visit the country from 24 to 28 November. She will meet leading personalities on all sides to discuss constitutional, electoral and judicial reforms.