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All items due for discussion and decision
Reports under preparation
List of reports under preparation in the committee
Documents and declarations
The committee's public documents and declarations
Decisions
Details of decisions taken by the committee at each meeting (synopses)
Handbooks for Parliamentarians on the Council of Europe Conventions:
Countering Trafficking in Human Organs
MEDICRIME: Tackling Counterfeiting of Medical Products (versions in Russian, Slovenian, Spanish)
LANZAROTE: Protecting Children against Sexual Abuse (versions in Armenian, Azeri, Georgian, German, Romanian, Russian, Spanish)
Leaflet on PACE reports on Children's Rights
Child-friendly report on child participation – Draft for consultation
The committee is responsible for awarding the Europe Prize, created in 1955, which recognises the contribution made by towns and cities to promotion of the European ideal. The Prize is divided into four parts: the European Diploma, the Flag of Honour, the Plaque of Honour and the Europe Prize itself. The winner of the 2019 Prize is Donostia/San Sebastián (Spain).
In January 2022, Ms Selin SAYEK BÖKE (Türkiye, SOC) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
The Bureau of the Committee also elected by acclamation:
- Ms Selin Sayek Böke (Türkiye, SOC), Chairperson
- Mr Alain Milon (France, EPP/CD), first Vice-Chairperson
- Ms Olena Khomenko (Ukraine, EC/DA), second Vice-Chairperson
- Ms Sibel Arslan (Switzerland, SOC), third Vice-Chairperson
The Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development supports the development and implementation of the Council of Europe standards through parliamentary action. With the help of voluntary contributions from national parliaments, it organises parliamentary seminars, contributes to awareness raising campaigns and produces practical handbooks.
Members of the committee
Members of the sub-committees
Sibel ARSLAN (Switzerland, SOC)
General Rapporteur on local and regional authorities
Ms Tanja KLEINSORGE
Head of the Secretariat 6.155+33/3 88.41.2906
Ms Aiste RAMANAUSKAITE
Secretary 6.145+33/3 88.41.3117
Ms Yulia PERERVA
Secretary 6.147+33/3 88.41.3948
M. Guillaume PARENT
Co-Secretary 6.134+33/3 90.21.5677
Ms Anita GHOLAMI
Co-Secretary 6.153+33/3 90.21.4864
Mme Prisca BARTHEL
Principal Administrative Assistant – Responsible for the Europe Prize section 6.150+33/3 90.21.5118
Ms Melissa CHARBONNEL
Assistant 6.140+33/3 90.21.4738
Mme Françoise SCHIR
Assistant 6.136+33/3 90.21.4903