02/06/2026 - Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation
PACE Rapporteurs raise concerns over upcoming EU-Taliban talks
01/06/2026 - Equality and Non-Discrimination
Bringing Roma and Traveller history and stories into the light through culture
29/05/2026 - Equality and Non-Discrimination
Eliminating gender stereotypes in the media
29/05/2026 - Equality and Non-Discrimination
PACE committee calls for laws to ban violent pornography
22/05/2026 - Standing Committee
Equality bodies are essential safeguards against democratic backsliding, says PACE
15/05/2026 - Equality and Non-Discrimination
‘The protection of the rights of LGBTI persons is at the heart of democracy’
(Twitter) (@PACE_Equality)
One in three women in Europe has experienced some form of physical and/or sexual assault since the age of 15. Preventing and combating violence against women is one of the priorities of the Committee. The Parliamentary Network Women Free from Violence, coordinated by Luz MARTINEZ SEIJO (Spain, SOC), General Rapporteur on violence against women, actively promotes the ratification and implementation of the Istanbul Convention.
Hate speech and manifestations of racism and intolerance on any grounds are a scourge affecting all countries in Europe and all levels of society. The Committee is committed to fighting hate speech, racism and intolerance. The No Hate Parliamentary Alliance, coordinated by Francesco VERDUCCI (Italy, SOC), General Rapporteur on combating racism and intolerance, allows parliamentarians to join forces on these issues.
The Parliamentary Platform for the rights of LGBTI persons in Europe uses interparliamentary cooperation to strengthen the fight against anti-LGBTI discrimination and promote full and effective equality for LGBTI persons throughout the continent. It is coordinated by Kate OSBORNE (United Kingdom, SOC), PACE General Rapporteur on the rights of LGBTI persons.
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In January 2026, Béatrice FRESKO-ROLFO (Monaco, ALDE) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
In December 2024, Aysu BANKOĞLU (Türkiye, SOC) was appointed Youth Rapporteur.
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Luz MARTINEZ SEIJO (Spain, SOC)
General Rapporteur on violence against women
Francesco VERDUCCI (Italy, SOC)
General Rapporteur on combating racism and intolerance
Georgios STAMATIS (Greece, EPP/CD)
General Rapporteur on Roma and Travellers
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