"The ultimate goal is a just peace that respects international law & the sovereignty & territorial integrity of #Ukraine. Justice also requires #accountability & Council of Europe should address justice & accountability for Russia's aggression at the #4thCoESummit" Katrín Jakobsdóttir PACE

In reply to❓from Senator Fiona OLoughlin on female participation, Katrín Jakobsdóttir encouraged states to make structural changes like shared parental leave & universal childcare so all women can participate – not just the few at the top – cause that is real #GenderEquality At Council of Europe PACE

Huge 🙏 to everyone who joined us - in person and online - for launch of the work on the drafting of a new Council of Europe Committee of Ministers recommendation on equality of rights of #intersex people 💜💛 Recommendations developed here in #Strasbourg matter - 👉bit.ly/3WHu97J

PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir said this evening; “In Iceland, we write about fish, we draw about fish, we think about fish, we dream about fish.” 🐟🐠🐡🎣 And you can taste the passion! Thank you Iceland at CoE 🇮🇸 for a delicious introduction to Icelandic cuisine tonight 😋

⏲️Let the #countdown begin! Today marks 100 days until #4thCoESummit On #RoadToReykjavik, we strive to strengthen & reinforce the Council of Europe so it's better equipped to continue to play its crucial role as the region's guardian of human rights, democracy & rule of law.

Devastating news from Türkiye & Syria. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones in the terrible earthquake and those who still fear for their family, friends and neighbors. Together with our partners, we stand ready to provide assistance.

Important exchange on #accountability for Russia’s aggression against #Ukraine with Int'l Criminal Court UN Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Council of Europe Jörg Polakiewicz & Prosecutor General of Ukraine We agree with Andriy Kostin that momentum is now to act united for justice & accountability

The ⭐️#CouncilOfEuropeSummit⭐️ in #Reykjavik🇮🇸 will be a historic opportunity for the Council of Europe to support #Ukraine and refocus its mission in the light of new threats to human rights.   🎯Everything you need to know about the summit: coe.int/summit

7⃣5⃣ years ago, over 750 delegates from around Europe took part in the historic steps towards European unity at the Congress of Europe in The Hague. 📌 coe.int/en/web/portal/… #MultilateralismMatters #HistoryAtHeart #OneEurope

Great to be one of the panellist at Iceland at UN 🇮🇸 and Council of Europe #CSW67 side-event in New York. Protecting fundamental rights of migrant and refugee women at the centre of the debate. Katrín Jakobsdóttir Sergiy Kyslytsya 🇺🇦 Pär Liljert ENoMW UN Women Council of Europe Women empowerment & equality UN Women Watch Iceland at CoE 🇮🇸

Happy to speak and participate in ⁦@VeniceComm⁩ first plenary meeting this year. Brings together constitutional experts from across ⁦Council of Europe⁩ member states and beyond. #RuleofLaw, #democracy #HumanRights. 🇩🇰 strong support for important work of #VeniceCommission

Big thanks to everyone who joined us last night in the Strasbourg cathedral for Johannespassion à trois with Icelandic tenor Benedikt Kristjánsson , Philipp Lamprecht & Elina Albach 🎼

Calling out to journalists and media professionals who would like to attend the #CouncilOfEuropeSummit in Reykjavik (16-17 May). ⌛️10 days left to send you request for media accreditation. ⏰DL: 2 May Info: coe.int/en/web/portal/… Iceland at CoE 🇮🇸 Conseil de l'Europe Council of Europe Media Freedom

Spot on Dmytro Kuleba! It‘s remarkable how rich our common history is and how deep those roots lie. The relationship between the Nordic countries and Ukraine is strong. Iceland is proud to be a friend to Ukraine and I am honored by your friendship, dear Dmytro.

#CouncilOfEuropeSummit The Vienna Summit (October 1993) was the first to bring together Council of Europe country leaders to set new directions for the organisation in the 90s as ex-Soviet countries embraced human rights, democracy and the rule of law. coe.int/en/web/portal/…

Les négociations s'accélèrent en vue du #4eSommet des chefs d'Etat & gouvernement du Conseil de l'Europe, les 16-17 mai 2023 coe.int/summit L'Assemblée parlementaire PACE est aussi #EnRoutepourReykjavik cet après-midi avec Iceland at CoE 🇮🇸 Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 🇮🇸

It was a great honour to meet with the President of Iceland Office of the President of Iceland at Netherlands at the Council of Europe #KingsDay🌟. Icelandic Presidency of the Council of Europe is impressive Iceland at CoE 🇮🇸 Ragnhildur Arnljotsdottir. The words of support to 🇬🇪 very important✊️ Tanja Gonggrijp thank you for your colourful hospitality🏵

President of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers 🇮🇸Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 on World Press Freedom Day: "Our message must be loud, clear, and unwavering – the media is an integral part of a democratic and pluralistic society, and fundamental for our common security.” bit.ly/3p08UTn

Happy 74th birthday! 🎈🎂 Dont panic Council of Europe - you still got it 😉 We will celebrate at the #CouncilofEuropeSummit in Reykjavík in 10 days! 🎉 Cheers to another 74! 🥂

For 74 years the @CoE has been a bastion of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The 46 member states will unite around these fundamental values at the #CouncilofEuropeSummit in Reykjavik later this month.