We congratulate the Norwegian judge Arnfinn Bårdsen on being elected as Vice-President of ECHR CEDH today! ⚖️🇳🇴 We wish him the best of luck in his new position.

📸 Calling all young creatives: Join the #CoE75 Competition! 🌍 Are you passionate about human rights? Take part in our photo and video competition! 🔗 Read the rules here: coe.int/Competition75 🙌 Let your creativity shine, and let’s celebrate human rights together!

📻🎙️ Hør ambassadør Helge Seland fortelle om Europarådet og 75-årsjubileet i #Frokostradioen på NRK Radio 👇 radio.nrk.no/serie/frokostr…

As the @CoE celebrates its 75th anniversary, Ingjerd Schou, the head of Norway's parliamentary delegation to PACE, reflects on how Council of Europe membership has shaped her country... youtu.be/gS72hNz5kZ4 #CoE75 🇳🇴 NorwayCoE Norway MFA Stortinget

At today's #ConfidenceInTomorrow event, State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær engaged in an inspiring dialogue with youth from across Europe exchanging experiences & thoughts on youth participation in democratic development.🇪🇺🗳️ Thanks Council of Europe Youth for organising this meaningful event!

Happy Constitution Day to our friends in 🇳🇴! Today, we celebrate the enduring spirit of freedom & democracy that defines your nation. Norway's commitment to these universal values inspires around the world. Thank you for standing with us! Gratulerer med Grunnlovsdagen, Norge!

Heads of Delegations of Council of Europe member states, including 🇳🇴 State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær, at the Ministerial in #Strasbourg to discuss #humanrights, #democracy & #ruleoflaw in Europe! 🇪🇺🕊️

Today the #AmsterdamRainbowDress is on display in the Council of Europe Palais in Strasbourg. 🌈🫶 Crafted from flags of 68 nations where homosexuality is still criminalized, it stands as a powerful symbol for LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. #IDAHOT Netherlands at the Council of Europe

On #IDAHOT day at the #CouncilofEurope: the Ministerial Council has just welcomed work towards inclusive societies and to address discrimination on any ground, including sexual orientation and gender identity. 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈

Thank you for your strong support and a very interesting meeting today, Ms Bjørg Sandkjær, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway. And congratulations on your national day! 🇳🇴 Norway MFA NorwayCoE Bjørg Sandkjær Council of Europe

Good meeting today between deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi of Moldova and State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær on closer cooperation between Norway and Moldova in the face of increased Russian hybrid tactics. 🇳🇴🤝🇲🇩 PR Moldova CoE

Vice-Governor Bocek had a bilateral discussion with Bjørg Sandkjær, 🇳🇴 State Secretary, in Strasbourg today, on the margins of the 133th Committee of the Ministers meeting Council of Europe. Norway is one of #CEB biggest donors, with a €16 million contribution to various trust funds.

Happy 🇳🇴 Constitution Day to all Norwegians celebrating at home and abroad! Hipp hipp hurra🥳🍦

It’s a wrap! Today’s ministerial showcased strong support for the core values of Council of Europe. 🇪🇺👊 State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær emphasised 🇳🇴’s enduring vision of a united Europe, and reaffirmed our unwavering comittment to stand with 🇺🇦 as long as it takes.

Europarådet forsvarer våre felles verdier: altinget.no/artikkel/75-aa… Norway MFA

Delighted to see Tonje Meinich recognized among the 75 exceptional women for her enduring commitment to safeguarding human rights and rule of law within Council of Europe, as well as her leadership in the negotiations with the EU on #ECHR accession. ✨ #coe75women

A warm welcome to Lithuania and Andrius Krivas who has assumed the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Council of Europe! We wish the Lithuanian Presidency good luck for the next six months.🇱🇹🤝🇳🇴 Also, congratulations Liechtenstein at the Council of Europe for successfully leading the CM the past months!👏🇱🇮

#OnThisDay in 1995, Rolv Ryssdal became the seventh President of the ECHR CEDH. Born in 1914, he was a member of the resistance during the Nazi occupation of Norway & was imprisoned in 1943 until the country was liberated. ECHR delivered 630 judgements while he was President.

Congratulations to Alain Berset on his election as Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The vital mission of the @CoE is more important than ever. Norway will continue to support the CoE in its work to promote and protect human rights and the rule of law in Europe.

Today’s European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day marks the 80th anniversary of the genocide of Roma and Sinti in Auschwitz-Birkenau. As those who survived are passing away, we must remember 🕊️