Women human rights defenders constitute a significant opposition to patriarchal systems and #populism. We must ensure constant support to protect WHRD Av. Aysu Bankoğlu

Les menaces et violences à l’encontre des défenseuses des droits humains visent à saper leur travail, leur autorité et à décourager d’autres défenseuses. Nous assistons à une inquiétante montée des attaques contre les droits des femmes dans le monde Edite Estrela

The Assembly PACE should recognise the role of women human rights defenders&call for an end to #impunity for perpetrators of attacks ag. them.Impact of attacks on mental health of activists should be taken into account. I pay tribute to the struggle of activists in #Georgia

👏Congratulations Petra Bayr global on the adoption by PACE of the Resolution on protecting women human rights defenders in Europe !

"Despite our promises of 'never again', here we are" - a sobering assessment from UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk, who addressed PACE today. Watch again: vodmanager.coe.int/coe/webcast/co… More on his speech and Q&A with members: pace.coe.int/en/news/9528/-…

📢 Kicking off the #NoHateParliamentary meeting! W/UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 and INACH , we are addressing hate crimes and the discriminatory effects of AI. Join the conversation and support the Alliance to promote equality and combat intolerance !

I have just been selected by PACE_Equality as a rapporteur for the upcoming resolution "Eliminating gender stereotypes in the media"💪 Gender stereotypes and roles that are deeply rooted in the media and social networks, give rise to hate speech and gender discrimination. This,

The rights of #LGBTI people are human rights. They should not be manipulated for electoral purposes. I call on the responsibility of Georgian elected representatives not to adopt a bill that openly goes against Council of Europe fundamental values Béatrice FreskoRolfo PACE

#RomaHolocaust saw entire communities devastated. Their suffering and courage remind us of the importance of fighting against all forms of discrimination and hatred. #ProtectTheFacts #NeverAgain #CouncilOfEurope work on teaching history in Europe 👇 IHRA Council of Europe History

Impact of #IstanbulConvention in France ⚖️💪 Celebrating 10 years since the entry into force of this essential legal document, we’re highlighting positive change it has brought to parties to the convention. @coe_women #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #IstanbulConventionSavesLives

Celebrating 10 years of the #IstanbulConvention! ❤️ #OnThisDay in 2014, this vital treaty protecting women from violence came into force. The Istanbul Convention isn't just an idea; it makes a real impact. 🌟 @coe_women Testimonies on how #IstanbulConventionSavesLives ⤵️

Today we celebrate 10 years of the entry into force of the Council of Europe #IstanbulConvention! This vital treaty has driven significant progress in protecting women & girls from violence across Europe. Let's continue to champion its full implementation ! Etilda Gjonaj

Ahead of the European #RomaHolocaust Memorial Day, Fourat Ben Chikha, General Rapporteur on combating #racism & #intolerance, calls on European societies to prevent & counter anti-Gypsyism & to show solidarity w/ #Roma & #Travellers communities. 📰pace.coe.int/en/news/9563/-…

We were waiting for this news for many months! Vladimir Kara-Murza is finally free! Thank you all who made it possible! My congratulations to Evgenia Kara-Murza and his kids who will see their loved one soon! PACE

After 843 days of unlawful detention Vladimir Kara-Murza is free! I’m so happy for him, the brave Evgenia & their family. Evgenia became a #HumanRights defender continuously supporting a free Russia. I’d wish this would be a 1st step towards a #Russia built on #Ruleoflaw & #Democracy!

PACE President welcomed the liberation of Vladimir Kara-Murza as well as the other political prisoners who have reached safety today, after being detained unlawfully. pace.coe.int/en/news/9564/l…

Liberation of Vladimir Kara-Murza and other political prisoners: 'Our collective resolve can make a difference' pace.coe.int/en/news/9564/l…

The Bulgarian parliament has just passed a law banning representation of #LGBTI identities in schools.I call on the Bulgarian authorities to prevent&combat hate speech,discrimination&violence ag LGBTI persons,ensure access to information&repeal the law immediately Béatrice FreskoRolfo