The Council of Europe (CoE) marked the International Day for the Protection of Children (1 June), which is observed in several countries, by reiterating its commitment to protecting children’s rights and wellbeing, both in the...Read more
The rights of children as they move across the frontiers of Europe are the focus of a new paper aimed at border officials.
Children in Migration, Fundamental rights at European borders summarises the main safeguards of...Read more
Freedom from violence for all children, equal opportunities and social inclusion, access to technologies and their safe use, child-friendly justice and child participation.
Adopted just over two years ago, on 23 February 2022, these the key objectives of the Council of Europe Strategy for the...Read more
The Council of Europe, the EU’s human rights arm, has been spearheading a special international forum aimed at coordinating policy against drug traffickers who target youth online.Read more
The rights of children as they move across the frontiers of Europe are the focus of a new paper aimed at border officials.
Children in Migration, Fundamental rights at European borders summarises the main safeguards of...Read more
As the ongoing humanitarian crises in the Middle East and Ukraine continue to dominate our thoughts, it’s appropriate that a special seminar is currently taking place to support the mental health of young people affected...Read more
‘Getting it right: ensuring child-friendly justice through Barnahus structures in Europe’ is the theme under which the Council of Europe, which works for the protection of human rights, will mark this year’s European Day on...Read more
The Council of Europe (CoE), which oversees the implementation of human rights across the continent, has urged cities to do all they can to protect refugee children.Read more
A Council of Europe & European Union-led conference is focusing on the right of children to be heard and have their opinions taken seriously.
Child and youth participation for Europe began in the Irish city of...Read more
Challenges raised by the rise and exploitation of child self-generated sexual images and videos are at the centre of a new monitoring report by the Council of Europe (CoE).
The report covers 43 European states...Read more
A landmark new children’s rights strategy has been designed guide the Council of Europe’s member states in protecting and promoting the rights of the child.
Ministers and children’s rights representatives from across the council’s 46 countries...Read more
The Council of Europe (CoE), which protects human and democratic rights, has adopted new guidelines aimed at raising children’s awareness of sustainable cities.Read more
Today, 9 February, is Safer Internet Day, and an opportunity for everyone who works for children – from policymakers to health professionals to media outlets – to raise awareness of children and young people’s online...Read more
The Council of Europe, which upholds human rights across the continent, has clashed with Germany over why the country has not formally embedded children’s rights and interests into the national constitution.Read more