Towards Barnahus in all European states – ensuring the rights of every child
‘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
Council of Europe and European Union come together for children’s rights
The Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) together form a vital partnership with a common vision for ensuring child protection and child-friendly justice.Read more
Council of Europe: ‘Cities must do all they can to protect child refugees’
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
Council of Europe adopts conclusions on the rights of the child
A particular focus on the protection of children’s rights in a crisis or emergency situation is at the heart of the Council of Europe’s adoption of its conclusions on the EU strategy on the rights...Read more
EU conference: ‘Child and youth participation for Europe’
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
Council of Europe’s guidance to governments on child self-generated sexual images
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
New Children’s rights strategy signals a new way forward for Europe
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 moreCP4Europe webinar on child-friendly communication in crisis situations
The Council of Europe (CoE) is holding a webinar, ‘Child-friendly communication in crisis situations’, on Monday April 4. Read more
Children and sustainable cities: Council of Europe adopts guidelines for local and regional authorities
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
Safer Internet Day 2022 – Together for a better internet
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
Council of Europe clashes with Germany over child rights and the constitution
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
Council of Europe: EU states must ‘intensify their efforts to protect children’s privacy in the COVID-era digital world’
EU countries have been told they must improve safeguarding measures in processing personal data of children, notably that which is health-related and also collected in education settings.Read more