#OnThisDay , 13 years ago, the world gained a powerful tool in the fight to stop violence against women and domestic violence!

The #IstanbulConvention is more than a treaty: it’s a lifeline for women and girls.

#IstanbulConvention SavesLives #HumanRights #GenderEquality

On 1 June 1989, Catherine Lalumière became the first woman Secretary General of the Council of Europe. In this video, she explains her commitment to a key period for the Organisation.

Project #Coe75Women in cooperation with UK at the Council of Europe Netherlands at the Council of Europe EU Delegation to CoE

Today, we take you to the ❤️ of the history of the Council of Europe and the European Union. When and why were these institutions created, and how do they work independently and together?
To find out more, watch our video! 🔗 youtu.be/5o4S6lssyek?si… #OneEurope Council of Europe

📢 The Council of Europe European #IDAHOTforum24 returns on 15 May, hosted by 🇳🇱 📍The Hague
🔎Exploring 'The Future of Freedom & Equality in Europe'
🤝Fostering European cooperation on #SOGIESC #equality policies
🎯 Advancing the rights of #LGBTI people🏳️‍🌈 #coeSOGIESC
🔗go.coe.int/G5x5K

'Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia have no place in the EU or anywhere in the world' 🌍. To mark the upcoming #IDAHOT Day, the EU delivered a statement during the Council of Europe meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies.
#EU4LGBTIQ
🔗 europa.eu/!BNcXkF

This week we pay tribute to the work of five women who have each contributed to disseminating the values of the Council of Europe: Dunja Mijatović, Anne Nègre, Laima Jurevičienė, Alenka Puhar and Marie-Claude Hofner.

#Coe75Women UK at the Council of Europe Netherlands at the Council of Europe EU Delegation to CoE

« Il nous faut construire une sorte d’Etats-Unis d’Europe », avait dit Churchill lors d’un discours à Zurich en 1946. Le 5 mai 1949, c’était chose faite, le Conseil de l’Europe était né.
Retour en images avec les dirigeants des pays fondateurs 🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇮🇪🇮🇹🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧
#CoE75

This year Liberation Day in 🇳🇱 coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe, the organisation promoting and protecting democracy, human rights & rule of law in Europe.

The privilege of freedom demands cooperation and responsibility from all of us.

Today marks 7⃣5⃣ years since the founding of the Council of Europe Council of Europe. An institution that acts as the guardian of human rights, democracy and the rule of law for 700 million citizens. The Netherlands is a proud founding member. Discover its history and impact⤵️ #CoE75 Netherlands at the Council of Europe

May 5th marks Liberation Day in the Netherlands, a moment to contemplate our freedom. This year, let's reflect on the realities of war and the importance of global cooperation in securing peace. The privilege of freedom demands responsibility from all of us.

Happy 75th Anniversary Council of Europe

Today we celebrate 75 years of the Council of Europe. 🎉

Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić: “On this #EuropeDay , we reflect on the extraordinary and unique role that #CoE has played over the 75 years.”

#CoE 75 #Unity #Democracy #HumanRights

On May 4th, the Netherlands commemorates its WWII victims and others who died during wars and peace operations. Tonight, we will unite in silence at 8PM to honor them and the sacrifices they made for peace and freedom.

(credits for the picture to Ben Houdijk)

The Netherlands welcomes continued diplomatic dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the recent agreement on use of the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration for border delimitation. We welcome joint steps which contribute to regional peace and security.

Free, pluralistic and independent media are indispensable for vibrant democracies. Intimidation, persecution and killing of journalists must stop. Read the joint statement of European #HumanRights Ambassadors on the occasion of #WorldPressFreedomDay Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

🌟 Excited to announce that our ambassador Tanja Gonggrijp is now on #Instagram ! Don't miss her reel celebrating European unity and 75 years of the Council of Europe, with a sprinkle of dancing to #Europapa by #joostklein ! 🕺✨ Follow for insights! #CoE

instagram.com/reel/C6gJr2MiN…

Honouring journalists and media workers for their courageous pursuit of truth on #WorldPressFreedomDay .

Amidst growing threats to media freedom, the Netherlands stands resolute in protecting journalists worldwide. 1/2

Tarja Halonen, the former President of Finland, shares her memories on establishing a monitoring system bearing her name and creating the European Roma and Travellers Forum.

#Coe75Women UK at the Council of Europe Netherlands at the Council of Europe EU Delegation to CoE