October 17, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Court ruling in ‘brother’s keeper’ human rights complaint

A Polish schizophrenia-sufferer dumped in a care home by his brother has had his human rights complaints backed by Strasbourg judges.

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October 17, 2012 - Society

LGBTI: A life free of prejudice

“The lives of millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex persons are still burdened by widespread prejudice, stigmatisation and in some cases even violence,” said Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, on the eve of the ILGA-Europe’s annual conference in Dublin.

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October 16, 2012 - Strengthening Democracy

Podcast: Bulgaria, politics and the World Forum For Democracy

In this podcast, university lecturer and Bulgarian politician Iya Petkova reviews the Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy. She also explains the work and value of the Bulgarian School of Political Studies, which is supported by the Council of Europe.

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October 15, 2012 - For Protection of Minorities

Conference: Equal access for Europe’s minority language speakers

The Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is keen to highlight the issue, due to the importance of language in “matters of participation,” its role “in promoting full and effective equality” and “as a strong marker of identity,” according to the committee’s new chair Athanasia Spiliopoulou Åkermark.

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October 12, 2012 - Society

Podcast: Edgeryders – The expansion

The expansion could see Edgeryders activists working on innovation projects in Turkey, through its planned citizens’ assemblies and also involved in “deep engagement” projects in Romania, Serbia and Spain.

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