April 3, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Judges back Sweden in human rights row

A Swedish professor who protested at his criminal conviction for refusing to share Gothenburg University research data has lost his human rights appeal to Strasbourg judges.

Read more »
Leave a comment
April 2, 2012 - Media

Jagland against Azerbaijan Eurovision song contest boycott

“I am concerned with the situation in Azerbaijan regarding freedom of expression but the Eurovision Song Contest is an opportunity to have a debate and raise these concerns,” said the Secretary General.

Read more »
Leave a comment
April 2, 2012 - European Convention of Human Rights

Factsheet: The right to one’s own image

Privacy rights, restrictions on the use of photographs and video and legal questions surrounding image protection are highlighted in a European Court of Human Rights factsheet entitled ‘Right to one’s own image.’

Read more »
Leave a comment
April 1, 2012 - Commissioner for Human Rights

Nils Muižnieks takes up office as Commissioner for Human Rights

The new Latvian human rights commissioner says he will “build on the work done so far in order to develop the contribution of the Commissioner’s Office to the effective observance and full enjoyment of human rights in member states.”

Read more »
Leave a comment
March 30, 2012 - Roma

John Budd: “The situation of Roma children in Europe is dire”

In this interview, John Budd, UNICEF’s regional Chief of Communication, discusses cooperation with the Council of Europe and the situation of Roma youngsters in Europe.

Read more »
Leave a comment