Assembly report: “Catalogue of failures” led to Mediterranean deaths of 63 ‘boat people’

A report published today by the Parliamentary Assembly’s Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons Committee, states that responsibility for the deaths of those fleeing the Libyan conflict last March lies with NATO, the flag states of naval vessels in the area, the Libyan authorities and reckless smugglers.

Allan Päll: “Europe’s education system needs a shake-up”

In this podcast interview, Allan Päll, chairperson of the European Student’s Union, outlines the reasons behind his call for a reform of Europe’s education system.

Hammarberg highlights rise in Swiss racism

Human rights commissioner Thomas Hammarberg has today highlighted his fears about a rise in racism and xenophobia in Switzerland.

Podcast: Advancing LGBT rights

ILGA Activist Evelyne Paradis discusses methods for advancing LGBT rights during her visit to Strasbourg for a conference hosted by the United Kingdom’s government as part of its chairmanship of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers.

Podcast: European Drug Prevention Prize

In this interview, student and juror Zivile Simkute gives the background to her involvement in the selection committee of this year’s European Drug Prevention prize.