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· 6 minInterview with Ukrainian MP Larysa Bilozir (PACE) on AI and the future of work. Addressing both opportunities for reconstruction and the need for professional retraining, the report highlights the risks of discrimination against migrants and refugees.
· 3 minDuring the roundtable discussion, Alun Drake guided the ASSEDEL team through an analysis of public perception of the Council of Europe (CoE), communication perspectives, and key differences compared to the European Union (EU).
· 5 minIn our interview, PACE member Senator Jan Filip Libicki emphasizes that with over two million veterans and many facing life-changing disabilities, European support must include dedicated funding—such as allocating 10% of reconstruction funds—for social protection, rehabilitation, and equal opportunities.
· 3 minIn October 2026, ASSEDEL organized an enriching roundtable discussion with Gerhard Ermischer, current President of the Conference of INGOs. During this roundtable discussion, an in-depth analysis was conducted on the role of the Council of Europe (CoE), the importance of its conventions, and the fundamental impact of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (CINGO) on the defense of human rights.
· 11 minASSEDEL's team was present throughout the PACE session to monitor the debate and discussions taking place in plenary at the Palais de l'Europe in Strasbourg. While the Pace sessions were underway, the Council of Europe also hosted hosted the General Assembly of CINGO, ASSEDEL's team had the privilege and opportunity of being ibvited to this session.
· 2 minOn the 5th of October 2026, the ASSEDEL team had the privilege to have a training session with Cesare Pinelli from the Venice Commission for Italy. The discussion started off with very brief introductions of the interns and it then moved on to the introduction, history, function and challenges of the Venice Commission.
· 3 minSince May 1, 2026, France has imposed an administrative fee of €100 for the second renewal and any subsequent renewals of the temporary residence permit.
· 3 minIn June 2026, the European Parliament approved the “Return Regulation,” a sweeping legislative framework aimed at overhauling the return procedures for third-country
· 4 minAs climate change accelerates and geopolitical tensions rise, water security is no longer just an environmental issue—it is a matter of international relations
· 4 minIn recent years, the public debate on food has focused heavily on agriculture, rising prices, and sustainability. Yet, viewing food from a strictly economic perspective risks overlooking the fact that it is a fundamental human right and is closely linked to environmental protection.
· 5 minAs the crisis in the Middle East continues to unfold, the European Union’s role in advocating for peace, justice, and human rights becomes more crucial than ever
· 2 minASSEDEL’s third-party intervention in Tütenk v. Türkiye (App. No. 6550/25), developed in collaboration with the University of Urbino Carlo Bo and the University of Bologna, proposes a systematic analysis of the interpretative principles governing Article 11 ECHR (freedom of peaceful assembly) as applied to student protests, with particular attention to the limits of criminalisation.
· 5 minIn the wake of the recently published Turkey Report 2025, concerns regarding the continuing deterioration of the rule of law and human rights in Türkiye remain at the forefront of European political discourse. Yet, against the backdrop of global security challenges...
· 2 minASSEDEL had the opportunity to take part in an enriching exchange with Emanuel Fernandes, engineer by training, elected in 2022 to represent La France insoumise in the French National Assembly and re-elected in 2024. He currently serves within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, where he is Vice-President of the...
· 2 minThis submission addresses the draft General Comment No. 38 to the Human Rights Committee (2026) from the standpoint of the material vulnerabilities...
· 4 minFour years into the war, millions of Ukrainians remain displaced across Europe. By April 2026 roughly 4.4 million non-EU nationals (mostly Ukrainians) were...
· 3 minDr Wolfram Bechtel was a judge prosecutor in Germany, he is now Secretary of the Steering Committee on anti-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion...
· 5 minDuring the recent Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) session, we had the opportunity to attend a training session on...
· 5 minIn Episode 18 of ASSEDEL’s interview series, Member of the European Parliament Murielle Laurent discusses the proposed EU Return Regulation and its...
· 6 minWe are proud to share that ASSEDEL’s panel discussion, Security with Values: Defending Human Rights Through EU Missions, took place on Wednesday, June 17, at the...
· 7 minFrom Proposal to Adoption of a European Law: The Process Simplified. ASSEDEL had the opportunity to participate in a training session led...
· 9 minIn October 2025, French police arrested four people suspected of planning a physical attack on Vladimir Osechkin — a Russian human rights...
· 2 minThis ASSEDEL commentary offers a doctrinal critique of three separate opinions delivered in the Grand Chamber judgment Yasak v. Türkiye (no. 17389/20,
· 2 minASSEDEL (Association européenne pour la défense des droits et des libertés) publishes this open letter to express its serious concern regarding credible reports of alleged
· 4 minThe term ‘medical desert’ has become established in public debate as a way of describing the difficulties in accessing healthcare in certain
· 7 minThe Council of Europe is widely regarded as Europe’s most important guardian of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Yet as became evident during a Roundtable Discussion with Günther Schirmer, the institution operates in a political landscape where legal principles often collide with state interests.
· 2 minIn its new report, The Judicial System at Risk: A Comparative Analysis of the Instrumentalization of Judicial Power in Turkey and the...
· 4 minIt is palpable. This sensation of exhaustion goes far beyond the recent heatwaves. Instead, a deep-seated disillusionment on the effectiveness of democratic...
· 1 minASSEDEL has the pleasure of sharing that an open letter concerning the importance of the Istanbul Convention has been recently transmitted to
· 3 minASSEDEL spoke with Hannah Neumann, Member of the European Parliament from The Greens/EFA, about the growing threat of transnational repression, the need...
· 4 minEurope’s democratic landscape is under mounting strain. External threats such as Russia’s war of aggression and internal pressures including declining trust, civic
· 8 minOf all the threats facing European democracy today, disinformation has earned an important place on the political agenda, not because it is...
· 5 minASSEDEL spoke with Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Member of the European Parliament from Renew Europe, about the recently approved report on return and readmission...
· 8 minIn recent years, democracy in Europe has entered a period of growing uncertainty. What was once perceived as a relatively stable and...
· 7 minDuring the PACE session of April in Strasbourg, ASSEDEL contacted multiples members and exponents with the aim to focus on the New
· 10 minMarta Becerra, co-secretary of the Steering Committee on Democracy (CDDEM) of the Council of Europe, led a training session presenting the Committee’s
· 14 minDespite anchoring one of the world’s great cultural economies, Italy’s art workers face workplace instability, low wages, and a system structurally designed...
· 7 minDuring the plenary sessions of March in Strasbourg, in the context of the women’s international day, ASSEDEL conducted several works about current...
· 6 minOn Monday 13th of April, we had the honour to co-host and moderate the first ASSEDEL event in the European Parliament in
· 5 minASSEDEL spoke with Marc Angel, Member of the European Parliament and co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Intergroup, about the current state of LGBTQ+
· 8 minEurope prides itself on its democratic standards. Yet precisely where democracy begins for most citizens — in towns, cities, and regions —
· 5 minA training session organized for interns and volunteers provided an in-depth exploration of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), delivered by
· 4 minThe United Kingdom ratified the Istanbul Convention on 21 July 2022, committing to ensure protection from violence and discrimination for all women,
· 10 minThe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, better known as the Istanbul Convention, is a landmark European
· 3 minASSEDEL had the opportunity to interview Alessandra Moretti, Member of the European Parliament, on pressing issues related to women’s rights. During the...
· 13 minThis contribution examines the recent and concerning direction taken by the European Union in the the process of Externalisation of Migration Issue
· 10 minThe climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century. Beyond environmental degradation, climate change is increasingly recognized...
· 5 minASSEDEL spoke with Anna Strolenberg, Member of the European Parliament, about some of the most pressing challenges facing gender equality in Europe...
· 5 minOn March 5th and 6th, the European Parliament in Strasbourg hosted the second edition of the inter-high school debating competition, dedicated this...
· 19 minSince its creation in 2019 by HRH Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Chékéba Hachemi, now surrounded by renowned international figures including...
· 5 minHow does a Member State translate political priorities into institutional action inside the Council of Europe? This question framed our training session...
· 10 minThe use of sexual violence as a weapon of war is a severe violation of human rights. Sexual violence against women, men...
· 7 min“Denial of abortion is a form of discrimination against women because it withholds a service that only women need.” -Genova Tisheva, Committee...
· 4 minAt the latest plenary sessions in Strasbourg, ASSEDEL interviewed Oihane Agirregoitia, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the Renew Europe group….
· 9 minASSEDEL had the pleasure to interview Cecilia Strada, Italian MEP part of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats...
· 3 minAmid renewed discussions on peace between the Turkish state and the Kurdish population, ASSEDEL spoke with Evin Incir, Member of the European
· 5 minDuring the final plenary sessions of January in Strasbourg, we had the opportunity to speak with Rudi Kennes, an independent Member of
· 4 minASSEDEL’s contribution to the European Parliament’s 2026 Türkiye Report examines the persistence of systemic human rights violations in Türkiye, with a particular...
· 3 minIn the context of ongoing debates on gender equality and EU policymaking, ASSEDEL spoke with Benedetta Scuderi, Member of the European Parliament...
· 3 minIn a context marked by growing geopolitical tensions and increasing scrutiny of EU external action, ASSEDEL spoke with Danilo Della Valle, Member...
· 12 minWe are proud to share that ASSEDEL’s Roundtable Discussion, “EU Trade Agreements and Human Rights” took place on Tuesday, January 20th at...
· 4 minThe European Union’s proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), commonly referred to as “Chat Control,” is a legislative effort to address the
· 2 minThis contribution provides an updated assessment of how the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic (Jogorku Kenesh) has implemented the commitments associated with
· 11 minHow do judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) move from paper to real change on the ground after a
· 1 minAs ASSEDEL, we are pleased to share this year’s activity report with our subscribers. This year, ASSEDEL broadened its horizons by becoming...
· 9 minWe are proud to share that ASSEDEL’s Panel Discussion, “The Housing Crisis: Social Impact and Policy Implications”, took place on Wednesday, December...
· 4 minObservations of ASSEDEL on the ongoing work of the Venice Commission ASSEDEL prepared a report contributing to the ongoing assessment conducted by...
· 3 minAs global dynamics continue to shift, ASSEDEL had the opportunity to speak with Portuguese Member of the European Parliament Sebastião Bugalho about
· 6 minEighty-one years after the end of the Second World War, the Council of Europe remains one of the continent’s central pillars for...
· 4 minUnderstanding Participation and Public Expression ASSEDEL recently had the opportunity to participate in a training session led by Gerhard Ermischer, President of...
· 3 minASSEDEL had the honor to speak with Irish MEP Michael McNamara, member of the Renew Europe group and the European Parliament’s Committee...
· 5 minWe had the pleasure of meeting with Hannes Heide, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and member of the Committee on Culture...
· 4 minAcross the European Union, access to affordable housing has become one of the most pressing social challenges of the past decade. Rising...
· 6 minASSEDEL had the honour of hosting an in-depth training session led by Marcin Górski, Polish judge and expert in EU and human
· 4 minAs the student housing situation across France continues to grow increasingly challenging, understanding the perspectives of those at the forefront of student
· 4 minASSEDEL recently had the opportunity to speak with Pelin Ayan Musil, a researcher, academic, and political scientist at CEVRO Univerzita. Her specialisations
· 4 minASSEDEL recently had the pleasure of interviewing Martin Hojsík, Vice-President of the European Parliament and member of the Renew Europe political group.In
· 3 minASSEDEL had the honor to Carolina Morace, Member of the European Parliament for The Left group (GUE/NGL) who served as shadow rapporteur
· 6 minFor years, the Netherlands has prided itself on its strong human rights tradition, however images released in the summer of 2022 from
· 2 minIn this interview, Niels Geuking, Member of the European Parliament serving on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), where he
· 2 minIn our latest interview, we had the opportunity to speak with Reinhold Lopatka, Member of the European Parliament serving on the Foreign...
· 5 minRecently, we had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with Polish Judge Monika Gasiorowska, who offered deep insights into the challenges and evolving standards surrounding family law and child welfare in Europe.
· 1 minWe recently had an engaging conversation with Lukas Sieper, a founder of the Party for Progress in Germany, as he marks his
· 1 minAt the European Parliament Plenary Session on 7th October, ASSEDEL had the pleasure of speaking to MEP Vladimir Prebilič about Türkiye’s troubling...
· 5 minSUBMISSION OF ASSEDEL FOR THE UN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW FOR GREECE, 52nd SESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUP, May 2026 Over the past
· 6 minTraining Session on the Istanbul Convention and the Work of GREVIO On 3 October 2025, ASSEDEL had the pleasure of hosting Dr….
· 3 minAs live facial recognition (LFR) becomes more common in public spaces across the United Kingdom, critical questions are being raised about its...
· 2 minThe enactment of the Italian Security Bill (Decreto Sicurezza), formalized through Decree-Law No. 48 of 11 April 2025 and later converted into...
· 10 minWe are thrilled to share that our Panel Discussion “No One Left Hungry: Food Access as a Fundamental Human Right” took place...
· 1 minNotwithstanding decades of anti-discrimination laws, racial and ethnic minorities across Europe continue to face persistent barriers to equality. In response, the EU...
· 1 minDemocratic processes in times of crisis face heightened challenges that threaten the stability and legitimacy of electoral systems across Europe and beyond….
· 1 minThis report explores why Sweden, a country widely recognized for its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, has
· 1 minASSEDEL (European Association for the Defence of Rights and Freedoms) is pleased to announce the official submission of its stakeholder report to...
· 8 minIn recent months, two countries with distinct legal systems and contrasting historical approaches to LGBTQIA+ rights protection— Hungary and the United Kingdom—have...
· 1 minIn June 2025, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe held its 1531st Human Rights meeting to supervise the execution
· 2 minIn today’s rapidly changing world, the protection of human rights depends on strong cooperation between international institutions. Two of the most important
· 4 minIn a country historically regarded as a leading nation of education and innovation, the United States (US) is now reshaping the face
· 2 minThis report by ASSEDEL (L’Association européenne pour la défense des droits et des libertés) critically scrutinizes the Hungarian draft law entitled on
· 4 minWe are pleased to announce that the Art Contest Europe Day, launched in celebration of Europe Day 2025, has officially come to
· 2 minThe European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights(IACtHR) have taken markedly different approaches to Indigenous land
· 1 minOn 27 May 2025, ASSEDEL – l’Association Européenne pour la Défense des Droits et des Libertés – published a statement expressing deep
· 2 minOn the 3rd of June ASSEDEL had the pleasure to be hosted at the Permanent Mission of Austria for aroundtable discussion with
· 3 minOn the 28th of May, ASSEDEL has the pleasure to host in our office Mr. Armen Harutyunyan, formerjudge of Armenia at European...
· 6 minOn 22 May, ASSEDEL had the pleasure of being hosted at the Palais de l’Europe in Strasbourg for a special training session
· 2 minViolence against women in Italy persists as a critical human rights issue, despite notable advancements in the legal and institutional framework. The...
· 5 minEkrem İmamoğlu and Türkiye’s opposition: justice as a political weapon On 19 March 2025, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
· 8 minASSEDEL is pleased to share that our panel discussion “Water Security and Human Rights: A Joint Challenge Affecting All” held on Wednesday,
· 4 minStrasbourg, France – On behalf of ASSEDEL, the European Association for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms, lawyer Hakan Kaplankaya delivered a
· 3 min“Empowering Migrant Workers for a Sustainable Future: Upskilling and Reskilling for Green and Digital Jobs” is the title of the EMERALD project,
· 3 minOn April 23rd, ASSEDEL hosted a thought-provoking training session titled “The Role of Automation in International Human Rights: An Analysis of Fikfak...
· 7 minIntroduction: What is the Council of Europe? The Council of Europe (CoE) is the oldest European body , formed in the wake
· 2 minThank You to All Participants of Our Women’s Rights Art Contest for International Women’s Day “Every woman is a work of art,
· 2 minWhat happened ? In the last few days Italy has been shocked by 2 new cases of femicide. Both victims were 22...
· 2 minOn April 1st, ASSEDEL hosted a training session with Catarina Vieira, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the Greens/EFA group….
· 8 minHeute.at https://www.heute.at/s/urteil-gegen-le-pen-damit-ist-karriere-fast-zu-ende-120100012
· 3 minOn March 31st, ASSEDEL interns had the opportunity to attend a training session led by Gaia Pellegrini, an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant (APA)….
· 4 minGhulam Sughrā Solangi is an inspiring figure whose life and work have become symbols of women’s empowerment in Pakistan. With her unyielding
· 8 minIntroduction “We are living in the most momentous and dangerous of times. I do not need to describe the grave nature of..
· 7 minSara Mardini was born in 1995 in a village near Damascus, the first born of three sisters, Yusra two years younger and
· 2 minHow do industries navigate stringent environmental regulations while maintaining economic stability? In recent decades, the European Union has established increasingly ambitious emissions
· 8 minAs part of a training session organized by ASSEDEL, Emmanuel Fernandes, a Member of Parliament (MP) for La France Insoumise (LFI), engaged
· 1 minThis article delves into the growing role of digital technologies in migration management across Europe, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and
· 3 minRémi Fraisse, a 21-year-old environmental activist, lost his life on the night of October25-26, 2014, during clashes surrounding the construction site of
· 5 minMelek İpek was once known only to those familiar with her work as a philanthropist, and those who knew her as the...
· 4 minOne of the most inspiring figures who embodies the strength, courage, and determination of women is Malala Yousafzai. Known for her activism
· 3 minOn Tuesday, March 4, 2025, ASSEDEL had the honor of hosting its first-ever inter-high school debate competition at the European Parliament, centered...
· 3 minOn the 5th of March ASSEDEL had the pleasure to be invited to the Council of Europe by the Commission of Human
· 7 minIntroduction On 24th of February 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine and started a conflict which will be remembered through the years as an
· 2 minGreece’s handling of asylum seekers has become a growing human rights concern, with systematic pushbacks and inhumane treatment of refugees raising serious
· 7 minThe European Union (EU) has once again attempted to fix its broken asylum system. The New Pact on Migration and Asylum, introduced...
· 1 minAs ASSEDEL we are glad to share this year´s activity report with our followers. This year ASSEDEL has expanded its horizons to
· 2 minEurope stands at a crossroads. Extremist political parties are no longer isolated movements: they’re increasingly winning the electorate. Every election serves as...
· 5 minOn Monday 17th February 2025, ASSEDEL hosted a crucial conference in the Science Po Strasbourg on the state of judicial independence across...
· 1 minOn February 13th, ASSEDEL had the pleasure of hosting a training session with Petra Bayr, a member of the Austrian Parliament and
· 6 minIn recent years, the use of artificial intelligence has raised increasing concerns, particularly regarding potential abuses related to social surveillance systems, such...
· 2 minThe rise of far-right and anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany coincides with the following years of 2015. Although, the German public opinion towards...
· 5 minASSEDEL is glad to share that our panel discussion this Monday, February 10th, addressing the pressing issue of hate crime and hate
· 4 minOn February 11, 2025, ASSEDEL had the honour of hosting an insightful and impactful training session on the execution of judgments of
· 4 minOn 18 January 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), by majority, issued a warrant of arrest for Mr….
· 1 minASSEDEL has reviewed the challenges faced by Syrian refugees in Europe, analyzing policies across five key countries: France, Germany, Belgium, the United
· 2 minFollowing the retrial of Mr. Yalçınkaya, the judgment of the Kayseri Second Assize Court reveals that the Turkish judiciary is hesitant to enforce...
· 1 minASSEDEL has reviewed the United Kingdom’s 42nd National Report, offering insights on maternity leave under Article 8§1 and domestic violence measures under
· 4 minAward Ceremony “No government based on violence is stable.” With these words, Venezuelan president-elect Edmundo González Urrutia accepted the Sakharov prize awarded
· 4 minThe European Union has recently intensified efforts to counter the instrumentalization of migrants by Belarus and Russia, which, according to European authorities,
· 1 minOn December 5th, ASSEDEL had the privilege of welcoming Marie-Claude Hofner, a distinguished member of GREVIO, the independent expert body responsible for
· 3 minDuring last week’s plenary session in Strasbourg, the European Parliament discussed recent legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Namely, the debate regarded two
· 15 minThe election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States will likely have significant impacts across various sectors, including the...
· 2 minTurkey has introduced amendments to Law No. 6087, the Law on the Council of Judges and Prosecutors, which increases state influence over...
· 2 minASSEDEL has carefully examined the “Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse
· 2 min(Application no. 66763/17, 66767/17, 15891/18) Introduction In line with Rule 9.2 of the Committee of Ministers, ASSEDEL provides this communication regarding the
· 4 minYasak v. Türkiye This report provides a detailed analysis of the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) judgment in Yasak v. Türkiye,
· 8 minWhat is the Italy-Albania Protocol? On November 6, 2023, Italy and Albania signed the “Protocol between the Government of the Italian Republic
· 1 minOn October 21st, ASSEDEL had the honor of organizing a training session conducted by Professor Cesare Pinelli, who, among his many distinctions,
· 1 minOn October 1st, our team had the pleasure of hosting a fruitful webinar with Prof. Helene Tigroudja, a distinguished expert in International
· 1 minASSEDEL is pleased to share its recent presentations at the Jean Rostand High School in Strasbourg. For its interventions, ASSEDEL chose to
· 3 minIn August 2024, ASSEDEL released an important report on the growing concern of Energy Poverty in Togo, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for
· 1 minFor several years, the number of candidates for teaching exams, particularly the CAPES, has drastically declined, making it difficult to meet the
· 2 minASSEDEL submitted its report to the UN Human Rights Council in the frame of the Universal Periodic Review of Türkiye .In this...
· 10 minOn Monday, September 2, 2024, the trial for the Mazan rapes opened before the Criminal Court of Vaucluse in France, scheduled to
· 2 minIn this report of submission to the UN Human Rights Committee, ASSEDEL shed light on the alarming deterioration of human rights in
· 3 minThis report by ASSEDEL, submitted for the Third Periodic Review of Greece before the United Nations Human Rights Committee, focuses on Greece’s
· 9 minOn July 21, 2024, Paul Watson, a major symbol in the fight against commercial whaling and founder of Sea Shepherd, an NGO
· 2 minOn July 24, 2024, ASSEDEL had the pleasure to broadcast live a webinar dedicated to the “Insights into the UN Human Rights
· 1 minThis webinar closely inspects the links between climate change and migration in Togo, Africa
· 2 minWe are proud to announce that ASSEDEL (European Association for the Defence of Rights and Freedoms) has made its official submission for
· 2 minAssessing the Implementation of the Istanbul Convention in Italy: Challenges and Gaps in Combatting Gender-Based Violence
· 4 minMigration issues are at the heart of debates in France, particularly highlighted during the 2022 presidential elections
· 2 minWhat is this celebration? It is the commemoration of the “Schuman Declaration,” considered the birth of the European Union
· 2 minWhat is this celebration? It is the commemoration of the “Schuman Declaration,” considered the birth of the European Union
ASSEDEL is pleased to inform that it submitted a detailed report for the considerations of the Committee Against Torture during the examination
· 1 minASSEDEL has submitted its observations in connection with the landmark Yuksel YALCINKAYA v. Turkey Grand Chamber judgment of the European Court of
· 1 minOn Tuesday 14’th of May, ASSEDEL organized a round table on queerphobia to mark the International Day against LGBT+ phobias the 17’th
· 2 minAs part of the 142nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee, from October 14 to November 08, 2024, France will
· 3 minOn April 10, 2024, at 6 pm, ASSEDEL proudly organized its first conference on respect for human rights in French prisons, at
· 7 minOn 8 March 2024, Emmanuel Macron, the French President, announced the nineteenth amendment to the 1958 Constitution. Access to abortion is now
· 2 minThe Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination and Xenophobia has called on civil society to submit its observations in
· 7 minOn February 16th, Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin’s number one enemy, died in the Arctic penal colony while serving a 19-year sentence for
· 9 minThe launch of the annual report "Press Freedom in Europe" by the Platform for the Safety of Journalists marks a critical moment
· 9 minThe launch of the annual report “Press Freedom in Europe” by the Safety of Journalists Platform, serves as a critical juncture for
· 1 minAs part of the preparation of a report on the link between climate change and girls’ access to education, the Office of
· 2 minThis report, authored by ASSEDEL’s Working Group on LGBTI Rights, aims to highlight the significant challenges faced by LGBTI individuals in the
ASSEDEL, a distinguished European human rights NGO, is committed to defending civil liberties and fundamental rights in France and across the European region. As we reflect on the past year’s activities, we are pleased to present a comprehensive overview of our efforts and their impact.
· 4 minASSEDEL, a distinguished European NGO advocating for human rights, stands committed to defending civil liberties and fundamental freedoms across France and the
· 1 minAmendments to the election law of the Federal State of Germany have been adopted on June 14, 2023. In a letter dated
· 1 minASSEDEL has submitted a report to the United Nations Committee against Torture on a number of worrying Human rights violations in Belgium,
· 1 minThis comprehensive legal report sheds light on the alarming issue of violence suffered by women in prostitution in France, addressing three critical
· 2 minMedia freedom is a crucial element of any functional democracy. This webinar focused on the state of media freedom in central Europe
· 1 minUpon the invitation of the Registrar of the Court, Mariena Tsirli, ASSEDEL submitted its written comments on the amendments to the interim
· 2 minOn November 22, 2023, at 17:00 CET, ASSEDEL, in collaboration with the second vice president of the European Parliament, Ms. Pina Picierno,
· 1 minPeriodically, all over Türkiye, hundreds of people are being arrested for their humanitarian aid activities through simultaneous operations. ASSEDEL draws the Commissioner’s
· 1 minLast week ASSEDEL attended the World Forum for Democracy organized by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. It was the opportunity to
· 1 minUpon the invitation received from the Registrar of the Court, Ms Marialena Tsirli, ASSEDEL submits its comments and recommendations on the envisaged
· 10 minSince 2019, students at Polytechnique (Saclay) have been in revolt against energy giant Total. The company has long wanted to set up
· 1 minOn October 30, ASSEDEL had the opportunity to interview two experts in constitutional law on the topic of Article 49-3 of the
· 1 minThe United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief is preparing a report on transformative responses to advocacy for hatred
· 1 minFrance has submitted its ninth periodic report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. In this context, civil society
· 1 minASSEDEL has responded the call of UPR 44th session and has submitted a report for Germany. The report consists of two parts….
Haiti, “the pearl of the Antilles”, has hadto contend with extreme political instability for several years now. Its capital, Port-au-Prince, is in
· 1 minThe United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing will visit the Netherlands from December 11 to 21, 2023. In
· 1 minASSEDEL is committed to upholding human rights within the European Union. Our public opinion strongly supports the proposition on expanding the list
· 1 minASSEDEL closely follows Venice Commission’s Opinion No. 1138\2023, which focuses on the independence of the judiciary in the Netherlands. ASSEDEL is of
· 1 minASSEDEL has answered the survey conducted by the member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ms Azadeh Rojhan (Sweden,
· 6 minIn September 2020, the European Commission – led by Ursula von der Leyen – presented the European Pact on Migration and Asylum….
· 1 minFor years, Greece has been accused of pushing back asylum seekers. It is in this context that the European Court of Human
· 1 minASSEDEL has submitted its alternative report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as part of the examination of the
· 7 minThe Venice Commission published its opinion on article 49 of the French constitution and its established practice on the 13th of June
· 1 minThe Netherlands has submitted its seventh periodic report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights with accordance to articles 16
· 3 minASSEDEL submitted its observations to the Committee of Ministers of the CoE in the frame of the implementation of the Akgün Judgment
· 1 minAt the request of the Committee on the Rights of persons who are migrants, ASSEDEL has carried out a comparative study of
· 1 minWith a firm commitment to freedom of expression, ASSEDEL has developed a series of proposals for amendments to the draft Commission report
· 1 minASSEDEL responds to the call of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for comments on the draft general comment
· 1 minThe Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process that involves a periodic review of the human rights records of the 193 members
· 1 minASSEDEL is committed to defending the rights of journalists and press freedom in the world. In this context, ASSEDEL has prepared proposals
· 1 minJoin us as we sit down with Antonio Stango, an Italian political scientist and expert on human rights. He’s a writer, editor
· 1 minASSEDEL is welcoming the first European Union legal instrument addressing violence against women and domestic violence and honored to share its amendment
· 1 minConsidering four different occasions in the Netherlands, ASSEDEL has reported the complaints of parents on the right to education of their minor
· 1 minASSEDEL is a recognized European human rights advocacy group that focuses on protecting civil liberties and fundamental freedoms. It has been working
· 1 minSpecial Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism has called for inputs on Global
· 1 minASSEDEL has submitted a report on the ongoing discussion about the UK Home Office’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. In
· 1 minASSEDEL submits proposals on Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation following the
· 3 minThe guest of this webinar was Mr. Yves Doutriaux, State Councillor and former diplomat at the UN and OSCE. Having recently made
· 1 minASSEDEL is proud to announce its first submission to the European Commission. The report sheds light on the plastic pollution disaster in
· 13 minWhile the term of “rule of law conditionality” is heard the more and more in the EU’s relations with its Member States
· 3 minThis webinar focused on freedom of expression and its promotion within international and European institutions, with the participation of two panelists: Blaise
· 3 minDuring the last years, with the development of technology we have witnessed so many debates on the artificial intelligence’s influence to the
· 5 minInteroperability is a kind of connection between the information systems to exchange data and to share them by contributing together to establish
· 1 minThe Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process that involves a periodic review of the human rights records of 193 UN Member
· 1 minUnited Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) has announced that they have
· 1 minASSEDEL submits human rights-focused amendment proposals for the EP 2022 Turkey Report. The proposals include the conditions of the journalists in jails,
· 1 minWe welcome all immigrant women with a career goal to the mentoring program offered by ASSEDEL as part of the “Woman Empowerment”
· 19 minThe speaker Julien Vieira is a lawyer at the Bordeaux bar, he holds a doctorate in law, and he is a member
· 1 minEuropean Court of Human Rights personnel and judges meet with litigators and NGOs bi-annually. Due to the emergence of the COVID-19 crisis,
· 1 min« Prix des Droits de l’Homme de la République française –Liberté – Egalité – Fraternité » is intended to reward actions in
· 1 minCoE Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Dunja MIJATOVIC has sent a letter to the Chair and Members of the Law Committee of
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