Had a short and constructive meeting with Norway’s Minister of Justice, Astri Aas-Hansen. We discussed #HumanRights challenges in migration and the importance of safeguarding the #ECHR convention system.

Addressed CoE Ministers of Justice in Malta today. #HumanRights are central to cross-border justice. The specific challenges of #digitalCooperation need to be identified and tackled and I welcome the 3rd Protocol to the 1959 Convention. Read my speech ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Had a valuable exchange with #OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, discussing the state of #FreedomOfExpression across OSCE and Council of Europe states.

As disinformation spreads, we need smart regulation to push back and protect our #HumanRights. - @coe.int Malta Presidency High Level event in Valetta

Today the UN found that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. In that regard, I strongly reiterate my call to cease arms transfers that can lead to atrocities against Palestinians. Coe states must act to prevent such atrocities & further HR& h umanitarian violations. www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Insightful discussion with State Secretary Kjetil Skeide Edvardsen, Norwegian Ministry of Children and Families and his delegation on common areas of interest for our work

Constructive meeting with the President of @echr.coe.int, Mattias Guyomar. I stressed the complementarity of our institutions and my commitment to supporting the European Convention on Human Rights, the Court, its judgments and their execution. #ECHR

Today's Russian strike which killed and injured dozens of pensioners in #Yarova in eastern #Ukraine is another example of the war’s terrible impact on people living near the frontline, especially older persons. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

Good to visit Università Bocconi in Milan today and join insightful discussions on Italy's human rights infrastructure. Establishing an independent, effective National Human Rights Institution is essential. I pledge full support to this goal.

Relieved to hear a Polish court acquitted five #HumanRights defenders who provided humanitarian aid to migrants on the Poland-Belarus border. In combating #smuggling we must never criminalise humanitarian action. See my position on this: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

At La Statale University, I addressed the urgent need to defend the #RuleofLaw against mounting threats. I commend the University of Milan for its openness to #HumanRights debate. Responsible leaders must reject hateful rhetoric and confront the challenges ahead. ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

European states should refrain from actions in externalised #migration policies that may lead to #humanrights violations. Read my new report www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

At #EFA25 yesterday I stressed the importance of regulation to ensure AI respects human rights and dignity. Europe is showing the way with strong legal frameworks. Such standards must be systematically applied to guide innovation in a responsible direction. #AI #HumanRights #TechRegulation

Last night, Russia once again attacked Kyiv, killing at least 18 civilians, including four children. Russia’s continuous attacks on civilians are outrageous and must stop. The perpetrators must be held to account. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

Latvian #HumanRights defender Ieva Raubiško was sentenced to 200 hours of community service today for providing urgent humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers. I reiterate my concern about the criminalisation of life-saving work. See: rm.coe.int/third-party-...

I’m closely following events in Serbia, where human rights concerns persist. I deplore the police’s disproportionate force in Valjevo yesterday evening and reiterate my call on the authorities to avoid excessive force, end arbitrary arrests, and de-escalate the situation

Ahead of Alaska talks about Ukraine, I call for anchoring peace negotiations in human rights. Read my statement ⬇️ bit.ly/46WJ1ba

Conflict in Gaza: Council of Europe member states should refrain from arms transfers that could lead to human rights violations. Read my statement ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Two-year prison sentence given to Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli is disproportionate & raises serious issues under the ECHR. I reiterate my call on authorities to release her & urge them to ensure that journalists can work freely without interference and respect of freedom of expression.

Concerned about the arrest & detention of Enes Hocaoğulları, Congress youth delegate in respect of #Türkiye, following his intervention at plenary sitting of Congress. I ask Turkish authorities to release him immediately & safeguard freedom of expression & work of HRDs www.coe.int/en/web/congr...

Today we remember the over 500,000 Roma and Sinti murdered during WWII. We must honour them by investing in initiatives that preserve their memory and support the communities to tell their own history. We must #NeverForget & work together to build a better future. #RomaHolocaust

Appalled by the horrific Russia's attack on Kyiv which killed at least 31 people, including five children, and injured at least 159 people. These strikes must be stopped, and those responsible must be held to account. My sincere condolences to the victims and their families.

I just published my Memorandum to #NorthMacedonia on the #humanrights of Roma & on upholding the right to a #healthyenvironment for all. I make several recommendations to help close the gap between commitments & reality on both issues ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I call on parliamentarians in #Montenegro not to adopt legislative amendments that excessively restrict freedom of peaceful #assembly. See my statement ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

30 years after #Srebrenica genocide we remember the over 8372 men & boys killed. Their lives were the cost of silence. Civil society warned the world but was ignored. Let's learn lessons from the past & honour victims by defending those who speak out today #Srebrenica30 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

At the #UkraineRecoveryConference in Rome I stressed that #humanrights must guide #Ukraine’s reconstruction, from dignified voluntary returns to justice for #refugees & #IDPs or under occupation www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I urge the Greek parliament to refrain from suspending the registration of asylum applications www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Today I’m at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome where I will present my memorandum on human rights in the pathway to peace www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Constructive meeting today with Ms Mariana Betsa, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Ukraine, on protecting victims of Russia’s aggression, including in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and my memorandum on human rights elements for peace in Ukraine www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Today I welcomed in my office Ms Yvonne M. Gonzales, Acting Permanent Observer of the United States of America to the Council of Europe

Glad to welcome today in Strasbourg and exchange with a group of MEPs from #LIBE @tinekestrik.bsky.social @michalwawrykiewicz.bsky.social @krzysztofsmiszek.bsky.social

I have just published my Memorandum in which I call for putting #humanrights at the heart of discussions around #peace in Ukraine Read my Memorandum to the authorities ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

The #UK should do more to tackle child poverty and step up efforts in other areas too. See my statement⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I call on #Serbia to refrain from excessive use of force and arbitrary arrests. See my statement⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Open and constructive meetings to conclude my visit to the #UnitedKingdom with Lord Alton and Baroness Lawrence of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, the UK delegation to @pace.coe.int, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP, and Home Office Second Permanent Secretary Simon Ridley

Constructive discussions with Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Baroness Falkner, DWP Minister @andrewwesternmp.bsky.social, and Education/Equalities Minister Baroness Smith on the third day of my visit to the #UnitedKingdom

On day 2 of my visit to the #UnitedKingdom I spent the day listening to the voices of young people, families and those supporting them on the #HumanRights of children in precarious situations @magpieprojectuk.bsky.social‬ @xlplondon.bsky.social‬ @endchildpoverty.bsky.social‬ @4in10.bsky.social

I am concerned about intrusive inquiries into #NGOs that are at odds with #Georgia's #humanrights commitments. Read my statement ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Incredibly fruitful first day of my visit to the #UnitedKingdom, listening to civil society on important #HumanRights issues such as child poverty, migration, observance of the European Convention on Human Rights, protest restrictions and the situation of trans people

I call on #Hungary to uphold the #HumanRights of #LGBTI people and reverse clampdowns on civic space. Read my statement ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Honoured @ZelenskyyUa visited @coe.int to set up new Special Tribunal. Outraged by Russia’s relentless attacks on UA, lately killing 20 & injuring >300 civilians in Dnipro, destroying homes, schools & nurseries. My solidarity is with the victims. Perpetrators must be held accountable

Very productive meeting today with #civilsociety actors in #Hungary, long-standing partners in the protection of #HumanRights and the #RuleOfLaw.

Honoured to open the #budapestpride International #humanrights conference yesterday. Deeply impressed by the strong solidarity in the room #LGBTI #Hungary

I’m concerned by the criminal conviction of 7 journalists of Abzas media in Azerbaijan, who received prison sentences of 7,5-9 years. I call for the release of all human rights defenders, journalists & civil society activists imprisoned for their legitimate work or for expressing critical opinions

I am heading to Budapest to open the #BudapestPride International #HumanRights Conference on Wednesday and show my strong solidarity with #LGBTI communities in #Hungary

Honoured today to meet with @avalaina.bsky.social and to acknowledge our close alignment in standing up for the human rights of the people of Ukraine.

I have just published a letter to the Federal Minister of Interior of #Germany in which I ask the authorities to uphold #FreedomOfExpression and #Peaceful Assembly in the context of the conflict in #Gaza. Read the letter ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Today I had productive meetings with the Director of the @fra.europa.eu Sirpa Rautio and MEP @jflopezaguilar.bsky.social. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to #HumanRights and the need for strong cooperation in addressing common challenges.

A pleasure to welcome today the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom, the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP. Important to again have the UK government’s commitment to the ECHR and grateful for the in-depth discussion on a range of human rights issues

Shocked by Russia’s attack on Kyiv last night, which killed at least 15 and injured 114 civilians. We need to step up efforts to hold Russia accountable and provide redress for the victims