Today is International #RomaniLanguageDay! Romani language is central to Roma identity & culture and is often kept alive through the voices of Roma women. As singer Hilja Grönfors says in my book "THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION": "I hope [Romani] music can open hearts." Learn more: bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-...

Today, we celebrate the incredible legacy of the European Convention on #HumanRights as a powerful catalyst of legal and social development across Europe! #ECHR75 #ECHR

Delivered a lecture at @uniofgalway.bsky.social on “The Essential Role of Human Rights to Build a Better Future” — reflecting on how we can embed #HumanRights at the heart of today’s global challenges. Read my speech www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

The @coe.int Recommendation on equal rights for intersex persons, launched today, is a globally significant moment, supporting a pathway towards better respect for #HumanRights. Now is the time for awareness raising and implementation. #EuropeGoesPurple #IntersexEquality #IntersexAwarenessDay

I welcome the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants' report on migration externalisation as a key tool to protect #HumanRights. @UN & regional organisations like @coe must work together to address this practice, increasingly pushed by European states.

Productive discussion in Vilnius today with Carlien Scheele, Director of EIGE, on advancing #GenderEquality and strengthening #HumanRights

Attending the ILGA-Europe conference today provided an amazing opportunity to catch up with civil society working with and for #LGBTI people and learn about their concerns. I will play my part in standing up for #HumanRights. #IEVilnius2025

The situation is nothing short of dire. In my #IEVilnius2025 speech today, I addressed the ‘perfect storm’ facing #LGBTI people, including rising populism and a weakening political centre ground. Now is the time for fierce determination. 👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I note the Foreign Affairs Committee's decision to advance a bill to withdraw #Latvia from the #IstanbulConvention for first plenary reading tomorrow.

Just published my letter to the National Assembly of Bulgaria asking parliamentarians to reject proposed amendments that threaten the #HumanRights of LGBTI people. 👇🏽 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

At #EDEN25 conference, underscored the importance of maintaining commitments to human & regulatory oversight, strong institutions, and transparency in #AI & law enforcement. Only through building partnerships we can ensure AI serves human dignity & collective well-being👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

My 4-day visit to Germany focused on 🔹 Ensuring Human rights safeguards in migration & asylum policy. 🔹 Protecting freedoms of assembly & expression in the context of Gaza-related protests. 🔹 Tackling the surge in antisemitism & anti-Muslim hatred. Read full statement: www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

I intervened in the #ECtHR case on #Georgia’s Transparency of Foreign Influence Law, lodged by 120 civil society organisations, 16 media outlets and 4 individuals. The law restricts #FreedomOfExpression and #FreedomOfAssociation. 👇Read my submission to #ECHR www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

The #AI era demands we draw "THE HUMAN LINE." My Chair’s Notes deliver a critical warning on the risks facing democracy: "data cages", social isolation, & "careless speech". The solution? Human-centric governance and oversight. 👇Read the full report on safeguarding #HumanRights: bit.ly/THEHUMANLINE

Intense 4-day visit to #Germany concludes. Gained deeper insight into topical #HumanRights issues. Thank you to all government & civil society representatives & experts. Productive meetings today w. the Minister of Interior and Federal Agency for Migration and Refugees. Press statement next week.

Day 3 in #Germany: concluded a highly productive day, meeting the Minister of Justice, the police, the German delegation of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly and the federal anti-discrimination Commissioner. A constructive and insightful dialogue on several topical #HumanRights issues.

"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" is OPEN in #Berlin! Crucial discussion w. @dimr.bsky.social & Roma women leaders—the unstoppable voices of resilience challenging racism. The exhibition & book are an urgent wake-up call to act for the rights of Roma & Travellers.👇See it at ERIAC! eriac.org/unstoppable-...

#Germany visit, day 2: I took on the fight against hatred, meeting with experts on #antisemitism, anti-Muslim #racism and protection of people seeking #asylum. Building inclusive societies means zero tolerance to racism. #HumanRights

Kicked off my Germany visit with meetings at the German Institute for #HumanRights and with civil society to gain perspectives. Thanks for the warm welcome and insightful dialogue!

Read my two letters to the #UK: 1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly. 2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches 👇#HumanRights www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Off to #Germany today! Four days dedicated to fostering #HumanRights in several topical areas. On Thursday 16th, don't miss the opening of my exhibition, The UNHEARD 12 MILLION, at the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) in #Berlin. 👇 eriac.org/unstoppable-...

Happy 35th Anniversary to the #VeniceCommission! 🎉 Congratulations on an astonishing record of impact. This unique #CouncilofEurope institution is needed more than ever as we see efforts to unravel the #RuleofLaw. Member states should strongly support this unique global institution!

Great to be in Venice! I outlined my four priorities and how the #CoE #VeniceCommission and my office serve as complementary #HumanRights actors. While they develop the legal standards, I focus on seeing the law applied and honoured on the ground. Read my speech👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Europe's civil society #HumanRightsDefenders are under threat: -Restrictive legislation -Crackdown on activists & harassment -Severe funding crisis @coe.int states & non-state funders should stand up for civil society, the lifeblood & pillar of democratic society. ⬇️ www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Rich exchanges with the Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality and LGBTI on the astonishing breadth of anti-LGBTI backlash across the Council of Europe region, and their strong commitment to ensuring that int'l #HumanRights standards are upheld, and civil society is supported.

The situation for LGBTI communities across Europe is worrying and worsening. Today in Finland, I'm with Nordic Council ministers for gender equality and LGBTI. I encourage them to stand up for the #HumanRights of #LGBTI people and offer solidarity and support to them and their organisations.

At #WarsawHDC, I stressed how multilateralism and #HumanRights must be our compass in the storm to overcome global dysphoria. #osce_odihr #osce #OSCE25FI Read my speech👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

Wrapping up a series of meetings on the margins of #WarsawHDC. We explored ways to nurture Europe's culture of #HumanRights and make it more resilient. #OSCE25FI #OSCE

Constructive, brief discussion with EP Vice President Nicolae Ștefănuță. We focused on the critical importance of mainstreaming the #HumanRights of Roma and Travellers across all #EU policies and funding. 👉https://bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-12-MILLION-Book #UnionofEquality #RomaStrategicFramework

Very constructive meeting with EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren. Our co-operation is essential to address today's #HumanRights challenges.

Today in Brussels: productive discussions on #HumanRights situation of Roma with Bulgaria’s Deputy PM, Atanas Zafirov, and Czech Government Commissioner for Roma Minority Affairs, Lucie Fuková. Also met with Roma-led NGOs Gitano & ERRC doing essential work for Roma and Travellers against all odds.

I am deeply shocked by today's terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and with the Jewish community, who have experienced this horrific act on a sacred day.

Speaking at the 18th European Platform for Roma Inclusion in Brussels today, I stressed the need to confront widespread racism, listen to and work with Roma and Travellers, support women as agents of change and improve the deplorable living conditions. #UnionofEquality #RomaStrategicFramework

Heartbreaking to hear Ukrainian journalists Dmytro Khyliuk and Vladyslav Yesypenko talk about their own and their colleagues' arrests and torture in Russian detention. Their stories highlight the urgent need to secure the release of all Ukrainians illegally held by Russia.

"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" exhibition made its 1st stop today @coe @PACE_News. It shares the stories of Roma and Traveller communities shoved to the margins, of their resilience and of women driving change. It is time to act, to listen to and work with them. 👉https://bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-12-MILLION-Book

"THE UNHEARD 12 MILLION" is here - a book on one of Europe's greatest #HumanRights scandals. Read the stories of Roma and Traveller communities pushed to the edges: tales of resilience and of the women leading change. The time for indifference is over. 👉https://bit.ly/THE-UNHEARD-12-MILLION-Book

Important meeting with General Rapporteur on Roma and Travellers, Georgios Stamatis. Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly appointing him is an acknowledgement of the need to push harder to act decisively for the #HumanRights of the largest ethnic minority in Europe.

Glad to meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss #HumanRights protection and promotion in #Armenia in view of my visit there in the near future.

Had a valuable exchange with PACE_Equality. I stressed the importance of generating attention on the #HumanRights of Roma & Travellers across Europe: we must listen to and work with them, particularly women and girls as main drivers of change. More👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

As the parliament of #Slovakia readies to vote on constitutional amendments, I urge its members to uphold #HumanRights protections for all and not weaken the rights of specific groups in society. More👇 www.coe.int/en/web/commi...

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...