Council of Europe

British  

noun

1. an association of European states, established in 1949 to promote unity between its members, defend human rights, and increase social and economic progress

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Example Sentences

In October Alain Berset, the head of the Council of Europe, told the BBC that he was "absolutely ready" to discuss human rights reforms.

From BBC

The meeting at the Council of Europe, the political body that agrees the human rights laws which are then applied by the court, comes after months of pressure over migration.

From BBC

Women who face persecution on the grounds of gender-based violence are entitled to asylum under the Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention, and that was backed up by a landmark ruling by the EU's top court last year.

From BBC

"Ideas about the Vikings can be seen in pop culture, advertising and even politically motivated projects. One example is the Council of Europe's Viking Cultural Route, which includes numerous historical sites and presents the 'Viking heritage' as a unifying element of European identity."

From Science Daily

Among the hundreds of emails released yesterday by Congressional investigators were emails in which Epstein contacted former Prime Minister of Norway, Thorbjorn Jagland, who was Secretary General of the Council of Europe in 2018.

From Salon