Congratulations to ⁦Julian Pahlke⁩ (Germany, ⁦SOC GROUP COE⁩) for the unanimous adoption of his report on « Missing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers : a call to clarify their fate », which will be debated by ⁦PACE⁩ during the Autumn part-session.

Congratulations to Lord Simon Russell (United Kingdom, EC/DA) for the unanimous adoption of his report on « A shared European approach to address migrant smuggling ». Watch out for the debate in ⁦PACE⁩ to take place during the Autumn part-session.

Hate speech during election campaigns: "It is also subtle hate speech which policy leaders & the media should counter & confront. Parliamentarians must be a role model, promote inclusiveness & introduce comprehensive hate-speech provisions in law" said @BechtelDr, #CDADI

Thank you for a rich exchange of views with the committee members. Looking forward to further discussions.

During debate on displaced persons of Ukraine by Lise Selnes, Pierre-Alain Fridez (Switzerland, SOC GROUP COE) recalled Resolution 2448 (2022) and his visit to 🇺🇦, where he witnessed the need to support cities & regions so that they could take adequate care of IDPs.

During PACE debate on « post-conflict time: defusing ticking bombs for a safe return of displaced populations » Senator Paul Gavan pays tribute to rapporteur Domagoj Hajdukovic (Croatia, SOC GROUP COE), no longer member of the Assembly.

Congratulations to Domagoj Hajdukovic (🇭🇷, SOC GROUP COE) for the unanimous adoption of his report on « post-conflict: defusing ticking time bombs for a safe return of displaced populations » and huge thanks to Chair Oleksiy Goncharenko (🇺🇦, EC/DA) for defending it at PACE plenary.

🎉 to ⁦⁦Domagoj Hajdukovic⁩ (🇭🇷, ⁦SOC GROUP COE⁩) for the unanimous adoption of his report aimed at clearing territories of landmines and unexploded ordnance and ensuring a safe return of displaced populations. 🙏to chair ⁦Oleksiy Goncharenko⁩ pace.coe.int/en/news/9546/c…

Statement by rapporteur Stephanie Krisper 🇪🇺🇺🇦 (Autria, ALDE-PACE) on deep human rights concerns regarding Polish draft law because of risk of greater use of firearms at the border with Belarus pace.coe.int/en/news/9550/g…

At Paris 2024__ , the Refugee Olympic Team is a strong sign of hope for all those fleeing war, violence, repression, climate change. #Sport unites, and thanks to @UNHCR for supporting solidarity and caring for each other. @Paris2024

Liberation of Vladimir Kara-Murza and other political prisoners: 'Our collective resolve can make a difference' pace.coe.int/en/news/9564/l…

I regret that I will never hear the pianist Pavel Kushnir play. He died of hunger strike in a Russian prison, after having expressed antiwar opinions. Pavel was a man of principles, killed by a mortiferous regime. I call for the release of all pol. prisoners in Russia & Belarus.

Congratulations to Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba Ninon Mateu for winning the bronze medal at Paris 2024. A first for a member of the Refugee Olympic Team team, but definitely not the last.

On the occasion of the 2024 International Day of the Disappeared, important statement by rapporteur ⁦Julian Pahlke (Germany, ⁦SOC GROUP COE⁩) calling for the reinforcement of institutional co-operation to search and identify missing migrants. pace.coe.int/en/news/9572/i…

Congratulations to Zakia Khudadadi, member of the Refugee Olympic Team for winning the first ever refugee athlete medal at Paralympic Games. Let it be the first of many more !

Congratulations to inspiring Zakia Khodadadi who won the 1st Refugee Olympic Team medal @ Paralympic Games, sending the most powerful message as a woman, an athlete, a member of the #Hazara community fleeing persecution in Afghanistan, standing up for her inalienable rights. #AfghanWomen

Rapporteur Lord Russell at Council of Europe 2nd In’l Conference on Migrant Smuggling: "States need a joint definition to sanction smugglers, not migrants. Parliamentary cooperation is key to support policy coherence." PACE report due in October! SRSG on Migration and Refugees Commissioner for Human Rights

«Lampedusa, door of Europe, needs Europe’s solidarity for a human treatment of migrants», said Senator Paul Gavan (Ireland, UEL), head of PACE parliamentary delegation visiting the island.

« Civil society groups in Sicily play a crucial role in providing vital support to vulnerable migrants, including minors », said Senator Paul Gavan (Ireland, UEL), head of the PACE delegation.

«Our delegation was touched by the powerful testimonies we heard today from young migrants. We were also reminded of their resilience and willingness to integrate» said Senator Paul Gavan (Ireland, UEL), Head of the PACE delegation in Sicily.