Some people argue that a world facing economic turmoil and terrorist threats should have other priorities than human rights. They could not be more wrong.
Recession and terrorism are two very different things, but they both cause insecurity and fear. They both put a strain on relations among people…
The previous speaker, on behalf of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization, told us that he was speaking for 48 Member States. As Secretary General of the Council of Europe, I can only speak for 46 Member States, but they do represent almost the whole of Europe. And on their behalf, as man…
I shall abbreviate my statement in view of the lateness of the hour.
I stand before the General Assembly as the Secretary General of the Council of Europe — an intergovernmental organization of 46 member States. We have been working with the United Nations for more than half a century, as partners …
I am proud to stand before the Assembly today as the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
The United Nations and the Council of Europe share the same goals. At the Council of Europe, we are committed to the ideals and principles enshrined in the founding Charter of the United Nations. Th…
