Jagland: Europe Must Seize Historic Opportunity To Prevent Violence Against Women

Seven women are beaten to death everyday in Europe, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland declared today on the opening day of the organisation’s Parliamentary Assembly.

“Many more are hurt, physically and psychologically and marked for life,” he said.  (News)

Jagland’s Challenge to Roma Forum

Secretary General has challenged the European Roma and Travellers Forum to be less critical and adopt a more constructive approach to the development of Roma policies. (News)

Women's Day 2011: Interview with Anke Trischler

To mark Women's Day 2011, humanrightseurope talked to Anke Trischler, a German banker turned business adviser.

Ms Trischler was a guest on the Council of Europe talkshow 'Viewpoint' which celebrated women's progress. One year on, she gives her views on how women can close the gender gap.

Women's Day 2011: Tomorrow's People

Sara Paz (l) and Artemis Konstantinidi

To celebrate Women's Day 2011, humanrightseurope called on two young women at the start of their professional lives, Sara Paz, from Spain and Artemis Konstantinidi, from Greece, to find out how 21st century Europe looks to them.