Welcome to the DGII - Democracy Open Doors Day Snežana Samardžić-Marković, Director General 22 September 2014

DGII Open Doors Day

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Marja Ruotanen, Director DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Marja RUOTANEN, Director Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Marja RUOTANEN, Director European Committee for Social Cohesion, Human Dignity and Equality (CDDECS) Michèle AKIP Equality and Human Dignity Department …………………. Partial Agreement on the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Giusi PAJARDI Equality Liri KOPACI - DI MICHELE Gender Equality Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Sport Stanislas FROSSARD Sport Conventions Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS ) Anti-Discrimination and Social Cohesion Department María OCHOA-LLIDÓ European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) Stephanos STAVROS Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM)) Michèle AKIP European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) Thorsten AFFLERBACH Social Cohesion and Rights of people with disabilities Children’s Rights Reg í na JENSDÓTTIR Children’s Rights Policies Coordination Sexual violence (Lanzarote Convention) Trafficking in Human Beings and Violence against Women Petya NESTOROVA Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA ) Violence against Women (GREVIO) = Partial Agreement Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality

Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings Petya Nestorova Executive Secretary of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Trafficking in Human Beings

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Trafficking in Human Beings

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Trafficking in Human Beings

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Trafficking in Human Beings

Preventing Violence against Women and Domestic Violence: the Istanbul Convention Johanna Nelles Head of Unit Violence against Women Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014

Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

Who is covered by the Istanbul Convention ? Women and girls age race sexual orientation social origin migrant status religion etc. Other victims of domestic violence men children the elderly etc. Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

13 What is set out in the Istanbul Convention ? Convention on violence against women and domestic violence PREVENTION MONITORING INTEGRATED POLICIES PROSECUTION PROTECTION Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

Monitoring ► independent group of experts (GREVIO) ► report-based procedure ► possibility of country visits ► country - specific and general recommendations ► reception of information from NGOs, national parliaments and bodies under other international instruments Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

Protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse Gioia Scappucci Secretary to the Lanzarote Committee Tel: + 33 (0) Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014

Protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse WHAT WE KNOW About 1 in 5 children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence In 70% to 85% of cases, the abuser is somebody the child knows and trusts OUR RESPONSE Set common standards and objectives → Lanzarote Convention 32 States parties to date; open for accession by any country Raise awareness: One in Five Campaign (KIKO + The Underwear Rule)KIKO + The Underwear Rule Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Protection of children against sexual violence

THE LANZAROTE CONVENTION: a comprehensive human rights treaty P Prevent sexual violence (in all settings) P Protect the rights of child victim (including by ensuring access to child friendly justice) P Prosecute the perpetrators (including when crime is committed abroad) P Promote national and international co-operation In achieving the above “4Ps”, the well-being & best interest of any child should be upheld without any discrimination & children’s views should be taken into account. Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Protection of children against sexual violence

THE LANZAROTE COMMITTEE: a twofold role 1. MONITORING protection of children against sexual abuse in the circle of trust ( ) Thematic monitoring: 1st round on protection of children against sexual abuse in the circle of trust ( ) All Parties participating in the monitoring round are assessed simultaneously (not on a country-by-country basis) Representatives of civil society contribute Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Protection of children against sexual violence

THE LANZAROTE COMMITTEE: a twofold role 2. INFORMATION SHARING Capacity building and exchange of good practices: - Study visits (Reykjavik, 2012 and INTERPOL HQ, 2015) - International Conferences (Rome, 2012 and Madrid, 2013) Adoption of General comments and opinions: - Opinion on “ grooming” Directorate of Human Dignity and Equality Protection of children against sexual violence

Directorate of Democratic Governance Claudia Luciani, Director DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014

Mission statement Democratic Institutions o Ensuring implementation of standards by Member States o Trying to bridge the gaps o Looking for innovative approaches Democratic Culture o Citizens as protagonist of our everyday environment o Diversity as a resource Directorate of Democratic Governance

What we do Democratic Institutions o CDDG o Centre of expertise for local government reform o Elections o INGO – civil society o World Forum for Democracy Democratic Culture o Culture, heritage, landscape, biodiversity o Intercultural Cities o Digital Platform o Partial agreements (Eurimages, Cultural Routes, EUR-OPA, Centre Nord-Sud) Directorate of Democratic Governance

Democratic Governance – Organisation chart Directorate of Democratic Governance

Challenges Closer to Member States Implement recommendations of SG’s report Our partners o National and local authorities o EU, OSCE, UN, … o Civil society, media, business Digital Keys Directorate of Democratic Governance

Civil Society Jutta Gützkow Head of Civil Society Division DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014 Directorate of Democratic Governance

Support to Civil Society WHAT do we want to achieve ? Democracy -Enabling environment for NGOs -Interaction between NGOs, government and parliament Directorate of Democratic Governance Civil Society Division

Support to civil society WHY the Council of Europe ? The Council of Europe -has the standards -unites all stake holders + the beneficiary countries are members Directorate of Democratic Governance Civil Society Division

Support to civil society HOW do we do it? Example: Immediate Measures Package for Ukraine -State Registration Service -Platform for dialogue, consultation and co-operation Example: Co-operation with the EU in the Eastern Partnership countries Directorate of Democratic Governance Civil Society Division

Support to civil society CHALLENGES ahead Report of the Secretary General on the State of Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Europe - Threats to political freedoms Directorate of Democratic Governance Civil Society Division

Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform Alina TATARENKO, Deputy Head Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform Tel: Directorate of Democratic Governance DGII Open Doors Day 22 September 2014

Assisting central and local governments Legal assistance programmes (decentralisation, governance) Innovative tools (13) Assisting central authorities Assisting local governments Advice on legislation Preparation of reforms Public ethics Performance management Leadership Capacity building programmes Human resource management etc Directorate of Democratic Governance Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform

Current Activities Ukraine Malta Spain Armenia Georgia Moldova Albania Other CoE member states Peer reviews New tools: C2C Strategy Directorate of Democratic Governance Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform

Challenges  High demand  Support multi-level governance reforms at central level  States outside of Europe Directorate of Democratic Governance Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform

Assistance électorale et recensement M. François Friederich, Chef de division DGII - Journée portes ouvertes 22 septembre 2014 Direction de la Gouvernance Démocratique

« Rapport sur l’état de la Démocratie, des Droits de l’Homme et de l’Etat de Droit en Europe » Assurer une administration électorale professionnelle Garantir l’impartialité de l’administration publique et des médias Réduire l’inégalité des sexes et le faible taux de participation des minorités Des observateurs locaux de qualité Direction de la Gouvernance démocratique Assistance électorale et recensement

Normes Observation Assistance électorale Le Conseil de l’Europe et les élections Direction de la Gouvernance démocratique Assistance électorale et recensement

RENFORCEMENT DES CAPACITES Formations des acteurs électoraux Juges, médias, observateurs civiques, CEC … SENSIBILISATION Participation des femmes électrices et candidates Futurs électeurs et primo-votants Les Activités de la DGII Direction de la Gouvernance démocratique Assistance électorale et recensement

Les défis à venir Aller au-delà de l’assistance pré-électorale ? Impliquer de nouveaux acteurs des processus électoraux ? Direction de la Gouvernance démocratique Assistance électorale et recensement

Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation DGII Open Doors Day – 22 September 2014 Jean-Christophe Bas, Director

Youth & Education Where the Council of Europe’s Mission Starts Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation

Preparing the emerging generation: To become Responsible and Engaged European Citizens Who Advocates Human Rights Participate fully in today’s Diverse Democracies Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation

EducationforDemocracy Villano Qiriazi, Head of Division DGII Open Doors Day – 22 September 2014

Sharing common understanding Public Responsibility Access to Quality Education Right to Education Democratic Culture CoE Priorities: Steering Body CDPPE Policy impleme ntation Policy Design Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Education for Democracy

Cooperation areas & instruments Citizenship education Human rights education History teaching Languages Quality education Access/Recognition Teacher development European Cultural Convention Lisbon Recognition Convention EDC/HRE Charter CM Recommendations Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Education for Democracy

Adressing emerging issues Forms of corruption –Admission –Examinations –Private tutoring –Teachers misconduct –Diploma mills –Accreditation ETINED – Open Pan-European Platform Develop Instruments/tools Share existing practices/resources Take further global action Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Education for Democracy

Adapting policies to countries’ needs Controversial issues Social Media Bullying Open Educational resources Piloting EDC/HRE Charter –Ownership –Direct Impact –Networking –Regional cooperation –Continuous learning Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Education for Democracy

Youth Participation - Engagement Rui Gomes, Head of Division DGII Open Doors Day – 22 September 2014

Enter! Access to social rights for all young people Addressing social exclusion, discrimination and violence Innovating youth work and youth policy Reaching young people locally Combating apathy Upholding social human rights Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Youth: Participation - Engagement

Training youth workers Local projects reaching young people Enhancing youth policy responses at national and local level Promoting human-rights based youth policies Congress Open Society Foundations Local authorities Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Youth: Participation - Engagement

Peace-building Intercultural dialogue Conflict transformation Empowering young people as change-makers Responding to crisis and armed conflicts Dialogue with neighbouring regions Supporting vulnerable youth groups Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Youth: Participation - Engagement

Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation Youth: Participation - Engagement Youth Peace Ambassadors Youth Peace Camp Intercultural and Dialogue Fora Supporting young people caught in conflict Restoring confidence Supporting young refugees, IDPs, asylum-seekers Field offices; UNHCR, Regional actors

Thank you ! Snežana Samardžić-Marković, Director General 22 September 2014