Council of Europe
Part of: Prelims and GS-II International Relations
Context: The Council of Europe has suspended Russia from the Europe’s human rights organization because of its invasion of Ukraine.
- It also said Russia remained a member and continued to be bound by relevant human rights conventions.
- On the other hand, in Ukraine, thousands crossed into neighbouring countries to the west in search of safety.
- Authorities in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova mobilised to receive them, providing shelter, food and legal help.
The Council of Europe
- It is an international organization founded in the wake of World War II to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe.
- It was founded in 1949 and has 46 member states (including all 27 EU members).
- No country has ever joined the EU without first belonging to the Council of Europe.
- The Council of Europe is an official United Nations Observer
- It cannot make binding laws, but it does have the power to enforce select international agreements
- The headquarters are in Strasbourg, France.
News Source: TH
