The aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members...»  Article 1 - Statute of the Council of Europe

Origins and mission
Founded in 1949, the Council of Europe seeks to develop throughout Europe common and democratic principles based on the European Convention on Human Rights and other reference texts on the protection of individuals.
About the Council of Europe

2009 - the 60th anniversary of the Council of Europe
The year 2009 is an opportunity to mark this anniversary and to look towards the future and the challenges it brings.
Message to Europeans - Congress of Europe, The Hague, 10 May 1948
Speech by Winston Churchill - Zurich, 19 September 1946

Historical Overview
The Europe that awoke in the days following the Liberation was in a sorry state, torn apart by five years of war. Winston Churchill was the first to point to the solution, in his speech of 19 September 1946 in Zurich (Switzerland).   more....  
Education
Language Policy Division  
European Language Portfolio (ELP)  
European Language Gazette  
Non-Governmental Organisations

In light of the increasing number of higher education providers that claim to be recognized by the Council of Europe or other international organizations, we wish to make it clear that the Council of Europe does not recognize or in any other way bestow legitimacy on any higher education institution, programme or provision. Institutional recognition is normally within the competence of national authorities and is normally conditional on the institution or programme undergoing quality assessment.

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Category A, B, C, C Bis, D(including HRE)

A Council of Europe programme for the  promotion  of children's rights and the protection of children from violence
 www.coe.int/children

Helping to incorporate the principles of human rights, democracy, tolerance and mutual respect, the rule of law and peaceful resolution of conflicts into the daily practice of teaching and learning…
Education for Europe

Learning and teaching about the history of Europe in the 20th century
Bilateral and regional Co-operation - Reform of History Teaching
European Dimension in History Teaching
History Teaching

The Committee of Ministers adopted on 26 March 2008 a new Recommendation on the use of Internet filters to strike a balance between freedom of expression and information and protection of children against harmful content on the Internet.
Recommendation

Council of Europe programmes ...
The Council of Europe Programme of Activities 2006-2009 on EDC/HRE aims to promote sustainable policies, to support good practice and to encourage co-operation between and within the member States.   The priority areas 2006-2009 are as follows: policy development and implementation, teacher training and democratic governance.
What is EDC/HRE  ?

The Council of Europe’s traineeship scheme consists of a three-month period: candidates can choose between:
January to March
April to June
October to December.
Roma  and Travellers Internship Scheme
Complete information is available from www.coe.int