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International Human Rights 23.3.2011
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Human Rights Protection in Europe OSCE European Union Council of Europe
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OSCE – Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Established through the Helsinky Final Act (1975) 56 States from Europe, Central Asia and North America The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects
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OSCE “Third Basket” Action Conflict prevention and resolution (Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Nagorno- Karabach,….) (Special Envoys) Electoral Processes (ODIHR) Minority Protection (High Commissioner on National Minorities) Human Traffiking (Special Representative) Media
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European Union Regulated by TEU and TFEU 27 Members Committment to respect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Observer in the Council of Europe Accession to the ECHR is being negotiated
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Council of Europe Established in 1949 47 Member States Aims at acheiving “a greater unity between its members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage and facilitating their economic and social progress” (Article 1 Statute) Promoted 209 treaties (among which the ECHR 1950)
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Organs Committee of Ministers Parliamentary Assembly (former Consultative Assembly) Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Human Rights Commissioner INGO Conference Secretariat
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