Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Strengthening democratic security through territorial solidarity
- 06/11/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Believing that territorial solidarity was “a matter of democratic security”, Mr. Grin said that it was impossible to ensure the prosperity of certain regions to the detriment of others, addressing the Congress today. More
Ten key steps to better protect children against sexual violence in sport
- 18/10/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Children in sports are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and parliaments should therefore intensify their efforts to better protect the children concerned. Parliamentarians discussed an action plan to combat this phenomenon. More
Parliamentarians pledge steps to help sport ‘uphold its core values’
- 18/10/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
PACE members meeting at a major gathering of sports ministers have proposed ten key steps to protect children against sexual abuse, crack down on corruption and help sport uphold its core values for human rights. More
Rapporteur proposes fresh approach to involuntary measures in psychiatry
- 12/10/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
The best way to protect the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities with regard to involuntary measures in psychiatry is to "avoid such measures in the first place," says Reina de Bruijn-Wezeman in a new memo. More
Mental health of adolescents: time to act
- 09/10/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Rapporteur on the health needs of adolescents in Europe, Baroness Doreen Massey, has urged governments to take urgent action to deal with a growing mental health crisis among the young. More
Committee demands greater safety guarantees for nuclear power stations
- 19/09/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
A PACE committee has spelled out a series of steps governments should take to improve the safety of nuclear power stations in Europe – and minimise the risk of accidents or terror attacks. More
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The committee is responsible for awarding the Europe Prize, created in 1955, which recognises the contribution made by towns and cities to promotion of the European ideal. The Prize is divided into four parts: the European Diploma, the Flag of Honour, the Plaque of Honour and the Europe Prize itself. The winner of the 2019 Prize is Donostia/San Sebastián (Spain).
In January 2020, Luís Leite Ramos (Portugal, EPP/CD) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
The Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development supports the development and implementation of the Council of Europe standards through parliamentary action. With the help of voluntary contributions from national parliaments, it organises parliamentary seminars, contributes to awareness raising campaigns and produces practical handbooks.
Publications
Handbooks for Parliamentarians on the Council of Europe Conventions:
- Countering Trafficking in Human Organs
- MEDICRIME: Tackling Counterfeiting of Medical Products (versions in Russian, Slovenian and Spanish)
- LANZAROTE: Protecting Children against Sexual Abuse (versions in Armenian, Azeri, Georgian, German, Romanian, Russian and Spanish)
Agendas
All items due for discussion and decision.
Reports under preparation
List of reports under preparation in the committee.
Documents and declarations
The committee's public documents and declarations.
Reports adopted by the Assembly
Assembly reports prepared by the committee.
Decisions
Details of decisions taken by the committee at each meeting (synopses).
Terms of reference
The Committee shall consider issues relating to social rights and policies, public health, sustainable development, economic co-operation and development, local and regional democracy and good governance in these fields, having special regard to the situation of the more vulnerable groups in society.
Members
The 85 members are appointed by the national delegations to the Assembly and may belong to one of the five political groups in the Assembly or be non-registered.
Sub-committees
The committee currently has four sub-committees:
- Jean-Pierre GRIN (Switzerland, ALDE) - General Rapporteur on local and regional authorities
- Ms Tanja KLEINSORGE - Head of the Secretariat
6.155+33/3 88.41.2906 - Ms Aiste RAMANAUSKAITE - Secretary
6.145+33/3 88.41.3117 - Ms Yulia PERERVA - Secretary
6.147+33/3 88.41.3948 - Ms Ayşegül ELVERIŞ - Secretary
6.161+33/3 88.41.2332 - M. Guillaume PARENT - Co-Secretary
6.161+33/3 88.41.2332 - Ms Melissa CHARBONNEL - Assistant
6.140+33/3 90.21.4738 - Ms Bogdana BUZARNESCU - Assistant
6.139+33/3 90.21.4538