Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Striking a balance between the best interest of the child and the need to keep families together
- 27/04/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
The Committee on Social Affairs re-affirmed that the best interest of the child “should be a primary consideration in all actions concerning children”, in accordance with the United Nations Convention. More
Protecting the rights of Palestinian minors in the Israeli justice system
- 25/04/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
The committee called on the Israeli authorities to work with UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross and civil society to change laws and practice to fully protect the rights of Palestinian minors in the Israeli justice system. More
Putting children’s wellbeing on the agenda
- 19/04/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Key challenges and policy responses in the areas of children’s mental health and child friendly justice will be discussed at a meeting organised on 24 April in Strasbourg by the Committee on Social Affairs. More
Supporting decentralisation by fostering dialogue
- 28/03/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
“Mechanisms for decentralisation need to be further developed and translated into relevant legislation, by promoting a culture of dialogue between central authorities and local authorities,” said Luís Leite Ramos. More
Tuberculosis: every patient must be effectively diagnosed and have access to treatment
- 20/03/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
“Tuberculosis, which caused 1.7 million deaths worldwide in 2016, represents a growing threat to public health, especially in Europe,” warned the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development. More
Climate change: there is no ‘planet B’
- 20/03/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
The Paris Agreement embodies a global solution for the climate and represents a beacon for action at national, sub-national to local and international levels, Lord John Prescott said presenting his report on climate change. More
Did you know?
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 2018 Prize is Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine).
In January 2018, Stefan Schennach (Austria, SOC) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
Agendas
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Reports under preparation
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Documents and declarations
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Reports adopted by the Assembly
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Decisions
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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 81 members are appointed by the national delegations to the Assembly and may belong to one of the six political groups in the Assembly or be non-registered.
Sub-committees
The committee currently has four sub-committees:
- M. Luís LEITE RAMOS - 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 - Ms Bogdana BUZARNESCU - Assistant
6.139+33/3 90.21.4538 - Mme Françoise SCHIR - Assistant
6.140+33/3 88.41.3238