Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
‘Blow the whistle’ to end child sexual abuse in sports
- 19/11/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
“One in five children are victims of sexual abuse or violence, and in the field of sport, children are particularly vulnerable,” Liliane Maury Pasquier said today, at an event organised by PACE's Social Affairs Committee. More
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
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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 2018 Prize is Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine).
In January 2018, Stefan Schennach (Austria, SOC) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
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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.
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- Sub-Committee on the European Social Charter
- Sub-Committee on Children
- Sub-Committee on Public Health and Sustainable Development
- Sub-Committee on the Europe Prize
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