The Council of Europe is an international organization dedicated to upholding human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, the Council of Europe has 47 member states, covering almost the entire European continent.

The Council of Europe works to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law through a range of activities, including:

• Developing and monitoring international standards of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law

• Promoting the