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Andorra And Council Of Europe Membership
Andorra is one of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe The Council of Europe (CoE; , CdE) is an international organisation with the goal of upholding human rights, democracy and the Law in Europe, rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it is Europe's oldest intergovernmental organisation, represe ..., having joined on 10 November 1994. Andorra is actively involved in several key areas: * **Prevention of Torture**: Inspections by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture in detention facilities such as juvenile centers, immigration detention sites, police stations, and psychiatric hospitals. * **Fight Against Racism**: Monitoring and advice provided by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance. * **Protection of Social Rights**: Oversight by the European Committee of Social Rights under the European Social Charter, which guarantees social and economic human rights. * **Protection of Minorities**: Although the Framework Convention for the Protec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Council Of Europe
The Council of Europe (CoE; , CdE) is an international organisation with the goal of upholding human rights, democracy and the Law in Europe, rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it is Europe's oldest intergovernmental organisation, representing 46 member states from Europe, with a population of approximately 675 million ; it operates with an annual ordinary budget of approximately 500 million euros. The organisation is distinct from the European Union (EU), although people sometimes confuse the two organisations – partly because the EU has adopted the original Flag of Europe, European flag, designed for the Council of Europe in 1955, as well as the Anthem of Europe, European anthem. No country has ever joined the EU without first belonging to the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe is an official United Nations General Assembly observers, United Nations observer. Unlike the EU, the Council of Europe cannot make binding laws; however, the council has produced a numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imma Tor Faus
Imma Tor Faus (born 1966) is an Andorran professor and diplomat who has been the country's Foreign Minister since 17 May 2023, with extensive diplomatic experience in representing Andorra in several international missions (such as Council of Europe and UNESCO). Early life and education Imma Tor Faus was born in Sant Julià de Lòria in 1966. Career Tor Faus was a professor of French and literature at the University of Toulouse and the University of Paris. In 1998, Tor Faus was appointed as Andorra's permanent representative to the Council of Europe, serving until 2004. She was also Ambassador to France from 1999 until 2007 and permanent delegate to UNESCO from 2004 to 2007. From 2007 to 2010, she was Andorra's Ambassador to the European Union in Brussels. In December 2010, Tor Faus became deputy director of French language at the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, where she worked until 2023. In May 2023, Tor Faus was announced as the minister of foreign affairs i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
