Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is the achievement of greater unity between its members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage and of facilitating their economic and social progress, in particular by the maintenance and further realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
Council of Europe
Document type
Regional treaty
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
1996
Paragraph type
Preamble
Reference
European Social Charter (Revised) (1996), Preamble, a.