10 Things That You Need To Know About CoE:

1. The Council of Europe has a genuine pan-European dimension;

2. CoE is founded in 1949;

3. It is founded to protect human rights, pluralist democracy and the rule of law;

4. It is settled in Strassbourg, city of massive destrucion between France and Germany in 2 wars; Nowadays, a simbol of European Unity and French - German friendship;

5. If your human rights are violated you can submit a charge at Human Rights Building / Palais des Droits de l'Homme if your country is a member of the CoE;

6. Young people of Europe is the CoE priority;

7. CoE Supports NGO activities and run an uniqiue NGO register;

8. Regular meeting are held at least twice a year of the heads of state or government from the member states of the European Union for the purpose of planning Union policy.

9. Council of Europe patronate the lives of 800 000 000 Europeans;

10. If you want to meet European Diplomat in Strassbourg take bus No. 9. Dont expect "Mercedeses S500" and huge delegation ceremonies :)