The Council of Europe is the leading human rights organization in Europe. It includes 47 member states, 27 of which include members of the European Union. CoE works to safeguard human rights, strengthen democracy, and uphold the rule of law in Europe. The headquarters of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. It employs 2 200 people. The European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest provide training for young people in democracy and human rights issues.

CoE organizes of World Forum for Democracy in France.