Cet appel à contributions s'adressait aux États, ministères et autres agences gouvernementales ayant des responsabilités en matière de droits sociaux, aux organisations intergouvernementales, aux organisations de travailleurs et d'employeurs, aux organisations de la société civile, au monde universitaire et aux personnes ayant une expertise et un intérêt pour les droits sociaux, les droits de l'homme, la justice sociale et les domaines connexes.

Les contributions reçues seront prises en compte lors de la préparation du programme de la Conférence de haut niveau sur la Charte sociale européenne (4 juillet, à Vilnius, Lithuanie) et des messages de la Déclaration politique qui est le résultat principal attendu de la Conférence. Elles peuvent donc contribuer à façonner le programme futur du Conseil de l'Europe en matière de droits sociaux et de justice sociale.

Directives concernant la soumission des contributions:
Les contributeurs ont été invités à soumettre leur contribution écrite au Service des droits sociaux du Conseil de l'Europe avant le 15 mars 2024 à l'adresse suivante : [email protected]. 

 

Contributions des états membres et observateurs du CoE
Contributions des organisations internationales et société civile



1

Promoting acceptance by member states of further commitments under the Charter where possible. In this respect, a treaty event is envisaged where Council of Europe member states can undertake or pledge additional commitments under the Charter, including acceptance of provisions and, for those that have not yet done so, ratification of the revised Charter and acceptance of the collective complaints procedure.

2

Encouraging ratification of the Revised Charter by the seven States that are still bound by the 1961 Charter as being of particular importance in order for the Council of Europe to show unity in its mission to defend social rights and to reduce the (treaty law) complexity that arises from the existence of two social charters.  

3

Taking stock of the implementation of the Committee of Ministers’ decisions on the reform of the European Social Charter system and considering whether additional measures are needed to achieve the objective of strengthening the implementation of social rights in Europe.

4

Emphasising that social rights are human rights and as such universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, and expressing support for them. Also, reaffirming the Council of Europe’s Summit statement that social justice is crucial for democratic stability and security and drawing the necessary consequences therefrom.

5

Considering contemporary challenges with respect to social rights and the required responses from a Charter perspective having regard to the Council of Europe’s human rights architecture.

6

Considering the desirability of institutionalising a High-level Conference of specialised ministers in the area of social rights (labour, health, social affairs, housing, etc).

7

Initiating a reflection on whether and how to consolidate the various instruments that make up the Charter system and, if appropriate, requesting that the Committee of Ministers set in motion a process to consolidate the Charter instruments into one single treaty.

8

Discussing strategic partnerships, including the relationship with the European Union and the feasibility of EU accession to the Charter.

9

Exploring how the Charter's organs can concretely assist states and contribute to the Charter’s effective implementation, in light of the reform’s adopted texts. In this respect, exploring the meaning of enhanced dialogue as directed by the Committee of Ministers in the reform process and considering funding opportunities for assisting states who request support in their endeavours to improve social rights protection or to take action upon Charter monitoring outcomes.