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Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is a forum for debates on general European questions. Under its auspices intergovernmental binding agreements governed by international law, such as the European Convention on Human Rights, are concluded with the aim of safeguarding and realising the common heritage of European ideals and principles and facilitating economic and social progress. Switzerland became the 17th member of the Council of Europe on 6 May 1963.