The Council of Europe has just published the newest, 2026 edition of The European Convention on Human Rights in practice - Teaching Resources. This open access online booklet is geared towards teachers, assumedly in secondary education (but also useful potentially for non-law students in university education). The Council of Europe describes it as a "dynamic tool for pupils about learning and understanding their rights". The 46-page booklet for its 2026 edition was reviewed by Ali Bozkaya and Oleg Soldatov. It includes basic and accessible information about the Council of Europe, the ECHR and the rights included in it, and the Court. This is the abstract:
"Raising awareness of human rights among young people is one of the Council of Europe’s most important missions. Help your students to forge a democratic tomorrow with these highly accessible teaching resources.
This instructive brochure gives a comprehensive overview of the European Convention on Human Rights and the different rights contained within it. It also details the work of the European Court of Human Rights and how its judgments affect our daily lives. Finally, it includes case studies and practical exercises for group activities - students can discover and share how human rights have a major impact on each and every one of us.
With both a theoretical and practical content, the brochure provides a dynamic resource to help teachers foster awareness of human rights. It will be a valuable resource for teaching professionals, volunteers and youth leaders."
