Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is the parliamentary body of the Council of Europe. They focus on making and passing laws in the European Union supporting human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Background.
The Assembly is made up of 306 members. They meet four times a year for week-long sessions in Strasbourg, France.
The Assembly held its first session in Strasbourg on 10 August 1949, making it one of the oldest international assemblies in Europe. 
Goals.
Some of they goals they focus on are: