Head of the Education Department
Directorate of Democratic Participation
Directorate General II Democracy
Council of Europe - Conseil de l'Europe
Villano QIRIAZI is currently leading the Education Department of the Organisation. His academic journey commenced with a solid foundation in philology, specializing in French language and literature, from which he graduated at the University of Tirana in 1988. Embarking on his professional path with the Council of Europe in 1996, Villano QIRIAZI has since accumulated a wealth of expertise in shaping and advancing Council of Europe policies and instruments. He had several positions in the sectors of Formal Education and Higher Education in the Council of Europe. His tenure also included a significant three-year period serving as a special advisor to the Director General of the DGII. He's a member of the UNESCO High level Steering Committee for the follow up of the SD4Agenda and his contributions to the field of education are marked by his deep understanding of the intricacies of educational policies and his commitment to fostering educational environments that are democratic, transparent, and aligned with human rights values. His leadership continues to influence and shape the future of education in the Council of Europe's member States and beyond.
