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Building capacity on AI and human rights for Ombudspersons’ institutions in Azerbaijan
A two-day workshop entitled “Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: The Role of Ombudspersons’ Institutions” was held on 23–24 February 2026 in Baku, bringing together representatives of the Ombudsperson’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan, national stakeholders and...
Advancing the dialogue with partners from the Republic of Moldova on access to rights and effective equality of vulnerable groups
As a follow up to the roundtable on 25 November 2025, dedicated to the latest findings and recommendations of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) for the Republic of Moldova, key national partners met with the Council of Europe and European Union representatives and...
Dialogue and cooperation for a secure and inclusive financial system
Representatives of the National Bank of Moldova, other regulatory authorities, banking professionals, as well as officials from payment and microfinance institutions gathered to participate in a practical workshop dedicated to risk-based customer due diligence measures and the promotion of...
European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organises a workshop for mediators in Azerbaijan
On 12–13 February 2026, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) in cooperation with the Mediation Council and the Academy of Justice of Azerbaijan organised a workshop entitled “Improving the professional skills of mediators”. The workshop brought together 35 mediators from...
Justice reform in Armenia delivers tangible results through the Council of Europe-European Union joint project
Three years of co-operation between the Council of Europe, the European Union and Armenian partners have delivered tangible progress in strengthening the country’s justice system. Legislative reforms, improved professional capacities across the justice sector, a major reduction in civil court...
National authorities and private sector discuss third country risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing
Azerbaijan has completed its third national assessment of risks related to money laundering and the financing of terrorism, an important step in protecting the country’s economy and citizens. The assessment helps national authorities understand where financial systems may be vulnerable and how...
From training to impact: strengthening Armenia’s capacity to tackle financial crime
To ensure economic stability, uphold the rule of law, and protect society from the impact of illicit financial activities, strong and effective responses to economic crime are essential. The Council of Europe, in co-operation with the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, which...
145th plenary session of the Venice Commission: New opinion prepared under the Quick Response Mechanism
At its 145th plenary session (held on 12-13 December 2025), the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe adopted, among others: Republic of Moldova Joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe on the draft law on...
Introducing a new social model: results of a multilateral dialogue
On 8 December 2025, a high-level dialogue “How to introduce a new social model in Ukraine: the experience of other countries in the light of Council of Europe standards” took place in Kyiv, Ukraine. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of...
Workshop to strengthen beneficial ownership transparency across the Eastern Partnership region
A two-day regional workshop brought together anti-money laundering practitioners from Eastern Partnership countries to accelerate reforms that make beneficial ownership information accurate, usable and shared across borders. Practitioners responsible for detecting and disrupting illicit finance:...
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