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Call for Applications: Intercultural Cities - invitation for the participation of towns and municipalities in Serbia to promote diversity and tolerance at local level
Within the action "Combating discrimination and promoting diversity in Serbia", part of the joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe "Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye", we are inviting local self-government units to apply for the new initiative to...
Empowering mental health professionals on LGBTIQ counselling approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina
As part of the "Empower and Embrace" project, supported by EU and Council of Europe, the Centre for Psychological Support Sensus concluded the capacity building initiative on "Gender, Identity, and Sexuality" in Mostar and Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 17 mental health professionals had the...
Türkiye'de Göç Bağlamında İdari Gözetimin İzlenmesinin Güçlendirilmesi
Türkiye İnsan Hakları ve Eşitlik Kurumu (TİHEK) için hazırlanan “Göçmenlerin İdari Gözetim Yerlerinin İzlenmesi” Avrupa Birliği ve Avrupa Konseyi Ortak Eylemi “Türkiye'de Göç Bağlamında İnsan Haklarının Korunmasının Güçlendirilmesi” kapsamında uzman desteği ile tamamlanarak yayımlandı. Rehberin...
Combating Hate Speech and Discrimination through Education in the Municipality of Ilijaš
In the efforts to address hate speech and fight discrimination in the local communities of Ilijas in Bosnia and Herzegovina the initiative “Countering hate speech in the Municipality of Ilijaš” was successfully concluded. This initiative supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe...
Council of Europe Recommendation on countering the use of SLAPPs, available in Albanian
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted on 5 April 2024, the Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)2 on countering the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). The Committee of Ministers urged the member States to devise comprehensive and effective strategies to...
North Macedonia ratifies the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents
The Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia, on its 12th session held on 13 August 2024, adopted the Law on Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents, also known as the Tromsø Convention. With this ratification, North Macedonia becomes the 16th country...
European Commission against Racism аnd Intolerance Recommendation on preventing and combating intolerance and discrimination against LGBTI persons, available in Macedonian
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance’s (ECRI) General Policy Recommendation No.17 on preventing and combating intolerance and discrimination against LGBTI persons is now available in Macedonian language! Published in September 2023, the document recognises the continuing challenges...
Potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression discussed with local actors
The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...
Avukatlar, Avrupa standartlarıyla uyumlu göç bağlamında idari gözetim uygulaması konusunda desteklendi.
"Türkiye'de göç bağlamında insan haklarının korunmasının güçlendirilmesi" konulu Avrupa Birliği ve Avrupa Konseyi ortak eylemi çerçevesinde, Türkiye Barolar Birliği işbirliğiyle, İzmir, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin ve Bursa Barolarından 133 avukat 'Göç Bağlamında İdari Gözetim' konusundaki...
High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections
The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...
Published new Guide on the Albanian Constitutional Court's jurisprudence on property rights for legal professionals
The latest resource material for legal professionals, on the case-law of the Albanian Constitutional Court regarding property rights, is now available in Albanian. This guide aims to enhance the understanding and implementation of property rights in Albania, aligning with the standards set by the...
Freedom of expression in focus of Regional School of Human Rights: empowering future legal professionals in the Western Balkans
The Regional School of Human Rights brought together 34 law students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The summer school introduced students to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) focusing on the right to freedom of expression. This...
Montenegro: Published Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2025-2025
The Government of Montenegro has adopted the Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2024-2025 on 17 May 2024, with the aim to ensure the continuity of reform based on public policy long-term planning which began with the Judicial System Reform Project in 2000....
Attorneys in North Macedonia deepen their knowledge in addressing ethical dilemmas
42 attorneys from North Macedonia successfully completed the online HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on “Ethics for judges, prosecutors and lawyers.” The course covers in an interactive way the key concepts, the International and European framework and the relevant...
Study visit to Council of Europe and European Court of Human Rights inspires future legal professionals
Nine students and their mentor from the University of Southeast Europe in North Macedonia and Aleksander Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania, winners of a Moot Court competition, embarked on a study visit to the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on 17 July 2024....
Promoting inclusivity: new brochure on the Administrative Court published in multiple languages
To enhance public understanding of the Administrative Court's role in overseeing the lawful conduct of public authorities, a brochure detailing the essential Court’s work and functions was recently published in official language/languages in the official use in Montenegro, as well as in Romani...
Enhancing justice: Launch of specialised communication training for prosecutors and police officers
Effective communication is one of the cornerstones of successful relationships between rule of law institutions and citizens. By honing communication skills, prosecutors and police officials can enhance their ability to present their work accurately, build stronger relationships with public and...
Avrupa Birliği ve Avrupa Konseyi Türkiye'de kadınların güçlendirilmesi için sivil toplumu destekliyor
“Türkiye'de Kadınların Adalete Erişiminin Desteklenmesi” başlıklı Avrupa Birliği/Avrupa Konseyi ortak projesi, bir hibe programı kapsamında sivil toplum kuruluşlarının kapasitelerinin güçlendirilmesini desteklemektedir. Hibeler, Hayat Sende Gençlik Akademisi Derneği, Şiddeti Önleme ve...
Participation of the Young European Ambassadors in the International Youth Seminar and Policy Symposium on Active Political Participation of National Minority Youth
Supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe and organised by the Council of Europe Youth Department in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and the National Youth Council of Hungary, the International Youth Seminar and Policy Symposium on Active...
Call for tenders: Purchase of the communication services relating to the social media awareness raising initiative on discrimination in digital settings and inclusive education in Montenegro
Within the framework of the joint European Union/Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, the Council of Europe is currently implementing the action “Quality education for all in Montenegro”. In that context, it is looking for a Provider for the...