News on combating discrimination
Strengthening practices in addressing trafficking in human beings Serbia
Public Prosecutors from across Serbia who serve as contact points for human trafficking cases gathered in Belgrade on April 2 for a roundtable dedicated to improving practices in handling human trafficking cases. The event was organized within the framework of the joint program of the European...
Profit or people? The battle against modern-day slavery in North Macedonia
Human trafficking for labour exploitation is a serious and ever-growing global concern that affects people of all ages. At its core, it means that people are forced or deceived into working under abusive conditions, which infringe upon their human dignity. The victims are severely overworked,...
North Macedonia continues its path towards advancing the rights of persons belonging to communities
Representatives of institutions, ethnic communities and international partners gathered in Skopje to help shape the revised Action Plan on Advancing the Rights of Persons Belonging to Communities, an important policy document supporting social cohesion and North Macedonia’s EU accession process....
Promicanje sigurnog javnog prostora u Bosni i Hercegovini kroz prepoznavanje i prevenciju govora mržnje
Državni službenici u Bosni i Hercegovini unaprijedili su svoje vještine za prepoznavanje, reagiranje i prevenciju govora mržnje kroz specijalizirani program obuke koji je organiziralo Vijeće Evrope u suradnji sa Agencijom za državnu službu BiH. Obuka je održana u Mostaru 24. i 25. marta, a...
Young European Ambassadors build bridges against discrimination in Venice
The Council of Europe works closely with Young European Ambassadors (YEA) to strengthen youth engagement in promoting equality, diversity and human rights across Europe and its neighbouring regions. In this context, 25 Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership...
Inkluzija na velikom platnu: poruke raznolikosti u kino dvoranama BiH
Od 22. do 28. januara, hiljade posjetiteljica i posjetitelja kina širom Bosne i Hercegovine dočekala je jednostavna, ali snažna poruka prije početka filmova u CineStar kinima: „Naša snaga je u našim različitostima.“ Ova inicijativa podizanja svijesti, koju su zajednički realizovali Evropska unija...
Od dijaloga do svakodnevnog djelovanja u Bosni i Hercegovini
Širom Bosne i Hercegovine, osobe koje djeluju u vjerskim zajednicama, obrazovanju i civilnom društvu dolaze iz različitih sredina, tradicija i životnih puteva. Ipak, kada govore o društvima koja žele graditi, njihove riječi odražavaju zajedničke vrijednosti: odgovornost, dostojanstvo i potrebu da...
Advancing Self-Identification of National Minorities through Dialogue and Community Engagement
After the successful roundtable in Kukës, the European Union and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action and the OSCE Presence in Albania supported the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Committee for National Minorities in organising another roundtable, this time in Dervican (Dropull)....
Understanding hate, building stronger foundations for our communities
After months of online attacks, Aleksandra* from Montenegro started self-censorship. She withdrew from advocating for her community and even her own rights. Every post, every comment, every debate had become a battlefield, and the cost of speaking out had grown unbearable. This is one of the...
Identity matters: promoting self-identification of national minorities in Kukës
The Ministry of Internal Affairs in co-operation with the Committee on National Minorities organised today in Kukës a roundtable to raise awareness and inform local communities about the procedure of the self-identification as a national minority according to the respective by-laws. Supported by...
Empowering Social Workers to Combat Discrimination and Antigypsyism
Combating discrimination and antigypsyism are important priorities in the efforts of the Council of Europe to build equal and inclusive societies. Social workers in North Macedonia are often at the forefront in working with vulnerable communities, helping and supporting them. In this framework,...
Brčko distrikt Bosne i Hercegovine unapređuje institucionalni odgovor na govor mržnje
Predstavnici/e javnih institucija, civilnog društva i medija iz Brčko distrikta unaprijedili su znanja o prepoznavanju i adekvatnom reagovanju na govor mržnje tokom dvodnevne obuke održane 19. i 20. februara 2026. u Tesliću. Obuka, koju je organizovala Vlada Brčko distrikta uz podršku Evropske...
From Awareness to Action: Reinforcing Anti-Discrimination Policing in Albania
426 students from all three academic years of the Police Academy of Tirana strengthened their capacities to address hate crimes. This is one of the key results of this year’s Anti-Discrimination Week, organised every February by the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, with support...
Council of Europe and Albanian public authorities step up co-operation towards more inclusive education in Korça
Senior representatives from the Council of Europe Office in Tirana, public institutions and local authorities met in Korça to discuss progress on the execution of the European Court judgement about the segregation of Roma and Egyptians pupils in “Naim Frashëri” school (‘X and Others v. Albania’...
Anti-Discrimination Week 2026 kicks off in Albania, promoting equality, dignity and inclusion for all
Under the motto “Equality, Dignity and Inclusion for All”, the Anti-Discrimination Week 2026 will take place across Albania from 9 to 16 February 2026, featuring a series of awareness-raising and capacity-building activities. The Anti-Discrimination Week Held annually in February is an initiative...
Social workers, educators and technical staff in kindergartens in Skopje learn more about combating discrimination
The Ministry for Social Policy, Demography and Youth, with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, organised a capacity building initiative intended for social workers, as well as educational and technical staff from kindergartens from different municipalities in Skopje. The...
Promoting ethical and gender-sensitive reporting on human trafficking cases in North Macedonia
Hate Speech in Albania: Despite increased awareness, it is perceived to be on the rise
The latest edition of the study “Beyond Definitions: A Call for Action Against Hate Speech in Albania” reveals significant patterns of hate speech in the country, showing both progress in awareness and gaps in action. According to the findings, 97% of respondents are now familiar with the concept...
Young voices reveal the unequal impact of environmental challenges
“For me, the most important insight was realising that environmental problems are not ‘neutral’, but that they affect certain groups of people much more strongly.” This reflection, shared by Vasilije Keranović from the Panel of Young Advisors to the Protector of Citizens, after working with...
Compensation for victims of trafficking in focus during the commemoration of the week for fight against human trafficking
Victims of human trafficking in North Macedonia often face long processes to rebuild their lives and reintegrate in the society. Compensation, as means to reckon the injustice these victims suffered by the society, is essential for their resocialisation and reintegration. This week, as part of...
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