News on combating discrimination
Državni službenici/e iz Bosne i Hercegovine jačaju odgovor na rasizam i rasnu diskriminaciju
Trideset i jedan državni službenik/ca iz institucija širom Bosne i Hercegovine završio/a je specijalizovanu obuku o borbi protiv rasizma i rasne diskriminacije, jačanju kapaciteta za promociju jednakosti i izgradnju inkluzivnijih javnih institucija. Završni događaj, koji je održan 13.maja u...
“Together with Family:” – The 17th Festival of Diversity Kicks off in Albania to mark IDAHOT
It is May and as every year, we unite to celebrate diversity and human dignity in Albania, reaffirming the commitment to challenge discrimination and promote inclusion for all. The 17th Festival of Diversity in the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is...
Equality at the heart of democracy: IDAHOT+ 2026 marked in Serbia
The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia (IDAHOT+) with a ceremonial event held at the “Svetozar Marković” University Library on 14 May. Under...
Fighting human trafficking facilitated by online technology in North Macedonia
New technologies, including artificial intelligence, are fuelling a global surge in victims of human trafficking. Children are often targeted by on-line predators, who use these technologies to earn money and obtain benefits by on-line sexual exploitation of children. North Macedonia is no...
From Syria to Reintegration: Supporting Violent Extremist Offenders in the Probation System in Albania
In her dark clothing, Fatime* sits quietly, seemingly uninterested in any conversation, waits impatiently to meet her Probation Officer in Tirana. Every three months, she is required to report and discuss her progress with the probation authorities. She is one of the nine women who returned in...
"From trauma to testimony“ - Regional dialogue on psychological support to victims of human trafficking
"From Trauma to Testimony: The Role of Psychological Support in Human Trafficking Cases” was the main topic of the regional dialogue organised with the support of EU and Council of Europe. The online event brought together more than 60 experts and practitioners in the field of human trafficking...
New e-learning tool to strengthen police response to racism and discrimination in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnerships regions
A new E-learning Course on Equality and Non-discrimination in Policing, has been launched, bringing together representatives of law enforcement agencies, equality bodies and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. The course is based on the European...
Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination in North Macedonia explores new strategic approach in combating hatred and discrimination
The Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination has taken an important step forward to advance Strategic Planning for Combating Hate Speech and Discrimination in North Macedonia, during the public meeting with the participation of around 20 members and technical staff of the...
Interview with Prof. Dr. Ilirjan Mandro - Rector of the Security Academy in Tirana
Equality, Non-Discrimination and Diversity in Police Training in Albania
Can you briefly introduce the Security Academy, including its mandate, structure, and the number of cadets and officers trained annually? As Rector, what major reforms and priorities are you focusing on? The Security Academy is the sole higher education institution in the field of public security...
Stanovnici Bihaća i osobe u pokretu udružili snage u akciji čišćenja uoči Dana planete Zemlje
Uoči Međunarodnog dana planete Zemlje, lokalni stanovništvo i osobe u pokretu okupili su se u Bihaću kako bi očistili zajedničke javne površine, pretvarajući jednostavnu ekološku akciju u poruku solidarnosti i inkluzije. Akcija čišćenja, koja je organizovana 19. aprila na nekoliko lokacija u...
How “Pinocchio” is helping children in North Macedonia to prevent trafficking
Fairy tales have always been considered powerful tools for teaching young children about life: how to recognise emotions, learn right from wrong and understand the consequences of their actions. With the support of the EU and Council of Europe action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action in...
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Parliamentary dialogue sets priorities for tackling racism and hate speech in Albania
Albania is advancing efforts to strengthen its response to racism and hate speech, as members of parliament, independent institutions, civil society organisations and international partners met today at the National Assembly to discuss concrete legislative and policy priorities aligned with...
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)....
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