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Love behind locked doors: Supporting children and families in North Macedonia’s prisons
The bustling atmosphere in the large visitors’ area at Idrizovo Prison is suddenly broken by the clattering of locks, followed by the mournful sound of the heavy iron door leading to the space where families come together. It is a weekend day and visiting hours have just begun. Prison security...
Council of Europe research on media user preferences takes centre stage at Radio Days Serbia
What do citizens in Serbia really expect from their media, and who do they trust? The main findings of the comprehensive study Media User Preferences in Serbia were presented through a panel at Radio Days, a conference of regional and local radio media outlets organised by the Association of...
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...
Unlocking Justice: Free Legal Aid Brings Hope for Equal Access to Justice for All in North Macedonia
Equal access to justice is a cornerstone of a fair and inclusive society, as enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights (European Convention) guaranteeing access to legal assistance for anyone who cannot afford it. In North Macedonia, the European Union and the Council of Europe have...
Strengthening protection of mental health for prison staff and violent extremist prisoners in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Early detection of potential mental health issues among violent extremist prisoners (VEPs) by non-medical prison staff is essential to ensure that prisoners receive timely and appropriate treatment by medical professionals. At the same time, protecting the well-being and mental health of prison...
Strengthening the capacities of probation staff in Albania for managing violent extremist offenders
Effective management, rehabilitation, and reintegration of violent extremist offenders (VEOs) under a probation regime requires probation staff to possess specific specialised skills and knowledge. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacities of probation practitioners in Albania and...
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...
Authorities strengthen data use to fight against money laundering and terrorism financing
Authorities in Türkiye are stepping up efforts to use data more effectively in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, with a focus on improving investigations, prosecutions and asset recovery. At a workshop held in Antalya, representatives from key national institutions,...
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,...
Montenegro adopts new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers, strengthening accountability and public trust
Montenegro has taken an important step forward in advancing the rule of law with the adoption of a new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers. The Code was developed with the support of the Council of Europe, drawing on European standards and best practices to reinforce professionalism,...
Standing up for academic integrity in a changing digital world
What does academic integrity mean in a time when artificial intelligence can write essays and information is only a click away? For Professor Božidar Popović of the University of Montenegro, integrity remains the foundation of trust in education, regardless of how technology evolves. As one of...
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....
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...
Novi iskorak za demokratsko obrazovanje u Zenici
Dolazak proljeća u Zenici donio je novu energiju i dodatni zamah obrazovnim inicijativama. Za učenike/ice i nastavnike/ice Druge gimnazije Zenica ovaj period označava početak novog poglavlja, jer je škola postala dio mreže resursnih centara za demokratsku školsku kulturu u Bosni i Hercegovini....
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...
Predsjednici sudova u Bosni i Hercegovini fokusiraju se na smanjenje zaostalih predmeta i poboljšanje efikasnosti
Napori za smanjenje zaostalih predmeta i jačanje efikasnosti sudova bili su ključni fokus 20. Konferencije predsjednika sudova u Bosni i Hercegovini, koja je okupila pravosudne aktere i međunarodne partnere. Na konferenciji, koju je 1. aprila 2026. godine u Tesliću organizovalo Visoko sudsko i...
Unapređenje uporedivih podataka o pravnoj pomoći na Zapadnom Balkanu i u Istočnom partnerstvu
Poboljšanje načina na koji se sistemi pravne pomoći mjere i upoređuju u različitim zemljama bilo je u fokusu regionalne radionice koju je organizovala Evropska komisija za efikasnost pravosuđa (CEPEJ) 25. i 26. marta u Budvi, Crna Gora. Radionica pod nazivom: „Od pravnih okvira do uporedivih...
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