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Courts’ role in protecting journalists from abusive lawsuits under spotlight in Serbia
Judges, lawyers and academics gathered at the annual “Forum of Judges” conference to discuss how courts can strengthen protection against abusive lawsuits targeting journalists and public watchdogs. The discussion focused on the implementation of the Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)2...
Judges and prosecutors from the Western Balkans equipped to counter barriers to women’s access to justice
Budapest, Hungary –Judges and prosecutors from across the Western Balkans gathered in Budapest for a pioneering three-day training to champion gender equality in justice. From 22-24 September the thirty-four legal professionals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North...
Kada knjige progovore: učenici širom BiH uče o razumijevanju i toleranciji
Najbolje lekcije ne dolaze uvijek iz udžbenika, one ponekad dolaze iz iskustva o nečijem životu. Širom Bosne i Hercegovine, 437 učenika i učenica iz 17 osnovnih i srednjih škola otkrilo je drugačiju vrstu biblioteke - onu u kojoj knjige dišu, govore i dijele svoje priče. Kroz aktivnost „Živa...
National Competition: Competences for Democratic Culture and Cross-curricular Approach – Application in Practice
As part of the joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe entitled “Quality Education for All”, which is being implemented in the Republic of Serbia in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia and the Institute for Improvement of Education, we invite...
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina step up joint action against child trafficking
Authorities and civil society from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia are intensifying cooperation to tackle child trafficking for forced begging, a persistent and urgent challenge faced by both countries. At a joint meeting on 2 October in Sarajevo, ministries, prosecutors, judges, law...
Judges and public prosecutors strengthen their skills to apply European standards within the domestic legal framework on combating hate speech
Judges and prosecutors play a fundamental role in the efforts to combat hate speech and more concretely in processing hate speech legal cases. To assist justice professionals in North Macedonia to address hate speech, a capacity building activity supported by EU and Council of Europe took place...
Otvorene stranice empatije: mladi u Bosni i Hercegovini kroz žive knjige uče o različitostima
“Živa biblioteka” nije obična polica s knjigama. Umjesto štampanih stranica, učenici/e upoznaju prave ljude – “knjige” koje dijele svoja životna iskustva, razbijaju stereotipe i pozivaju na dijalog. U školama širom Bosne i Hercegovine, pet aktivista/ica koji predstavljaju različite manjinske...
Ka sigurnijem digitalnom prostoru u Bosni i Hercegovini
Od suzbijanja dezinformacija do promocije digitalne pismenosti, Regulatorna agencija za komunikacije (RAK) jača svoje kapacitete za kreiranje sigurnijeg online prostora u Bosni i Hercegovini. Dana 1. oktobra, uposlenici RAK-a učestvovali su na specijaliziranoj obuci koju je organiziralo Vijeće...
Journalists and experts join forces in Belgrade to safeguard free media
Journalists, researchers, policymakers and representatives of international organisations gathered in Belgrade to tackle growing threats to freedom of expression in the Western Balkans and beyond. The two-day conference provided a platform to share experiences, develop solutions, and strengthen...
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From courts to classrooms: Montenegro makes progress in reforms with European Union and Council of Europe support
From strengthening the accountability of courts and protecting equality through new legislation to fostering inclusion in schools and communities, Montenegro has advanced its reforms with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the...
Collaboration for change: fostering women’s rights through stronger local partnerships in Türkiye
Commitment, collaboration, and solidarity were at the forefront in Ankara as civil society organisations working in the field of women’s rights, bar associations and municipalities from across Türkiye, and international partners convened for the Final Review Meeting: Collective Impact for Women’s...
Youth in North Macedonia invited to share their vision on justice and equality in drawing and essay competition
The Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje, is once again marking the European Day of Justice in North Macedonia, this time with a drawing and essay competition, under the slogan “Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens”. This initiative invites children and young people from North...
Final cascade training strengthens lawyers’ expertise on immigration detention
As many as 36 lawyers from the Gaziantep Bar Association deepened their knowledge of European and international human rights standards during the 10th and final cascade training on Detention in the Context of Migration held on 25–26 September 2025 in Gaziantep. Organised under the European Union...
Interactive page dedicated to Democratic Culture in Education on Serbia’s National Education Portal
The Institute for Improvement of Education of the Republic of Serbia, in close partnership with the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, announced the launch of the dedicated Democratic Culture in Education page on the official National Education Portal. This initiative, led by the Institute for...
Advancing transparency in North Macedonia: Civil servants gain practical skills to implement access to information laws
Strengthening the knowledge and skills of civil servants in North Macedonia, to apply laws related to access to information more effectively, directly contributes to greater transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. To assist this process, a specialised training for civil servants...
Delegation from North Macedonia learns from Dutch experience in ensuring equal justice for all citizens
Legal aid professionals and policymakers from North Macedonia concluded a three-day study visit to the Netherlands, gaining first-hand insights into one of the world’s most advanced legal aid systems. The visit is part of the ongoing EU and Council of Europe efforts to strengthen access to...
Strengthening risk-based audits and sanctioning in the non-profit organisation sector
Thirty-six representatives from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board of Türkiye (MASAK), the Ministry of Interior, the Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society, and law enforcement agencies strengthened their skills in applying risk-based...
New Guide helps legal professionals counter SLAPPs through ECHR standards
The Council of Europe has published a new Guide for Legal Professionals on Freedom of Expression, SLAPPs and Related ECHR Standards, developed under the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye. The Guide is designed to support...
Strengthening regional response to environmental crime, corruption and money laundering in the Western Balkans
Environmental crime poses a growing threat to natural resources, governance, and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond. These crimes often thrive on corruption, generating illicit profits that are laundered through cross-border schemes or professional networks. To discuss a co-ordinated...
Call for Proposals: Grants to Prevent Child Trafficking in Roma Community in Serbia
We are pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for the award of grants aimed at preventing child trafficking in Roma community in Serbia. The objective of this initiative is to support Roma civil society organisations in developing and implementing innovative, community-based...
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