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New Trauma Informed Therapy brings hope to women prisoners in Albania
For the first time, women prisoners in Albania are benefiting from a structured Trauma-Informed Therapy programme, focusing on mental health, resilience, and dignity in prison rehabilitation. With the support of the EU and Council of Europe and in partnership with the Directorate General of...
Edukacija za sudije: Zaštita javnog interesa kroz zaštitu uzbunjivača i novinara/ki
Top of FormSudije/sutkinje i tužioci/tužiteljke iz cijele Bosne i Hercegovine unaprijedili su svoje znanje o evropskim standardima zaštite uzbunjivača i novinara/ki tokom dvodnevne obuke usmjerene na očuvanje slobode izražavanja i javnog interesa. Kroz analizu konkretnih slučajeva Evropskog...
Albanian supervisory institutions strengthen fight against criminal infiltration and money laundering
Given the evolving risk of infiltration of organised crime and its sophisticated forms in economic and social life, the role of supervisory institutions remains crucial. To assist Albanian authorities, a two-day training was organised in Tirana under the joint European Union/Council of Europe...
Constitutional Court ruling opens path to strengthen media regulator’s independence
Ensuring the independence of the media regulator and aligning the local legal framework with European standards were at the heart of discussions at a roundtable in Pristina, that brought together members and staff of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), civil society representatives, and...
Od prijema do tretmana: Nova obuka jača službu obezbjeđenja u Forenzičkoj ustanovi Sokolac
Trideset pripadnika službe obezbježenja Forenzičke ustanove Sokolac završilo je novi program obuke koji za cilj ima da ojača njihovu ulogu u zaštiti sigurnosti pacijenata i poštivanju ljudskih prava. Tokom četiri dana obuke, učesnici su unaprijedili svoje vještine komunikacije, deeskalacije i...
Montenegro Strengthens Court´s Response to sexual and gender-based violence
Guidelines for a harmonised approach to sentencing in cases of sexual and gender-based violence are being developed by a newly established working group of the Supreme Court of Montenegro. This initiative represents a significant step in strengthening the judiciary’s response to sexual and...
Policijski kadeti iz Bosne i Hercegovine redefiniraju policijsku značku
Na poligonima i u učionicama Policijske akademije Federalnog ministarstva unutrašnjih poslova u Bosni i Hercegovini odvija se tiha revolucija. Ovdje budući policijski službenici uče da značka koju će uskoro nositi nije samo simbol autoriteta - ona je obećanje da će štititi dostojanstvo i prava...
A small school with a big heart: how children in Kraljevo are learning inclusion by living it
When twelve-year-old Maša opened the door of her family home in Adrani, near Kraljevo, she wasn’t sure what to expect. A girl her age from Slovenia was about to stay with her as part of a school exchange. At first, the two were shy, carefully observing one another. But soon they found common...
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...
A strong voice from Albania breaking disability barriers
Suela Lala, a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities in Albania, has spent over 15 years combating discrimination and promoting equality, focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental rights. She holds the position of the Executive Director of the “Së Bashku”...
Standing up against SLAPPs: Journalists and lawyers join forces in North Macedonia
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are lawsuits filed not to seek justice, but to intimidate, silence, or drain the resources of journalists, media workers, and activists who expose wrongdoing. Often disguised as defamation or civil claims, SLAPPs exploit the legal system to...
Preventing and Combating Child Trafficking in North Macedonia: Stories of Resilience and Collaboration
When Jana (name changed for protection) arrived at SOS Children’s Village foster home, she carried only a small bag, and an invisible weight of fear, trauma, and mistrust. At just 15, she had endured months of exploitation by traffickers who had promised her “a better future.” Instead, she found...
Utakmicom „Jedan tim, jedan cilj” započela nova faza inicijative „Blokiraj mržnju. Podijeli ljubav!”
Druga faza zajedničke inicijative Evropske unije i Vijeća Evrope „Blokiraj mržnju. Podijeli ljubav! 2.0” zvanično je počela danas dječijim nogometnim turnirom na stadionu FK Sloga u Vukosavlju, gdje su se okupili dječaci i djevojčice iz pet općina kako bi promovirali raznolikost, jednakost i...
A wall of words, a voice for tolerance
When graphic designers Kruna Jevtić and Luka Prstojević first sat down to brainstorm their latest project, before presenting it to the Council of Europe since commissioning it, they knew it needed to be more than just art. It had to speak- clearly, boldly, and without borders. And to speak words...
Montenegrin legal professionals strengthened skills on judicial ethics and AI dilemmas
Nineteen judges, prosecutors and lawyers from across Montenegro have completed a specialised training course aimed at strengthening the application of European judicial ethics standards, including the emerging critical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The training was organised under...
Call for tenders: Purchase of IT consultancy services to assist with the development of a software for processing FLA applications
Within the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe co-operation initiative Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye, the Council of Europe is implementing the Action “Towards a Consolidated and More Efficient Free Legal Aid (FLA) System in North Macedonia”. In that...
Turning theory into practice during an unforgettable week in Trebinje
For many law students, understanding human rights begins in a classroom. But for a young participant from Montenegro, Ana Novović, the Regional School of Human Rights in Trebinje in July offered something much deeper: a chance to connect with others who, despite different backgrounds, share the...
HELP course equips Serbian legal professional to combat trafficking in human beings and support victims
Nineteen judges and public prosecutors in Serbia have successfully completed a specialised Council of Europe course on combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims, enhancing their capacity to tackle one of the gravest human rights violations. Organised under the “Strengthening...
Montenegrin investigative actors boost skills in investigating ill-treatment
Prosecutors, judges, prison system and Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Interior officers further improved their skills in combating and preventing ill-treatment during a two-day training session held in Podgorica on 18–19 July. Key investigative actors had the opportunity to work together to...
Rights, land, and limits: Region’s law students learn about complex interconnectedness of property rights, environment, and regulation
31 law students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo* gathered this week in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the Regional School of Human Rights - a specialized educational programme designed to deepen their understanding of human rights...
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