
Promoting anti-discrimination and protection of the rights of vulnerable groups
Depending on the needs and priorities of the beneficiaries concerned, work in this area will concentrate on support to ombudspersons’ institutions, inclusive education (addressing racism, bullying, segregation and extremism in the education system), addressing trafficking in human beings (with a focus on assistance to victims of trafficking), countering discrimination against national minorities and/or when based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Actions under Theme III: Combating discrimination
Fighting Bullying and Extremism in the Education System in Albania
Strengthening the protection of national minorities in Albania
Strengthening the Human Rights Ombudsman to fight discrimination (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Support to the IMO in the final assessment of the census process in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strengthening the protection of national minorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fostering a democratic school culture in Montenegro
Fostering a democratic school culture in Serbia
Preventing and combating trafficking in human beings in Serbia (available in English and Serbian)
Strengthening the protection of national minorities in Serbia
Fostering a democratic school culture and diversity in schools in Kosovo*
Preventing and combating trafficking in human beings in North Macedonia
Quality education in multi-ethnic societies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (available in English, Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian)
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.




