Horizontal Facility - Vijesti
Working together to tackle structural racism in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership region
Representatives from public institutions and experts from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, part of the European Union and Council of Europe Anti-racism Network, met in Strasbourg to strengthen their joint efforts against racism and intolerance. Discussions focused on shifting...
Improving the culture of human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s police academies
Classrooms in the Police Academies for police cadets and junior inspectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina are ready to welcome back 24 of their lecturers and instructors, after a professional development programme on human rights safeguards. As part of the joint EU/Council of Europe programme, the...
Strengthening responses to disinformation – New Code of Ethics discussed in Montenegro
A public discussion on the new Code of Ethics for Journalists of Montenegro was held in Podgorica, bringing together journalists, editors, media representatives, civil society organisations, and communication experts to discuss how ethical standards can strengthen truthful and responsible...
New Codes of Ethics adopted to strengthen integrity and accountability in Montenegro’s judiciary
Montenegro has taken an important step forward in strengthening the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of its justice system. The new Codes of Ethics for Judges and Prosecutors have been officially adopted, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to build a more...
New training programme helps protect journalists from abusive legal tactics
The Council of Europe launched a new Training Programme on Countering Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) — part of its ongoing efforts to defend freedom of expression and protect journalists and others speaking out in the public interest. This hands-on course is designed for...
Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirm their commitment to advancing inclusive quality education
Supporting Resource Centres for democratic school culture, strengthening monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, emphasising the importance of continued support to quality education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as boosting the visibility of good practice examples were among the key priorities...
Montenegro judiciary marks 75 years of the European Convention
Judicial leaders from across Montenegro met in Budva on 29-30 October to reflect on the legacy and continued relevance of the European Convention on Human Rights, 75 years after its adoption. The high-level Judiciary Days event brought together judges from the Supreme, High, and Basic Courts, as...
Aligning property deprivation procedures with European standards
A series of judgments by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against Serbia has highlighted the need for clearer interpretation and application of rules on property deprivation in criminal and misdemeanor proceedings.[1] On this topic, 60 participants from the judiciary, prosecution,...
Closing the gender gap by addressing judicial data challenges
Experts from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions met in Budapest to discuss how better data collection help close the gender gap in justice systems. The roundtable brought together representatives from Ministries of Justice, National Statistics Institutes, Istanbul Convention...
Reporting Justice: journalists strengthen professional standards in court reporting
Court reporters and journalists gathered in Tushemisht - Pogradec, for a two-day training, “Reporting Justice Accurately: Professional Standards in Legal and Court Reporting”, organised by the joint European Union and the Council of Europe action on Protecting Freedom of Expressions and of the...
Citizens in Skopje, Bitola, and Shtip to receive Primary Free Legal Aid at the Civil Registry Offices
As of today, citizens of Skopje, Bitola, and Shtip can receive primary legal aid services at the Civil Registry Offices. Three mobile teams, composed of representatives from civil society organisations authorised to provide free legal aid as well as legal clinic students, were established to...
Simulation-Based Training on Human Trafficking Pioneered in North Macedonia
As part of the efforts to build the capacities of various anti-trafficking stakeholders, EU and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” delivered a simulation training with a mock trial, based on a human trafficking case scenario. The...
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EU and Council of Europe partnership supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in applying European standards
Representatives of beneficiary institutions, the European Union and the Council of Europe met today in Sarajevo for the third Beneficiary Steering Committee meeting of the joint programme Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye. They discussed the progress made in Bosnia and...
Three new pilot courts join efforts for more efficient justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Three new courts- the Basic Court in Modriča and the Municipal Courts in Žepče and Mostar, have joined the court coaching programme of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) aimed at strengthening the efficiency and quality of justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With their...
Türkiye strengthens human rights protection in the context of migration
Representatives of national institutions, legal professionals and international partners gathered in Ankara for the Closing Conference of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action ‘Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye.’ As part of the...
Parents’ Day in Aydın strengthens family engagement in digital citizenship education
Families, teachers, and students came together at Nermin Metin Akar Lower Secondary School to celebrate Parents’ Day and explore how cooperation between schools and families can help children grow into responsible, empathetic, and active digital citizens. Organised as part of the Council of...
Defamation, SLAPPs, and democracy: Protecting the space for public debate in BiH
Continued education of legal professionals is key to applying European standards consistently, harmonising court practices, and shortening legal proceedings to ensure that the space for public debate in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains open and free. These were among the key conclusions of an...
New guide promotes gender sensitive reporting among young journalists in Serbia
The Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Journalists Association of Serbia (JAS), has developed a new Guide for Gender Sensitive Reporting to support young journalists in applying ethical and professional standards that promote gender equality in the media. The Guide was developed to...
Law enforcement and civil society from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions join forces against discrimination in Sarajevo
Representatives of law enforcement and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions met in Sarajevo to strengthen dialogue, build trust, and work together to combat hatred, discrimination, and racism in line with European standards. The regional event,...
Strengthening victim protection in criminal cases in Montenegro
Montenegro is moving toward more consistent protection for victims of serious crimes with the first working group meeting held to draft the Guidelines for enhancing judicial practices in compensating the victims. Through a clearly defined recommendations, the Guidelines will provide expert and...
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