A year in review: The EU and Council of Europe partnership with the Republic of Moldova
Fair hearings without waiting, a meaningful response to hate crime and institutions that support those seeking protection from discrimination or violence. These are everyday expectations driving the joint efforts of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the Republic of Moldova. At the...
Judicial and statistical stakeholders from the Republic of Moldova identify practical steps to close gender data gaps in access to justice
Reliable, gender-sensitive data is key to understanding the barriers women face in accessing justice. To discuss how to improve such data, representatives of authorities, justice and statistical institutions and civil society of the Republic of Moldova met at a roundtable in Chisinau. The meeting...
Armenia measures what changes for people and strengthens how it tracks progress against corruption
For people in Armenia, the success of anti-corruption reform is measured by whether public services become fairer, whether institutions are held to account and whether citizens can trust that the decisions affecting their lives are made with integrity. Knowing whether this is happening requires...
Law professors from Eastern Partnership countries explore ways to strengthen gender-sensitive legal education
“Integrating a gender perspective into legal education is not about changing the fundamental principles of law, but about enriching students’ understanding of justice, equality, and human rights.” This reflection, shared by a participant in a regional workshop on integrating a gender perspective...
New study maps progress and gaps in anti-racism frameworks in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions
Across the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, important laws and policies have been adopted to combat racism and discrimination but putting them into practice remains a challenge. Victims still need stronger protection and easier access to effective remedies. These are among the...


