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Strengthening trust between police and the LGBTI community in the Republic of Moldova
The second round-table aimed at fostering dialogue and strengthening co-operation between the police and the LGBTI community in the Republic of Moldova was organised together with the General Police Inspectorate and the GENDERDOC-M Information Centre in Chisinau on 16 May 2025. The event focused...
Equipping trainers from Western Balkans and Eastern Europe with legal and technical tools to counter racial discrimination
An expert session was held to strengthen legal standards and practical tools for protecting individuals from discrimination in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions. This event is part of the recently initiated Training of Trainers programme. Bringing together over 30...
Engaging in dialogue to address hate speech in Armenia’s public discourse
At the initiative of, and in collaboration with, the Human Rights Defender’s Office of the Republic of Armenia, representatives of state institutions and journalists took part in a workshop that provided an open platform for dialogue on hate speech in public discourse. The event enabled...
Enhancing public sector integrity and accountability: Practitioners discuss corruption risk assessment approaches
An international workshop, that brought together anti-corruption practitioners from numerous regions, was organised with the aim of enhancing the application of corruption risk mapping and other risk assessment tools in strategy and policy-making. These efforts aim to foster more transparent,...
Constitutional Court of Ukraine strengthen European dialogue on fundamental values
Judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine participated in a conference organised by the Latvian Constitutional Court, continuing the strong and ongoing co-operation between the two institutions. The event provided a platform for exchanging experiences on strengthening constitutional...
Legal professionals discuss protection of domestic violence victims in Baku
An interactive discussion on the protection of victims of domestic violence was organised in collaboration with the Bar Association of Azerbaijan. 25 legal professionals engaged in informal exchanges about the challenges faced by victims, listened to personal insights and recognised the crucial...
Strengthening support for discrimination victims in the Republic of Moldova through improved police and Equality Council co-operation
A workshop that focused on the practical aspects of investigating cases of discrimination, hate speech and prejudice-motivated crimes , was organised together with the Equality Council and the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova. This is part of the inter-institutional...
EU and Council of Europe continue supporting Armenia to implement reform priorities
The European Union, the Council of Europe and the Armenian partners and beneficiaries have emphasised the importance of the Partnership for Good Governance programme in aligning Armenia‘s reform efforts with European standards in areas of strengthening justice, preventing and countering economic...
Empowering a new generation of anti-racism trainers in Eastern Europe and Western Balkans
As part of its ongoing efforts to advancing anti-discrimination policies in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, the Council of Europe launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme. This initiative brings together over 30 participants, including representatives from public...
Armenian judges and prosecutors discuss strategies to improve access to justice for women
The Armenian Academy of Justice and the Administrative Court held a discussion on ways to further improve access to justice for women, following the implementation of the mentoring programme for legal professionals in the Eastern Partnership region. Judges and prosecutors met to take stock of the...
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