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Experts discuss legal and institutional responses to domestic violence in Azerbaijan
Responding effectively to domestic violence takes more than good laws: it requires strong co-operation between institutions, consistent implementation on the ground, and ongoing exchange of good practice. Bringing together national institutions and international expertise offers a chance to take...
Promoting equality and inclusion through communication
Before it becomes a matter of policy or law, discrimination begins with words - a comment, an assumption, a label. This was a the starting point for a two-day Workshop on Equality and Inclusion, where 23 young participants and civil society representatives worked on strengthening their knowledge...
Law enforcement, judiciary and other professionals in Azerbaijan explore effective approaches to financial investigations
Financial crime is not a victimless crime as behind every such crime are people whose lives, businesses, and trust may be affected. This is why financial investigations are not just about following the money — they are about protecting individuals and communities. When authorities effectively...
Fostering dialogue on Human Rights and Democracy at the Tbilisi Open Air Festival 2026
For the sixth consecutive year, the Council of Europe Office in Georgia, this year together with the European Union, participated in the Tbilisi Open Air Festival, engaging thousands of festivalgoers through its interactive Human Rights Corner in the festival's Freedom Village. Bringing human...
Tracking the illicit assets: a high-level conference against economic crime takes place in Armenia
Within the framework of the Armenian Platform of the European Prosecutors’ Dialogue, and on the occasion of Prosecutor’s Office Employee Day and the 108th anniversary of the founding of the Prosecutor’s Office, an international high-level two-day conference titled “Following the Trail of...
A new Mediator’s Handbook strengthens professional standards and mediation practice in Azerbaijan
Mediators in Azerbaijan now have a practical handbook designed to improve the quality and consistency of mediation services across the country. Developed by national consultants with the support of CEPEJ experts from Portugal and Slovenia, this handbook serves as a common professional reference...
CEPEJ evaluates the development of mediation in Azerbaijan
On 29 and 30 June 2026, experts from the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) visited Azerbaijan to carry out a field assessment of the development of mediation in the country since its introduction in 2021. Consultations were held with the main national stakeholders,...
Armenian stakeholders discuss ways to close gender data gaps in access to justice for women
Across the Eastern Partnership region, there is increasing recognition that gender-sensitive justice reform depends on better data. Where information on women's experiences in the justice system is incomplete or inconsistent, policymakers have limited tools to respond effectively. Representatives...
Breaking the silence: new study calls for stronger protection of LGBTI persons in detention in the Republic Moldova
Serkan is a young LGBTI person from the Republic of Moldova who was previously detained. In this context he was exposed to situations of vulnerability, stigmatisation and violence within the prison environment. Detained and far from any support system, he found himself completely alone in facing...
Enhancing beneficial ownership: unmasking hidden owners protects Armenians
To prevent situations where the real owner of a company is hidden behind shell structures and paperwork, authorities need to see who truly stands behind a company benefiting from a business, a concept known as beneficial ownership (BO). The process began with the team of experts conducting a...
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