Human impact and success stories 

In its 3rd phase of implementation the Horizontal Facility actions are contributing to tangible results for the people of Western Balkans and Türkiye. This session is dedicated to specific human impact narratives and success stories coming from different actions and having a direct impact and positively influencing change and improvement in the life of individuals, communities or society at large.  Our human impact and success stories bring our programme closer to the people by showcasing real voices, real struggles, and real triumphs. These stories aim to drive awareness, mobilise support, and influence good policies. 

Let’s turn our impact stories into inspiration!  

 

A wall of words, a voice for tolerance

12 August 2025 Belgrade

When graphic designers Kruna Jevtić and Luka Prstojević first sat down to brainstorm their latest project, before presenting it to the Council of Europe since commissioning it, they knew it needed to be more than just art. It had to speak- clearly, boldly, and without borders. And to speak words...

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Turning theory into practice during an unforgettable week in Trebinje

27 July 2025

For many law students, understanding human rights begins in a classroom. But for a young participant from Montenegro, Ana Novović, the Regional School of Human Rights in Trebinje in July offered something much deeper: a chance to connect with others who, despite different backgrounds, share the...

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In Belgrade, youth and decision-makers join forces to counter hate speech through dialogue and art

17 June 2025 Belgrade

In a strong show of solidarity against hate and discrimination, youth representatives and senior officials gathered at the Silosi cultural centre in Belgrade to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The event featured a vibrant panel discussion followed by the unveiling of a...

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A school where democracy grows: Prijedor students lead the way in building dialogue and trust

2 June 2025 Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina

With the opening of the first Resource Centre for Democratic School Culture in Republika Srpska, the Catering and Economics School in Prijedor is showing how democratic values can be learned—and lived—through collaboration between students, teachers, and the local community.   In the heart of...

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United against discrimination in Serbia: Equality Commissioner and the Council of Europe driving change

26 May 2025 Belgrade

From classrooms to newsrooms, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and the Council of Europe in Serbia are working side by side to challenge discrimination and promote inclusion. The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality in Serbia, Brankica Janković, reflects on years of...

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From Losing Hope to Finding Legal Certainty: A Journey to Claim Your Property Rights in Albania

16 May 2025 Albania

The small apartment on the second floor of a former communist-era building, located in a main road not far from the centre of the capital Tirana is always busy. Under the watchful eyes of concerned citizens, the officials of Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) explain procedures in a simplified...

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Замолчување на вистината: Спротивставување на СЛАП тужбите и одбрана на слободата на медиумите во Северна Македонија

5 мај 2025 година Северна Македонија

Во знак на одбележување на Светскиот ден на слободата на медиумите – 3 Мај, слободните гласови од Северна Македонија алармираат за сè поголемата закана за демократијата: Стратешките тужби против јавното учество (СЛАП – SLAPP). Овие тужби, често маскирани како навреда, клевета или граѓански...

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