Call for tenders: provision of communication and public relations, multimedia and graphic design services

29 March 2023 Serbia

Within the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” , the Council of Europe is currently implementing the action “Combating discrimination and promoting diversity in Serbia”. In this context, it is looking for...

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“Strengthening anti-trafficking action in Serbia” launched in Belgrade

23 March 2023 Belgrade

The first Steering Committee meeting of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action in Serbia” took place in Belgrade on 23 March 2023. Tobias Flessenkemper, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, and Marina Tomasevic, Co-ordinator in...

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Meeting partners to foster women's access to justice in Türkiye

16 March 2023 Ankara

The joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Fostering women’s access to justice in Türkiye” held its first Steering Committee meeting in Ankara on the 16 March 2023. The members of the Steering Committee underlined the positive outcomes and results from the previous phase of the action...

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Call for tenders: Supporting implementation of legal clinics on human rights violations

27 March 2023 Montenegro

Within the framework of the joint European Union/Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, the Council of Europe is currently implementing the action on “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in...

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Во Куманово се основа Локално координативно тело за поддршка на бесплатната правна помош

24.03.2023 год. Скопје

Во Куманово првпат се основа Локално координативно тело за спроведување на Законот за бесплатна правна помош. Поддржано од ЕУ и од Советот на Европа преку проектот „За консолидиран и поефикасен систем за бесплатна правна помош (БПП) во Северна Македонија“, во соработка со подрачното одделение на...

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Објавена Анализа на трендовите во примената на Европските стандарди во судската пракса на македонските судови во делот на слободата на изразување и безбедноста на новинар(к)ите

21 март 2023 година Скопје

Со цел да се оцени развојот на домашната судска пракса и можното влијание од претходните активности за градење на капацитетите, во рамките на Хоризонталниот инструмент, заедничка програма на Европската Унија и Советот на Европа, и проектот „Слобода на изразување и слобода на медиумите во Северна...

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Улогата на правните клиники, како важни актери во давањето на бесплатна правна помош на граѓаните, дискутирана на Националното координативно тело во Северна Македонија

22 март 2023 год. Скопје

Единаесеттиот состанок на Националното координативно тело (НКТ) за спроведување на Законот за бесплатна правна помош во Северна Македонија се одржа во Скопје, на 22 март 2023 година, со цел да се дискутираат важни аспекти во однос на системот за бесплатна правна помош во Северна Македонија....

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Renewed partnership with key judiciary institutions in strengthening efficiency and quality of justice in Albania

21 MARCH 2023 TIRANA, ALBANIA

Representatives from key beneficiaries, partner institutions, the European Union and the Council of Europe participated in the 1st Steering Committee meeting of the third phase of the European Union / Council of Europe joint Action on Strengthening the quality and efficiency of justice in Albania...

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Public officials in Albania strengthen their knowledge on the process of electronic declaration of private interests of elected subjects and high public officials

17 March 2023 Tirana

The EU and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime in Albania jointly with the High Inspectorate of Declaration and Audit of Assets and Conflict of Interests (HIDAACI) organised in Tirana a series of cascade training sessions to consolidate the experience of the public officials on legal...

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Improving ethical standards of the electoral campaign in Albania and the responsibility of media to fight use of hate speech

20 March 2023 Albania

During the electoral campaigns the risk of the use of hate speech in the media increases and the heated political debates may affect the ethical norms and standards of a democratic society. To address this topic and discuss about challenges and solutions to counter hate speech and the important...

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Advancing support to justice institutions in Pristina to improve their efficiency and quality

15 March 2023 Pristina

The EU and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening the quality and efficiency of justice” (KoSEJ III) organised its first Steering Committee meeting with the participation of key partners and beneficiaries. Following welcoming remarks of Frank Power, Head of the Council of Europe Office...

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Министерството за внатрешни работи и Државниот инспекторат за труд на Северна Македонија потпишуваат меморандум за соработка за идентификација и упатување на потенцијални жртва на трговија со луѓе со цел трудова експлоатација

16 март 2023 Скопје

Во рамки на иницијативата за соработка на Европската Унија и Советот на Европа Хоризонтален Инструмент за Западен Балкан и Турција и поврзаните активности „Спречување и борба против трговија со луѓе во Северна Македонија“ (2019 – 2022) и „Зајакнување на активностите против трговија со луѓе во...

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The action “Enhancing human rights protection for detained and sentenced person” launched in Montenegro

10 March 2023 Podgorica

The first Steering Committee meeting of a 48-month joint European Union/Council of Europe action on “Enhancing human rights protection for detained and sentenced person” took place on 10 March 2023. The meeting also marked the launch of the third phase of the “Horizontal Facility for the Western...

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The action “Enhancing the human rights protection for detained and sentenced persons” launched in Serbia

9 March 2023 Belgrade

The first Steering Committee meeting of a 48-month joint European Union/ Council of Europe action on “Enhancing the human rights protection for detained and sentenced persons” took place on 9 March 2023. The meeting marked the launch of the third phase of the “Horizontal Facility for the Western...

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Advancing justice and protecting victims' rights: successful launch of action in Montenegro

7 March 2023 Podgorica

The first steering committee meeting of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in Montenegro" was held on 7 March 2023. The meeting brought together action beneficiaries involved in...

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Renewed co-operation for enhancing the protection of human rights of inmates in Albania

15 March 2023 Tirana

Representatives from the General Directorate of Prisons' Administration, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, State's Advocate, and non-governmental organisations, together with representatives from the European Union and the Council of Europe, gathered in Tirana to...

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New Communication Strategy of the Prosecution Service presented to state prosecutors in Montenegro

10 March 2023 Montenegro

The new Communication Strategy for the State Prosecution Office and Prosecutorial Council for the period 2023 – 2025 was presented to the state prosecutors in Podgorica, Budva and Berane on 22 February, 24 February and 1 March, respectively. The key elements, methods and communication messages...

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Call for tenders: local consultancy services in the framework of the action “Quality education for all – Serbia”

10 March 2023 Serbia

Within the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, the action “Quality education for all – Serbia” is launching a call for local consultancy services. In this context, it is looking for providers in order to...

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Институциите на Северна Македонија се ангажираат за дополнително јакнење на подготовката пред отпуст и пост-пеналната поддршка

7 март 2023 год. Скопје

Надлежните институции во Северна Македонија дискутираа за потребите и спецификите на изработката на Стандардните оперативни процедури (СОП) за подготовка на отпуст и пост-пенална поддршка, кои треба да се изработат во претстојниот период. На работилницата организирана на 7 март од страна на...

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Call for tenders: international consultancy services in the framework of the action “Quality education for all – Bosnia and Herzegovina”

9 March 2023 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Within the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, the action on “Quality education for all – Bosnia and Herzegovina” is launching a call for international consultancy services. In this context, it is looking...

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