News on combating discrimination
Public administration steps up efforts to combat hate speech in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Civil servants in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina have strengthened their ability to identify hate speech and apply relevant legal and institutional mechanisms to prevent and address it. These skills were at the centre of two capacity-building courses organised by the Civil Service...
Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership LGBTI activists join forces to combat anti-gender mobilisation
Across the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, LGBTI people continue to face discrimination, hostility and, in some cases, violence. In recent years, organised movements opposing gender equality and LGBTI rights have gained ground, influencing public debate, political agendas and...
Mеханизмите за заштита од дискриминација претставени на граѓаните во Тетово
Како локалните институции и граѓанското општество можат поефикасно да спречуваат дискриминација и да се погрижат луѓето да знаат кому да му се обратат кога им се повредени правата? Ова беше во фокусот на работилницата што се одржа во Тетово на 29 октомври. На неа присуствуваа повеќе од 30...
Montenegro steps up efforts to combat racism and hate speech
How can Montenegro strengthen its response to racism and hate speech and bring its legal and institutional framework closer to European standards? This question was at the centre of the intersectoral dialogue “Combating racism and hate speech in Montenegro: aligning with European standards”,...
Strengthening ethical journalism and countering hate speech in Serbia
Journalists and media professionals in Serbia strengthened their capacities to recognise and respond to hate speech, discriminatory narratives and harmful media content through a two-day event organised by the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality...
Religious communities strengthening solidarity and support for people on the move
How can religious communities help people on the move feel supported, welcomed and included? This question brought together a total of 24 participants, including religious leaders, theology professors, civil society activists, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and media representatives in...
Community talk during Belgrade Pride Week explores legal recognition of same-sex partnerships
A community talk held as part of the Belgrade Pride programme brought together members of the LGBTI community, civil society representatives, experts and members of the public to discuss the legal recognition of same-sex partnerships in Serbia and possible ways forward. The discussion, “Legal...
Serbia reviews 25 years of minority protection and priorities for the decade ahead
A round table organised by the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the Council of Europe examined progress in protecting national minority rights, remaining challenges and ways to ensure that these rights are upheld in everyday life. Twenty-five years after the Council of Europe’s Framework...
Нов прирачник им помага на полициските службеници да откриваат трговија со луѓе и да ги штитат жртвите во Северна Македонија
Нов прирачник за обука им е на располагање на полициските службеници во Северна Македонија. Тој ќе им помогне да ги препознаат можните случаи на трговија со луѓе (ТЛ), да постапуваат безбедно и во согласност со законите и да ги штитат правата на жртвите. Прирачникот е изработен со поддршка од...
Serbia launches major drive against discrimination- spot, report, change
Discrimination can shut doors on anyone, whether because of age, gender, origin, disability, or other traits. But starting this month, those doors are being opened wide. Across Serbia, a new awareness urges everyone to speak out, spot injustice, and take action, echoing clear messages: "Don’t...
Зајакнување на ефикасните финансиски истраги поврзани со трговијата со луѓе во Северна Македонија
Судиите, обвинителите, истражителите, адвокатите и другите клучни чинители во Северна Македонија сега се подобро подготвени за гонење на трговците со луѓе и за одземање на незаконски стекнатиот имот, како резултат на специјализираната обука поддржана од Европската Унија и Советот на Европа, а...
Young People Turn Dialogue into Action Against Hate Speech
For Sara Ceshko, a young activist and member of the United Youth Task Force, youth-led activities have created unique opportunities for young people from different communities across Kosovo* to connect and learn from one another. “We have been able to create a platform where we, as young people,...
EU, Council of Europe and OSCE partnership in action: tackling racism through co-operation
As many as 100 representatives of institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, international organisations, academia, civil society and religious communities gathered in Sarajevo on 8 and 9 September for the international conference “Racism, Religion and Belief: Challenges and Perspectives”, dedicated...
Pristina: EU and Council of Europe award five grants to Combat Discrimination and Hate Speech
The Council of Europe Office in Pristina announced the winners of five grants awarded to local civil society organisations working to combat discrimination and hate speech and to reduce the stigmatisation of vulnerable groups. The five selected organisations represent communities and groups from...
Засегнатите чинители во борбата против трговијата со луѓе во Северна Македонија координираат заеднички напори за превенција и борба против трговијата со луѓе
Заедничката иницијатива на Европската Унија и Советот на Европа за „Зајакнување на активностите против трговија со луѓе во Северна Македонија“ го разгледа својот напредок во борбата против трговијата со луѓе во Северна Македонија, на својата 7-ма седница на Управниот одбор. На состанокот...
“Let Everyone Know” echoes at Skopje PRIDE 2026
The heart of Skopje pulsed with vibrant colours and voices celebrating diversity and equality, as many gathered for the 2026 edition of Skopje PRIDE under this year’s slogan: “Let Everyone Know!” This year march, both a celebration of diversity and a call for equality, was co-supported by the...
Pristina Pride Week Celebrates 10 Years with Motto “Resistance and Action"
The Pride Week was concluded in Pristina with a series of public activities supported by EU and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action reaffirming the commitment to equality, dignity and the protection of the human rights of LGBTIQ+ people. The launch of the Pride Week on June 1st brought...
From hate speech to a culture of dialogue: International Day for Countering Hate Speech marked in Novi Sad
How can space for dialogue be preserved in increasingly polarised societies, and how can public discourse be shaped around respect for diversity rather than division and exclusion? These were the key questions explored during the panel discussion “Public Discourse in Times of Polarisation: How...
Лидерите на заедницата во Радовиш оснажени да се борат против дискриминацијата
Радовиш стана центар за размена и учење, бидејќи повеќе од 30 претставници од училишта, единицата за локална самоуправа и организации од граѓанското општество се собраа за да ги зајакнат своите знаења и вештини во превенција и заштита од дискриминација. Интерактивната работилница „Поблиску до...
Tackling AI driven discrimination in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions
In a world shaped more and more by artificial intelligence, discrimination is taking on new forms as algorithms and automated systems are increasingly influencing decisions that impact people's lives. With AI technologies now embedded in many aspects of our daily life, concerns about algorithmic...
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