Turning pages of empathy: stories of living books open hearts of young people to diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The “Living Library” is no ordinary bookshelf. Instead of printed pages, students meet real people- “Books” who share their life experiences, challenge stereotypes, and invite dialogue. In classrooms across Bosnia and Herzegovina, five activists representing different minority groups became these...

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Building safer digital spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina

From countering disinformation to promoting digital literacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media regulator is strengthening its ability to create safer online spaces. On 1 October, staff of the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) took part in a specialised training organised by the Council of...

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National Competition: Competences for Democratic Culture and Cross-curricular Approach – Application in Practice

As part of the joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe entitled “Quality Education for All”, which is being implemented in the Republic of Serbia in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia and the Institute for Improvement of Education, we invite...

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PRESS RELEASE

From courts to classrooms: Montenegro makes progress in reforms with European Union and Council of Europe support

From strengthening the accountability of courts and protecting equality through new legislation to fostering inclusion in schools and communities, Montenegro has advanced its reforms with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the...

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Collaboration for change: fostering women’s rights through stronger local partnerships in Türkiye

Commitment, collaboration, and solidarity were at the forefront in Ankara as civil society organisations working in the field of women’s rights, bar associations and municipalities from across Türkiye, and international partners convened for the Final Review Meeting: Collective Impact for Women’s...

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Младите поканети да ја споделат својата визија за правдата и еднаквоста преку натпревар за цртежи и есеи

Програмската канцеларија на Советот на Европа во Скопје повторно го одбележува Европскиот ден на правдата во Северна Македонија, овој пат со натпревар за цртежи и есеи, под слоганот „Да ја доближиме правдата до граѓаните“. Оваа иницијатива ги поканува децата и младите од Северна Македонија да...

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Final cascade training strengthens lawyers’ expertise on immigration detention

As many as 36 lawyers from the Gaziantep Bar Association deepened their knowledge of European and international human rights standards during the 10th and final cascade training on Detention in the Context of Migration held on 25–26 September 2025 in Gaziantep. Organised under the European Union...

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Interactive page dedicated to Democratic Culture in Education on Serbia’s National Education Portal

The Institute for Improvement of Education of the Republic of Serbia, in close partnership with the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, announced the launch of the dedicated Democratic Culture in Education page on the official National Education Portal. This initiative, led by the Institute for...

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Зајакнување на транспарентноста во Северна Македонија: Државните службеници/чки стекнуваат практични вештини за применување на законите за пристап до информации

Зајакнувањето на знаењето и вештините на државните службеници/чки во Северна Македонија, за поефикасна примена на законите поврзани со пристапот до информации, директно придонесува кон поголема транспарентност, отчетност и демократско управување. За поддршка на овој процес, во Скопје беше...

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Strengthening regional response to environmental crime, corruption and money laundering in the Western Balkans

Environmental crime poses a growing threat to natural resources, governance, and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond. These crimes often thrive on corruption, generating illicit profits that are laundered through cross-border schemes or professional networks. To discuss a co-ordinated...

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Call for Proposals: Grants to Prevent Child Trafficking in Roma Community in Serbia

We are pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for the award of grants aimed at preventing child trafficking in Roma community in Serbia. The objective of this initiative is to support Roma civil society organisations in developing and implementing innovative, community-based...

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Albanian judges drive judicial harmonisation with European Court standards

Over 40 judges and senior legal advisors from Albania’s Supreme Court and appeal courts participated in the Judicial Harmonisation Forum to strengthen uniform and coherent judicial practices, in line with the standards of the European Court of Human Rights (The Court). During the two-day forum,...

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New tools available for Bosnian-Herzegovinian civil servants to protect rights of LGBTI asylum seekers

Professionals working with asylum seekers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are now better equipped to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBTI) persons seeking protection in the country. A two-day workshop held in Delijaš on 16–17 September provided 17 participants with...

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Подобрување на подготовката пред отпуст и пост-пеналната поддршка во Северна Македонија

Северна Македонија успешно ги пилотира Стандардните оперативни процедури (СОП) за подготовка пред отпуст и пост-пенална поддршка, воведени како новина во 2024 година, наведувајќи го текот на чекорите во постапката пред и по отпуст на осудените лица. За да се олесни пилотирањето на овој СОП, со...

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A school where children learn to lead

In the quiet village of Turija in Serbia, “Veljko Dugošević” Primary School hums with more than the sound of lessons. Here, democracy is not just a subject in the textbook- it’s part of daily life. Pupils debate, compromise, take initiative, and share responsibility for their community. Over...

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Towards victim-centered justice: Training for judges and prosecutors

Judges and prosecutors from across Montenegro participated in a specialised capacity-building activity on 18–19 September, aimed at improving the justice system’s response to victims of crime. Organised in cooperation with the Judicial Training Centre, the workshop focused on equipping legal...

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Global traveling exhibition The Tolerance Project returns to Belgrade with a new edition

The United Nations in Serbia and the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade today opened The Tolerance Project – A Traveling Poster Show at Kalemegdan Fortress, Sava Promenade. This latest Belgrade edition brings a selection of newly added works from the global initiative founded and curated by...

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Non-medical prison staff in the Western Balkans to detect timely mental health disorders with violent extremist prisoners

Prison staff and management from the Western Balkans Beneficiaries took a major step forward in strengthening mental health and security in prisons, in line with European standards. The regional workshop in Tirana, Albania, introduced the “Guidelines for Assessment of Mental Health of violent...

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Željezničar and Borac players send message against hate speech and violence

Football fans in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed something greater than the game last night, when FK Željezničar and FK Borac faced off in Sarajevo. Just before kick-off, the players took to the pitch with a clear message: “We are against hate and violence in sport towards anyone.” This symbolic...

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Sustainable rehabilitation in prison and probation systems discussed with authorities in Albania

Albanian prison authorities are committed to ensure the long-term use of newly developed tools for violent extremist offenders and adopt the necessary legislative framework for their application across the penitentiary and probation systems. This commitment was emphasized during recent...

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