Кон културна промена во спречувањето на трговијата со луѓе со цел трудова експлоатација во Македонија

16 јуни 2025 Северна Македонија

Помеѓу 2019 и 2024 година, во Македонија биле идентификувани 46 жртви на трговија со луѓе со цел трудова експлоатација, претежно возрасни мажи. [1] Како што се дознава, многу од жртвите на трудовата експлоатација остануваат незабележани, бидејќи постои недостаток на општо разбирање на концептот...

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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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United Against Hate: Strengthening Law Enforcement to Combat Discrimination

3-4 June 2025 Durres, Albania

The regional workshop “Police Operating in Diverse Societies: Addressing Hatred Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities” held in Durres, Albania, underscored the commitment of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the regional partners to combat all forms of hatred and discrimination. The...

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Albanian authorities reaffirm their commitment to advance the fight against economic crime

12 June 2025 Tirana / Albania

Advancement of legal reforms and strengthening of institutional capacities to combat corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing in Albania was the focus of the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime, bringing...

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Полициските сили во Северна Македонија со зголемен капацитет за заштита на новинар(к)ите

11 јуни 2025 Скопје, Северна Македонија

Препознавајќи ја клучната улога на новинар(к)ите како чувар(к)и на демократијата, полицијата во Северна Македонија доби алатки и знаења за подобра заштита на медиумските професионалци/ки од закани, вознемирување и насилство – и во физичкиот и во онлајн просторот. Во таа насока, со поддршка на...

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Strengthening the health protection of persons in police detention throughout Serbia

12 June 2025 Belgrade

Over 230 medical doctors and police officers from across Serbia received specialised training in May and June to strengthen the health protection of persons in police detention, in line with Council of Europe standards. The one-day accredited sessions took place in Belgrade, Niš and Novi Sad,...

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Montenegro launches new HELP course on judicial ethics

11 June 2025 Podgorica

A new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on judicial ethics for judges, prosecutors, and lawyers is being launched in Montenegro, in close collaboration with the EU and Council of Europe joint Action “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing...

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Montenegrin prison practitioners strengthen their skills in preventing radicalisation

10-11 June 2025 Podgorica

Representatives from correctional staff from the penitentiary -system of Montenegro enhanced their expertise and knowledge in managing, rehabilitating and preparing for release of violent extremist and radicalised prisoners, as well as other prisoners at risk from radicalisation. The 2-days...

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Young European Ambassadors unite across borders to counter hatred and promote equality

2-3 June 2025 Tirana

A two-day workshop held in Tirana, Albania, brought together 55 Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. The participants included 40 YEAs who joined online and 15 who attended in person. This event aimed to improve their abilities to combat...

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Montenegro’s Constitutional and Supreme Courts take part in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network

6 June 2025 Strasbourg

The representatives of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Montenegro participated in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 5–6 June 2025. Bojana Bandović from the Supreme Court of Montenegro participated In the meeting online, while Ksenija Ivanović...

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Омразата и врсничко насилство не припаѓаат во нашите заедници, ниту пак во нашите училишта!

МАЈ - ЈУНИ 2025 СКОПЈЕ

Како клучни агенти на промените во обликувањето и на сегашноста и на иднината, младите луѓе имаат важна улога во борбата против говорот на омраза, врсничкото насилство и другите видови вознемирување. Во таа насока, во текот на мај и јуни беа организирани неколку работилници, во три основни...

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Constitutional and Supreme Courts in Albania participate in the annual meeting of the Council of Europe Superior Courts Network

5-6 June 2025 Strasbourg

Representatives of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Albania participated in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 5–6 June 2025. Ama Kraja, from the Constitutional Court, and Emirjam Ahmetaga, representative of the Supreme Court, attended the session...

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Constitutional Court of Montenegro deepens expertise and co-operation through Zagreb study visit

3 June 2025 Zagreb, Croatia

A delegation from the Constitutional Court of Montenegro, led by its President Snežana Armenko, paid an official visit to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb to exchange experiences and strengthen regional judicial co-operation. During the visit, the Montenegrin...

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Prisons and probation services across the Western Balkans embrace tools for addressing radicalisation and violent extremism

4 June 2025 Budva / Montenegro

Tools and programmes, specifically tailored to identify and prevent prison radicalisation and to help individuals disengage from use of violence, have proven to be highly effective in the Western Balkans. The prison staff recognises its reliability in identifying, diagnosing and assisting the...

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Заеднички напори во рамките на кампањата „Новинар(к)ите се важни“ за унапредување на медиумската слобода во Северна Македонија

2 јуни 2025 Скопје, Северна Македонија

Обезбедувањето на безбедноста на новинар(к)ите и унапредувањето на слободата на изразување остануваат клучни столбови на просперитетна демократија и важни приоритети во рамките на поддршката што Советот на Европа и Европската Унија ја даваат на локалните корисници/чки. Во Северна Македонија,...

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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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Pilot courts prepare for first internal satisfaction surveys in line with European standards

30 May 2025 Sarajevo

Representatives of five pilot courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (from Brčko, Cazin, Livno, Sokolac, and Trebinje) attended an expert workshop on 30 May 2025 on the importance and models for conducting internal satisfaction surveys in courts. The workshop, organised by the European Commission for...

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Strengthening regulation of hate speech and harmful content in Serbia: Council of Europe hosts training for Serbia’s media regulator

29 May 2025 Vrdnik, Serbia

In light of ongoing challenges related to online discourse and increasing societal tensions across Europe, the Council of Europe in Belgrade hosted a three-day training for staff of Serbia’s Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM), focusing on effective responses to hate speech and...

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Advancing anti-SLAPP standards: Bilateral institutional and judicial exchange held in Podgorica

28 May 2025 Podgorica

In a bid to align with European standards on freedom of expression and protection of public participation, representatives from judicial and justice institutions met in Podgorica to discuss effective responses to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The two-day event convened...

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Strengthening Prison Staff Capacities to Manage Violent Extremist Prisoners in Albania

27-28 May 2025 Kavaja / Albania

Penitentiary staff plays a key role in dealing with violent extremist prisoners (VEPs), both in terms of rehabilitation and ensuring institutional security. As part of the continuous efforts to build and strengthen the capacities of prison practitioners in Albania and ensuring long-term success...

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