Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina

26 May 2026 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Healthcare professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina now have a new resource to support more inclusive and equitable healthcare for LGBTI people. Launched in Banja Luka on 26 May, the guide “Equal Access of LGBTI people to Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina” provides practical tools and guidance...

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New training series launched to strengthen harmonisation of judicial practice in Serbia

29 May 2026 Novi Sad, Serbia

Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Novi Sad strengthened their skills in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 29 May 2026, aimed at supporting more consistent judicial practice and improving legal certainty....

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Поддржување на ресоцијализацијата и рехабилитацијата на осудените лица во Северна Македонија: ЕУ и Советот на Европа им помагаат на затворските установи

22 мај 2026 Скопје, Северна Македонија

Resocialisation officers are professionals engaged in the criminal justice systems, prisons, or rehabilitation centres to help offenders reintegrate into society. Their primary role is to assist individuals in adapting to social norms, building new skills, and overcoming habits or behaviours that...

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Пинокио им помага на децата во Северна Македонија да научат како да препознаат и спречат ризици од трговија

27 мај 2026 Скопје, Северна Македонија

Што може Пинокио да ги научи децата за безбедност, доверба и манипулација? Во основно училиште во селото Бардовци, познатата приказна стана моќна алатка која им помага на децата да ги препознаат ризиците од трговија и злоупотреба преку интерактивно учење и игра на улоги. Учениците од трето...

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Судиите во Северна Македонија ги зајакнуваат вештините за слобода на изразување

26 мај 2026 Гостивар, Северна Македонија

Основниот суд во Гостивар беше домаќин на активност за градење капацитети на тема „Заштита на честа и угледот во контекст на правото на слобода на изразување според член 10 од Европската конвенција за човекови права (ЕКЧП)“. Активноста, поддржана од Европската унија и Советот на Европа, ги собра...

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Judicial Academy Open Day organised for law students in Belgrade

28 May 2026 Belgrade

Law students from Belgrade explored career opportunities in the judiciary and prosecution service during an Open Day organised on 28 May by the Judicial Academy within the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils”. The event...

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Advancing digital property administration and legal certainty in the Western Balkans through regional co-operation

26 May 2026 Tirana, Albania

Strengthening co-operation on the right to property, digital transformation and good governance in property administration was the focus of the Regional Roundtable “From Property to Progress: Digital Transformation and EU Integration of the Western Balkans”, which brought together senior...

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Council of Europe and Judicial Academy launch first training-of-trainers programme on countering SLAPPs for Serbian judges

26 May 2026 Belgrade

Senior judges from Serbia strengthened their capacity to recognise and respond to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), following the first training-of-trainers programme for judges in Serbia organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Judicial Academy. The...

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Modernising Kosovo's Prosecution System: Digital Tools for a Stronger Justice

26 May 2026 Pristina

Every day, prosecutors across Kosovo* walk into their offices with one goal: to deliver equal justice. But for many years, something as basic as drafting a court procedural document —an indictment, a court submission, or a formal act — was slowing them down. Outdated templates, inconsistent...

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New pilot courts in Horizontal Facility action in Bosnia and Herzegovina advance staff satisfaction surveys

22 May 2026 Modriča, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a workshop in Modriča on May 22, 2026, to assist new pilot courts participating in the action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)" in introducing internal satisfaction...

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Judicial Days 2026 highlights priorities for the future of Serbia’s justice system

22 May 2026 Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia

Greater consistency of judicial practice, stronger protection of human rights and continued judicial reform emerged as key priorities at the Annual Conference of Judges of the Republic of Serbia – Judicial Days 2026, bringing together Serbian and European judges for discussions on the future...

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EU and Council of Europe support Reduction of Case Backlogs in Albania

21-22 May 2026 Tirana

Tirana / Members and staff of the High Council of Justice (HCJ), representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Albanian judges convened in Berat to discuss the management of case backlog in the domestic courts. Supported by EU and Council of Europe, the event reaffirmed the HCJ’s commitment to...

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Zavidovići youth stands against hate

21 May 2026 Zavidovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Young people from Zavidovići took to the streets on 21 May to send a clear message against hate speech and discrimination, engaging fellow citizens through interactive activities promoting inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion. Organised under the slogan “Zavidovići youth stands against...

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Mentor schools map future steps for democratic culture in education

21 May 2026 Sisevac, Serbia

Over 60 school mentors, principals, and education experts from 31 mentor schools across Serbia met in Sisevac for their fourth annual meeting to advance democratic culture in classrooms and mark the final evaluation of the “Quality Education for All” action’s impact at the school level. The...

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Mblidhet në Tiranë Tryeza Strategjike për Avancimin e Mbrojtjes së të Drejtave LGBTI Show Actions

20 Maj 2026 Tiranë/Shqipëri

Tirana mirëpriti një Tryezë Strategjike Kombëtare për Mbrojtjen dhe Avancimin e të Drejtave LGBTI, duke mbledhur përfaqësues të nivelit të lartë të qeverisë, shoqërisë civile, ekspertë dhe partnerë ndërkombëtarë. Aktiviteti, pjesë e Kalendarit të Aktiviteteve IDAHOT 2026, u organizua nga...

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When equality becomes real for everyone

20 May 2026 Podgorica

For many people in Montenegro, discrimination is not always loud or visible. It can happen quietly, in a job interview that never leads anywhere, in access to services, or in everyday interactions that leave someone feeling excluded or stigmatized. Often, those affected are unsure whether what...

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The Strength of Choice: Adrani hosts "Living Library" to promote empathy and human rights

15 May 2026 Adrani, Serbia

The primary school "Dragan Marinković" in Adrani, Kraljevo, recently hosted its fifth annual "Living Library" event, a powerful educational manifestation organised under the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Quality Education for All." Under the evocative title "The Strength of...

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Transparency of Court Communication Strengthens Albanian Judiciary

15 May 2026 Tirana, Albania

Albania’s justice system is evolving to deliver not just equal justice, but also greater trust and transparency through open, effective communication. Recognising the judiciary’s key role in building public confidence, a dedicated workshop was recently held in Tirana with support from the EU and...

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“Together with Family:” – The 17th Festival of Diversity Kicks off in Albania to mark IDAHOT

14 May 2026 Albania

It is May and as every year, we unite to celebrate diversity and human dignity in Albania, reaffirming the commitment to challenge discrimination and promote inclusion for all. The 17th Festival of Diversity in the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is...

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Kučevo celebrates democratic values: A vibrant Day of Education for Democratic Culture

13 May 2026 Kučevo, Serbia

In a colourful display of unity and civic engagement, the plateau in front of the Cultural Centre in Kučevo became a hub for democratic values during the recently held "Day of Education for Democratic Culture." Organised as part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Quality...

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