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New Trauma Informed Therapy brings hope to women prisoners in Albania
For the first time, women prisoners in Albania are benefiting from a structured Trauma-Informed Therapy programme, focusing on mental health, resilience, and dignity in prison rehabilitation. With the support of the EU and Council of Europe and in partnership with the Directorate General of...
Safeguarding freedom of expression at the heart of Bihać judicial discussions
Top of FormJudges and prosecutors from across Bosnia and Herzegovina have strengthened their knowledge on the European standards for the protection of whistleblowers and journalists during a two-day training aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression and the public interest. Through the analysis...
Albanian supervisory institutions strengthen fight against criminal infiltration and money laundering
Given the evolving risk of infiltration of organised crime and its sophisticated forms in economic and social life, the role of supervisory institutions remains crucial. To assist Albanian authorities, a two-day training was organised in Tirana under the joint European Union/Council of Europe...
Constitutional Court ruling opens path to strengthen media regulator’s independence
Ensuring the independence of the media regulator and aligning the local legal framework with European standards were at the heart of discussions at a roundtable in Pristina, that brought together members and staff of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), civil society representatives, and...
From admission to treatment: New training strengthens security staff in Sokolac forensic institution
Thirty security staff at the Sokolac Forensic Institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina have completed a new training programme that strengthens their role in ensuring patient safety and respect for human rights. Over four days, participants sharpened their skills in communication, de-escalation...
Montenegro Strengthens Court´s Response to sexual and gender-based violence
Guidelines for a harmonised approach to sentencing in cases of sexual and gender-based violence are being developed by a newly established working group of the Supreme Court of Montenegro. This initiative represents a significant step in strengthening the judiciary’s response to sexual and...
Police cadets from Bosnia and Herzegovina are redefining the badge
In the training yards and classrooms of the Police Academy of the Federal Ministry of Interior in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a quiet revolution has been unfolding. Here, future officers are learning that the badge they will soon wear is more than a symbol of authority - it is a pledge to protect the...
A small school with a big heart: how children in Kraljevo are learning inclusion by living it
When twelve-year-old Maša opened the door of her family home in Adrani, near Kraljevo, she wasn’t sure what to expect. A girl her age from Slovenia was about to stay with her as part of a school exchange. At first, the two were shy, carefully observing one another. But soon they found common...
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...
A strong voice from Albania breaking disability barriers
Suela Lala, a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities in Albania, has spent over 15 years combating discrimination and promoting equality, focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental rights. She holds the position of the Executive Director of the “Së Bashku”...
Спротивставување на СЛАПП тужбите: Новинар(к)ите и адвокат(к)ите ги здружуваат силите во Северна Македонија
Стратешките тужби против јавно учество (SLAPP – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) се тужби поднесени не со цел да се добие правда, туку за да се заплашат, замолчат или исцрпат ресурсите на новинар(к)ите, медиумските работници/чки и активист(к)ите кои откриваат неправилности. Често...
Спречување и борба против трговијата со деца во Северна Македонија: приказни за издржливост и соработка
Кога Јана пристигнала во домот за згрижување на СОС Детското село, таа носела само мала торба и невидлива тежина на страв, трауми и недоверба. На само 15 години, таа издржала повеќемесечна експлоатација од страна на трговците со луѓе кои ѝ ветиле "подобра иднина". Наместо тоа, таа се нашла...
‘One Team, One Goal’ football match kicks off new phase of ‘Block the Hatred. Share the Love!’ initiative
The second phase of the European Union and Council of Europe awareness raising initiative “Block the Hatred. Share the Love! 2.0” was launched today with a children’s football tournament at the FK Sloga stadium in Vukosavlje, bringing together boys and girls from five municipalities to promote...
A wall of words, a voice for tolerance
When graphic designers Kruna Jevtić and Luka Prstojević first sat down to brainstorm their latest project, before presenting it to the Council of Europe since commissioning it, they knew it needed to be more than just art. It had to speak- clearly, boldly, and without borders. And to speak words...
Montenegrin legal professionals strengthened skills on judicial ethics and AI dilemmas
Nineteen judges, prosecutors and lawyers from across Montenegro have completed a specialised training course aimed at strengthening the application of European judicial ethics standards, including the emerging critical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The training was organised under...
Повик за доставување понуди: ИТ консултантски услуги за поддршка на развој на софтвер за управување со предмети за бесплатна правна помош
Во рамките на заедничката програма на Европската Унија / Совет на Европа, “Horizontal Facility за Западен Балкан и Турција”, Советот на Европа го спроведува проектот “За консолидиран и поефикасен систем за бесплатна правна помош (БПП) во Северна Македонија” Во таа насока, се бараат понуди за...
Turning theory into practice during an unforgettable week in Trebinje
For many law students, understanding human rights begins in a classroom. But for a young participant from Montenegro, Ana Novović, the Regional School of Human Rights in Trebinje in July offered something much deeper: a chance to connect with others who, despite different backgrounds, share the...
HELP course equips Serbian legal professional to combat trafficking in human beings and support victims
Nineteen judges and public prosecutors in Serbia have successfully completed a specialised Council of Europe course on combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims, enhancing their capacity to tackle one of the gravest human rights violations. Organised under the “Strengthening...
Montenegrin investigative actors boost skills in investigating ill-treatment
Prosecutors, judges, prison system and Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Interior officers further improved their skills in combating and preventing ill-treatment during a two-day training session held in Podgorica on 18–19 July. Key investigative actors had the opportunity to work together to...
Rights, land, and limits: Region’s law students learn about complex interconnectedness of property rights, environment, and regulation
31 law students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo* gathered this week in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the Regional School of Human Rights - a specialized educational programme designed to deepen their understanding of human rights...
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Ограничен пристап на страната
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Албанија
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Босна и Херцеговина
- Канцеларијата на Европската Унија во Косово*
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Црна Гора
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Северна Македонија
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Србија
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Турција