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Belarusian democratic forces and civil society promote Council of Europe anti-discrimination standards
Belarusian democratic forces and civil society representatives have today concluded a training course on European standards on equality and anti-discrimination. At an event in Strasbourg, 18 Belarusian trainees – activists, lawyers, media professionals and scholars – received certificates of...
Armenian authorities and civil society strengthen co-operation on hate crime data collection
A training for police, investigators, prosecutors, and civil society representatives from Armenia was held on improving data collection mechanisms for hate crime and discrimination-related cases. The training helped participants put European standards into practice by working with Armenian...
Building skills to detect and address financial crime
Representatives from supervisory and financial intelligence units of Azerbaijan participated in a training aimed at strengthening their ability to detect and address money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks across different sectors of the economy. The training also focused on...
Human rights defenders in Ajara launch Anti-Hate Speech Network
A two-day workshop in Ajara brought together local human rights defenders, activists, and journalists to strengthen their ability to counter hate speech in the region. The training introduced participants to European and national standards and equipped them with practical knowledge. During the...
Eastern Partnership judicial training institutions take stock of progress to advance access to justice for women
Representatives of the Eastern Partnership judicial training institutions, alongside members of civil society, and European Union and Council of Europe representatives, met on 4 July 2025, to take stock of the progress achieved in advancing access to justice for women. The 3rd Technical Steering...
International conference in Armenia highlights importance of Prosecutorial independence in cases involving public officials
A high-level international conference held on 1-2 July in Dilijan, Armenia, addressed the critical issue of prosecutorial independence and impartiality, particularly in the context of criminal prosecution of public officials for offences such as corruption and money laundering. Organised by the...
Constitutional resilience in times of war and recovery: International Conference marks the 29th anniversary of Ukraine’s Constitution
On the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine, the international conference “The Constitution in the Conditions of War and Post-War Reconstruction: Contemporary Challenges and Legal Solutions” took place in Kyiv on 27 June. The event brought together...
Reconnect, empower and imagine: Advancing support for the Belarusian LGBTI community
The Belarusian LGBTI community face grave challenges, as repressive policies and discrimination continue to impact their safety and fundamental rights in Belarus, forcing their members into exile. In line with the Council of Europe’s commitment to support Belarusian democratic forces and civil...
Joint efforts underway to align the Republic of Moldova’s AML/CFT policies with EU standards
Strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s capacity to combat money laundering and terrorist financing is a critical pillar in the country’s European integration agenda. A strategic dialogue took place, bringing together national institutions and international partners to accelerate the alignment of...
The Council of Europe introduces its National Corruption Risk Mapping Methodology to Azerbaijani institutions
Azerbaijan has recently introduced amendments to the Law on Combatting Corruption which incorporates new provisions related to corruption risk assessment and management in state institutions. In support of these legislative reforms, an online workshop was organised to introduce the Council of...
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