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CEPEJ evaluates the development of mediation in Azerbaijan
On 29 and 30 June 2026, experts from the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) visited Azerbaijan to carry out a field assessment of the development of mediation in the country since its introduction in 2021. Consultations were held with the main national stakeholders,...
Armenian stakeholders discuss ways to close gender data gaps in access to justice for women
Across the Eastern Partnership region, there is increasing recognition that gender-sensitive justice reform depends on better data. Where information on women's experiences in the justice system is incomplete or inconsistent, policymakers have limited tools to respond effectively. Representatives...
Breaking the silence: new study calls for stronger protection of LGBTI persons in detention in the Republic Moldova
Serkan is a young LGBTI person from the Republic of Moldova who was previously detained. In this context he was exposed to situations of vulnerability, stigmatisation and violence within the prison environment. Detained and far from any support system, he found himself completely alone in facing...
Enhancing beneficial ownership: unmasking hidden owners protects Armenians
To prevent situations where the real owner of a company is hidden behind shell structures and paperwork, authorities need to see who truly stands behind a company benefiting from a business, a concept known as beneficial ownership (BO). The process began with the team of experts conducting a...
147th plenary session of the Venice Commission: New opinions prepared under the Quick Response Mechanism
At its 147th plenary session (held on 12-13 June 2026), the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe adopted, among others: Republic of Moldova Joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe on Amendments to Laws...
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