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European Commission against Racism аnd Intolerance Recommendation on preventing and combating intolerance and discrimination against LGBTI persons, available in Macedonian
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance’s (ECRI) General Policy Recommendation No.17 on preventing and combating intolerance and discrimination against LGBTI persons is now available in Macedonian language! Published in September 2023, the document recognises the continuing challenges...
Одржана фокус група о могућим изменама и допунама Закона о заштити података у Србији са нагласком на слободу изражавања
The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...
Assisting Turkish lawyers about the application of detention in the context of migration, aligned with European standards
In the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye,” in co-operation with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, 133 lawyers from İzmir, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin and Bursa Bar...
High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections
The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...
Published new Guide on the Albanian Constitutional Court's jurisprudence on property rights for legal professionals
The latest resource material for legal professionals, on the case-law of the Albanian Constitutional Court regarding property rights, is now available in Albanian. This guide aims to enhance the understanding and implementation of property rights in Albania, aligning with the standards set by the...
Regionalna škola za ljudska prava na temu slobode izražavanja: osnaživanje budućih pravnika i pravnica na Zapadnom Balkanu
Regionalna škola ljudskih prava okupila je 34 studenta i studentkinje prava iz Albanije, Bosne i Hercegovine, Crne Gore, Kosova*, Sjeverne Makedonije i Srbije. Ova ljetna škola ima za cilj usmjeravanje i inspirisanje budućih pravnih stručnjaka u istraživanju ključnih pitanja ljudskih prava....
Crna Gora: Objavljena Strategija reforme pravosuđa 2024.-2027. i Akcioni plan za njenu primjenu 2024.-2025.
Vlada Crne Gore je 17. maja 2024. usvojila Strategiju reforme pravosuđa za 2024.-2027. i Akcioni plan 2024.-2025. za njenu primjenu 2024-2025. sa ciljem da se obezbijedi reformski kontinuitet zasnovan na dugoročnom planiranju javnih politika koje je započelo Projektom reforme pravosudnog...
Attorneys in North Macedonia deepen their knowledge in addressing ethical dilemmas
42 attorneys from North Macedonia successfully completed the online HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on “Ethics for judges, prosecutors and lawyers.” The course covers in an interactive way the key concepts, the International and European framework and the relevant...
Study visit to Council of Europe and European Court of Human Rights inspires future legal professionals
Nine students and their mentor from the University of Southeast Europe in North Macedonia and Aleksander Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania, winners of a Moot Court competition, embarked on a study visit to the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on 17 July 2024....
Promovisanje inkluzivnosti: nova brošura o Upravnom sudu objavljena na više jezika
Kako bi se poboljšalo razumijevanje javnosti o ulozi Upravnog suda u obezbjeđivanju zakonitog postupanja javnopravnih tijela, nedavno je objavljena brošura koja opisuje nadležnosti i osnovne funkcije ovog suda na službenom jeziku/jezicima u službenoj upotrebi u Crnoj Gori, kao i na romskom i...
Jačanje pravde: Pokretanje specijalizovane obuke o komunikacijama za državne tužioce/državne tužiteljke i policijske službenike/službenice
Efikasna komunikacija predstavlja jedan od temelja uspješnih odnosa između institucija u oblasti vladavine prava i građana i građanki. Usavršavanjem komunikacijskih vještina, državni tužioci/državne tužiteljke i policijski službenici i službenice mogu poboljšati svoje vještine kako bi bolje...
European Union and Council of Europe support civil society to empower women in Türkiye
The joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Fostering women's access to justice in Türkiye” is supporting the capacities of civil society organisations through a grant scheme. Grants were awarded to three civil society organisations, namely Hayat Sende Gençlik Akademisi Derneği (Hayat...
Participation of the Young European Ambassadors in the International Youth Seminar and Policy Symposium on Active Political Participation of National Minority Youth
Supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe and organised by the Council of Europe Youth Department in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and the National Youth Council of Hungary, the International Youth Seminar and Policy Symposium on Active...
Javni poziv: Komunikacione usluge u vezi sa inicijativom podizanja svijesti na društvenim mrežama o diskriminaciji u digitalnom okruženju i inkluzivnom obrazovanju u Crnoj Gori
U okviru zajedničkog programa Evropske unije i Savjeta Evrope „Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku“, sprovodi se projekat „Kvalitetno obrazovanje za sve u Crnoj Gori“. U okviru ovog projekta objavljen je javni poziv za pružanje komunikacionih usluga u vezi sa inicijativom podizanja...
Nastavljen pravosudni dijalog o primjeni Evropske konvencije o ljudskim pravima na nacionalnom nivou
Okrugli sto posvećen jačanju primjene standarda ljudskih prava u praksi Ustavnog i redovnih sudova u Crnoj Gori održan je 9. jula 2024. godine u Podgorici. Ovaj okrugli sto predstavlja dio aktivnosti koje se realizuju radi postizanja dva međusobno povezana cilja: ostvarivanja veće pravne...
Promoting a culture of dialogue in Banja Luka, to prevent hate speech on the internet
The City of Banja Luka hosted on 9 to 10 July a capacity building activity dedicated to the important topic of preventing hate speech on the internet and promoting a positive use of social media. The event organised with the support of EU and Council of Europe brought together 35 participants...
First round of training for civil servants of Bosnia and Herzegovina to recognise and tackle hate speech
The Civil Service Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, organised on the mountain Jahorina the first training for 26 civil servants on recognising and responding to cases of hate speech. This training, that took place on 8 and 9 July...
Keeping track of the developments on Freedom of Expression with justice professionals in Kosovo*
Freedom of expression continues to be a vital right protected by legal standards across Europe, necessitating continuous education for those tasked with its protection. To support the already certified judges, prosecutors, and lawyers on freedom of expression, with up-to-date knowledge on the...
Teachers take first steps to become certified trainers on the Competences for democratic culture
Ten teachers from primary and secondary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) participated in the Training of trainers for teachers from Resource centers organised within the joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Quality education for all” from 2 to 4 July. This group of teachers who...
Addressing racism and racial discrimination in the context of the EU accession process in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership region
The Council of Europe in Strasbourg welcomed during 3-4 July a two-day conference, focusing on tackling racism and racial discrimination in the context of the EU accession process. The conference, supported by EU and Council of Europe titled "Addressing racism and racial discrimination in the...