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Deprem bölgesindeki kadınların hukuk okuryazarlığı artırılıyor
7-10 Mayıs 2024 tarihleri arasında, Şubat 2023'te meydana gelen depremlerden etkilenen 87 kadın, haklarını aramaları için kadınları güçlendirmeyi hedefleyen ve destek hizmetlerine nasıl erişebilecekleri konusunda kadınların bilgilerini arttırmayı amaçlayan bir eğitime katılmıştır. Eğitimler,...
Improving public reporting on human trafficking in North Macedonia through a victim-centred approach
Twelve communication officers of the Ministry of interior (MoI) and journalists participated in a training on victim-oriented and gender-sensitive public reporting related to human trafficking cases. The aim of this activity, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe was two-fold:...
Podcast Yarışması’nı kazanan öğrenciler Ankara’daki ödül töreninde buluştu
Avrupa Konseyi, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı (MEB) ile iş birliği içerisinde, Avrupa Birliği ve Avrupa Konseyinin “Batı Balkanlar ve Türkiye’ye Yönelik Yatay Destek Programı” altında Türkiye’de Dijital Vatandaşlık Eğitimi Pilot Projesi kapsamında gerçekleştirilen Podcast Yarışmasının ödül töreni 28...
Second peer learning and training of mentor schools for democratic culture took place in Serbia
Mentors for Democratic Culture, an initiative established within the joint European Union and Council of Europe action Quality education for all Serbia, gathered from 30 May to 1 June to exchange knowledge, share best practices and create new, innovative concepts to mark the Day of Education for...
Navigating the AI frontier: ChatGPT and academic integrity in higher education in Montenegro
The joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Quality education for all” hosted on 29 – 30 May in Podgorica an important workshop focusing on the potential for and challenges in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT into higher education. This event aimed to...
Role of religion in promoting human rights: how can religion and religious communities contribute to combating hate speech?
The European Union and the Council of Europe, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organised on 17-18 May on Jahorina a discussion with the title How can religion and religious communities contribute to combating hate speech. This activity...
Citizens are aware about the role of the Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination to ensure equal rights in North Macedonia
The Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination of North Macedonia presented its Annual Report in a public event organised with the support of the EU and Council of Europe. The report highlighted a record-breaking 523 cases submitted to the Commission, the highest in its...
Key recommendations on enhanced prevention of various forms of child trafficking endorsed by anti-trafficking actors in North Macedonia
The Sub-group on Child Trafficking of the National Anti-trafficking Commission of North Macedonia gathered in Skopje to discuss concrete ways of preventing child trafficking for labour exploitation, begging and forced marriages. The aim of the Conference, supported by the European Union and the...
Law enforcement and civil society representatives strengthen co-operation on protecting the rights of vulnerable groups
The European Union and the Council of Europe organised a peer exchange between law enforcement and civil society representatives from Albania, Kosovo* and Ukraine to strengthen their cooperation on protection of vulnerable groups. Organised as part of activities marking the International Day...
Serbian authorities visit Helsinki to learn from the Finnish experience in combating human trafficking
A Serbian delegation composed of representatives of the Ministry of the Interior, Ombudsperson’s Office and Labour Inspectorate met with counterparts in Helsinki, Finland, on 21 and 22 May 2024, during a study visit organised by the joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Strengthening...
Call for tenders: Purchase of communication and visibility services in the context of the Horizontal Facility III action on “Promoting equality and combating racism and intolerance in the Western Balkans”
Within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” programme, aiming at supporting the Western Balkans and Türkiye to comply with European standards, the Council of Europe is currently implementing the action “Promoting...
Boosting co-operation with local actors in North Macedonia to advance the fight against discrimination and hate speech, in line with European standards
Implementing European standards and strong co-operation among all stakeholders is the key to a successful fight against discrimination and hate speech. This was the main message from the third Steering Committee meeting of the action “Combating hatred and intolerance in North Macedonia“ which...
Improving the right to employment, education, and health for the LGBTI community in Albania
As among the activities marking the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) in Albania, an important public discussion on access to services for LGBTI people was organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, with the support of the European Union and...
Türkiye'de toplumsal cinsiyete duyarlı hukuk uygulamaları – hukuk profesyonelleri için ne anlama geliyor?
15 Mayıs tarihinde Ankara'da, Avrupa Konseyi'nin 75. ve Avrupa Konseyi Ankara Program Ofisi'nin 20. Kuruluş yıldönümü etkinlikleri kapsamında, toplumsal cinsiyete duyarlı adalet sistemi üzerine uluslararası bir panel düzenlenmiştir. Panelde, toplumsal cinsiyete duyarlı adalet sistemi ile ilgili...
Day of Education for Democratic Culture marked by mentor school “Veljko Dugosevic” from Turija
Mentor school for Democratic Culture, “Veljko Dugosevic” from Turija, together with their mentees, elementary school “Slobodan Jovic” from Voluja, marked the Day of Education for Democratic culture in Kaona. The goal of the day was to bring students, local community, and parents together and show...
Young generations of journalists learn about countering hate speech in media
The University of Tirana’s Faculty of History and Philology hosted an open lecture with focus on hate speech, gathering journalism students and experts to discuss about combating hate speech, especially in the media. Organised by the ‘No Hate Alliance’, with the support of EU and Council of...
Online course on hate speech now available for civil servants of Bosnia and Herzegovina and as an open source to public
The Civil Service Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Agency) with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, launched in April 2024 the first online course for civil servants on recognising and responding to cases of hate speech. The course, based on an earlier developed Manual,...
Türkiye’de üniversite öğrencileri toplumsal cinsiyete duyarlı hukuki uygulamalar konusunda eğitim aldı
"Türkiye'de Kadınların Adalete Erişiminin Desteklenmesi" Avrupa Birliği ve Avrupa Konseyi ortak projesi kapsamında 23 Şubat – 22 Nisan 2024 tarihleri arasında üniversite öğrencilerine Avrupa Hukukçular için İnsan Hakları Eğitimi Programı (HELP) içinde yer alan "Kadınların Adalete Erişimi" kursu...
First group of pilot schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina prepared to become resource centers for democratic culture
The third and final activity for teachers from seven pilot schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), organised within the joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Quality education for all”, took place in Bijeljina from 23 to 25 April. Forty primary and secondary teachers participated in the...
Lawyers from İzmir enhance their knowledge on human rights standards on immigration detention
The joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye”, in co-operation with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, continue to support lawyers from local Bar Associations across Türkiye. Sixteen lawyers from the İzmir...
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