Instrumenti Horizontal - Lajme
Key stakeholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina unite to strengthen journalist safety
According to Council of Europe standards, states have a duty to create a supportive environment that enables everyone to freely express opinions and ideas without fear. Yet, journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina face persistent challenges, including intimidation, verbal and physical attacks,...
Singing for diversity and inclusion on Human Rights Day
The iconic lyrics of Ederlezi, a beloved folk song of the Romani people in the Balkans, echoed through Belgrade's Dorćol Platz as over 150 women, men, boys, and girls gathered to sing it a cappella in a one-of-a-kind event. Organised by Art Aparat with the support of the Council of Europe on the...
Empowering Roma women to claim their rights in Türkiye
As many as 130 Roma women across Türkiye have gained the tools and confidence to claim their rights and access essential support services thanks to a series of training sessions held from 6-29 November. These sessions, designed to remove barriers to justice and build trust in the legal system,...
Towards better child protection in the context of migration
Thirty-six personnel from Türkiye’s Ministry of Family and Social Services enhanced their skills to protect and support migrant and refugee children during a three-day training held in Ankara from 27 to 29 November 2024. The training, “Child Protection in the Context of Migration”, was organised...
Young voices rising: Sjenica Youth Forum inspires action for equality and diversity
A vibrant gathering of over 75 young people from minority communities has turned Sjenica into a hub of inspiration, action, and change. The Youth Forum, titled “75+ steps toward equal opportunities,” brought together youth from across Serbia to celebrate diversity, dismantle stereotypes, and...
New handbook empowers lawyers to better support human trafficking victims in Serbia
Within grant awarded by EU/CoE action "Strengthening Anti-Trafficking Action in Serbia" to NGO ASTRA, an updated Handbook for Lawyers has been launched, providing essential tools and expertise to strengthen legal support for human trafficking victims in Serbia. Based on ASTRA's 25 years of...
Përafrimi i praktikave të brendshme me praktikën gjyqësore evropiane: Botim i ri për të mbështetur profesionistët ligjorë shqiptarë në respektimin e standardeve të të drejtave të njeriut
Sot, në Shtëpinë e Evropës Tiranë, u prezantua Manuali më i fundit që përmban praktikën gjyqësore të përzgjedhur të Gjykatës Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut (GJEDNJ) 2023-2024, për avokatët dhe profesionistët e së drejtës. Ky burim, i prodhuar me mbështetjen e BE-së dhe Këshillit të Evropës,...
Strengthening justice delivery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Over 50 judges, court presidents, and clerks across Bosnia and Herzegovina are gaining new tools to enhance court efficiency and improve the quality of justice, thanks to a two-day training session “Using CEPEJ Methodologies and Tools to Improve Court Efficiency and Managerial Capacities”,...
Beneficiaries and partners of the anti-trafficking action in North Macedonia discuss key milestones
At its fourth meeting, the Steering Committee of the action “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” gathered in Skopje key partners and beneficiaries to take stock of the achieved progress during implementation of the action and discussed the new priorities for 2025. The...
Strengthening access to justice: Free legal aid for human trafficking victims
Legal experts and key stakeholders came together at a roundtable in Belgrade to tackle one of the most critical challenges in combating human trafficking: ensuring victims have access to free legal aid. Organised by the Council of Europe under the Horizontal Facility programme in Serbia and the...
Towards a more accountable justice system in Montenegro
Under the action "Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in Montenegro", the European Union and the Council of Europe are teaming up to enhance Montenegro’s judicial system, ensuring fair trials and stronger protections for victims. As part...
Empowering judges and prosecutors to combat SLAPPs
In the face of growing challenges posed by defamation cases and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), 20 judges and prosecutors from Bosnia and Herzegovina sharpened their skills to address these issues effectively. The two-day training, organised by the Council of Europe in...
Public actors in North Macedonia to advance the fight against discrimination in co-operation with EU and Council of Europe
Achievements and future activities on anti-discrimination and combating hate speech were in the focus of the Fourth Steering Committee meeting of the action “Combating hatred and intolerance in North Macedonia“ . The meeting gathered beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders to discuss and...
Rritja e ndërgjegjësimit në Kamëz thekson angazhimin e vazhdueshëm për të promovuar të drejtat e pronësisë për komunitetet lokale në Shqipëri
Shoqëria e Ndihmës Juridike Tirana (TLAS), me mbështetjen e Bashkimit Evropian dhe të Këshillit të Evropës, organizoi një aktivitet ndërgjegjësues në Kamëz, me fokus të drejtat e pronës dhe mekanizmat e kompensimit. Aktiviteti synonte veçanërisht komunitetet e margjinalizuara lokale, me qëllimin...
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The European Union and the Council of Europe back Montenegro’s work on human rights, rule of law, and democracy through a joint programme
Montenegro is paving the way for stronger human rights protection, rule of law, and democracy with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint programme, “The Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, according to the participants at the programme’s annual...
Countering emerging crime risks linked to innovative technology in financial services in the Western Balkans
In an effort to facilitate the exchange of information at the regional level on managing money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with innovative technologies in financial services, a regional workshop was organised in Strasbourg with the support of EU and Council of Europe. The...
Building bridges through journalism: enhancing journalistic skills across diverse communities
As part of ongoing efforts to promote media freedom and enhance journalistic standards, the Council of Europe organised a workshop in Brezovica, Kosovo*. with journalists from both, the Albanian and Serbian communities. The event aimed at discussing how to address the main challenges journalists...
Forcimi i rolit të forcave të rendit në mbrojtjen e gazetarëve dhe lirisë së medias në Shqipëri
Garantimi i sigurisë së gazetarëve dhe ruajtja e lirisë së medias janë shtylla thelbësore të shoqërive demokratike dhe themelore për mbrojtjen e të drejtave të njeriut. Për të mbështetur këto synime, njëzet e tetë oficerë të zbatimit të ligjit dhe instruktorë nga Shqipëria morën pjesë në...
Promoting gender equality and women’s access to justice across the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan regions
Judges, prosecutors and representatives from judicial training institutions across the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans regions met in Tirana, to assess the results of the mentoring programme for legal professionals on women’s access to justice. A series of thematic exchanges were held on...
Komunikim per Mediat
Bashkimi Evropian dhe Këshilli i Evropës riafirmojnë angazhimin për mbështetjen e reformave të sundimit të ligjit dhe të drejtave të njeriut në Maqedoninë e Veriut
Bashkimi Evropian (BE) dhe Këshilli i Evropës kanë theksuar rëndësinë e programit të përbashkët “Instrumenti Horizontal për Ballkanin Perëndimor dhe Turqinë” në avancimin e agjendës së reformave të Maqedonisë së Veriut. Kjo nismë mbështet përafrimin e vendit me standardet evropiane në fusha kyçe,...
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