Instrumenti Horizontal - Lajme
Turning pages of empathy: stories of living books open hearts of young people to diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The “Living Library” is no ordinary bookshelf. Instead of printed pages, students meet real people- “Books” who share their life experiences, challenge stereotypes, and invite dialogue. In classrooms across Bosnia and Herzegovina, five activists representing different minority groups became these...
Building safer digital spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina
From countering disinformation to promoting digital literacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media regulator is strengthening its ability to create safer online spaces. On 1 October, staff of the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) took part in a specialised training organised by the Council of...
National Competition: Competences for Democratic Culture and Cross-curricular Approach – Application in Practice
As part of the joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe entitled “Quality Education for All”, which is being implemented in the Republic of Serbia in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia and the Institute for Improvement of Education, we invite...
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From courts to classrooms: Montenegro makes progress in reforms with European Union and Council of Europe support
From strengthening the accountability of courts and protecting equality through new legislation to fostering inclusion in schools and communities, Montenegro has advanced its reforms with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the...
Collaboration for change: fostering women’s rights through stronger local partnerships in Türkiye
Commitment, collaboration, and solidarity were at the forefront in Ankara as civil society organisations working in the field of women’s rights, bar associations and municipalities from across Türkiye, and international partners convened for the Final Review Meeting: Collective Impact for Women’s...
Youth in North Macedonia invited to share their vision on justice and equality in drawing and essay competition
The Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje, is once again marking the European Day of Justice in North Macedonia, this time with a drawing and essay competition, under the slogan “Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens”. This initiative invites children and young people from North...
Final cascade training strengthens lawyers’ expertise on immigration detention
As many as 36 lawyers from the Gaziantep Bar Association deepened their knowledge of European and international human rights standards during the 10th and final cascade training on Detention in the Context of Migration held on 25–26 September 2025 in Gaziantep. Organised under the European Union...
Interactive page dedicated to Democratic Culture in Education on Serbia’s National Education Portal
The Institute for Improvement of Education of the Republic of Serbia, in close partnership with the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, announced the launch of the dedicated Democratic Culture in Education page on the official National Education Portal. This initiative, led by the Institute for...
Advancing transparency in North Macedonia: Civil servants gain practical skills to implement access to information laws
Strengthening the knowledge and skills of civil servants in North Macedonia, to apply laws related to access to information more effectively, directly contributes to greater transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. To assist this process, a specialised training for civil servants...
Strengthening regional response to environmental crime, corruption and money laundering in the Western Balkans
Environmental crime poses a growing threat to natural resources, governance, and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond. These crimes often thrive on corruption, generating illicit profits that are laundered through cross-border schemes or professional networks. To discuss a co-ordinated...
Call for Proposals: Grants to Prevent Child Trafficking in Roma Community in Serbia
We are pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Proposals for the award of grants aimed at preventing child trafficking in Roma community in Serbia. The objective of this initiative is to support Roma civil society organisations in developing and implementing innovative, community-based...
Gjyqtarët shqiptarë nxisin harmonizimin gjyqësor nëpërmjet zbatimit të standardeve të Gjykatës Evropiane
Mbi 40 gjyqtarë dhe këshilltarë të lartë ligjorë nga Gjykata e Lartë dhe gjykatat e apelit të Shqipërisë morën pjesë në Forumin e Harmonizimit Gjyqësor për të forcuar praktikat gjyqësore uniforme dhe koherente, në përputhje me standardet e Gjykatës Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut (Gjykata)....
New tools available for Bosnian-Herzegovinian civil servants to protect rights of LGBTI asylum seekers
Professionals working with asylum seekers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are now better equipped to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBTI) persons seeking protection in the country. A two-day workshop held in Delijaš on 16–17 September provided 17 participants with...
Improving the pre-release preparation and post-penal support in North Macedonia
North Macedonia is successfully piloting the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on pre-release preparation and post-penal support. Introduced as a novelty in the 2024, the SOP specifies the course of actions in the process prior to and after the release of sentenced persons. To assist the...
A school where children learn to lead
In the quiet village of Turija in Serbia, “Veljko Dugošević” Primary School hums with more than the sound of lessons. Here, democracy is not just a subject in the textbook- it’s part of daily life. Pupils debate, compromise, take initiative, and share responsibility for their community. Over...
Towards victim-centered justice: Training for judges and prosecutors
Judges and prosecutors from across Montenegro participated in a specialised capacity-building activity on 18–19 September, aimed at improving the justice system’s response to victims of crime. Organised in cooperation with the Judicial Training Centre, the workshop focused on equipping legal...
Global traveling exhibition The Tolerance Project returns to Belgrade with a new edition
The United Nations in Serbia and the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade today opened The Tolerance Project – A Traveling Poster Show at Kalemegdan Fortress, Sava Promenade. This latest Belgrade edition brings a selection of newly added works from the global initiative founded and curated by...
Stafi jo-mjekësor i burgjeve në Ballkanin Perëndimor përgatitet si të zbulojë në kohë çrregullimet e shëndetit mendor tek të burgosurit ekstremistë të dhunshëm
Stafi dhe drejtuesit e burgjeve nga vendet përfituese të Ballkanit Perëndimor ndërmorën një hap të madh përpara në forcimin e shëndetit mendor dhe sigurisë në burgje, në përputhje me standardet evropiane. Takimi rajonal në Tiranë prezantoi “Udhëzuesin për vlerësimin e shëndetit mendor të të...
Željezničar and Borac players send message against hate speech and violence
Football fans in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed something greater than the game last night, when FK Željezničar and FK Borac faced off in Sarajevo. Just before kick-off, the players took to the pitch with a clear message: “We are against hate and violence in sport towards anyone.” This symbolic...
Rehabilitimi i qëndrueshëm në sistemin penitenciar dhe shërbimin e provës në fokus të diskutimeve me autoritetet shqiptare
Autoritetet shqiptare mbeten të angazhuara për të përdorur në kuadrin afatgjatë instrumentat e reja të krijuara në funksion të trajtimit të personave të dënuar për ekstremizëm të dhunshëm dhe për të miratuar kuadrin ligjor të nevojshëm për zbatimin e tyre në sistemet penitenciare dhe të shërbimit...
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