Instrumenti Horizontal - Lajme
Conference Highlights the Importance of Alternative Care for Unaccompanied Children on the Move
Nearly 49 million children have been forcibly displaced worldwide − many unaccompanied or separated from their families. In response to their urgent protection needs, an online conference on “Alternative Care Arrangements for Unaccompanied and Separated Children in the Context of Migration”...
Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and related challenges to human rights protection in the loop of Equality Bodies.
With the active participation of 22 staff members from the Ombudsperson Institution, a two-day training session took place on in Istog/Istok, focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on non-discrimination and the evolving role of equality bodies. The training aimed to strengthen the...
New informational video about the work of the Commission on Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes launched in North Macedonia
What are the rights of the victims of violent crimes?
Following the adoption of the Law on Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes in November 2022, the Commission for Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes was established in February 2024. Its task is clear: to examine and grant claims for state monetary compensation of victims of violent...
Prison Police Intervention Teams in North Macedonia enhance capacities on human rights safeguards and accountability
The EU and Council of Europe are providing continuous assistance to the public authorities in North Macedonia to enhance the protection of the human rights of prisoners and detained persons, in line with European standards. Twenty-three officers from Prison Police Intervention Teams attended the...
Police professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina honour co-operation with Council of Europe in promoting human rights
Law enforcement officers from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Sarajevo to mark the Police Day, a special occasion dedicated to honouring their commitment to public safety and community service. The highlight of the event was the prestigious “Golden Badge” awards ceremony,...
Advancing legal reforms to strengthen court expert accountability in Montenegro
In a concerted effort to enhance the quality, professionalism, and accountability of court experts in Montenegro, key support [BB1] has been provided to the Ministry of Justice in drafting amendments to the Law on Court Experts, by compiling relevant European standards related to the work of...
New Codes of Ethics for judges and prosecutors in Montenegro to bolster judicial integrity
The process of drafting of new Codes of Ethics for judges and prosecutors in Montengro has been recently launched, marking an important step forward toward reinforcing ethical standards and promoting integrity across the justice system. Supported by the joint European Union and Council of Europe...
Montenegro adopts new appraisal rules for judges and prosecutors to enhance transparency and merit-based evaluation
In a landmark move towards strengthening the rule of law and promoting professional excellence within the judiciary and prosecution service, the Judicial Council and the Prosecutorial Council of Montenegro have recently adopted new rules governing the appraisal of judges and prosecutors. The new...
Agjencia Shtetërore e Kadastrës në Shqipëri forcon përpjekjet për komunikimin në shërbim sa më të mirë të qytetarëve
Për të trajtuar nevojën thelbësore institucionale të Agjencisë Shtetërore të Kadastrës (ASHK) në Shqipëri për të siguruar që qytetarët të marrin vazhdimisht komunikim të qartë dhe të dobishëm, qoftë në takimet fizike, në linjën telefonike apo përmes korrespondencës me shkrim, u organizua një...
Strengthening police role to ensure journalists' safety in Albania
Police play a vital role in protecting journalists and ensuring a safe environment for free and independent media. Strengthening their capacity to understand, prevent, and respond to threats against journalists is essential to uphold freedom of expression and democratic values. The two-day...
Burgu i Grave në Shqipëri do të pilotojë terapinë e bazuar në traumë
Këshilli i Evropës vijon të ofrojë asistencë për shërbimin penitenciar Shqiptar në prezantimin e Terapisë të Bazuar në Trauma (TiT) në Pojske, i vetmi IEVP për gratë që kanë kryer vepra penale në Shqipëri. Në vijim të trajnimit të avancuar mbi TiT që u ofrua më parë për stafin psiko-social të...
Forcimi i mbrojtjes së gazetarëve në Shqipëri përmes dialogut dhe bashkëpunimit
Ndërsa kërcënimet dhe sulmet ndaj gazetarëve në Shqipëri mbeten shqetësim, përpjekjet për të përmirësuar sigurinë e tyre nëpërmjet bashkëpunimit institucional dhe dialogut po marrin hov. Gazetarë, prokurorë, zyrtarë policie, përfaqësues të shoqërisë civile dhe partnerë ndërkombëtarë u mblodhën në...
Enhancing Transparency and Accuracy of Beneficial Ownership Data in Türkiye
The European Union and Council of Europe “Action against money laundering in Türkiye”, in co-operation with the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), held a workshop in Ankara to support ongoing domestic efforts to enhance the transparency and reliability of beneficial ownership (BO) data...
Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Montenegro and North Macedonia
The Expertise Co-ordination Mechanism (ECM), a system established under the joint European Union and Council of Europe Horizontal Facility III programme, continues to provide important legislative expertise and policy advice for the beneficiaries in the Western Balkans. At its 143rd Plenary...
Call for tenders: Purchase of the communication services relating to the social media awareness raising initiative on academic integrity and inclusion in higher education in Montenegro
Within the framework of the joint European Union/Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, the Council of Europe is currently implementing the action “Quality education for all in Montenegro”. In that context, it is looking for a Provider for the...
Judges and civil society in Serbia join forces to counter abusive lawsuits against public interest voices
In a joint effort to tackle Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), as a growing threat to freedom of expression and public debate, judges from Serbia’s High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court came together with members of the Serbian Anti-SLAPP coalition for a Council of...
Montenegro takes further steps to improve access to justice for victims of human trafficking
With the aim to enhance the access to justice for the most vulnerable victims, on 19 June 2025 a coordination meeting took place on development of a specialised training course for provision of free legal aid to the human trafficking victims. The initiative is part of a broader framework to...
Towards a cultural shift in preventing human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation in North Macedonia
Between 2019 and 2024, 46 victims of human trafficking for labour exploitation, mostly adult men, were identified in North Macedonia. [1] Reportedly, many of the victims of labour exploitation go undetected, as there is a lack of general understanding of the concept of forced labour, not only by...
In Belgrade, youth and decision-makers join forces to counter hate speech through dialogue and art
In a strong show of solidarity against hate and discrimination, youth representatives and senior officials gathered at the Silosi cultural centre in Belgrade to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The event featured a vibrant panel discussion followed by the unveiling of a...
Achieving equality for blind chess players: institutions discuss execution of ECtHR judgment Negovanović and Others v. Serbia
On 16 June, the action “Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia” organised a hybrid meeting to discuss the current status and identify further steps towards the execution of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judgment in the case of Negovanović and Others v. Serbia. The case...
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