Instrumenti Horizontal - Lajme
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...
Anti-trafficking partners and beneficiaries confirm their co-operation to advance the fight against trafficking in North Macedonia
The third multi-agency Steering Committee meeting of the action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action in North Macedonia” was held in Skopje. Representatives from the EU Delegation, the Ministry of Social Protection, Demography and Youth, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Lawyers in North Macedonia enhance their skills for providing Free Legal Aid
Lawyers providing secondary legal aid are crucial in ensuring access to justice and the effective protection of human rights in line with European standards. Supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe’s joint programme, “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye,” and...
Empowering legal professionals on freedom of expression: advanced Training of Trainers kicks off in North Macedonia
Building on the successful co-operation with the training institutions in North Macedonia, the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors and the North Macedonia Bar Association, an advanced training for trainers on freedom of expression, specifically tailored for legal professionals, was...
Members of the Advisory Board call for further implementation of the Roadmap for improvement of inclusive education in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The third meeting of the Advisory Board of the joint European Union (EU) and Council of Europe action "Quality education for all" in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) took place online on the 1 July 2024. The meeting was opened by Adnan Husić, Assistant Minister from the Ministry of Civil Affairs of...
CEPEJ mbështet ndërgjegjësimin e gjyqtarëve mbi ndërmjetësimin në Shqipëri
Në bashkëpunim me Shkollën e Magjistraturës dhe Dhomën Kombëtare të Ndërmjetësimit të Shqipërisë u organizua sot një seminar ndërgjegjësues për referimin në ndërmjetësim me pjesëmarrjen e 15 magjistratëve nga gjykatat e Shqipërisë, ekspertë kombëtarë dhe ekspertë të CEPEJ. Aktiviteti, i...
Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions, academia, civil society, and media join forces to combat disinformation and hate speech online
European standards, including the EU Digital Service Act (DSA), require a multi-stakeholder approach to the protection from harmful content online, involving governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regulatory and self-regulatory bodies, civil society, academia, and media. At a round table...
Ensuring quality education for all
Western Balkans and Türkiye The programme has been supporting authorities, civil society organisations, schools, students, their parents, and broader local communities in achieving better education for all. The actions engaged in the field of education have been working on having schools free...
Protecting freedom of expression and freedom of the media in the Western Balkans
Freedom of expression and freedom of the media are essential freedoms of the people of the Western Balkans that need to be protected in line with European standards. The programme has been working together with the beneficiary institutions, civil society organisations, and media associations, so...
Get to know the most recent publications published under the Horizontal Facility programme!
Get to know the most recent publications published under the Horizontal Facility programme! In this edition of Highlights, we are bringing you three publications published in the framework of the programme to enhance knowledge and bring the European standards in various areas closer to the...
Strengthening the fight against corruption, economic crime, and money laundering
The fight against corruption, economic crime, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism remains one of the priorities of all programme Beneficiaries. This is why the programme has been continuously supporting the authorities and civil society organisations in strengthening their capacities...
Enhancing prison safety and security in the Western Balkans
One of the main priorities of the programme is to strengthen safety and security in the Western Balkans Beneficiaries by improving management and rehabilitation of prisoners, with a particular focus on violent extremist prisoners and other marginalised and vulnerable prisoners at risk of...
Protecting human rights in line with European standards
Protection of human rights in line with European standards and executing the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights are among key priorities for the Horizontal Facility actions in the field of justice. By providing technical expertise, capacity building, and support to public actors, the...
Towards more independent and accountable judicial systems in the Western Balkans
Ensuring the independence and accountability of judicial systems in the Western Balkans is crucial for guaranteeing access to justice and equal protection of human rights, in line with European standards. The programme continues to advance the collaboration and joint work with public actors and...
Fighting discrimination and hate speech
The main goal of anti-discrimination actions is to empower authorities, civil society organisations and people of the Western Balkans to combat all forms of discrimination, hate speech, hate crimes and racism. In this process, the programme provides expertise and capacity building and it raises...
Fuqizimi i sistemit të drejtësisë për të trajtuar format e rënda të diskriminimit: Nisja e kursit HELP për krimin e urrejtjes për profesionistët ligjorë shqiptarë
Kursi HELP (Edukim ligjor për të Drejtat e Njeriut për Profesionistët e së drejtës) për Krimet e Urrejtjes, i krijuar posaçërisht për gjyqtarët, prokurorët dhe punonjësit e policisë në Shqipëri, u prezantua në Tiranë më 28 qershor. Kjy aktivitet, i mbështetur nga Bashkimi Evropian dhe Këshilli i...
Ritheksohet angazhimi i institucioneve publike administrative për të forcuar bashkëpunimin institucional në trajtimin sa më efektiv të kërkesave lidhur me pronën
Tryeza e parë koordinuese, e fokusuar në trajtimin e të drejtës së pronës me pjesëmarrjen e institucioneve të administratës publike, u mbajt në Tiranë më 26 qershor 2024. Ky aktivitet u zhvillua në kuadër të asistencës së vazhdueshme të Bashkimit Evropian dhe Këshillit të Evropës, dhënë...
Establishing of a working alliance with a prisoner is the main pre-requisite to rehabilitation, preparation for release and social reintegration
The European Union and the Council of Europe continue to assist the penitentiary institutions in Kosovo* by strengthening their capacities related to management of violent and extremist prisoners (VEPs), and those vulnerable to radicalisation. Practical application of the instruments used in...