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Council of Europe Provides Legal Support for Kosovo*’s Draft Law on the Independent Media Commission (IMC)
In response to a request from the Committee on Public Administration, Local Governance, Media, and Rural Development, and the Independent Media Commission (IMC) in Kosovo, the Council of Europe has provided a Legal Opinion on the Draft Law on the IMC. This initiative reflects Kosovo’s commitment...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Support for North Macedonia’s Directorate for Execution of Sanctions in setting framework for Prison Police intervention teams
A working group of experienced prison officials and senior representatives of Directorate for the Execution of Sanctions met on 20-21 May 2024 in Skopje, to discuss the regulations of Prison Police intervention teams. Introduced as a novelty by the latest amendments to the Law on the Execution of...
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...
Albanian institutions commit to bring forward protection of freedom of expression and the media, in line with European standards
The second Steering Committee meeting of the EU and Council of Europe action on "Protecting Freedom of Expression and of the Media in Albania" (PRO-FREX-A), was held in Tirana to discuss with key stakeholders the current progress, and set main objectives for the upcoming year. The PRO-FREX-A...
Lawyers in Montenegro raise their capacities on the provision of legal aid to the victims of trafficking in human beings
A training programme, focusing on empowering lawyers specialising in supporting victims of trafficking in human beings took place on 16 and 17 May in Petrovac. This programme, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe, is a result of a collaborative effort, involving the...
The Supreme Court launches new publication on harmonisation of judicial practice in Albania
Harmonisation of domestic judicial practice, in accordance with the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), is crucial to strengthening legal certainty and rule of law principles. This represents a key priority within the European Union and Council of Europe Action "Improving the...
Gender-responsive legal practices in Türkiye – what does it mean for legal professionals?
An international panel on gender-responsive legal practices was organised on 15 May in Ankara, Türkiye as part of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Council of Europe Programme Office in Ankara. The panel aimed to provide an overview...
Prosecutors from Western Balkans share their experiences on efficiency and quality in a regional seminar organised in Albania
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) , in co-ordination with the Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) organised in Vlora a peer-to-peer workshop for prosecution offices of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo* entitled “Good practices and shared...
Policijska rukovodstva podržavaju praktikume o intervjuisanju i javnim okupljanjima u Bosni i Hercegovini
Nova metodologija vođenja policijskih intervjua i operativne procedure za policijsko djelovanje tokom javnih okupljanja među ključnim su pitanjima o kojima razgovara 55 rukovodilaca policijskih agencija na njihovom Trećem godišnjem koordinativnom sastanku koji se održava 16.-17. maja 2024. u...
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...
Enhancing media pluralism: Serbia's new by-laws
In today’s digital age where the media shapes societal perceptions, effective regulatory frameworks are paramount. With the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, the Serbian Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) recently introduced Rulebooks (by-laws) which aim to...
Judges and State Prosecutors in Montenegro enhanced their knowledge on judicial and prosecutorial ethics and discipline
Judicial ethics and principles of professional conduct represent a cornerstone of judicial accountability and professionalism, which needs to be widely promoted among judges and prosecutors, including through judicial training frameworks. Over the course of the workshop held on 7 - 8 May, 35...
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 kurs o govoru mržnje sada dostupan za državne službenike i službenice Bosne i Hercegovine i otvoren za javnost
Agencija za državnu službu Bosne i Hercegovine (Agencija) je uz podršku Evropske unije i Vijeća Evrope u aprilu 2024. godine pokrenula prvi online kurs za državne službenike i službenice o prepoznavanju i postupanju u slučajevima govora mržnje. Kurs je zasnovan na ranije razvijenom Priručniku, a...
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