Publikohet udhëzuesi më i ri i jurisprudencës së Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë mbi të drejtën e pronësisë për profesionistët ligjorë

23 korrik 2024 Tiranë

Materiali më i fundit burimor për profesionistët ligjorë mbi praktikën gjyqësore të Gjykatës Kushtetuese të Shqipërisë për të drejtat e pronësisë, është publikuar në gjuhën shqipe. Ky udhëzues synon të përmirësojë kuptimin dhe zbatimin e të drejtave të pronësisë në Shqipëri, në përputhje me...

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Freedom of expression in focus of Regional School of Human Rights: empowering future legal professionals in the Western Balkans

8 - 11 July 2024 Trebinje

The Regional School of Human Rights brought together 34 law students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The summer school introduced students to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) focusing on the right to freedom of expression. This...

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Montenegro: Published Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2025-2025

23 July 2024 Montenegro

The Government of Montenegro has adopted the Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2024-2025 on 17 May 2024, with the aim to ensure the continuity of reform based on public policy long-term planning which began with the Judicial System Reform Project in 2000....

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Attorneys in North Macedonia deepen their knowledge in addressing ethical dilemmas

19 July 2024 North Macedonia

42 attorneys from North Macedonia successfully completed the online HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on “Ethics for judges, prosecutors and lawyers.” The course covers in an interactive way the key concepts, the International and European framework and the relevant...

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Vizita studimore në Këshillin e Evropës dhe Gjykatën Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut frymëzon profesionistët e ardhshëm të së drejtës

17 korrik 2024 Strasburg

Nëntë studentë dhe pedagogia e tyre mentore nga Universiteti i Evropës Juglindore në Maqedoninë e Veriut dhe Universiteti “Aleksandër Xhuvani” në Elbasan, Shqipëri, fitues të një konkursi në Gjykatën Gjyqësore, zhvilluan një vizitë studimore në Këshillin e Evropës dhe në Gjykatën Evropiane të të...

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Promoting inclusivity: new brochure on the Administrative Court published in multiple languages

22 July 2024 Podgorica

To enhance public understanding of the Administrative Court's role in overseeing the lawful conduct of public authorities, a brochure detailing the essential Court’s work and functions was recently published in official language/languages in the official use in Montenegro, as well as in Romani...

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Enhancing justice: Launch of specialised communication training for prosecutors and police officers

18 - 19 July 2024 Podgorica

Effective communication is one of the cornerstones of successful relationships between rule of law institutions and citizens. By honing communication skills, prosecutors and police officials can enhance their ability to present their work accurately, build stronger relationships with public and...

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European Union and Council of Europe support civil society to empower women in Türkiye

18 July 2024 Ankara

The joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Fostering women's access to justice in Türkiye” is supporting the capacities of civil society organisations through a grant scheme. Grants were awarded to three civil society organisations, namely Hayat Sende Gençlik Akademisi Derneği (Hayat...

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Participation of the Young European Ambassadors in the International Youth Seminar and Policy Symposium on Active Political Participation of National Minority Youth

17 - 18 June 2024

Supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe and organised by the Council of Europe Youth Department in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary and the National Youth Council of Hungary, the International Youth Seminar and Policy Symposium on Active...

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Call for tenders: Purchase of the communication services relating to the social media awareness raising initiative on discrimination in digital settings and inclusive education in Montenegro

17 July 2024 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...

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Continuation of the inter judicial dialogue on application of the European Convention on Human Rights at the national level

9 July 2024 Podgorica

The Round table dedicated to strengthening the application of human rights standards in the practices of the Constitutional and regular courts in Montenegro, took place on 9 July 2024 in Podgorica. This event is a part of the overall efforts aimed at achieving two interrelated goals:...

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First round of training for civil servants of Bosnia and Herzegovina to recognise and tackle hate speech

8 - 9 July 2024 Jahorina

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...

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Keeping track of the developments on Freedom of Expression with justice professionals in Kosovo*

8-9 JULY 2024 BREZOVICA/BREZOVICË

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...

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Teachers take first steps to become certified trainers on the Competences for democratic culture

2 - 4 July 2024 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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...

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Addressing racism and racial discrimination in the context of the EU accession process in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership region

4 July 2024 STRASBOURG, FRANCE

The Council of Europe in Strasbourg welcomed during 3-4 July a two-day conference, focusing on tackling racism and racial discrimination in the context of the EU accession process. The conference, supported by EU and Council of Europe titled "Addressing racism and racial discrimination in the...

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Fighting hate speech and hate crime: regional gathering of the network of Equality Bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership Region

1-2 JULY 2024 STRASBOURG, FRANCE

A two-day workshop on addressing hate speech and hate crime took place at the premises of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, involving Equality bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions. The event supported by the EU and Council of Europe, gathered 50 representatives...

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Anti-trafficking partners and beneficiaries confirm their co-operation to advance the fight against trafficking in North Macedonia

02 July 2024 Skopje

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...

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Lawyers in North Macedonia enhance their skills for providing Free Legal Aid

3 JULY 2024 SKOPJE, NORTH MACEDONIA

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...

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Empowering legal professionals on freedom of expression: advanced Training of Trainers kicks off in North Macedonia

3-5 July 2024 Struga

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...

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Members of the Advisory Board call for further implementation of the Roadmap for improvement of inclusive education in Bosnia and Herzegovina

1 July 2024 Online

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...

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