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Future lawyers in the Western Balkans take on digital violence against women
“Violence knows no borders, but neither does our empathy.” The words of one participant capture the spirit of this year's Regional Summer School in Trebinje better than any programme agenda ever could. Inside a simulated courtroom, 30 law students from across the Western Balkans sit before a...
Making victims’ right to compensation work in practice in Montenegro
An event dedicated to enhancing the procedural rights of victims in criminal proceedings, with a particular focus on the right to compensation, was held in Podgorica. The training brought together representatives of judicial institutions and the Bar Association aiming to provide floor for...
Senior prison police officers strengthen capacity to prevent ill-treatment in North Macedonia
Twenty-two senior prison police officers from all 12 penitentiary facilities have strengthened their capacity to prevent ill-treatment, and ensure proper reporting of incidents, contributing to greater accountability and protection of human rights in prisons. The two-day capacity building...
Kako poverenje menja tretmanski rad u zatvoru
U Okružnom zatvoru u Novom Pazaru, rad sa osuđenim licima ne počinje programima, već razumevanjem. Za realizatorku tretmana Ildu Imamović, suština posla je u tome da se vidi čovek iza ponašanja. „Moj posao nije samo sprovođenje programa tretmana, već i pokušaj da se razume ono što stoji iza...
Authorities in North Macedonia extend their skills in supporting violent extremist prisoners during the preparation for and after release
A cornerstone of the effective reintegration of violent extremist prisoners (VEPs) and other prisoners prone to radicalisation is the efficient inter-institutional co-operation. In the efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism in line with European standards, the EU and Council of Europe...
Albania Deepens Co-operation with Council of Europe on European Court Judgment Execution
A delegation from the Albanian State Advocate’s Office participated in a study visit to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, aimed at strengthening institutional dialogue and advancing the effective execution of the European Court of Human Rights judgments in Albania. Organised under the joint...
Revised Code strengthens ethical journalism and media self-regulation in Montenegro
Montenegro has presented the revised Code of Journalists, strengthening ethical journalism and media self-regulation while helping the profession respond to the opportunities and challenges of today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Presented at Europe House in Podgorica, the revised Code is...
North Macedonia’s Prison Police Intervention Teams learn from Polish experience
Officers from North Macedonia’s Prison Police Intervention Teams made their first official study visit to Warsaw, exchanging experiences and best practices with Poland’s Prison Service Intervention Group (PSIG). The delegation was led by the Acting Head of the Directorate for the Execution of...
Visoki savet tužilaštva u Srbiji pripremio izmene podzakonskih akata
Radna grupa Visokog saveta tužilaštva pripremila je izmene i dopune podzakonskih akata tokom sastanka održanog od 29. juna do 1. jula u Vrdniku. Na sastanku koji su podržali EU i Savet Evrope razmotreni su identifikovani izazovi u sprovođenju nekoliko podzakonskih akata Visokog saveta...
Partners review progress and priorities to strengthen property rights protection in Albania
"At the heart of the Council of Europe’s work are people: their dignity, their rights, and their trust in justice and public institutions, and this is also why the D-REX Action continues to matter." was highlighted by the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana, Giulia Re, during the 5th...
Jačanje primene postupka vrednovanja rada sudija u Srbiji
Članovi Komisije za vrednovanje rada sudija/sutkinja i predsednika/ca sudova unapredili su svoja znanja i praktične veštine za sprovođenje postupka vrednovanja rada sudija tokom dvodnevne obuke organizovane u saradnji sa Visokim savetom sudstva. Obuka je bila usmerena na praktičnu primenu okvira...
Legal practitioners in Albania strengthen expertise on the application of European Court of Human Rights case-law on property rights
Over 60 Albanian legal practitioners representing key justice institutions, including the State Advocate, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court and regular courts, boosted their expertise to protect property rights and support the effective execution of related judgments of the European...
New practical guidelines support judges and prosecutors in applying ethical standards in Montenegro
Montenegro has taken another important step towards strengthening judicial integrity and public trust through the adoption of practical Guidelines for the implementation of the Codes of Ethics for judges and state prosecutors. Following the adoption of the new Codes of Ethics in 2025, the...
Predsednici sudova i predstavnici pravosudnih institucija u Srbiji unapredili veštine u upravljanju sudovima
Predsednici/e sudova i predstavnici/e relevantnih pravosudnih institucija iz Srbije učestvovali/e su u aktivnosti jačanja kapaciteta organizovanoj u Beogradu od strane Vrhovnog suda, uz podršku zajedničkog projekta Evropske unije i Saveta Evrope „Jačanje pravne kulture u Srbiji i kapaciteta...
Cognitive Behavior Therapy successfully piloted in four Albanian prisons
The European Union and Council of Europe are assisting the Albanian Prison Service in delivering the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), aimed at better preparing prisoners for release. In this framework, on 23 June 2026, an evaluation visit was conducted in Fier Prison by a team composed of a...
Free Legal Aid in North Macedonia: Achievements and priorities discussed with key actors
Main achieved milestones and future priorities in the efforts to advance free legal aid in North Macedonia were the focus of the discussion with key beneficiaries and actors in the field, during the 7th Steering Committee meeting of the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Towards a...
Pristina Pride Week Celebrates 10 Years with Motto “Resistance and Action"
The Pride Week was concluded in Pristina with a series of public activities supported by EU and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action reaffirming the commitment to equality, dignity and the protection of the human rights of LGBTIQ+ people. The launch of the Pride Week on June 1st brought...
“Let Everyone Know” echoes at Skopje PRIDE 2026
The heart of Skopje pulsed with vibrant colours and voices celebrating diversity and equality, as many gathered for the 2026 edition of Skopje PRIDE under this year’s slogan: “Let Everyone Know!” This year march, both a celebration of diversity and a call for equality, was co-supported by the...
Od govora mržnje do kulture dijaloga: obeležen Međunarodni dan borbe protiv govora mržnje
Kako sačuvati prostor za dijalog u društvu koje je sve više polarizovano i kako graditi javni govor zasnovan na poštovanju različitosti, a ne na podelama i isključivanju- bile su ključne teme panel diskusije „Javni govor u vreme polarizacije: kako sačuvati prostor za dijalog?“, održane danas u...
Venice Commission provides legal opinions for the authorities in Albania, Montenegro and Serbia
At its 147th plenary session (held on 12-13 June 2026), the Venice Commission adopted among others: Albania A joint Opinion of the Venice Commission and the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe on the Draft law "On the Financing of Political Parties”....
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