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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...
Mladi i donosioci odluka protiv govora mržnje kroz dijalog i umetnost
U snažnom izrazu solidarnosti protiv mržnje i diskriminacije, predstavnici mladih i visoki zvaničnici/e okupili su se u kulturnom centru Silosi u Beogradu kako bi obeležili Međunarodni dan borbe protiv govora mržnje. Događaj je obuhvatio panel diskusiju i otkrivanje velikog murala, sa ciljem...
United Against Hate: Strengthening Law Enforcement to Combat Discrimination
The regional workshop “Police Operating in Diverse Societies: Addressing Hatred Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities” held in Durres, Albania, underscored the commitment of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the regional partners to combat all forms of hatred and discrimination. The...
Albanian authorities reaffirm their commitment to advance the fight against economic crime
Advancement of legal reforms and strengthening of institutional capacities to combat corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing in Albania was the focus of the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime, bringing...
Police in North Macedonia equipped to better protect journalists
Recognising the vital role of journalists as watchdogs of democracy, police forces in North Macedonia were empowered with tools and knowledge to better protect media professionals from threats, harassment, and violence—both offline and online. In this framework, with the support of the EU and...
Јачање здравствене заштите лица у полицијском притвору
Преко 230 лекара и полицијских службеника из целе Србије је током маја и јуна прошло специјализовану обуку на тему jачања здравствене заштите лица у полицијском задржавању, у складу са стандардима Савета Европе. Једнодневне акредитоване едукације су одржане у Београду, Нишу, Крагујевцу и Новом...
Montenegro launches new HELP course on judicial ethics
A new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on judicial ethics for judges, prosecutors, and lawyers is being launched in Montenegro, in close collaboration with the EU and Council of Europe joint Action “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing...
Montenegrin prison practitioners strengthen their skills in preventing radicalisation
Representatives from correctional staff from the penitentiary -system of Montenegro enhanced their expertise and knowledge in managing, rehabilitating and preparing for release of violent extremist and radicalised prisoners, as well as other prisoners at risk from radicalisation. The 2-days...
Young European Ambassadors unite across borders to counter hatred and promote equality
A two-day workshop held in Tirana, Albania, brought together 55 Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. The participants included 40 YEAs who joined online and 15 who attended in person. This event aimed to improve their abilities to combat...
Montenegro’s Constitutional and Supreme Courts take part in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network
The representatives of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Montenegro participated in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 5–6 June 2025. Bojana Bandović from the Supreme Court of Montenegro participated In the meeting online, while Ksenija Ivanović...
Hate speech and bullying have no place in our communities and certainly not in our schools
As key agents of change in shaping both the present and the future, young people have an important role in combating hate speech, bullying and other types of harassment. In this context, several workshops were organised during May and June, across three primary schools in the Municipality of...
Constitutional and Supreme Courts in Albania participate in the annual meeting of the Council of Europe Superior Courts Network
Representatives of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts of Albania participated in the 10th session of the Superior Courts Network (SCN), held in Strasbourg on 5–6 June 2025. Ama Kraja, from the Constitutional Court, and Emirjam Ahmetaga, representative of the Supreme Court, attended the session...
Constitutional Court of Montenegro deepens expertise and co-operation through Zagreb study visit
A delegation from the Constitutional Court of Montenegro, led by its President Snežana Armenko, paid an official visit to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb to exchange experiences and strengthen regional judicial co-operation. During the visit, the Montenegrin...
Prisons and probation services across the Western Balkans embrace tools for addressing radicalisation and violent extremism
Tools and programmes, specifically tailored to identify and prevent prison radicalisation and to help individuals disengage from use of violence, have proven to be highly effective in the Western Balkans. The prison staff recognises its reliability in identifying, diagnosing and assisting the...
Joint Efforts under the “Journalists Matter” Campaign to Advance Media Freedom in North Macedonia
Ensuring the safety of journalists and upholding freedom of expression remain vital pillars of a thriving democracy and important priorities in the framework of the Council of Europe and European Union support to local beneficiaries. In North Macedonia, public actors are intensifying their...
A school where democracy grows: Prijedor students lead the way in building dialogue and trust
With the opening of the first Resource Centre for Democratic School Culture in Republika Srpska, the Catering and Economics School in Prijedor is showing how democratic values can be learned—and lived—through collaboration between students, teachers, and the local community. In the heart of...
Pilot courts prepare for first internal satisfaction surveys in line with European standards
Representatives of five pilot courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (from Brčko, Cazin, Livno, Sokolac, and Trebinje) attended an expert workshop on 30 May 2025 on the importance and models for conducting internal satisfaction surveys in courts. The workshop, organised by the European Commission for...
Jačanje regulisanja govora mržnje i štetnih sadržaja u Srbiji: Savet Evrope organizovao obuku za regulatorno telo
U svetlu aktuelnih izazova u vezi sa onlajn komunikacijom i rastućih društvenih tenzija širom Evrope, Kancelarija Saveta Evrope u Beogradu je organizovala trodnevnu obuku u Vrdniku za stručno osoblje Regulatornog tela za elektronske medije (REM) u cilju efikasnijeg odgovora na govor mržnje u...
Advancing anti-SLAPP standards: Bilateral institutional and judicial exchange held in Podgorica
In a bid to align with European standards on freedom of expression and protection of public participation, representatives from judicial and justice institutions met in Podgorica to discuss effective responses to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The two-day event convened...
Strengthening Prison Staff Capacities to Manage Violent Extremist Prisoners in Albania
Penitentiary staff plays a key role in dealing with violent extremist prisoners (VEPs), both in terms of rehabilitation and ensuring institutional security. As part of the continuous efforts to build and strengthen the capacities of prison practitioners in Albania and ensuring long-term success...
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