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Певањем за различитост и инклузију на Дан људских права
Познати стихови Едерлези, омиљене народне песме ромског народа на Балкану, одзвањали су београдским Дорћол плацом у а cappella извођењу 150 жена, мушкараца, младића и девојака окупљених на јединственој хорској проби. У организацији Арт Апарата, а уз подршку Савета Европе поводом Дана људских...
Empowering Roma women to claim their rights in Türkiye
As many as 130 Roma women across Türkiye have gained the tools and confidence to claim their rights and access essential support services thanks to a series of training sessions held from 6-29 November. These sessions, designed to remove barriers to justice and build trust in the legal system,...
Towards better child protection in the context of migration
Thirty-six personnel from Türkiye’s Ministry of Family and Social Services enhanced their skills to protect and support migrant and refugee children during a three-day training held in Ankara from 27 to 29 November 2024. The training, “Child Protection in the Context of Migration”, was organised...
Mladi pokreću promene: 75+ koraka ka jednakim mogućnostima
Više od 75 mladih iz manjinskih zajednica okupilo se u Sjenici na trodnevnom omladinskom forumu „75+ koraka ka jednakim mogućnostima“, pretvarajući ovaj grad u epicentar inkluzije i solidarnosti. Cilj foruma bio je osnaživanje mladih za borbu protiv diskriminacije i promovisanje različitosti kao...
Aligning domestic practices with European case law: New publication to support Albanian legal professionals in upholding human rights standards
Today at Europe House Tirana, the latest Handbook featuring selected 2023-2024 European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) case law was presented for lawyers and legal professionals . This resource produced with the support of EU and Council of Europe, highlights key rulings that shape the...
Strengthening justice delivery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Over 50 judges, court presidents, and clerks across Bosnia and Herzegovina are gaining new tools to enhance court efficiency and improve the quality of justice, thanks to a two-day training session “Using CEPEJ Methodologies and Tools to Improve Court Efficiency and Managerial Capacities”,...
Beneficiaries and partners of the anti-trafficking action in North Macedonia discuss key milestones
At its fourth meeting, the Steering Committee of the action “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” gathered in Skopje key partners and beneficiaries to take stock of the achieved progress during implementation of the action and discussed the new priorities for 2025. The...
Jačanje pristupa pravdi: Besplatna pravna pomoć za žrtve trgovine ljudima
Stručnjaci i stručnjakinje za pravo i ključni akteri okupili su se na okruglom stolu u Beogradu kako bi se uhvatili u koštac sa jednim od najkritičnijih izazova u borbi protiv trgovine ljudima: obezbeđivanjem pristupa besplatnoj pravnoj pomoći žrtvama. U organizaciji Saveta Evrope, u okviru...
Towards a more accountable justice system in Montenegro
Under the action "Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in Montenegro", the European Union and the Council of Europe are teaming up to enhance Montenegro’s judicial system, ensuring fair trials and stronger protections for victims. As part...
Empowering judges and prosecutors to combat SLAPPs
In the face of growing challenges posed by defamation cases and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), 20 judges and prosecutors from Bosnia and Herzegovina sharpened their skills to address these issues effectively. The two-day training, organised by the Council of Europe in...
Public actors in North Macedonia to advance the fight against discrimination in co-operation with EU and Council of Europe
Achievements and future activities on anti-discrimination and combating hate speech were in the focus of the Fourth Steering Committee meeting of the action “Combating hatred and intolerance in North Macedonia“ . The meeting gathered beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders to discuss and...
Awareness raising in Kamza highlights the ongoing commitment to promote property rights for local communities in Albania
The Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS), with support from the European Union and the Council of Europe, organised an impactful awareness-raising event in Kamza, focusing on property rights and compensation mechanisms. The event was particularly targeted at vulnerable local communities, with the aim...
PRESS RELEASE
The European Union and the Council of Europe back Montenegro’s work on human rights, rule of law, and democracy through a joint programme
Montenegro is paving the way for stronger human rights protection, rule of law, and democracy with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint programme, “The Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, according to the participants at the programme’s annual...
Countering emerging crime risks linked to innovative technology in financial services in the Western Balkans
In an effort to facilitate the exchange of information at the regional level on managing money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with innovative technologies in financial services, a regional workshop was organised in Strasbourg with the support of EU and Council of Europe. The...
Building bridges through journalism: enhancing journalistic skills across diverse communities
As part of ongoing efforts to promote media freedom and enhance journalistic standards, the Council of Europe organised a workshop in Brezovica, Kosovo*. with journalists from both, the Albanian and Serbian communities. The event aimed at discussing how to address the main challenges journalists...
Strengthening law enforcement’s role in protecting journalists and media freedom in Albania
Ensuring the safety of journalists and upholding media freedom are essential pillars of democratic societies and fundamental to safeguarding human rights. To support these goals, twenty-eight law enforcement officers and instructors from Albania participated in a Training of Trainers programme on...
Promoting gender equality and women’s access to justice across the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan regions
Judges, prosecutors and representatives from judicial training institutions across the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans regions met in Tirana, to assess the results of the mentoring programme for legal professionals on women’s access to justice. A series of thematic exchanges were held on...
Press Release
European Union and Council of Europe reaffirm commitment to supporting rule of law and human rights reforms in North Macedonia
The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have emphasised the importance of the joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” in advancing North Macedonia’s reform agenda. This initiative supports the country’s alignment with European standards in key areas,...
Strengthening justice transparency in Montenegro
Transparency in judiciary is not just a principle—it is a fundamental requirement for a functioning democracy – this was the key message voiced at the workshops for courts and prosecution officers dedicated to development of actions plans for the implementation of judicial communication...
Ka boljoj pravnoj zaštiti za žrtve trgovine ljudima
Više od 40 advokata/ica iz Srbije unapredilo je svoja znanja i veštine u prepoznavanju trgovine ljudima i pružanju adekvatne pravne podrške žrtvama. Ovaj rezultat postignut je kroz seriju okruglih stolova koje je organizovala ASTRA - Akcija protiv trgovine ljudima, uz podršku Advokatske komore...
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