News on combating discrimination
Building co-operation towards a comprehensive Action Plan on Advancing the Rights of Persons belonging to Communities
The Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Agency for Community Rights Realisation and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade organised in Skopje a consultation process to discuss the draft Action Plan on Advancing the Rights of Persons belonging to Communities dedicated to the...
Finding the balance between freedom of expression and hate speech: judiciary, public institutions and civil society in dialogue
European standards and relevant case law on combating hate speech, with particular attention to the risks posed by the misuse of criminal law to restrict legitimate freedom of expression were examined during a Judicial Dialogue in Pristina organised with the support of EU and Council of Europe....
LGBTI Human Rights Defenders from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Regions Work Together to Strengthen Solidarity and Sustainability
LGBTI human rights defenders and activists from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, including the Belarusian community in exile, met in Pristina to join their efforts in support of gender equality, fight against targeted violence and hate crime, and explore new opportunities for...
Public servants gain practical tools to tackle antigypsyism in Montenegro
Public servants in Montenegro strengthened their practical ability to recognise, prevent, and address discrimination, including antigypsyism, during an online training held on 26 November within the EU and Council of Europe Joint Programme Roma Integration Phase III, in synergy with the...
Montenegro authorities move forward with legal harmonisation of same-sex partnerships
Ensuring that same-sex couples can fully exercise their rights in Montenegro remained at the centre of discussions as institutions gathered once again in Podgorica to review ongoing efforts to harmonise national legislation with the Law on Same-Sex Partnerships. Participants examined progress...
Seksizam. Vidi ga. Imenuj ga. Zaustavi ga!
Povodom globalne kampanje 16 dana aktivizma protiv rodno zasnovanog nasilja, Delegacija Evropske unije u Srbiji, Savet Evrope i WeBalkans, zajedno sa mrežom Mladih evropskih ambasadora (YEA), svečano su u Evropskoj kući otvorili interaktivnu instalaciju pod imenom „Seksizam. Prepoznaj ga. Nazovi...
Mladi prepoznaju nejednakosti u uticaju ekoloških problema
Više od polovine mladih u Srbiji smatra da ekološka kriza najviše pogađa ranjive grupe i dodatno ih gura ka društvenoj margini budući da imaju manje resursa, slabiji pristup informacijama i da se njihov glas nedovoljno čuje. Ovo je jedan od ključnih nalaza novog Posebnog izveštaja o mladima i...
Visual Art Exhibition & Panel Discussion
“Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens” marked the 30th Anniversary of the membership of North Macedonia in the Council of Europe
To mark the European Day of Justice and the 30th anniversary since North Macedonia joined the Council of Europe, the Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje with the support from the European Union, organised a public event to highlight the importance of equal access to justice for all, by...
Inclusive policing in focus of regional exchange between law enforcement and civil society
Advancing more inclusive, human rights-based policing was at the focus of the two-day regional exchange that brought together representatives of law enforcement institutions and civil society organisations from Albania, North Macedonia, and the Republic of Moldova. The event sought practical and...
Working together to tackle structural racism in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership region
Representatives from public institutions and experts from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, part of the European Union and Council of Europe Anti-racism Network, met in Strasbourg to strengthen their joint efforts against racism and intolerance. Discussions focused on shifting...
Simulation-Based Training on Human Trafficking Pioneered in North Macedonia
As part of the efforts to build the capacities of various anti-trafficking stakeholders, EU and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” delivered a simulation training with a mock trial, based on a human trafficking case scenario. The...
Inclusive Policing in Action: Law enforcement and civil society exchange on protecting ethnic and religious communities
Yerevan / Police officers, investigators, and civil society representatives from Armenia, Montenegro, and Serbia joined forces to strengthen co-operation and improve their capacity to identify, investigate, and prevent hate-motivated crimes against national, ethnic and religious communities. ...
Bosnian students’ glimmers through 'Living books'
The most powerful lessons don’t always come from textbooks, sometimes they come from stepping into someone else’s life. Across Bosnia and Herzegovina, 437 students from 17 primary and secondary schools discovered a different kind of library- one where books breathe, speak, and share their...
Judges and public prosecutors strengthen their skills to apply European standards within the domestic legal framework on combating hate speech
Judges and prosecutors play a fundamental role in the efforts to combat hate speech and more concretely in processing hate speech legal cases. To assist justice professionals in North Macedonia to address hate speech, a capacity building activity supported by EU and Council of Europe took place...
Turning pages of empathy: stories of living books open hearts of young people to diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The “Living Library” is no ordinary bookshelf. Instead of printed pages, students meet real people- “Books” who share their life experiences, challenge stereotypes, and invite dialogue. In classrooms across Bosnia and Herzegovina, five activists representing different minority groups became these...
Youth in North Macedonia invited to share their vision on justice and equality in drawing and essay competition
The Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje, is once again marking the European Day of Justice in North Macedonia, this time with a drawing and essay competition, under the slogan “Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens”. This initiative invites children and young people from North...
New tools available for Bosnian-Herzegovinian civil servants to protect rights of LGBTI asylum seekers
Professionals working with asylum seekers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are now better equipped to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBTI) persons seeking protection in the country. A two-day workshop held in Delijaš on 16–17 September provided 17 participants with...
Međunarodna putujuća izložba „Projekat Tolerancija“ ponovo u Beogradu sa novim izdanjem
Ujedinjene nacije u Srbiji i Kancelarija Saveta Evrope u Beogradu danas su otvorili izložbu The Tolerance Project – A Traveling Poster Show (Projekat Tolerancija – putujuća izložba plakata) na Savskom šetalištu Kalemegdanske tvrđave. Najnovije beogradsko izdanje donosi izbor novih radova iz...
Better education and labour rights for Roma: Council of Europe and NGO Young Roma launch new project in Montenegro
The Council of Europe Programme Office in Montenegro and the NGO Young Roma from Herceg Novi have officially signed an agreement launching the project “ROMA IN: Local Actions for Inclusive Work and Education of Roma in Montenegro”, aimed at strengthening the fight against discrimination, hatred,...
A strong voice from Albania breaking disability barriers
Suela Lala, a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities in Albania, has spent over 15 years combating discrimination and promoting equality, focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental rights. She holds the position of the Executive Director of the “Së Bashku”...
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