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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...
Building safer digital spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina
From countering disinformation to promoting digital literacy, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s media regulator is strengthening its ability to create safer online spaces. On 1 October, staff of the Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) took part in a specialised training organised by the Council of...
Национално такмичење: компетенције за демократску културу и међупредметни приступ – примена у пракси
У оквиру заједничког пројекта Европске уније и Савета Европе под називом „Квалитетно образовање за све“, који се спроводи у Републици Србији у партнерству са Министарством просвете Републике Србије и Заводом за унапређивање образовања и васпитања, позивамо све наставнике запослене у основним и...
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From courts to classrooms: Montenegro makes progress in reforms with European Union and Council of Europe support
From strengthening the accountability of courts and protecting equality through new legislation to fostering inclusion in schools and communities, Montenegro has advanced its reforms with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the...
Collaboration for change: fostering women’s rights through stronger local partnerships in Türkiye
Commitment, collaboration, and solidarity were at the forefront in Ankara as civil society organisations working in the field of women’s rights, bar associations and municipalities from across Türkiye, and international partners convened for the Final Review Meeting: Collective Impact for Women’s...
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...
Final cascade training strengthens lawyers’ expertise on immigration detention
As many as 36 lawyers from the Gaziantep Bar Association deepened their knowledge of European and international human rights standards during the 10th and final cascade training on Detention in the Context of Migration held on 25–26 September 2025 in Gaziantep. Organised under the European Union...
Интерактивна страница посвећена демократској култури у образовању на Националном образовном порталу Србије
Завод за унапређивање образовања и васпитања Републике Србије, у сарадњи са канцеларијом Савета Европе у Београду, најавио је покретање странице посвећене демократској култури у образовању на званичном Националном образовном порталу. Ова иницијатива, коју предводи Завод за унапређивање образовања...
Advancing transparency in North Macedonia: Civil servants gain practical skills to implement access to information laws
Strengthening the knowledge and skills of civil servants in North Macedonia, to apply laws related to access to information more effectively, directly contributes to greater transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. To assist this process, a specialised training for civil servants...
Strengthening regional response to environmental crime, corruption and money laundering in the Western Balkans
Environmental crime poses a growing threat to natural resources, governance, and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond. These crimes often thrive on corruption, generating illicit profits that are laundered through cross-border schemes or professional networks. To discuss a co-ordinated...
Javni poziv: Grantovi za prevenciju trgovine decom u romskoj zajednici u Srbiji
Sa zadovoljstvom objavljujemo Javni poziv za dodelu grantova za prevenciju trgovine decom u romskoj zajednici u Srbiji. Cilj ove inicijative je da podrži romske organizacije civilnog društva u razvoju i sprovođenju inovativnih aktivnosti na terenu koje štite decu u riziku, podizanje svesti u...
Albanian judges drive judicial harmonisation with European Court standards
Over 40 judges and senior legal advisors from Albania’s Supreme Court and appeal courts participated in the Judicial Harmonisation Forum to strengthen uniform and coherent judicial practices, in line with the standards of the European Court of Human Rights (The Court). During the two-day forum,...
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...
Improving the pre-release preparation and post-penal support in North Macedonia
North Macedonia is successfully piloting the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on pre-release preparation and post-penal support. Introduced as a novelty in the 2024, the SOP specifies the course of actions in the process prior to and after the release of sentenced persons. To assist the...
Škola u kojoj deca uče da budu lideri i liderke
U mirnom selu Turija, blizu Kučeva, osnovna škola „Veljko Dugošević“ odavno nije samo mesto za učenje. Iz učionica, pored školskog zvona, čuju se glasovi učenika i učenica koji razmenjuju ideje i zajedno donose odluke. Demokratija se ovde ne uči samo iz knjiga već se živi svakog dana. Vremenom,...
Towards victim-centered justice: Training for judges and prosecutors
Judges and prosecutors from across Montenegro participated in a specialised capacity-building activity on 18–19 September, aimed at improving the justice system’s response to victims of crime. Organised in cooperation with the Judicial Training Centre, the workshop focused on equipping legal...
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...
Non-medical prison staff in the Western Balkans to detect timely mental health disorders with violent extremist prisoners
Prison staff and management from the Western Balkans Beneficiaries took a major step forward in strengthening mental health and security in prisons, in line with European standards. The regional workshop in Tirana, Albania, introduced the “Guidelines for Assessment of Mental Health of violent...
Željezničar and Borac players send message against hate speech and violence
Football fans in Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed something greater than the game last night, when FK Željezničar and FK Borac faced off in Sarajevo. Just before kick-off, the players took to the pitch with a clear message: “We are against hate and violence in sport towards anyone.” This symbolic...
Sustainable rehabilitation in prison and probation systems discussed with authorities in Albania
Albanian prison authorities are committed to ensure the long-term use of newly developed tools for violent extremist offenders and adopt the necessary legislative framework for their application across the penitentiary and probation systems. This commitment was emphasized during recent...
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