“Together with Family:” – The 17th Festival of Diversity Kicks off in Albania to mark IDAHOT

14 May 2026 Albania

It is May and as every year, we unite to celebrate diversity and human dignity in Albania, reaffirming the commitment to challenge discrimination and promote inclusion for all. The 17th Festival of Diversity in the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is...

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Равноправност у срцу демократије: обележен IDAHOT+ 2026 у Србији

14. мај 2026. Београд

Повереник за заштиту равноправности и Канцеларија Савета Европе у Београду обележили су данас Међународни дан борбе против хомофобије, лезбофобије, бифобије, трансфобије и интерфобије (IDAHOT+) свечаним скупом у Универзитетској библиотеци „Светозар Марковић“. Догађај под мотом „Равноправност у...

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Fighting human trafficking facilitated by online technology in North Macedonia

12 May 2026 Skopje, North Macedonia

New technologies, including artificial intelligence, are fuelling a global surge in victims of human trafficking. Children are often targeted by on-line predators, who use these technologies to earn money and obtain benefits by on-line sexual exploitation of children. North Macedonia is no...

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Advancing ethical and disciplinary practices in Montenegro's judiciary

12 May 2026 Podgorica

The Council of Europe and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with the Judicial Council, Prosecutorial Council, Supreme Court of Montenegro and Supreme State Prosecution Office, organised a joint training course on Strengthening Ethical and Disciplinary Frameworks...

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Jačanje komunikacionih kapaciteta Visokog saveta tužilaštva

8. maj 2026. Vrdnik, Srbija

Članovi/ce i zaposleni/e u Visokom savetu tužilaštva okupili su se u Vrdniku na dvodnevnoj radionici o internoj i eksternoj komunikaciji i odnosima sa medijima. Nadovezujući se na prvu obuku održanu ranije u aprilu, radionica je dodatno podržala jačanje komunikacionih kapaciteta Saveta, sa...

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Call for proposals: support to civil society organisations (CSOs) for fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Montenegro

11 May 2026 Podgorica

Within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” (Horizontal Facility III), and its Action “Combating hatred and intolerance in Montenegro”, a new call for proposals has been launched to support civil...

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Supporting mediation and alternative dispute resolution in Bosnia and Herzegovina

28 April 2026 Sarajevo

Within the framework of the Action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)”, a series of meetings was conducted on 27 and 28 April 2026 in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Brčko District to assess the current use of mediation and other alternative dispute...

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Agreement reached on advancing online content regulation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

6 May 2026 Sarajevo

Representatives of public institutions, independent regulatory bodies, the media, academia, and civil society reached agreement on key principles for improving the governance of online content in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a particular focus on the Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2026)4...

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Modernising Property Rights in Albania: Inside the Transformation of the State Cadaster Agency

6 May 2026 Tirana / Albania

How would you describe the ongoing reform undertaken at the State Cadastre Agency in Albania? At the State Cadastre Agency, we have initiated a structural and transformative reform aimed at the modernisation of property administration in Albania. For the first time, we have not focused only on...

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Law students from Legal Clinics in Tetovo strengthen skills to provide Free Legal Aid

29 April 2026 Tetovo, North Macedonia

Primary legal aid provided by authorised legal clinics is crucial for guaranteeing that everyone has access to justice, in line with European standards. In a continued effort to strengthen their capacities to provide free legal aid, especially for the most vulnerable communities, 33 law students...

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From Syria to Reintegration: Supporting Violent Extremist Offenders in the Probation System in Albania

4 May 2026 Tirana / Albania

In her dark clothing, Fatime* sits quietly, seemingly uninterested in any conversation, waits impatiently to meet her Probation Officer in Tirana. Every three months, she is required to report and discuss her progress with the probation authorities. She is one of the nine women who returned in...

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Bosnia and Herzegovina advances discussions on remote hearings in civil proceedings

29 April 2026 Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A workshop entitled “Introducing remote hearings in civil procedure in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held on 29 April 2026 in Brčko with the support of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ). The event gathered representatives of judicial institutions from across Bosnia and...

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„Od traume do svedočenja“ : Regionalni dijalog o psihološkoj podršci žrtvama trgovine ljudima

28. april 2026 Zapadni Balkan (onlajn)

„Od traume do svedočenja: uloga psihološke podrške u slučajevima trgovine ljudima“ bila je glavna tema regionalnog dijaloga održanog uz podršku EU i Saveta Evrope.   Onlajn događaj okupio je više od 60 stručnjaka i praktičara u oblasti borbe protiv trgovine ljudima iz Bosne i Hercegovine, Severne...

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New e-learning tool to strengthen police response to racism and discrimination in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnerships regions

22 April 2026 Online

A new E-learning Course on Equality and Non-discrimination in Policing, has been launched, bringing together representatives of law enforcement agencies, equality bodies and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. The course is based on the European...

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Srpski tužioci razgovarali o pravosudnoj reformi i evropskim standardima

16. april 2026. Beograd

  Članovi Udruženja tužilaca Srbije okupili su se na okruglom stolu u Beogradu kako bi razgovarali o ključnim dešavanjima u pravosuđu Srbije, u okviru kontinuiranih napora usmerenih na jačanje pravne kulture i unapređenje kapaciteta pravosudnih i tužilačkih saveta. Diskusije su bile usmerene na...

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Jačanje komunikacionih kapaciteta Visokog saveta tužilaštva

16–17. april 2026 Divčibare – Srbija

Članovi i zaposleni u Visokom savetu tužilaštva okupili su se na Divčibarama na dvodnevnoj radionici „Interna i eksterna komunikaciji i odnosi sa medijima“. Radionica je bila usmerena na unapređenje kapaciteta za efikasnu, transparentnu i koordinisanu komunikaciju, kako unutar institucije, tako i...

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Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination in North Macedonia explores new strategic approach in combating hatred and discrimination

22 April 2026 North Macedonia

The Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination has taken an important step forward to advance Strategic Planning for Combating Hate Speech and Discrimination in North Macedonia, during the public meeting with the participation of around 20 members and technical staff of the...

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Freedom of expression, defamation and SLAPPs addressed with lawyers in Pristina

Key European standards and practical aspects related to freedom of expression, protection of reputation and abusive litigation (SLAPPs) were addressed during a training with lawyers in Pristina. Participants exchanged on core principles of freedom of expression, including relevant international...

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Love behind locked doors: Supporting children and families in North Macedonia’s prisons

21 April 2026 North Macedonia

The bustling atmosphere in the large visitors’ area at Idrizovo Prison is suddenly broken by the clattering of locks, followed by the mournful sound of the heavy iron door leading to the space where families come together. It is a weekend day and visiting hours have just begun. Prison security...

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Istraživanje Saveta Evrope o potrebama medijskih korisnika u fokusu konferencije „Radio dani Srbije”

20. april 2026. Zlatibor, Srbija

Šta građani/ke u Srbiji zaista očekuju od svojih medija i kome veruju? Glavni nalazi sveobuhvatnog istraživanja „Potrebe korisnika medijskih usluga u Srbiji” predstavljeni su kroz panel diskusiju na Radio danima Srbije, konferenciji regionalnih i lokalnih radio-medija u organizaciji Udruženja...

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