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Uloga sudova u zaštiti novinara/ki od zloupotreba putem tužbi u fokusu u Srbiji
Sudije/tkinje, advokati/ce i akademska zajednica okupili su se na godišnjoj konferenciji „Forum sudija“ kako bi razmotrili načine na koje sudovi mogu unaprediti zaštitu od zloupotreba putem tužbi usmerenih protiv novinara/ki i organizacija koje deluju kao čuvari javnog interesa. Diskusija je bila...
Judges and prosecutors from the Western Balkans equipped to counter barriers to women’s access to justice
Budapest, Hungary –Judges and prosecutors from across the Western Balkans gathered in Budapest for a pioneering three-day training to champion gender equality in justice. From 22-24 September the thirty-four legal professionals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North...
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...
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...
Srbija i Bosna i Hercegovina intenziviraju zajedničke aktivnosti u borbi protiv trgovine decom
Institucije i civilno društvo iz Bosne i Hercegovine i Srbije intenziviraju saradnju u suzbijanju trgovine decom u svrhu prisilnog prosjačenja, koji predstavlja dugotrajan i gorući izazov sa kojim se obe zemlje suočavaju. Na zajedničkom sastanku održanom 2. oktobra u Sarajevu, predstavnici...
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...
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...
Novinari i eksperti u Beogradu udruženi za zaštitu slobode medija
Novinari/ke, istraživači/ce, donosioci/teljke odluka i predstavnici/e međunarodnih organizacija okupili su se u Beogradu kako bi se suočili sa rastućim pretnjama slobodi izražavanja na Zapadnom Balkanu i šire. Dvodnevna konferencija pružila je platformu za razmenu iskustava, razvijanje rešenja i...
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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...
Delegation from North Macedonia learns from Dutch experience in ensuring equal justice for all citizens
Legal aid professionals and policymakers from North Macedonia concluded a three-day study visit to the Netherlands, gaining first-hand insights into one of the world’s most advanced legal aid systems. The visit is part of the ongoing EU and Council of Europe efforts to strengthen access to...
Strengthening risk-based audits and sanctioning in the non-profit organisation sector
Thirty-six representatives from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board of Türkiye (MASAK), the Ministry of Interior, the Directorate General for Relations with Civil Society, and law enforcement agencies strengthened their skills in applying risk-based...
Novi vodič za pravne stručnjake/inje o slobodi izražavanja, SLAPP tužbama i srodnim standardima ESLJP-a
Savet Evrope objavio je novi Vodič za pravne stručnjake o slobodi izražavanja, SLAPP tužbama i srodnim standardima Evropske konvencije o ljudskim pravima, razvijen u okviru zajedničkog programa Evropske unije i Saveta Evrope Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku. Vodič je osmišljen da...
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...
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