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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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