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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,...
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...
Peer Exchange in Warsaw strengthens European response to SLAPP-s
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose a growing threat to media freedom and public participation across Europe. They are filed to intimidate, silence, or drain the resources of journalists, media workers, and activists who expose wrongdoing. To strengthen members...
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,...
Protecting those who speak out: Journalists and whistle-blowers in focus
Twenty-two lawyers from Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthened their capacity to defend journalists and whistle-blowers by engaging with European human rights standards and local legal practices during a recent two-day gathering held in Bihać. Through case studies from the European Court for Human...
Institucije u Srbiji o izazovima u izvršavanju presuda u oblasti porodičnih odnosa
Kako obezbediti održavanje odnosa između deteta i roditelja sa kojim dete ne živi, kao i da se odluke sudova u porodičnim sporovima sprovode bez odlaganja? Ovo ključno pitanje našlo se u središtu okruglog stola koji je okupio predstavnike/ce Ustavnog suda, redovnih sudova, tužilaštava, centara za...
New Trauma Informed Therapy brings hope to women prisoners in Albania
For the first time, women prisoners in Albania are benefiting from a structured Trauma-Informed Therapy programme, focusing on mental health, resilience, and dignity in prison rehabilitation. With the support of the EU and Council of Europe and in partnership with the Directorate General of...
Safeguarding freedom of expression at the heart of Bihać judicial discussions
Top of FormJudges and prosecutors from across Bosnia and Herzegovina have strengthened their knowledge on the European standards for the protection of whistleblowers and journalists during a two-day training aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression and the public interest. Through the analysis...
Albanian supervisory institutions strengthen fight against criminal infiltration and money laundering
Given the evolving risk of infiltration of organised crime and its sophisticated forms in economic and social life, the role of supervisory institutions remains crucial. To assist Albanian authorities, a two-day training was organised in Tirana under the joint European Union/Council of Europe...
Constitutional Court ruling opens path to strengthen media regulator’s independence
Ensuring the independence of the media regulator and aligning the local legal framework with European standards were at the heart of discussions at a roundtable in Pristina, that brought together members and staff of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), civil society representatives, and...
Constitutional Court ruling opens path to strengthen media regulator’s independence
Ensuring the independence of the media regulator and aligning the local legal framework with European standards were at the heart of discussions at a roundtable in Pristina, that brought together members and staff of the Independent Media Commission (IMC), civil society representatives, and...
From admission to treatment: New training strengthens security staff in Sokolac forensic institution
Thirty security staff at the Sokolac Forensic Institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina have completed a new training programme that strengthens their role in ensuring patient safety and respect for human rights. Over four days, participants sharpened their skills in communication, de-escalation...
Montenegro Strengthens Court´s Response to sexual and gender-based violence
Guidelines for a harmonised approach to sentencing in cases of sexual and gender-based violence are being developed by a newly established working group of the Supreme Court of Montenegro. This initiative represents a significant step in strengthening the judiciary’s response to sexual and...
Police cadets from Bosnia and Herzegovina are redefining the badge
In the training yards and classrooms of the Police Academy of the Federal Ministry of Interior in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a quiet revolution has been unfolding. Here, future officers are learning that the badge they will soon wear is more than a symbol of authority - it is a pledge to protect the...
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