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Profit or people? The battle against modern-day slavery in North Macedonia
Human trafficking for labour exploitation is a serious and ever-growing global concern that affects people of all ages. At its core, it means that people are forced or deceived into working under abusive conditions, which infringe upon their human dignity. The victims are severely overworked,...
Montenegro adopts new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers, strengthening accountability and public trust
Montenegro has taken an important step forward in advancing the rule of law with the adoption of a new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers. The Code was developed with the support of the Council of Europe, drawing on European standards and best practices to reinforce professionalism,...
Standing up for academic integrity in a changing digital world
What does academic integrity mean in a time when artificial intelligence can write essays and information is only a click away? For Professor Božidar Popović of the University of Montenegro, integrity remains the foundation of trust in education, regardless of how technology evolves. As one of...
North Macedonia continues its path towards advancing the rights of persons belonging to communities
Representatives of institutions, ethnic communities and international partners gathered in Skopje to help shape the revised Action Plan on Advancing the Rights of Persons Belonging to Communities, an important policy document supporting social cohesion and North Macedonia’s EU accession process....
A new step forward for democratic education in Zenica
The arrival of spring in Zenica has brought new energy and momentum to educational initiatives. For the students and teachers of Druga Gimnazija Zenica, this period marks the beginning of a new chapter, as the school has become part of the network of Resource Centres for Democratic School Culture...
Promoting a safer public space in Bosnia and Herzegovina by recognising and preventing hate speech
Civil servants in Bosnia and Herzegovina are strengthening their ability to recognise, respond to and prevent hate speech, following a tailored training organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the BiH Civil Service Agency. The training, held in Mostar on 24-25 March, brought...
Young European Ambassadors build bridges against discrimination in Venice
The Council of Europe works closely with Young European Ambassadors (YEA) to strengthen youth engagement in promoting equality, diversity and human rights across Europe and its neighbouring regions. In this context, 25 Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership...
Turning dialogue into everyday action in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Across Bosnia and Herzegovina, people working in religious communities, education, and civil society often come from different backgrounds, traditions, and life paths. Yet when they speak about the societies they want to build, their words reflect shared values: responsibility, dignity, and the...
Montenegro: Further steps taken to strengthen legal aid for particularly vulnerable victims
Montenegro continues its activities aimed at improving the capacity of lawyers to provide legal aid to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. To support the implementation of the 2024 amendments to the Law on Free Legal Aid, which require that victims of domestic violence and human...
Advancing Self-Identification of National Minorities through Dialogue and Community Engagement
After the successful roundtable in Kukës, the European Union and Council of Europe anti-discrimination action and the OSCE Presence in Albania supported the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Committee for National Minorities in organising another roundtable, this time in Dervican (Dropull)....
Learning from European best practices in advancing digital oversight and platform accountability
Audiovisual media regulators from Montenegro and North Macedonia concluded a two-day study visit to Dublin to exchange on European best practices on media regulation, online safety, and the supervision of global digital platforms. The study-visit combined direct exchanges with Irish counterparts...
Education authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina agree on next steps to strengthen inclusive education
Representatives of education ministries in Bosnia and Herzegovina agreed on concrete steps to improve the monitoring and reporting on the implementation of recommendations for improving inclusive education, thereby further strengthening the quality of education policies and institutional...
When inclusion becomes part of everyday university life
When a student feels they truly belong, learning becomes more than lectures and exams; it becomes an opportunity to grow, contribute and thrive. At the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) in Montenegro, this idea is shaping how students with disabilities experience higher education, turning...
Applying European Court Standards on Liberty in Albania
Legal advisers of the Constitutional Court of Albania took an important step toward ensuring more consistent protection of the right to liberty and security. They enhanced their knowledge on the application of the European Court of Human Rights’ case law and standards under Article 5 of the...
Jačanje pristupa besplatnoj pravnoj pomoći za žrtve trgovine ljudima
Bolja dostupnost besplatne pravne pomoći za žrtve trgovine ljudima, i unapređena saradnja između institucija prepoznati su kao važni koraci za jačanje zaštite prava žrtava u Srbiji tokom diskusije održane 25. marta u Kragujevcu. Na okruglom stolu su učestvovali predstavnici državnih i lokalnih...
Understanding hate, building stronger foundations for our communities
After months of online attacks, Aleksandra* from Montenegro started self-censorship. She withdrew from advocating for her community and even her own rights. Every post, every comment, every debate had become a battlefield, and the cost of speaking out had grown unbearable. This is one of the...
Montenegro: Handbook for lawyers on combating human trafficking published
A new Handbook for lawyers on human trafficking has been published and is now available to both professionals and the wider public, marking an important step in strengthening the legal profession’s capacity to combat one of the most serious human rights violations of modern times. Organised in...
Montenegro publishes Sentencing guidelines for cases of violence against women and sexual violence against children
New guidelines on sentencing in cases of violence against women and sexual violence against children have been published, making them accessible to both professionals and the public. They demonstrate a strong commitment by the judiciary to combat these serious violations of human dignity and the...
Strengthening the understanding of environmental crime risks among financial institutions and non-financial businesses and professions in the Western Balkans
Environmental crime, driven by high financial gains, has emerged as one of the most profitable forms of trans-national criminal activity. It is increasingly linked to organised criminal networks while generating significant money laundering and terrorist financing risks. This requires increased...
Improved psychological forensic care strengthens support for human trafficking victims in North Macedonia
Psychologists, social workers, and police officers from across North Macedonia strengthened their capacity to provide trauma-informed care to victims of human trafficking, including children, through a specialised capacity building on psychological forensic and counselling techniques. Victims of...
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