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Strengthened partnership with Albanian institutions on the road to EU accession
The Beneficiary Steering Committee meeting of the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” programme (Horizontal Facility III) highlighted the strategic importance of the European Union – Council of Europe partnership in supporting Albania’s ongoing reform efforts, particularly...
Aligning practices and advancing co-operation to strengthen post-release support for violent extremist offenders in Western Balkans
Around 40 representatives of relevant institutions and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans gathered in Sarajevo on 3 – 4 December 2025, together with Council of Europe experts, to share knowledge, strengthen co-operation, and harmonise approaches when it comes to providing...
Strengthening prison and probation systems in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans will continue to enhance prison and probation structures to manage violent extremist offenders (VEOs) and prevent radicalisation after release. This conclusion was reached at the 6th Steering Committee meeting of the regional action “Enhancing co-operation in the Western...
Наставници/е у Србији награђене за иновативне часове о демократији и људским правима
Пет наставница је добило признање за развој изузетних припрема за час које промовишу демократску културу и иновативне методе подучавања, у оквиру Националног такмичења „Компетенције за демократску културу и међупредметни приступ – примена у пракси“. Добитнице је изабрао стручни жири Министарства...
Kosovo Correctional Service to integrate Council of Europe methodology for managing violent extremist offenders
Kosovo Correction Service (KCS) has taken further steps toward integrating the Council of Europe’s methodology for working with violent extremist offenders (VEOs), bringing together prison practitioners, management representatives and experts to prepare for full scale implementation across the...
Care ethics and solidarity: Rethinking how women access to justice in Türkiye
Imagine a justice system where women are met not only with legal protection, but with genuine care, shared responsibility and meaningful solidarity. This vision brought together public institutions, academics and civil society in Ankara for the roundtable meeting “From Care Ethics to Solidarity:...
Mladi prepoznaju nejednakosti u uticaju ekoloških problema
Više od polovine mladih u Srbiji smatra da ekološka kriza najviše pogađa ranjive grupe i dodatno ih gura ka društvenoj margini budući da imaju manje resursa, slabiji pristup informacijama i da se njihov glas nedovoljno čuje. Ovo je jedan od ključnih nalaza novog Posebnog izveštaja o mladima i...
Montenegro sets out to improve coordination in responding to violence against women and domestic violence
With the aim of strengthening the institutional response to domestic violence through improved coordination among relevant stakeholders, Montenegro has officially initiated work on revising the Protocol on Actions, Prevention of and Protection against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence...
EU i Savet Evrope podržavaju Srbiju u jačanju inkluzivnih reformi i zaštite prava
Predstavnici/e institucija Republike Srbije, Evropske unije i Saveta Evrope okupili su se u Beogradu kako bi ocenili dosadašnje rezultate zajedničkog programa Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku, ističući zajedničke napore u podršci reformama i planiranju budućih prioriteta. Sastanak...
Marking 16 Days of Activism in Albania by highlighting women’s property rights
Women and girls from the Shkoza community marked the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by learning how property rights protect dignity, security and independence. Organised by the Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) with the support of the action Improving the protection of the...
Pilot sudovi u Bosni i Hercegovini unapređuju praksu rukovođenja sudovima na osnovu rezultata internih anketa
Dana 28. novembra 2025. godine, Evropska komisija za efikasnost pravosuđa (CEPEJ) organizovala je radionicu koja je okupila predstavnike osam pilot sudova kako bi razgovarali o realizaciji, analizi i dugoročnoj održivosti anketa o zadovoljstvu uposlenika u ovim sudovima. Ove interne ankete o...
Turkish authorities step up co-ordination to protect refugee and migrant children
Representatives from the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the Presidency of Migration Management, and the Ministry of National Education met in Ankara to enhance inter-agency cooperation in the delivery of protection services for refugee and migrant children. The meeting focused on...
Montenegro advances judicial reforms and strengthens victim protection, Steering Committee concluded
Montenegro continues to make progress in judicial reform and in strengthening the protection of victims’ rights, as confirmed during the sixth Steering Committee Meeting of the action “Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims’ rights in Montenegro”,...
Obezbeđivanje pravne podrške žrtvama trgovine ljudima u Srbiji
Žrtvama trgovine ljudima potrebna je blagovremena i pouzdana pravna podrška usmerena na žrtvu. Na nedavnoj diskusiji, koju je organizovao Savet Evrope u saradnji sa Ministarstvom unutrašnjih poslova, razmatrano je kako dodatno osigurati pristup ovim uslugama. Okrugli sto je okupio predstavnike...
Montenegro to boost public trust in prosecution service with new communication strategy
The State Prosecution Service of Montenegro has initiated the development of its new Communication Strategy for the period 2026–2028 and the accompanying Action Plan for 2026. This initiative, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe’s programme “Horizontal Facility for the...
Children’s corner supported by the EU and the Council of Europe inaugurated in Idrizovo Prison
Idrizovo Prison, the largest penitentiary facility in North Macedonia, now has a dedicated children’s corner for young visitors and the families of inmates. Located in the visitors’ area, the children’s corner provides a safe and welcoming environment during family visits. Representatives of...
Visual Art Exhibition & Panel Discussion
“Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens” marked the 30th Anniversary of the membership of North Macedonia in the Council of Europe
To mark the European Day of Justice and the 30th anniversary since North Macedonia joined the Council of Europe, the Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje with the support from the European Union, organised a public event to highlight the importance of equal access to justice for all, by...
Montenegro improves its practice in implementing decisions of the European Court
A two-day roundtable “Execution of the Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Relation to Montenegro” brought together state authorities, judiciary members, prosecutors, and other public institutions to discuss key aspects of implementing ECtHR judgments. Organised jointly by...
Sustaining democratic reforms in North Macedonia: EU and Council of Europe support public authorities to advance rule of law and human rights protection
By supporting people, local communities and institutions, the European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting North Macedonia to advance key judicial reforms and better protected human rights. This partnership continues to drive sustainable progress on the country’s European path. The...
Strengthening Judicial Responses to SLAPPs in the Western Balkans
A regional exchange on strengthening judicial responses to Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, on 19 and 20 November, gathering high-level representatives of judicial academies from across the Western Balkans. The event provided a dedicated...
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