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Judges and Lawyers from across North Macedonia strengthen capacities on freedom of expression and SLAPPs
Freedom of expression remains a cornerstone of democratic societies, yet legal challenges such as defamation, insult, and Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) continue to pose significant risks to the public debate and accountability. To strengthen domestic responses to these...
Finding the balance between freedom of expression and hate speech: judiciary, public institutions and civil society in dialogue
European standards and relevant case law on combating hate speech, with particular attention to the risks posed by the misuse of criminal law to restrict legitimate freedom of expression were examined during a Judicial Dialogue in Pristina organised with the support of EU and Council of Europe....
LGBTI Human Rights Defenders from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Regions Work Together to Strengthen Solidarity and Sustainability
LGBTI human rights defenders and activists from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, including the Belarusian community in exile, met in Pristina to join their efforts in support of gender equality, fight against targeted violence and hate crime, and explore new opportunities for...
Promoting responsible media coverage of children and violence in Montenegro
Journalists from across Montenegro strengthened their skills in responsible and child-sensitive reporting during a three-day training organised by the Council of Europe Programme Office in Podgorica. The event focused on improving media practices in stories involving children, violence and peer...
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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...
Seksizam. Vidi ga. Imenuj ga. Zaustavi ga!
Povodom globalne kampanje 16 dana aktivizma protiv rodno zasnovanog nasilja, Delegacija Evropske unije u Srbiji, Savet Evrope i WeBalkans, zajedno sa mrežom Mladih evropskih ambasadora (YEA), svečano su u Evropskoj kući otvorili interaktivnu instalaciju pod imenom „Seksizam. Prepoznaj ga. Nazovi...
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:...
University lecture highlights legal protections for women in migration during 16 Days of Activism
How well are women in migration protected under constitutional and human rights law? This was the central question explored during a university lecture in Ankara held as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event brought together 28 participants...
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...
Building co-operation towards a comprehensive Action Plan on Advancing the Rights of Persons belonging to Communities
The Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Agency for Community Rights Realisation and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade organised in Skopje a consultation process to discuss the draft Action Plan on Advancing the Rights of Persons belonging to Communities dedicated to the...
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...
Side by side: A mother and daughter’s digital journey
In a lower secondary school in Kuşadası, a quiet classroom filled with coloured papers and soft conversation marked a meaningful moment for a mother and her young daughter. They were taking part in an activity under the ‘Pilot Project on Digital Citizenship Education in Türkiye’, which supports...
Judges enhance their knowledge on Free Legal Aid and Access to Justice in civil and administrative cases
In a bid to enhance access to justice for citizens, a group of 15 judges from North Macedonia strengthened their knowledge of the free legal aid framework and improved their skills in applying free legal aid standards within civil and administrative procedures. Supported by the European Union and...
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