Voices from the field
This session of the website features inspiring narratives, human stories and success examples, that demonstrate positive change and improvement in the lives of individuals, local communities, and society as a whole.
Mladi upozoravaju: ekološki problemi najviše pogađaju ranjive
„Najvažnije saznanje za mene bilo je to da problemi životne sredine nisu „neutralni“, već da mnogo jače pogađaju određene grupe ljudi.“ Ovo zapažanje, koje je podelio Vasilije Keranović iz Panela mladih savetnika Zaštitnika građana nakon rada sa učenicima na istraživanju Saveta Evrope, oslikava...
Kako naučiti da podigneš glas i suprotstaviš se nepravdi
Prvi put kada je Emilija Marinković stala u odbranu svojih prava, bila je još u vrtiću. Naoružana samo jednom lekcijom o dečijim pravima – pravom na igru – ozbiljno je saopštila roditeljima da domaći zadatak može da sačeka, ali njena prava ne. Danas se tom sećanju smeje, ali ono je i dalje...
Unutar borbe za rodno osetljivo izveštavanje u Srbiji
„Ne možemo reći da smo blizu tačke u kojoj mediji promovišu rodnu ravnopravnost, izbegavaju stereotipe i osnažuju žene i marginalizovane grupe.“ Ovakvom ocenom novinarka Aleksandra Ničić postavlja ton razgovoru koji prevazilazi pojedinačne redakcijske navike i zadire u dublje strukture koje...
Саветници Уставног и Врховног суда доносе искуство из Стразбура у правосуђе Србије
У циљу унапређивања примене Европске конвенције о људским правима на домаћем нивоу, једна од активности пројекта „Унапређивање заштите људских права у Србији“ је упућивање правника из Србије на рад у Европски суд за људска права (ЕСЉП). За Милана Бајића и Николу Ђекића, правне саветнике у...
U prvim redovima zaštite slobode i bezbednosti novinara na Zapadnom Balkanu
Dragan Sekulovski, izvršni direktor Udruženja novinara Severne Makedonije, jedan je od vodećih glasova kada je reč o bezbednosti novinara na Zapadnom Balkanu. Kroz svoju ulogu u Odeljenju Saveta Evrope za saradnju u oblasti slobode izražavanja, naročito u okviru zajedničkog programa Evropske...
Bosnian students’ glimmers through 'Living books'
The most powerful lessons don’t always come from textbooks, sometimes they come from stepping into someone else’s life. Across Bosnia and Herzegovina, 437 students from 17 primary and secondary schools discovered a different kind of library- one where books breathe, speak, and share their...
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...
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...
A strong voice from Albania breaking disability barriers
Suela Lala, a prominent advocate for persons with disabilities in Albania, has spent over 15 years combating discrimination and promoting equality, focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and the protection of fundamental rights. She holds the position of the Executive Director of the “Së Bashku”...
Preventing and Combating Child Trafficking in North Macedonia: Stories of Resilience and Collaboration
When Jana (name changed for protection) arrived at SOS Children’s Village foster home, she carried only a small bag, and an invisible weight of fear, trauma, and mistrust. At just 15, she had endured months of exploitation by traffickers who had promised her “a better future.” Instead, she found...
Zid protkan rečima kao glas za toleranciju
Kada su grafički dizajneri Kruna Jevtić i Luka Prstojević seli da osmisle svoj najnoviji projekat, pre nego što su ga predstavili Savetu Evrope koji ga je naručio, znali su da to mora biti više od umetnosti. Znali su da njihov glas mora biti jasan, hrabar i prodoran kako bi preneo poruke...
Turning theory into practice during an unforgettable week in Trebinje
For many law students, understanding human rights begins in a classroom. But for a young participant from Montenegro, Ana Novović, the Regional School of Human Rights in Trebinje in July offered something much deeper: a chance to connect with others who, despite different backgrounds, share the...
From Losing Hope to Finding Legal Certainty: A Journey to Claim Your Property Rights in Albania
The small apartment on the second floor of a former communist-era building, located in a main road not far from the centre of the capital Tirana is always busy. Under the watchful eyes of concerned citizens, the officials of Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) explain procedures in a simplified...
Silencing truth: Confronting SLAPPs and defending press freedom in North Macedonia
Marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, free voices from North Macedonia are sounding the alarm about a growing threat to democracy: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). These lawsuits, often disguised as defamation or civil claims, are increasingly used to intimidate...
Advancing anti-corruption reforms in Albania: from education to concrete transformations
“...Since my studies, I have had a particular interest in engaging in the field of the fight against corruption. I see it as a major challenge for our country and, above all, as an urgent issue, especially in the context of Albania’s integration path into the European Union. Personally, I aim to...
Finding safety and hope: One year of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first LGBTI shelter
"My stay at the shelter during the summer of 2024 truly changed my life. At the beginning of that year, I lost my independence. I was in an environment that did not support me, and looking back now, I realise I was searching for a way out. At a panel discussion, I heard an anonymous letter from a...
From darkness to light: A Personal journey
My stay in the safe house during the summer of 2024 truly changed my life. At the beginning of the year, I lost my independence. I was in an environment that did not support me, and now, looking back, I realise that I was searching for a way out. At a panel discussion, I heard an anonymous letter...
Specijalizovanom obukom do bolje pravne podrške žrtvama trgovine ljudima
Ana Gemović Matić, advokatica iz Srbije, jedna je od dvadeset advokata/ica koji su uspešno završili HELP kurs Saveta Evrope o borbi protiv trgovine ljudima. Tokom više od dva meseca intenzivne obuke, Ana je stekla dublje razumevanje, ali i praktične veštine za unapređenje pravne podrške žrtvama...
Kako praksa u oblasti ljudskih prava menja perspektivu mladih pravnika/ca: Iskustvo Sofije Lekić
Za mnoge studente i studentkinje prava, razumevanje složenosti zaštite ljudskih prava ostaje na teorijskom nivou. Međutim, za Sofiju Lekić, 22-godišnju studentkinju prava iz Beograda, prilika da se direktno upozna sa stvarnim slučajevima pred Evropskim sudom za ljudska prava predstavljala je...
Sofija Blagojević: Mlada herojka koja zagovara inkluziju u školama u Srbiji
Sofija Blagojević je sa samo 17 godina postala prava herojka u očima nastavnika/ca, i drugog, nenastavnog kadra. Njena posvećenost inkluziji i borbi protiv diskriminacije nije samo rezultirala tim priznanjem koje je dobila, već i inspirisala njene vršnjake/inje. „Bila sam počastvovana što se moje...
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