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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Mala škola velikog srca: deca u Kraljevu pokazuju kako inkluzija može da bude način života
Kada je dvanaestogodišnja Maša otvorila vrata svoje kuće u Adranima kod Kraljeva, nije u potpunosti znala šta da očekuje. U goste joj je dolazila vršnjakinja iz Slovenije, u okviru đačke razmene. U početku su obe bile stidljive, pažljivo posmatrajući jedna drugu ali su vrlo brzo pronašle...
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...
Mladi i donosioci odluka protiv govora mržnje kroz dijalog i umetnost
U snažnom izrazu solidarnosti protiv mržnje i diskriminacije, predstavnici mladih i visoki zvaničnici/e okupili su se u kulturnom centru Silosi u Beogradu kako bi obeležili Međunarodni dan borbe protiv govora mržnje. Događaj je obuhvatio panel diskusiju i otkrivanje velikog murala, sa ciljem...
A school where democracy grows: Prijedor students lead the way in building dialogue and trust
With the opening of the first Resource Centre for Democratic School Culture in Republika Srpska, the Catering and Economics School in Prijedor is showing how democratic values can be learned—and lived—through collaboration between students, teachers, and the local community. In the heart of...
Ujedinjeni protiv diskriminacije u Srbiji: Poverenik za zaštitu ravnopravnosti i Savet Evrope pokreću promene
Od učionica pa sve do novinarskih redakcija, Poverenik za zaštitu ravnopravnosti i Savet Evrope u Srbiji zajedničkim snagama menjaju stavove i podstiču inkluziju. Poverenica za zaštitu ravnopravnosti u Srbiji, Brankica Janković, govori o ključnim rezultatima dugogodišnjih, zajedničkih napora u...
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...
From classrooms to communities, schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina embrace change
In the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a transformative approach to education is reshaping schools into hubs of democratic culture, critical thinking, and community engagement. At the forefront of this change are three schools - each a newly established resource centre for democratic school...
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...
Restoring hope and justice: A lawyer’s fight for women’s rights after the earthquakes in Türkiye
When the devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye in 2023, the destruction went far beyond collapsed buildings. It shattered lives, leaving many women in vulnerable situations, displaced, and trapped in difficult circumstances. For Fatma Serap Balakan, who is a lawyer from Hatay, providing legal...
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...
Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina leading change for inclusive and democratic classrooms
Teachers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina are shaping more inclusive and democratic future through innovative training on the Reference Framework of the Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC). From 11-13 February, teachers from primary and secondary schools in Brčko, Goražde, Orašje,...
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...
Montenegro’s youth drive change with award-winning inclusive tech solutions
In a bid to make schools more inclusive and understanding, high school students from across Montenegro gathered for the "Equal Hack: Code for Equality" hackathon, developing tech-driven solutions to promote equality and respect. Maša Radulović, whose team from Nikšić clinched first place, aimed...
Mladi pokreću promene: 75+ koraka ka jednakim mogućnostima
Više od 75 mladih iz manjinskih zajednica okupilo se u Sjenici na trodnevnom omladinskom forumu „75+ koraka ka jednakim mogućnostima“, pretvarajući ovaj grad u epicentar inkluzije i solidarnosti. Cilj foruma bio je osnaživanje mladih za borbu protiv diskriminacije i promovisanje različitosti kao...
Creating a society of tolerance and inclusion through sports: "Football against discrimination and hate speech"
Fair play starts on the pitch and lasts a lifetime. This is the overall conclusion of the tournament within the project of the Canton Sarajevo Football Association "Football against discrimination and hate speech" that took place at the Sport Centre "Sobol" in Hotonj, which was held on November...
Psychological aid is changing lives of marginalised groups in Bosnia Herzegovina under the joint EU and Council of Europe programme "Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye"
Free psychological support: A key to living authentically
"When I first consulted a psychologist, I felt lost. I couldn't openly talk about my feelings with anyone around me. I felt like I was suffocating in my own thoughts. Free psychological support was my only way out. Through conversations with a psychologist, I began to understand my feelings and...
Обликовање прича глином: Креативном радионицом за новинаре/ке обележен Европски дан језика
У несвакидашњој комбинацији новинарства и уметности, новинари/ке и уредници/е у Србији су заменили тастатуре глином како би обликовали не само уметничка дела, већ и приче о инклузији на овој јединственој радионици. Радоница која је одржана у Центру за ликовну и примењену уметност Терра у Кикинди...
*Овај назив је без прејудицирања статуса и у складу је са Резолуцијом Савета безбедности Уједињених нација 1244 и Мишљењем Међународног суда правде о Декларацији о независности Косова.
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