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Joining forces with women's organisations to combat violence against women in Türkiye
In the efforts to support civil society organisations in Türkiye to improve the accessibility and quality of legal aid services for women, an online discussion was organised with the support of European Union and Council of Europe. 34 civil society representatives (29 women and 5 men) exchanged...
Студијата за спречување на трговија со деца со цел трудова експлоатација, питачење и принудни бракови во Северна Македонија открива фактичка состојба и трендови
Според третиот извештај за евалуација на Северна Македонија од 2023 година на Групата експерти на Советот на Европа за акција против трговијата со луѓе, најголем дел од жртвите на трговија со луѓе се деца. Иако повеќето од жртвите на трговија со деца биле изложени на сексуална експлоатација,...
Protecting journalists and activists from SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are a significant concern for journalists and activists, as they are used by political and economic power holders to suppress critical voices. Addressing this challenge from the perspective of journalists and lawyers, and exploring how to...
Call for Applications: Intercultural Cities - invitation for the participation of towns and municipalities in Serbia to promote diversity and tolerance at local level
Within the action "Combating discrimination and promoting diversity in Serbia", part of the joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe "Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye", we are inviting local self-government units to apply for the new initiative to...
Empowering mental health professionals on LGBTIQ counselling approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina
As part of the "Empower and Embrace" project, supported by EU and Council of Europe, the Centre for Psychological Support Sensus concluded the capacity building initiative on "Gender, Identity, and Sexuality" in Mostar and Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 17 mental health professionals had the...
Improving the monitoring of detention places in the context of migration in Türkiye
The "Guidelines for Monitoring of Detention Places" for the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye (HREIT) have been completed and published with the expert support of the European Union's and Council of Europe's joint action "Strengthening Human Rights Protection in the Context of...
Combating Hate Speech and Discrimination through Education in the Municipality of Ilijaš
In the efforts to address hate speech and fight discrimination in the local communities of Ilijas in Bosnia and Herzegovina the initiative “Countering hate speech in the Municipality of Ilijaš” was successfully concluded. This initiative supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe...
Council of Europe Recommendation on countering the use of SLAPPs, available in Albanian
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted on 5 April 2024, the Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)2 on countering the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). The Committee of Ministers urged the member States to devise comprehensive and effective strategies to...
СЕВЕРНА МАКЕДОНИЈА ЈА РАТИФИКУВАШЕ КОНВЕНЦИЈАТА НА СОВЕТОТ НА ЕВРОПА ЗА ПРИСТАП ДО ОФИЦИЈАЛНИ ДОКУМЕНТИ
Собранието на Република Северна Македонија, на својата 12-та седница одржана на 13 август 2024, го донесе Законот за ратификација на Конвенцијата на Советот на Европа за пристап до официјални документи позната како Тромсо Конвенцијата. Со нејзиното донесување, Република Северна Македонија станува...
Препораката на Европската комисија против расизмот и нетолеранцијата за спречување и борба против дискриминацијата кон ЛГБТИ лицата сега е достапна на македонски јазик
Препораката за општи политики бр.17 на Европската комисија против расизмот и нетолеранцијата (ЕКРН) за спречување и борба против нетолеранцијата и дискриминацијата кон ЛГБТИ лицата сега е достапна на македонски јазик! Објавен во септември 2023 година, документот ги препознава постојаните...
Potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression discussed with local actors
The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...
Assisting Turkish lawyers about the application of detention in the context of migration, aligned with European standards
In the framework of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action on “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye,” in co-operation with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, 133 lawyers from İzmir, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin and Bursa Bar...
High Inspector of Justice in Albania enhances capacities on thematic inspections
The European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting the capacities of the High Inspector of Justice (HIJ) in Albania with the methodology for preparing and conducting classic thematic inspection missions, based on best European standards and practices. Participating in a training seminar...
Published new Guide on the Albanian Constitutional Court's jurisprudence on property rights for legal professionals
The latest resource material for legal professionals, on the case-law of the Albanian Constitutional Court regarding property rights, is now available in Albanian. This guide aims to enhance the understanding and implementation of property rights in Albania, aligning with the standards set by the...
Freedom of expression in focus of Regional School of Human Rights: empowering future legal professionals in the Western Balkans
The Regional School of Human Rights brought together 34 law students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The summer school introduced students to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) focusing on the right to freedom of expression. This...
Montenegro: Published Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2025-2025
The Government of Montenegro has adopted the Judicial Reform Strategy 2024-2027 and Action Plan for its implementation 2024-2025 on 17 May 2024, with the aim to ensure the continuity of reform based on public policy long-term planning which began with the Judicial System Reform Project in 2000....
Адвокати и адвокатки од Северна Македонија ги продлабочија своите знаења за решавање на етички дилеми
Четириесет и двајца адвокати и адвокатки од Северна Македонија успешно го завршија онлајн курсот на ХЕЛП (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) за „Етика на судии, обвинители и адвокати.” Курсот на интерактивен начин ги опфаќа клучните концепти, меѓународната и европската рамка и...
Study visit to Council of Europe and European Court of Human Rights inspires future legal professionals
Nine students and their mentor from the University of Southeast Europe in North Macedonia and Aleksander Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania, winners of a Moot Court competition, embarked on a study visit to the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on 17 July 2024....
Promoting inclusivity: new brochure on the Administrative Court published in multiple languages
To enhance public understanding of the Administrative Court's role in overseeing the lawful conduct of public authorities, a brochure detailing the essential Court’s work and functions was recently published in official language/languages in the official use in Montenegro, as well as in Romani...
Enhancing justice: Launch of specialised communication training for prosecutors and police officers
Effective communication is one of the cornerstones of successful relationships between rule of law institutions and citizens. By honing communication skills, prosecutors and police officials can enhance their ability to present their work accurately, build stronger relationships with public and...
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Албанија
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Босна и Херцеговина
- Канцеларијата на Европската Унија во Косово*
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Црна Гора
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Северна Македонија
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Србија
- Делегација на Европската Унија во Турција