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Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Healthcare professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina now have a new resource to support more inclusive and equitable healthcare for LGBTI people. Launched in Banja Luka on 26 May, the guide “Equal Access of LGBTI people to Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina” provides practical tools and guidance...
Pokrenut novi ciklus obuka za unapređenje ujednačavanja sudske prakse u Srbiji
Judges, judicial assistants and court staff of the Higher Court in Novi Sad strengthened their skills in using Serbia’s electronic case-law database during a specialised training organised on 29 May 2026, aimed at supporting more consistent judicial practice and improving legal certainty....
Fostering resocialisation and rehabilitation of prisoners in North Macedonia: EU and Council of Europe assist prison authorities
Resocialisation officers are professionals engaged in the criminal justice systems, prisons, or rehabilitation centres to help offenders reintegrate into society. Their primary role is to assist individuals in adapting to social norms, building new skills, and overcoming habits or behaviours that...
Pinocchio helps children in North Macedonia learn how to recognise and prevent trafficking risks
What can Pinocchio teach children about safety, trust and manipulation? In a primary school, in the village of Bardovci, the famous story became a powerful tool for helping children recognise the risks of trafficking and abuse through interactive learning and role play. Third-grade children and...
Judges in North Macedonia strengthen skills on freedom of expression
The Basic Court in Gostivar hosted a capacity building activity on the “Protection of Honour and Reputation in the Context of the Right to Freedom of Expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The activity brought together judges from the Basic Courts of...
Dani otvorenih vrata Pravosudne akademije organizovani za studente prava u Beogradu
Law students from Belgrade explored career opportunities in the judiciary and prosecution service during an Open Day organised on 28 May by the Judicial Academy within the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils”. The event...
Advancing digital property administration and legal certainty in the Western Balkans through regional co-operation
Strengthening co-operation on the right to property, digital transformation and good governance in property administration was the focus of the Regional Roundtable “From Property to Progress: Digital Transformation and EU Integration of the Western Balkans”, which brought together senior...
Savet Evrope i Pravosudna akademija sproveli prvu obuku sudija/predavača u Srbiji, o suzbijanju SLAPP tužbi
Senior judges from Serbia strengthened their capacity to recognise and respond to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), following the first training-of-trainers programme for judges in Serbia organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Judicial Academy. The...
Modernising Kosovo's Prosecution System: Digital Tools for a Stronger Justice
Every day, prosecutors across Kosovo* walk into their offices with one goal: to deliver equal justice. But for many years, something as basic as drafting a court procedural document —an indictment, a court submission, or a formal act — was slowing them down. Outdated templates, inconsistent...
New pilot courts in Horizontal Facility action in Bosnia and Herzegovina advance staff satisfaction surveys
The European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a workshop in Modriča on May 22, 2026, to assist new pilot courts participating in the action “Strengthening the Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiHSEJ)" in introducing internal satisfaction...
Sudijski dani 2026 u znaku izazova i prioriteta srpskog pravosuđa
Greater consistency of judicial practice, stronger protection of human rights and continued judicial reform emerged as key priorities at the Annual Conference of Judges of the Republic of Serbia – Judicial Days 2026, bringing together Serbian and European judges for discussions on the future...
EU and Council of Europe support Reduction of Case Backlogs in Albania
Tirana / Members and staff of the High Council of Justice (HCJ), representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Albanian judges convened in Berat to discuss the management of case backlog in the domestic courts. Supported by EU and Council of Europe, the event reaffirmed the HCJ’s commitment to...
Zavidovići youth stands against hate
Young people from Zavidovići took to the streets on 21 May to send a clear message against hate speech and discrimination, engaging fellow citizens through interactive activities promoting inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion. Organised under the slogan “Zavidovići youth stands against...
Менторске школе мапирају будуће кораке ка демократској култури у образовању
Over 60 school mentors, principals, and education experts from 31 mentor schools across Serbia met in Sisevac for their fourth annual meeting to advance democratic culture in classrooms and mark the final evaluation of the “Quality Education for All” action’s impact at the school level. The...
Mblidhet në Tiranë Tryeza Strategjike për Avancimin e Mbrojtjes së të Drejtave LGBTI
Tirana mirëpriti një Tryezë Strategjike Kombëtare për Mbrojtjen dhe Avancimin e të Drejtave LGBTI, duke mbledhur përfaqësues të nivelit të lartë të qeverisë, shoqërisë civile, ekspertë dhe partnerë ndërkombëtarë. Aktiviteti, pjesë e Kalendarit të Aktiviteteve IDAHOT 2026, u organizua nga...
Kada jednakost postaje stvarnost za svakoga
Za mnoge ljude u Crnoj Gori, diskriminacija nije uvijek glasna ili vidljiva. Može se dešavati tiho, na razgovoru za posao koji nikada ne vodi nikuda, u pristupu uslugama ili u svakodnevnim interakcijama koje ostavljaju osjećaj isključenosti. Često oni koji su pogođeni nijesu sigurni da li je ono...
Снага избора: Адрани домаћини „Живе библиотеке” са циљем промоције емпатије и људских права
The primary school "Dragan Marinković" in Adrani, Kraljevo, recently hosted its fifth annual "Living Library" event, a powerful educational manifestation organised under the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Quality Education for All." Under the evocative title "The Strength of...
Transparency of Court Communication Strengthens Albanian Judiciary
Albania’s justice system is evolving to deliver not just equal justice, but also greater trust and transparency through open, effective communication. Recognising the judiciary’s key role in building public confidence, a dedicated workshop was recently held in Tirana with support from the EU and...
“Together with Family:” – The 17th Festival of Diversity Kicks off in Albania to mark IDAHOT
It is May and as every year, we unite to celebrate diversity and human dignity in Albania, reaffirming the commitment to challenge discrimination and promote inclusion for all. The 17th Festival of Diversity in the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is...
Кучево слави демократске вредности: Живописан Дан образовања за демократску културу
In a colourful display of unity and civic engagement, the plateau in front of the Cultural Centre in Kučevo became a hub for democratic values during the recently held "Day of Education for Democratic Culture." Organised as part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Quality...
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