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Empowering Roma women to claim their rights in Türkiye
As many as 130 Roma women across Türkiye have gained the tools and confidence to claim their rights and access essential support services thanks to a series of training sessions held from 6-29 November. These sessions, designed to remove barriers to justice and build trust in the legal system,...
Towards better child protection in the context of migration
Thirty-six personnel from Türkiye’s Ministry of Family and Social Services enhanced their skills to protect and support migrant and refugee children during a three-day training held in Ankara from 27 to 29 November 2024. The training, “Child Protection in the Context of Migration”, was organised...
Mladi pokreću promene: 75+ koraka ka jednakim mogućnostima
A vibrant gathering of over 75 young people from minority communities has turned Sjenica into a hub of inspiration, action, and change. The Youth Forum, titled “75+ steps toward equal opportunities,” brought together youth from across Serbia to celebrate diversity, dismantle stereotypes, and...
Aligning domestic practices with European case law: New publication to support Albanian legal professionals in upholding human rights standards
Today at Europe House Tirana, the latest Handbook featuring selected 2023-2024 European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) case law was presented for lawyers and legal professionals . This resource produced with the support of EU and Council of Europe, highlights key rulings that shape the...
Strengthening justice delivery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Over 50 judges, court presidents, and clerks across Bosnia and Herzegovina are gaining new tools to enhance court efficiency and improve the quality of justice, thanks to a two-day training session “Using CEPEJ Methodologies and Tools to Improve Court Efficiency and Managerial Capacities”,...
Beneficiaries and partners of the anti-trafficking action in North Macedonia discuss key milestones
At its fourth meeting, the Steering Committee of the action “Strengthening anti - trafficking action in North Macedonia” gathered in Skopje key partners and beneficiaries to take stock of the achieved progress during implementation of the action and discussed the new priorities for 2025. The...
Jačanje pristupa pravdi: Besplatna pravna pomoć za žrtve trgovine ljudima
Legal experts and key stakeholders came together at a roundtable in Belgrade to tackle one of the most critical challenges in combating human trafficking: ensuring victims have access to free legal aid. Organised by the Council of Europe under the Horizontal Facility programme in Serbia and the...
Ka odgovornijem pravosuđu u Crnoj Gori
U sklopu projekta „Osnaživanje odgovornosti u pravosudnom sistemu i unapređenje prava žrtava u Crnoj Gori“, Evropska unija i Savjet Evrope pružaju podršku unapređenju pravosudnog sistema u Crnoj Gori, osiguravajući pravična suđenja i djelotvornu zaštitu prava žrtava. Kroz ovaj projekat, koji...
Empowering judges and prosecutors to combat SLAPPs
In the face of growing challenges posed by defamation cases and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), 20 judges and prosecutors from Bosnia and Herzegovina sharpened their skills to address these issues effectively. The two-day training, organised by the Council of Europe in...
Public actors in North Macedonia to advance the fight against discrimination in co-operation with EU and Council of Europe
Achievements and future activities on anti-discrimination and combating hate speech were in the focus of the Fourth Steering Committee meeting of the action “Combating hatred and intolerance in North Macedonia“ . The meeting gathered beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders to discuss and...
Awareness raising in Kamza highlights the ongoing commitment to promote property rights for local communities in Albania
The Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS), with support from the European Union and the Council of Europe, organised an impactful awareness-raising event in Kamza, focusing on property rights and compensation mechanisms. The event was particularly targeted at vulnerable local communities, with the aim...
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Evropska unija i Savjet Evrope podržavaju rad Crne Gore na ljudskim pravima, vladavini prava i demokratiji kroz zajednički program
Crna Gora je ostvarila napredak ka većoj zaštiti ljudskih prava, vladavini prava i demokratiji uz podršku zajedničkog programa Evropske unije i Savjeta Evrope, „Horizontal Facility za Zapadni Balkan i Tursku“, istaknuto je na godišnjem sastanku Upravnog odbora korisnika programa održanom danas u...
Countering emerging crime risks linked to innovative technology in financial services in the Western Balkans
In an effort to facilitate the exchange of information at the regional level on managing money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with innovative technologies in financial services, a regional workshop was organised in Strasbourg with the support of EU and Council of Europe. The...
Building bridges through journalism: enhancing journalistic skills across diverse communities
As part of ongoing efforts to promote media freedom and enhance journalistic standards, the Council of Europe organised a workshop in Brezovica, Kosovo*. with journalists from both, the Albanian and Serbian communities. The event aimed at discussing how to address the main challenges journalists...
Strengthening law enforcement’s role in protecting journalists and media freedom in Albania
Ensuring the safety of journalists and upholding media freedom are essential pillars of democratic societies and fundamental to safeguarding human rights. To support these goals, twenty-eight law enforcement officers and instructors from Albania participated in a Training of Trainers programme on...
Promoting gender equality and women’s access to justice across the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan regions
Judges, prosecutors and representatives from judicial training institutions across the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans regions met in Tirana, to assess the results of the mentoring programme for legal professionals on women’s access to justice. A series of thematic exchanges were held on...
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European Union and Council of Europe reaffirm commitment to supporting rule of law and human rights reforms in North Macedonia
The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have emphasised the importance of the joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” in advancing North Macedonia’s reform agenda. This initiative supports the country’s alignment with European standards in key areas,...
Jačanje transparentnosti pravosuđa u Crnoj Gori
„Transparentnost u pravosuđu nije samo načelo – to je temeljni preduslov svake funkcionalne demokratije“ –ključna je poruka radionica za sudove i državno tužilaštvo, koje su organizovane sa ciljem razvijanja akcionih planova za sprovođenje komunikacionih strategija u pravosuđu u 2025. godini....
Ka boljoj pravnoj zaštiti za žrtve trgovine ljudima
More than 40 lawyers from Serbia improved their knowledge and skills in recognizing human trafficking and providing adequate legal support to victims. This result was achieved through a series of round tables organized by ASTRA - Action against human trafficking, with the support of the Bar...
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Evropska unija i Savet Evrope potvrdili posvećenost reformi pravosuđa i ljudskim prava
The European Union and the Council of Europe have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting ongoing institutional reforms in Kosovo* through technical assistance and legislative and policy expertise provided by the joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”....
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