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Sofija Blagojević: A young hero championing inclusion in Serbian schools
At just 17 years old, Sofija Blagojević has emerged as an unexpected hero in the eyes of teachers and other professionals working with children. Her dedication to fostering inclusion and fighting discrimination has not only earned her recognition but also inspired those around her. "I was deeply...
200’den Fazla Türk Avukat, “Göç Bağlamında İdari Gözetim Standartları” Konusunda Bilgilerini Geliştirdi
Türkiye genelinde İstanbul, İzmir, Adana, Kahramanmaraş, Mardin, Bursa, Mersin ve Ankara'daki sekiz barodan 200’den fazla avukat, kademeli eğitimlerle göç bağlamında idari gözetim standartları konusundaki uzmanlıklarını geliştirdi.Bu eğitimler, özgürlük hakkı ve göç bağlamında idari gözetim ile...
HIGHLIGHTS
Horizontal Facility achievements and future success – after two years of implementation, partners and beneficiaries discuss key milestones
The EU and Council of Europe’s Horizontal Facility programme is crucial in supporting reforms in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, helping align them with European standards in human rights, rule of law, and democracy. A cornerstone of the programme are the Beneficiary Steering Committee meetings,...
Highlights No.7
Improving legal access and human rights awareness in the Western Balkans
Notable progress was made in promoting human rights and raising awareness of European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judgments. Law students gained hands-on experience through internships, enhancing their understanding and practical application of legal principles. Awareness-raising initiatives...
Highlights No.7
Empowering media and combating SLAPPs in the Western Balkans
Important interventions were focused on strengthening the protection of journalists, activists, and the media in the Western Balkans, with a primary focus on combatting Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) but also on advancing the role of the media in addressing key social...
Hightligs No.7
Aligning Prison and Forensic Practices in line with European standards
Recent efforts across the Western Balkans have focused on improving the treatment of individuals within the justice system, particularly those involved in forensic and prison settings. Our initiatives are aimed at aligning domestic practices with European standards in the field, ensuring better...
Hightlights No.7
Get to know the most recent publications published under the Horizontal Facility programme
In this edition of Highlights, we present the main publications produced under the framework of the Horizontal Facility III programme with an aim to enhance knowledge and bring European standards in various areas closer to the beneficiaries in the Western Balkans and in Türkiye. For the first...
Journalists, lawyers and activists join forces to fight SLAPP in Bosnia and Herzegovina
With growing solidarity and support from the Council of Europe, journalists, lawyers, and activists in Bosnia and Herzegovina are stepping up efforts to counter Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), lawsuits aimed at silencing critical voices and discouraging public interest...
Two new resource centers for democratic school culture opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Two more schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina have officially become Resource centers for democratic school culture. The Fourth elementary school in Brčko and the Vocational High School in Čelić have become part of a transformative initiative aimed at fostering democratic values and promoting...
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...
Landmark European Court of Human Rights’ judgments highlight urgent need for property rights' reform in Albania
The European Court of Human Rights (the Court) issued two landmark judgements on 10 and 17 December 2024 respectively, addressing persistent challenges in Albania’s property registration and restitution systems and underscoring the continued need for further reform. In the case of Ramaj v....
Lawyers in Serbia boost efforts to combat human trafficking through specialised HELP training
Twenty lawyers from Serbia have successfully completed the Council of Europe’s HELP course on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings. The certification ceremony, held at the premises of the Council of Europe in Belgrade, marked the culmination of over two months of intensive training designed to...
Judicial Academy’s initial training beneficiaries strengthen skills to apply the European Convention on Human Rights
The joint European Union and Council of Europe action Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia and the Judicial Academy of the Republic of Serbia (JA), conducted a series of practical trainings from October until December on various Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights...
New research sheds light on impact of hate speech in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Two publications on the latest research into the nature and impact of hate speech in Bosnia and Herzegovina, developed under the European Union and Council of Europe’s joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye,” were presented today in Sarajevo. The comprehensive...
Mali Suçları Araştırma Kurulu için Egmont Grup Stratejik Analiz Kursu
Mali Suçları Araştırma Kurulu'ndan (MASAK) yirmi beş temsilci, Avrupa Konseyi tarafından Ankara'da düzenlenen dört günlük Egmont Grubu Stratejik Analiz Kursu ile kara para aklama ve terörizmin finansmanıyla mücadeleyi güçlendirme becerini ileri düzeye taşıma fırsatı yakaladı. Sertifikalı...
"Türkiye'de Göç Bağlamında Çocuklar için Vesayet Sistemine Dair Değerlendirme Raporu" yayımlandı
“Türkiye'de Göç Bağlamında Çocuklar için Vesayet Sistemine Dair Değerlendirme Raporu”, ülkenin kamu vesayet sisteminin derinlemesine bir analizini sunmakta ve etkili işleyişini desteklemek için 11 iyileştirme önerisi sunmaktadır. Avrupa Birliği ve Avrupa Konseyinin ortak eylemi olan “Türkiye'de...
Law students gain hands-on experience in human rights protection through internship
The joint European Union and Council of Europe action Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia gathered law students from Belgrade University, who participated in internships at the Government Agent’s Office, to discuss their experiences in a focus group. The internship programme,...
Towards better treatment of sentenced persons in Serbia
The Heads of Treatment Departments from all 29 Serbian penitentiary institutions convened in Belgrade to enhance the implementation of the existing prisoner treatment programmes and prepare for the rollout of new ones in 2025. The meeting, held as part of the Council of Europe and European...
Empowering future legal experts in North Macedonia on the provision of free legal aid
Legal clinics and civil society organisations authorised to provide primary legal aid play a pivotal role in ensuring access to justice and effectively safeguarding human rights in accordance with European standards. In the efforts to advance access to equal justice in North Macedonia, around 20...
Coding for change in Montenegro
Six high school teams from across Montenegro gathered in Podgorica for the “Equal Hack: Code for Equality” hackathon, an exciting two-day event where young minds designed solutions to promote inclusion, respect, and safer online and offline spaces for all. The hackathon, which brought together...
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