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Ensuring sustainability in the process of preventing radicalisation and countering violent extremism in prisons in the Western Balkans
At the 5th Steering Committee (SC) of the regional action on “Enhancing co-operation in the Western Balkans in managing violent extremism in prisons and preventing further radicalisation after release”, partners and beneficiaries confirmed their joint commitment to bring forward sustainability in...
Göçmen ve Mülteci Çocuklar Güçlendiriliyor: Çocuklara Yönelik Haklar Eğitimi
Göçmen ve mülteci çocuklar ile anneleri, Türkiye’de Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı’nı kutlarken, onları gerçekten güçlendiren bir şeyi, haklarını öğrenirken Ankara’da merak, iletişim ve keşif havası hâkimdi. Etkileşimli, yaşa uygun ve eğlenceli etkinliklerle, 19 göçmen ve mülteci kız çocuğu,...
Strengthening justice: New training launched to support trafficking victims in Serbia
To support judges and prosecutors in effectively protecting victims of trafficking, a new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course on combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims was launched in Belgrade on 22 April within the Council of Europe's action...
Increasing the efficiency of North Macedonia’s penitentiary network – stakeholders discuss key recommendations
Prison governors, judges, representatives of Ombudsman’s Office, the academia and civil society representatives gathered in Skopje to discuss key recommendations to increase the penitentiary network efficiency, following the assessment mission that took place in January 2025, supported through...
Empowering a new generation of anti-racism trainers in Eastern Europe and Western Balkans
As part of its ongoing efforts to advancing anti-discrimination policies in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions, the Council of Europe launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme. This initiative brings together over 30 participants, including representatives from public...
Call for Applications: Design and development of the website of the Committee on National Minorities in Albania
The Council of Europe is currently implementing the action on “Advancing the Protection from Discrimination in Albania” which is part of the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye III”, a joint programme of the Council of Europe and the European Union aiming at supporting...
Countering SLAPPs at the University of Montenegro
Over 60 law and journalism students at the University of Montenegro took a stand against legal intimidation and threats to media freedom by participating in the country’s first-ever university lecture on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). Organised under the joint EU and...
Montenegrin journalists trained to stand strong against legal intimidation
Journalists in Montenegro strengthened their ability to recognise and respond to Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) during a two-day training supported by the joint EU and Council of Europe action „Protecting freedom of expression and of the media in Montenegro”. SLAPPs are...
Call for grants to support activities on combating hate speech in North Macedonia
Within the framework of the joint European Union/Council of Europe Horizontal Facility programme and its action on “Combating Hatred and Intolerance in North Macedonia”, the Council of Europe is launching a call for grants “Support to local self-governments and/or CSO-s for combating hate...
Judges and Prosecutors in North Macedonia empowered with tools and knowledge to address hate-speech
A key component of the European Union and Council of Europe efforts to fight discrimination is supporting public institutions in enhancing their capacities to address hate speech, including anti-gypsyism as specific form of hatred against Roma and Travellers. To achieve this, 33 judges and public...
Albanian prosecutors enhance capacities to tackle electoral offences
As the electoral campaign kicked off in Albania, 65 representatives of general and special prosecutor offices, as well as the Central Election Commission enhanced their capabilities to prevent, investigate, and adjudicate electoral offences concerning 2025 parliamentary elections. Recognising the...
Prosecutors strengthen capacities to uphold media freedom and protect journalists
Safeguarding media freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists are essential components of a democratic society and the rule of law. Prosecutors play a key role in preventing and responding to threats, violence, and legal harassment targeting media professionals. To strengthen prosecutorial...
Shaping a gender-sensitive future in journalism
Recognising the media’s powerful role in either reinforcing or challenging gender stereotypes, the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Journalists’ Association of Serbia (UNS), held a workshop in Belgrade to equip young journalists and journalism students with the tools to report through a...
Constitutional Court of Montenegro strengthens human rights jurisprudence through expert meeting in Podgorica
In a continued effort to enhance the application of human rights standards in jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Montenegro, a working meeting was organised with the aim to address complex legal issues that often result in varying interpretations of constitutional rights. The event,...
Building the next generation of free legal aid providers in North Macedonia
Legal clinics authorised to provide primary legal aid play a vital role in promoting access to justice and upholding human rights in line with European standards. In a continued effort to strengthen equal access to justice in North Macedonia, 16 law students participated in the second cascade...
Albanian Parliament assisted in reviewing the new Anti-Corruption Action Plan, in line with European standards
The joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime supported Albania’s Ad Hoc Parliamentary Commission in reviewing and strengthening the draft Action Plan on anti-corruption, as part of the broader agenda to deepen reforms in the areas of good governance, rule of law...
Get to know the most recent publications published under the Horizontal Facility programme
In this edition of Highlights, we present the main publications produced in the framework of the Horizontal Facility III programme aiming to enhance knowledge and bring European standards in various areas closer to the beneficiaries in the Western Balkans and in Türkiye. The ECtHR has developed a...
Improving penitentiary healthcare system – North Macedonia’s and Kosovo* authorities exchange best practices
A delegation from North Macedonia, consisting of medical personnel working in penitentiary institutions, senior officials of the Ministry of Health, as well as the Acting Head and key representatives of the Directorate for the Execution of Sanctions (DES), visited Kosovo on 3-4 April 2025. The...
Judicial Academy’s initial training beneficiaries learn to apply the European human rights standards
In January and April 2025 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) continued with organisation of practical trainings on various Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights...
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...
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