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Lecture for students on Human Rights  EU, CoE, and ECtHR standards on Freedom of Expression and Hate Speech 

With the request of University "Haxhi Zeka" in Peja/Peć a lecture on European Union, Council of Europe and European Court of Human Rights standards on Freedom of Expression and Hate Speech was organised few days after the International Human Rights Day.  

The lecture was dedicated to law students from the bachelor and master's programs. International experts engaged for this lecture provided detailed information on basic principles and resources to freedom of expression as well as a presentation of the Council of Europe recommendation on combating Hate Speech.

The conflict of these two rights were thoroughly elaborated on by the those present which led to a lively discussion among students and experts.

The event was supported by the joint European Union/Council of Europe Horizontal Facility actions “Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media (JUFREX)” and “Promotion of diversity and equality”.

Peja/Peć 13 December 2022
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Welcome to the Council of Europe Office in Pristina

The Council of Europe Office in Pristina began its cooperation activities in the areas of human rights, rule of law and democracy in 1999. Since then  the Office has continuously facilitated the delivery of significant programmes of support towards the realisation of Council of Europe standards in practice for all people, assisting key institutions in the process of their democratic reforms.

Our cooperation has so far focused on building the capacities of judges and prosecutors on European Human Rights standards, supporting effective civil society engagement, promoting cultural diversity, providing expert support to legislative development, reinforcing independent institutions such as the Ombudsperson Institution, strengthening the role of the media and working to counteract economic crime and corruption, and elections monitoring. We have also provided the support of our expert monitoring and other mechanisms in line with relevant agreements.

The Council of Europe functions in full compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and in this context the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), OSCE Mission, the European Union Office in Kosovo and European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo are among our key strategic partners. Driven by a commitment to addressing local needs, ensuring value-added contributions and reinforcing partnerships, the Council of Europe Office in Pristina actively coordinates efforts with all relevant local and international actors in the field.

You will find further information about the Office, our cooperation and monitoring in the links above, as well as about the work of the Council of Europe in general.

 

Reference tools

Council of Europe HELP online platform

Council of Europe HELP online platform

HUDOC - European Court of Human Rights

HUDOC - European Court of Human Rights