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Media professionals in search of tools for transforming media narratives on Roma in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
The "Transforming Media Narratives on Roma" training brought together 30 media professionals from the Western Balkans and Türkiye to address the role of media in combating discrimination and antigypsyism. The event, organised within the framework of the EU-CoE Roma Integration III Joint Programme...
Serbian prison system improves methodology for management and rehabilitation of violent extremist prisoners
Prison professionals from treatment and security departments of four detention facilities in Serbia have learned about the latest improvements in the methodology used in identification of signs of radicalisation, assessment of risk and needs, and rehabilitation of violent extremist prisoners and...
Second Steering Committee Meeting highlights progress in the Project Prevent Bullying and Peer Violence in Schools
The second Steering Committee meeting of the project "Prevent Bullying and Peer Violence in Schools" was held in Belgrade, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts and future activities aimed at fostering safer school environments. The meeting was attended by representatives...
New course on combating trafficking in human beings
To support lawyers in effective protection of victims of trafficking and prosecuting perpetrators, a new HELP (Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals) course has been launched within the action “Strengthening anti-trafficking action in Serbia”, in co-operation with the Serbian Bar...
Advancing Serbia’s reform agenda in human rights, rule of law and democracy in line with European standards
Serbia has made progress on its reform agenda, ranging from strengthening human rights protections and anti-trafficking efforts to promoting equality, quality education for all, as well as safeguarding freedom of expression- all in the framework of the EU and Council of Europe joint programme,...
European Day of Languages marked in Belgrade
The European Day of Languages was held at the newly opened Europe House, a new vibrant meeting place for culture and ideas. About 1,000 children aged 12 to 18 had the opportunity to learn about the importance of learning foreign languages through games and quizzes, while all visitors could...
Director of Programme Co-ordination Claus Neukirch discusses future co-operation projects in Belgrade
On 25-26 September, Claus Neukirch, Director of Programme Co-ordination of the Council of Europe discussed ongoing and potential future technical co-operation activities in Serbia during a two-day visit to Belgrade. He met with Tanja Miščević, Minister of European Integration, Tomislav Žigmanov,...
Languages for Peace: European Day of Languages 2024 highlights Europe’s linguistic and cultural diversity
Every year since 2001 the European Day of Languages marked on 26 September celebrates the wealth of languages coexisting in Europe and beyond. Over 225 languages are native to Europe alone, not including languages that arrived on the continent through migration. The motto of this year’s day is...
Council of Europe supports Serbian authorities in advancing the fight against economic crime via complementary tools to criminal confiscation
The two-days international conference "Introducing Complementary Tools to Criminal Confiscation" kicked off today in Belgrade, bringing together international experts, policymakers, and legal professionals with the aim to exchange views on the process of introduction of non-conviction-based...
Call for expression of interest to establish a Community of Practice on Deliberative Democracy in South-East Europe
A call for expression of interest is launched to establish a Community of Practice to support 18 local authorities and their associations in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, in order to build their capacity for developing, implementing, and...
