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Council of Europe pilots new training module to counter SLAPPs

02-03 October 2024 Prevalla/Prizren, Kosovo*

As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting freedom of expression, the Council of Europe introduced a groundbreaking training curriculum in Kosovo* focused on countering the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). Developed by the Council of Europe, this training...

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Fostering Communication Between Justice and Media

30 September – 1 October 2024 Podgorica, Montenegro

The meeting between State Prosecutors appointed for public relations and journalists focused on discussing standards and principles related to free access to information and the dissemination of information on criminal proceedings. The workshop served as an opporunity to present the Guidelines...

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Campagne pour la sécurité des journalistes : améliorer la coopération entre les journalistes et la police lors des manifestations publiques

26 septembre 2024 Strasbourg, France

Dans le cadre de la Campagne pour la sécurité des journalistes du Conseil de l'Europe « Les journalistes comptent », un séminaire spécial à Strasbourg réunit des représentant·es des gouvernements, des forces de police, des organisations de défense de la liberté de la presse et des associations de...

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Le Conseil de l’Europe soutient la prolongation du mandat du Forum sur la gouvernance de l’Internet

25 septembre 2024 Strasbourg, France

Une déclaration du Comité des Ministres sur le bilan du Sommet mondial sur la société de l’information (SMSI) +20 et la prolongation du mandat du Forum sur la gouvernance de l’Internet (FGI) a été approuvée le 25 septembre 2024 à Strasbourg. La déclaration soutenant la prolongation du mandat du...

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Le Comité d’experts sur la sécurité en ligne et la responsabilisation des créateurs de contenus et des utilisateurs (MSI-eSEC) a tenu sa deuxième réunion

24-25 septembre 2024 Strasbourg, France

Le MSI-eSEC a tenu sa deuxième réunion les 24 et 25 septembre 2024 à Strasbourg, faisant progresser ses travaux sur un projet de recommandation destiné au Comité des Ministres, sous la direction du Comité directeur sur les médias et la société de l'information (CDMSI). Mme Artermiza-Tatiana...

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 "Enhancing Human Rights Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina through Hate Speech Training"

24-25 September 2024 Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Effectively addressing hate speech across all areas, including robust domestic monitoring and reporting mechanisms, requires tailor-made capacity building in line with international standards. To support this effort, the Council of Europe organised a training for key institutions at the State,...

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Training on Environmental Journalism for Azerbaijani Journalists and Media Experts

19-20 September 2024 SHABRAN, AZERBAIJAN

Environmental (Green) journalism is becoming important topic in media in the world and thus addressed by the Council of Europe in its cooperation programmes. A two-day training on Environmental Journalism was organised for 25 Azerbaijani journalists and media experts, aimed to strengthen the...

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Judges meet with media actors to exchange on dissemination of information from court proceedings in Montenegro

19-20 September 2024 Podgorica, Montenegro

Montenegro judges appointed for public relations met for the first time with journalists and chief editors to discuss on standards regarding free access to informaation and dissemination of information from court procedings. Earlier this year, the Council of Europe supported the promotion of the...

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Ukrainian investigative journalists conference highlights issues of safety of journalists and SLAPPs

12-14 September 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine

Why strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) in Ukraine cause certain concerns among journalists and media lawyers, and how they relate to the safety of journalists, was discussed during the three-day "Post/Surveillance: Investigative Journalism in the Conditions of a 'Long' War"...

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Key stakeholders discuss new legal measures and strategies to combat SLAPPs in Ukraine

11 September 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine

The round table in Kyiv on the topic of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including lawyers, human rights defenders, journalists, Members of Parliament, representatives from the Prosecutor General Office, and civil society...

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Human rights documentaries developed with Council of Europe support premiered in Chisinau

11 September 2024 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

The Council of Europe is a longstanding partner of the Public Broadcaster in Moldova and its Documentary Department, Telefilm-Chisinau. Since 2017, the Council of Europe has supported the Documentary Department of the Public Broadcaster through the development of high-quality content on human...

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Audiovisual Commercial Communications: Regulatory Authority in Serbia Enhances Knowledge on European standards

 5 September 2024 Belgrade, Serbia

The Council of Europe's Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)11 on principles for media and communication governance advises member states to ensure that media content, including content produced for economic or political gain, complies with Council of Europe standards. This is particularly important when...

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European National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities discussed key issues pertaining to media pluralism

5 September 2024 Chisinau, Republic of Modova

National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities are playing important role in combating disinformation and strengthening media literacy. Representatives of ten National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities have gathered, on 4th and 5th of September, in the Republic of Moldova, to discuss a series of...

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Full version of the report on "The Metaverse and its Impact on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy" available for download

September 2024

The full version of the report "The Metaverse and its Impact on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy" is now available for download. Jointly developed by the Council of Europe and the IEEE Standards Association, the report brings together insights from over 50 international experts. It...

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Protecting Journalists and Activists from SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

3-4 September 2024 Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are a significant concern for journalists and activists, as they are used by political and economic power holders to suppress critical voices. Addressing this challenge from the perspective of journalists and lawyers, and exploring how to...

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North-Macedonia ratifies the Council of Europe on access to official documents

22 August 2024 Skopje, North Macedonia

The Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia, on its 12th session held on 13 August 2024, adopted the Law on Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents, also known as the Tromsø Convention. With this ratification, North Macedonia becomes the 16th...

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Audiovisual Council team better equipped to monitor election content

August 2024 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Throughout August, 20 members and employees of the Audiovisual Council (AC) of the Republic of Moldova are participating in a series of ten (10) training sessions on "Monitoring audiovisual content of electoral nature. "The trainings, organised with the support of the Council of Europe project...

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Focus group discusses potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression

8 August 2024 Belgrade, Serbia

The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...

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Support to the Print Media in Ukraine

17 July 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine

What challenges do print media face during Russia's military aggression in Ukraine? How can the establishment of media co-regulatory bodies strengthen the national media environment? These and other questions were discussed during a round table titled “Practical aspects of the regulation and...

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The Human Rights Documentary Films Caravan marks the Council of Europe week in Moldova

8-12 July 2021 Republic of Moldova

The Council of Europe is a long-standing partner of the Public Broadcaster in Moldova and its documentary department, Telefilm-Chisinau. The Project “Support for Media Pluralism and Freedom of Expression in the Republic of Moldova” is helping young filmmakers in the development of high-quality...

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« Toute personne a droit à la liberté d’expression »

Art. 10 de la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme

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