Civil Society Organisations are equipped with guidance for Grant Applications on Access to Justice
An online training on grant rules and procedures brought together over 100 representatives from civil society organisations (CSOs) across Türkiye. Participants received comprehensive, practical guidance on preparing and submitting grant applications, gaining essential skills to develop robust...
Call For Proposals – Grants to Enhance Access to Justice, Legal and Other Services in The Context of Migration in Türkiye
Within the project on “Fostering Civil Society Participation in Access to Justice in Türkiye: Enhancing Human Rights in the Context of Migration and Environmental Justice” under the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Fostering civil society participation and capacity building...
Call For Proposals – Grants to Enhance Access to Environmental Justice in Türkiye
Within the project on “Fostering Civil Society Participation in Access to Justice in Türkiye: Enhancing Human Rights in the Context of Migration and Environmental Justice” under the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Fostering civil society participation and capacity building...
Building bridges for women's access to justice: Strengthening local cooperation
Women's access to justice begins long before a case reaches a courtroom. It starts with institutions communicating effectively, understanding one another's roles and working together to ensure that women can receive the support they need, without having to navigate complex systems alone. With...
Call For Proposals – Grants for Civil Society Organisations to Strengthen Women’s Access to Justice
Within the project on “Fostering civil society’s support for women’s access to justice in Türkiye” under the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Fostering civil society participation and capacity building in access to justice in Türkiye”, whose main beneficiary is the Union of...
Workshop on Developing Parallel Test Forms Held Successfully
A total of 60 participants, including around 50 English teachers from across Türkiye, came together to develop a new set of foreign language assessment materials for teachers, aligned with international standards, to strengthen foreign language education and assessment. Over the course of five...
Call for Tender: Purchase of National Consultancy Services for the Design and Implementation of a Quantitative and Qualitative Baseline Study, Including Perception and Attitude Pre Survey in Türkiye
The Council of Europe (CoE) is currently implementing the EU-CoE Joint Programme on Strengthening Rights and Conditions of Women in Prisons in Türkiye in line with International and EU Standards, until 30 September 2029. In that context, it is looking for Providers for the design and...
Upholding Human Rights in Migration: Breaking Down Barriers to Justice
Access to justice in migration is not merely about access to court. It means having access to accurate information in a language persons understand, legal aid services, fair and impartial processes, and the ability to exercise one’s rights. At its core, access to justice means that people are...
From Training to Inclusion: Ministry Staff Strengthen Support for Vulnerable Communities
Through a Training of Trainers on Social Inclusion, the Ministry of Family and Social Services strengthened its capacity to better support vulnerable communities, including Roma communities, and help make public services more inclusive and accessible in Türkiye. Over four days, 25 participants...
Call for Tender: Purchase of International Consultancy Services in the field of strengthening women’s rights within the penitentiary system in Türkiye within the scope of EU-CoE Joint Programme on “Strengthening Rights and Conditions of Women in Prisons in Türkiye in line with International and EU Standards” - Council of Europe Programme Office in Ankara
The Council of Europe (CoE) is currently implementing a Project on “Strengthening Rights and Conditions of Women in Prisons in Türkiye in line with International and EU Standards” until 30 September 2029. In that context, it is looking for Provider(s) for the provision of international...
Children Under the Same Sky: Young Voices Unite on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, unaccompanied migrant children and members of the Children's Rights Committee gathered to pay tribute to the resilience, courage and strength of refugees worldwide during the “Children Under the Same Sky: Empowering Young Voices” event. Through activities from the Council of...
Constitutional Court and Union of Turkish Bar Associations Sign Memorandum of Understanding
A signing ceremony was held at the premises of the Constitutional Court of Türkiye to mark the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Constitutional Court of Türkiye (TCC) and the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (UTBA). The Memorandum has been developed under the EU-CoE Joint...
SAVE THE DATE International Online Conference Transition of Unaccompanied Migrant Children into Adulthood
The international conference “Transition of Unaccompanied Migrant Children into Adulthood” will take place on 3 July 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye, in an online format, within the framework of the Strengthening the Protection of Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Türkiye Project, implemented by the...
World Environment Day: Generations Unite to Explore the Link between Nature and Human Rights
Protecting the environment also means protecting people, communities and future generations. This message brought together around 100 legal professionals and civil society representatives at the Van Bar Association on World Environment Day to discuss the link between environmental protection and...
Supporting Unaccompanied Migrant Children’s Transition to Adulthood in Türkiye
Unaccompanied migrant children need continuous, practical and human-rights-based support as they move into adulthood. For many, turning 18 means facing a “triple transition”: becoming an adult, adapting to possible changes in their legal status, and building a life in a new social and cultural...
Strengthening Fundamental Rights: High-Level Closing Event of the European Union-Council of Europe Joint Project on Constitutional Court Judgments
The Closing Event of the Joint Project on “Supporting the Effective Implementation of Turkish Constitutional Court Judgments in the Field of Fundamental Rights” marked the successful completion of a 57-month initiative that has contributed to the effective implementation of European standards in...
Assessment Missions Review Women’s Prison Practices in Türkiye
Three assessment missions carried out across Türkiye reviewed the needs of women prisoners and aimed to support the development of a gender-sensitive and human rights-based prison management model. The missions examined: rehabilitation and social reintegration practices; institutional...
Law Students Explore Human Rights Through the Lens of Constitutional Court Rulings
A university lecture on the presumption of innocence in criminal procedure law was held at Hacettepe University Faculty of Law. The event which is a part of a nationwide series of 30 lectures being delivered at law faculties across Türkiye brought together 122 students eager to deepen their...
Assessment Mission Reviews the Needs of Women in Prisons in Türkiye
An assessment mission reviewed how prison conditions and practices respond to the specific needs of women prisoners in Türkiye. With the support of two international consultants, the mission examined access to healthcare, safety and dignity, as well as institutional practices in selected prisons....
Conference Upholding Human Rights and Ensuring Access to Justice in Migration
The conference “Upholding Human Rights and Ensuring Access to Justice in Migration” will take place on 27–28 June 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye, as part of the European Union–Council of Europe Joint Programme “Fostering Civil Society Participation in Access to Justice in Türkiye: Enhancing Human Rights...
