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...
Technology and Fundamental Rights: Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary
Judges, public officials and academics discussed how artificial intelligence can support judicial work while protecting fundamental rights, judicial independence and equality before the law during a two-day workshop in Ankara. The workshop on "Artificial Intelligence in Judicial Practice" was...
Constitutional Court and Ministry of Justice Meet to Strengthen the Effectiveness of the Individual Application System
A Co-ordination Meeting was held between the Turkish Constitutional Court (TCC) and the Ministry of Justice to strengthen the effectiveness of the individual application system by improving the execution of Constitutional Court judgments. The meeting brought together senior representatives of the...
Workshop on Developing Parallel Test Forms Held Successfully
A total of 60 participants, including 50 English teachers from across Türkiye came together to develop new foreign language test materials for K-12 students, in line with international standards, to strengthen foreign language education and assessment. Over the course of five days, teachers...
Enhancing Protection through Stronger Co-Ordination for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Türkiye
Unaccompanied migrant children face multiple vulnerabilities as children, migrants and individuals separated from their families. Ensuring their effective protection requires strong co-operation and co-ordination among all actors working in the field of child protection and migration. A Working...
Building Futures: Legal Pathways and Psychosocial Support for Young Refugees and Migrants in Transition to Adulthood
Children and young people make up a large share of those forcibly displaced worldwide, many of whom are unaccompanied. As they transition to adulthood, they often face legal uncertainty alongside significant psychosocial challenges, increasing their vulnerability and risk of social exclusion. In...
