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CALL FOR TENDERS - PROVISION OF EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
PROVISION OF EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (2025AO05) The Secretary General of the Council of Europe has issued a Call for Tenders for a Framework contract for the provision of event management services. All interested bidders are invited to respond in accordance with the requirements set out in the...
“Prevent bullying and peer violence in schools”- Task Force Group Analyses Findings from the First National Survey on peer violence, bullying, and students’ Well-Being
“By listening to the words of students, parents, and educators, we have come to better understand the challenges they encounter. Their voices are our compass, pointing the way to thoughtful, evidence-based action that makes each student safe, supported, and valued in their school” was the key...
Journalists shape stories through clay: Creative workshop marks European Day of Languages
In a creative twist to journalism training, journalists and editors in Serbia swapped keyboards for clay as they shaped not just art, but narratives of inclusion at a unique workshop. Held at the Center for Fine and Applied Arts Terra in Kikinda to mark the European Day of Languages, the workshop...
Young voices rising: Sjenica Youth Forum inspires action for equality and diversity
A vibrant gathering of over 75 young people from minority communities has turned Sjenica into a hub of inspiration, action, and change. The Youth Forum, titled “75+ steps toward equal opportunities,” brought together youth from across Serbia to celebrate diversity, dismantle stereotypes, and...
Sofija Blagojević: A young hero championing inclusion in Serbian schools
At just 17 years old, Sofija Blagojević has emerged as an unexpected hero in the eyes of teachers and other professionals working with children. Her dedication to fostering inclusion and fighting discrimination has not only earned her recognition but also inspired those around her. "I was deeply...
75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is marking its 75th anniversary this year. The Council of Europe’s first convention is the cornerstone of all its activities. It was adopted in Rome in November 1950 and entered into force in 1953. Its ratification is a prerequisite for joining the...
Law students gain hands-on experience in human rights protection through internship
The joint European Union and Council of Europe action Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia gathered law students from Belgrade University, who participated in internships at the Government Agent’s Office, to discuss their experiences in a focus group. The internship programme,...
Judicial Academy’s initial training beneficiaries strengthen skills to apply the European Convention on Human Rights
The joint European Union and Council of Europe action Strengthening human rights protection in Serbia and the Judicial Academy of the Republic of Serbia (JA), conducted a series of practical trainings from October until December on various Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights...
Lawyers in Serbia boost efforts to combat human trafficking through specialised HELP training
Twenty lawyers from Serbia have successfully completed the Council of Europe’s HELP course on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings. The certification ceremony, held at the premises of the Council of Europe in Belgrade, marked the culmination of over two months of intensive training designed to...
Multidimensional approach to making the judiciary a more attractive profession
The 37th Annual Kopaonik School of Natural Law took place from 13 to 17 December 2024, supported by the joint EU and Council of Europe project "Support for the Implementation of Judicial Reform in Serbia". This event, with a longstanding tradition, brings together over 700 local and international...