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Fostering equality in Armenia: an exchange between youth and the Council of Europe
Continuing in the spirit of mutual exchange with youth, a meeting hosted by the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan welcomed 16 Armenian Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) and students of the local French University. The meeting was organised as a follow up of the regional Council of Europe ...
Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Healthcare professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina now have a new resource to support more inclusive and equitable healthcare for LGBTI people. Launched in Banja Luka on 26 May, the guide Equal Access of LGBTI people to Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina provides practical tools and guidance...
Expert dialogue on improving data collection to ensure Equality and Non-Discrimination in Ukraine in the context of European Integration
On 4 June, an expert meeting was held to discuss methods of data collection and analysis to ensure equality and non-discrimination in Ukraine. The event brought together the efforts of Council of Europe projects in Ukraine working in the fields of combating discrimination and hate speech, as well...
Tackling AI driven discrimination in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions
In a world shaped more and more by artificial intelligence, discrimination is taking on new forms as algorithms and automated systems are increasingly influencing decisions that impact people's lives. With AI technologies now embedded in many aspects of our daily life, concerns about algorithmic...
Building trust and strengthening protection for Police and Roma Community in the Republic of Moldova unite on joint cooperation platform
Representatives of the General Police Inspectorate, Roma community leaders and mediators, civil society organisations, and other key actors on Roma protection gathered for a roundtable discussion aimed at strengthening dialogue, cooperation, and to further contribute to better protection of Roma...
Zavidovići youth stands against hate
“Young people will inherit the world and we are here to deliver change.” These are the words of Hana Marušić, a young person from Zavidovići who took part in a street action on 21 May 2026 promoting inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion. Organised under the slogan Zavidovići youth stands...
Progress and priorities in focus of key stakeholders in anti-discrimination field in the Republic of Moldova
The fourth Technical Project Committee meeting for the Council of Europe project “Combating discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova” brought together key state and non-state stakeholders engaged in the equality and anti-discrimination domain. The discussion focused...
Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Healthcare professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina now have a new resource to support more inclusive and equitable healthcare for LGBTI people. Launched in Banja Luka on 26 May, the guide “Equal Access of LGBTI people to Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina” provides practical tools and guidance...
Zavidovići youth stands against hate
Young people from Zavidovići took to the streets on 21 May to send a clear message against hate speech and discrimination, engaging fellow citizens through interactive activities promoting inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion. Organised under the slogan “Zavidovići youth stands against...
Marking another year of societal partnership to advance the equality agenda in Armenia
The results and achievements of the co-funded Council of Europe/EU project “Promoting equality and non-discrimination in Armenia” were presented during the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the project. During the reporting period, the project continued its co-operation with the Ministry of...
