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Breaking the silence: new study calls for stronger protection of LGBTI persons in detention in the Republic Moldova
Serkan is a young LGBTI person from the Republic of Moldova who was previously detained. In this context he was exposed to situations of vulnerability, stigmatisation and violence within the prison environment. Detained and far from any support system, he found himself completely alone in facing...
No Hate Speech Week provides spaces to share practices for democracies free of hate
The third edition of No Hate Speech Week 2026 took place from 17-19 June 2026 at the Council of Europe, drawing on three days of dialogue, networking, presentations, and testimonies. It was organised in conjunction with the Democracy Hackathon, as a joint event “Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy”....
LGBTI+ Equality March held in Kyiv with support from the Council of Europe in Ukraine
On 21 June, the annual "KyivPride" Equality March took place in the centre of Kyiv under the slogan "Recognise Our Families". The peaceful march brought together around 5,000 participants including members of the diplomatic corps, international institutions, LGBTI+ military people and human...
Democracy Hackathon & No Hate Speech Week – WE WERE THERE!
On 18 June, the Mission-Driven Initiative “Enhancing multi-stakeholder responses to hate speech and hate crime”, funded by the EEA and Norway Grants and implemented by the Council of Europe, held a dedicated session during the Democracy Hackathon & No Hate Speech Week. More than 20 participants...
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 ...
Community Leaders in Radovish empowered to combat antidiscrimination
Radovish became a hub of exchanging and learning as more than 30 representatives from schools, local self-governance unit and civil society organisations gathered to strengthen their knowledge and skills in prevention and protection against discrimination. The interactive workshop "Closer to the...
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...
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