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Community Leaders in Radovish empowered to combat discrimination

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 People: Protection Against Discrimination and Advancing Human Rights,” united experts, educators, and community leaders in a shared stand for equality.

The event was organised by the Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination and the Ombudsperson, which are at the forefront of promoting human rights and combating discrimination in North Macedonia. Participants dived deep into practical mechanisms for detecting and addressing discrimination, equipping themselves with tools and strategies that will have lasting positive impacts on the local community. Together, the community in Radovish is taking meaningful steps towards a more inclusive and tolerant society, proving that real progress begins at the community level.

This initiative was co-organised by the Commission for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination and the Ombudsperson with the support from the Action on “Combating Hatred and Intolerance in North Macedonia”, part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe’s “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” programme.

Radovish, North Macedonia 10 June 2026
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Welcome to the Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje

North Macedonia became the 38th member State of the Council of Europe on 9 November 1995 and is actively involved in all aspects of the mission and work of our Organisation to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. The Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje was established in 2012, covering a variety of co-operation projects.

Working in close collaboration with the national authorities, representatives of the civil society and other partners, the Office is currently implementing key European Union and Council of Europe joint programmes. In particular the Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye (Horizontal Facility III) focus is on the reform in the justice system, fight against economic crime, promoting anti-discrimination and protecting the rights of vulnerable groups as well as improving the application of the European standards in the field of freedom of expression and freedom of the media.

Moreover, to promote democracy and human rights in and through education and equip young people with the competences to live in a multicultural society, the Quality Education for All – Building Democratic Resilience – North Macedonia project is implemented with funding by Germany.

Additional co-operation activities are carried out in the framework of key regional joint programmes with the European Union, focused on enhancing the role and capacities of local authorities in the Western Balkans in implementing and monitoring the Reform Agendas under the EU’s Reform and Growth Facility (LORAI), and fighting cybercrime (CyberSEE).

More information on North Macedonia and Council of Europe

HORIZONTAL FACILITY III ACTIONS IN NORTH MACEDONIA

EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS