Enhancing Judicial Protection of Human Rights in Kosovo*
Civil society organisations deepen understanding of European human rights standards
The project facilitated training for representatives of civil society organisations on the “Admissibility criteria and interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights in the case law of the European Court of Human Rights”. The training aimed to strengthen participants' understanding of...
Human rights officers strengthen capacities on the application of European human rights standards
The project organised training on "Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights" in co-operation with the Office of Good Governance within the Office of the Prime Minister (OGG), bringing together 23 human rights officers from the OGG, ministries...
Constitutional Court of Kosovo* strengthens international cooperation through study visit to Latvia and Estonia
The project organised a study visit for judges and legal advisers of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* to Latvia and Estonia, enabling fruitful exchanges with their counterparts from the superior courts of both countries. The visit fostered peer-to-peer learning and professional dialogue on...
Constitutional Court of Kosovo* advances judicial reasoning through introduction of standard citations
The project organised a workshop with judges and legal advisors of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo* dedicated to the introduction of standard citations in court decisions. Building on several months of preparatory work, a working group composed of the Jurisconsult and constitutional advisers...
Lawyers in Gjakova/Đakovica explored the right to respect for private and family life
The project facilitated a training on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to respect for private and family life, with lawyers from the regional branch of the Bar Association in Gjakova/Đakovica. The workshop brought together more than 40 legal professionals to discuss...
Lawyers in Ferizaj/Uroševac strengthen knowledge on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
The project continued its capacity-building activities with lawyers of the Bar Association focusing on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to respect for private and family life. In line with the agreed regional approach, the latest workshop was held last Saturday with...
Lawyers in Mitrovica enhance expertise on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
The project continued its series of capacity-building activities on European human rights standards for lawyers of the Bar Association in Kosovo*[1]. The latest workshop gathered 60 lawyers from the Mitrovica regional branch to examine the standards and case law of the European Court of Human...
Lawyers’ capacity to protect private and family life rights strengthened through training
Ther project organised a training on the right to respect for private and family life, bringing together 60 lawyers from the regional branch of Bar Association in Prizren. The activity provided a platform for in-depth discussion and exchange on the key principles underpinning this right and its...
Opening conference of the project promotes shared responsibility for human rights protection
A conference marking the official launch of the project brought together representatives of key institutions, the judiciary, independent bodies, civil society, and international partners to discuss how to translate legal standards into tangible improvements for individuals. The event, titled...
Workshop on the European Convention on Human Rights Strengthens Capacities of Free Legal Aid Lawyers
The project organised a two-day workshop on “Admissibility Criteria and Interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights by the European Court of Human Rights” for lawyers of the Agency for Free Legal Aid. Legal professionals from civil society organisations cooperating with the Agency...
Judges and prosecutors strengthen application of fair trial standards in criminal proceedings
Under the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, the rights of defendants in criminal proceedings are primarily guaranteed by Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which requires that the right to defence must be practical and effective, not theoretical or illusory. In...
Lawyers in the Peja/Peć region deepen their understanding of the right to respect for private and family life
The project continued its series of capacity-building activities on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to respect for private and family life. Last Saturday, a workshop was organised for lawyers of the regional branch of the Bar Association in Peja/Peć. The event...
Lawyers in Pristina enhance their understanding of Article 8 of the ECHR and the protection of private and family life.
The project facilitated a workshop with lawyers of the Bar Association focusing on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to respect for private and family life. The event also marked International Women’s Day (8 March) by highlighting how the right to private life...
Enhancing application of European Court of Human Rights case law in domestic adjudication
The project organised a training session for judges of ordinary courts, legal associates and prosecutors on the effective use of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights in domestic adjudication. 25 legal professionals engaged in substantive exchanges with two experts who brought...
Workshop with Lawyers in Gjilan/Gnjilane Strengthens Application of Article 8 ECHR
The project has launched its new cycle of activities with an inaugural workshop for members of the Bar Association in Gjilan/Gnjilane. The training focused on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to respect for private and family life. More than 60...
* All references to Kosovo, whether the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations' Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.