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National Action Plan 2021-2027 on LGBTI people in Albania to advance protection and equal rights

The new National Action Plan 2021-2027 on LGBTI people in Albania, prepared by the Ministry on Health and Social Protection with the support of the joint EU and Council of Europe Action on “Promotion of Diversity and Equality in Albania” was adopted on 18 November 2021 by the Council of Ministers. The Action Plan, prepared in consultation with the relevant line ministries, equality bodies and Civil Society Organisations, places a specific focus on the COVID-19 pandemic challenges, the effective delivery of services and promotion of the rights of LGBTI community across the country.

The adoption of the National Action Plan for the LGBTI community (2021-2027) affirms the Albanian Government’s commitment to further advance its agenda to ensure equality and protection for vulnerable communities, in compliance with the European standards and values. It builds on the comprehensive analysis of the work carried out under the preceding Action Plan, while maintaining a targeted approach based on the specific needs of the Albanian LGBTI community.

The European Union and the Council of Europe will continue their joint support to the relevant Albanian authorities in meeting the objectives of this Action Plan, in close partnership with civil society organisations and target communities.

Tirana, Albania 14 February 2022
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  • At policy and legislative level : supporting the authorities to enhance the compatibility of the legislation
  • At capacity building level : enhancing the implementation of the relevant laws/strategic documents, their monitoring and the data collection and analysis
  • Raising awareness of the dangers posed by hate speech
  • Strengthening cooperation and synergies among Western Balkan equality bodies and/or national human rights institutions, and their interaction with civil society organizations
  • Ensuring a gender sensitive approach
  • The record of implementation of anti-discrimination policies and legislation, at the central and local level (especially on protection of the rights of LGBTI persons, and on combating hate speech/hate crime) is improved
  • Dialogue and cooperation between institutions and civil society organizations in promoting and protecting human rights are enhanced
  • Awareness of citizens on their rights and mechanisms to defend themselves is strenghened 
  • Better protection of human rights of the citizens of Albania and build a more diverse, equal and tolerant society is achieved

 

 

#HateSpeech is dangerous as it incites acts of violence or discrimination, thus undermining respect and safety of individuals, damaging the cohesion of a society. At the same time, everyone has the right to freedom of speech which allows our democracy to develop and progress. In an attempt to draw the line between the importance of freedom of expression and the respect for the equal dignity of all individuals, we invited well-known actors and key figures from public institutions and civil society organisations in Albania to reflect and have their say on the matter.

The National Conference “Freedom Without Hate” held on 20 December 2019, was an opportunity to come together and better address hate speech, but also to firmly stand in support of freedom of expression. The “No Hate Alliance” was established, so that partners join forces to protect freedom of speech while hate speech is no longer tolerated.

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project at a glance

Duration: 43 months (May 2019 to December 2022)

Beneficiaries :

► Citizens of Albania

► Public authorities, especially equality bodies

► Education professionals, students
► Media
► Civil society organisations engaged in promoting and protecting human rights

Funding: The European Union and the Council of Europe

Budget: 600,000.00 Euros

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project team

Iva Coku, Project Officer, Tirana

Elsa Delishaj, Project Assistant, Tirana

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