Actualités
Building stronger partnerships to combat discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova
A workshop was held in the country’s northern region aiming to enhance the protection of victims of discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes. Participants (57 in total) included legal professionals, police officers and representatives of national authorities working in the field of equality....
Promoting Equality and Non-Discrimination: Initiating cooperation with the State University of Moldova
The meeting that gathered representatives of the Council of Europe, Faculty of Law at the State University of Moldova and Coalition for Inclusion and Non-Discrimination was focused on searching opportunities for cooperation in the field of promoting equality and non-discrimination in higher...
Lancement du premier projet conjoint UE/CoE multi-pays sur l'IA et la discrimination
Suite à l'adoption de la Convention-cadre du Conseil de l'Europe sur l'intelligence artificielle et les droits de l’homme, la démocratie et l'État de droit en mai 2024 et son ouverture à la signature le 5 septembre 2024, ainsi que l'adoption du Règlement européen sur l'intelligence artificielle...
Unlocking the potential of foreign citizens in accessing the labour market: new Policy brief released
The Policy brief "Unlocking the potential of foreign citizens in accessing the labour market" has been published and is now available for download, here. Based on targeted research and on the findings of a workshop held late 2023 in Rome, gathering more than sixty stakeholders from institutions...
Strengthening state-non-state stakeholders ties to Promote Non-Discrimination in the Republic of Moldova
Following a competitive selection process, the Council of Europe awarded the grant to the civil society organization "Fiecare contribuie pentru schimbare" (FCSP, "Everyone Contributes for Change"). Activities foreseen with the grant agreement will ensure support towards a more inclusive and...
Empowering mental health professionals on LGBTIQ counselling approach in Bosnia and Herzegovina
As part of the "Empower and Embrace" project, supported by EU and Council of Europe, the Centre for Psychological Support Sensus concluded the capacity building initiative on "Gender, Identity, and Sexuality" in Mostar and Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 17 mental health professionals had the...
Enhancing Moldovan Police’ ability to effectively address Hate Crimes
The Council of Europe, in partnership with the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova, conducted a series of training sessions for 41 police officers from the southern region of the country. The aim was to enhance their capacity to effectively prevent and investigate hate crimes...
Combating Hate Speech and Discrimination through Education in the Municipality of Ilijaš
In the efforts to address hate speech and fight discrimination in the local communities of Ilijas in Bosnia and Herzegovina the initiative “Countering hate speech in the Municipality of Ilijaš” was successfully concluded. This initiative supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe...
Presenting European standards on national minorities in Armenia
A joint working discussion on the Draft law on national minorities, initiated by the Ministry of Justice of Armenia and the National Assembly Commission on Human Rights Protection and Public Relations of Armenia, supported by the European Union and the Council of Europe, brought together...
The Council of Europe empowers Georgian civil society and community-based organisations to promote equality and fight discrimination
On 24-25 July 2024 the Council of Europe, together with the Coalition for Equality and in cooperation with the ‘’Rule of Law Center’’ organised a training session for Georgian civil society and community-based organisations aimed at strengthening equality and combat discrimination. The event got...