LGBTI+ Equality March held in Kyiv with support from the Council of Europe in Ukraine

21 JUNE 2026 KYIV, 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...

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Hackathon pour la démocratie et Semaine contre le discours de haine – NOUS Y ÉTIONS !

18 JUIN 2026 STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Le 18 juin, l’initiative « Renforcer les réponses multipartites aux discours de haine et aux crimes de haine », financée par les subventions EEE et de la Norvège (EEA and Norway Grants) et mise en œuvre par le Conseil de l’Europe, a organisé une session dédiée dans le cadre du Hackathon pour la...

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Fostering equality in Armenia: an exchange between youth and the Council of Europe

10 JUNE 2026 YEREVAN, REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

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 ...

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Community Leaders in Radovish empowered to combat antidiscrimination

10 JUNE 2026 RADOVISH, NORTH MACEDONIA

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...

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Bridging the gap: A new guide for LGBTI inclusive healthcare launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina

05 June 2026 Banja Luka, 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...

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Expert dialogue on improving data collection to ensure Equality and Non-Discrimination in Ukraine in the context of European Integration

04 JUNE 2026 UKRAINE

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...

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Tackling AI driven discrimination in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions

03 JUNE 2026 ONLINE

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...

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Building trust and strengthening protection for Police and Roma Community in the Republic of Moldova unite on joint cooperation platform

02 JUNE 2026 CHISINAU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

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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Zavidovići youth stands against hate

29 May 2026 Zavidovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina

“Young people will inherit the world and we are here to deliver change.” These are the words of Hana Marušić, a young person from Zavidovići who took part in a street action on 21 May 2026 promoting inclusion, solidarity and social cohesion. Organised under the slogan Zavidovići youth stands...

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Progress and priorities in focus of key stakeholders in anti-discrimination field in the Republic of Moldova

28 MAY 2026 CHISINAU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

The fourth Technical Project Committee meeting for the Council of Europe project “Combating discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes in the Republic of Moldova” brought together key state and non-state stakeholders engaged in the equality and anti-discrimination domain. The discussion focused...

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