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New study maps progress and gaps in anti-racism policies in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region
Across the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership region, important laws and policies have been adopted to combat racism and discrimination but putting them into practice remains a challenge. Victims still need stronger protection and easier access to effective remedies. These are among the...
Round table addresses legal status and identity of Ukraine’s Gagauz community
The round-table discussion ‘The Gagauz of Ukraine: history of formation, protection of identity, Issues of Legal Status’ took place on 1 October 2026 in Kyiv, bringing together representatives of the Gagauz community, state institutions, local authorities, parliamentarians, academics, civil...
How can we detect AI systems contributing to discrimination?
How can equality bodies determine whether an algorithmic or artificial-intelligence (AI) system has contributed to discrimination – and what should be the steps taken to find redress? How can public administrations ensure that the development and use of AI go hand-in-hand with effective...
EU, Council of Europe and OSCE partnership in action: tackling racism through co-operation
As many as 100 representatives of institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, international organisations, academia, civil society and religious communities gathered in Sarajevo on 8 and 9 September for the international conference “Racism, Religion and Belief: Challenges and Perspectives”, dedicated...
Beyond the algorithm : AI and equality in Europe - Join us on 17th September for the closing event
How can we ensure that the growing use of artificial intelligence in public administrations goes hand-in-hand with advancing equality and non-discrimination? Over the past two years, the equality bodies of Belgium (Unia), Finland (Non-Discrimination Ombudsman) and Portugal (Commission for...
Promoting equality and inclusion through communication
Before it becomes a matter of policy or law, discrimination begins with words - a comment, an assumption, a label. This was a the starting point for a two-day Workshop on Equality and Inclusion, where 23 young participants and civil society representatives worked on strengthening their knowledge...
Fostering dialogue on Human Rights and Democracy at the Tbilisi Open Air Festival 2026
For the sixth consecutive year, the Council of Europe Office in Georgia participated in the Tbilisi Open Air Festival, engaging thousands of festivalgoers through its interactive Human Rights Corner in the festival's Freedom Village. Bringing human rights discussions into one of the largest...
Moldovan civil servants strengthen capacity to combat racism and racial discrimination
Building on the achievements of the regional anti-discrimination project, specifically, development of the anti-racism course and the successful implementation of a Training of Trainers programme, 27 representatives of the Equality Council, the People’s Advocate Office and the Agency for...
Council of Europe Awards Five Grants to Combat Discrimination and Hate Speech
The Council of Europe Office in Pristina has awarded five grants to civil society organisations working to combat discrimination and hate speech and to reduce the stigmatisation of vulnerable groups across the country. The five selected organisations represent communities and groups from...
LGBTI+ Equality March held in Kyiv with support from the Council of Europe in 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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