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Montenegro steps up protection of victims with specialised training for lawyers
Montenegro has launched a specialised training programme for lawyers providing free legal aid to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, aiming to strengthen access to justice for some of the most vulnerable groups in society. The initiative follows the 2024 amendments to the Law on...
When equality becomes real for everyone
For many people in Montenegro, discrimination is not always loud or visible. It can happen quietly, in a job interview that never leads anywhere, in access to services, or in everyday interactions that leave someone feeling excluded or stigmatized. Often, those affected are unsure whether what...
Online course “Countering bullying and cyberbullying in school and educational environment” now available in Montenegrin
The online course “Countering bullying and cyberbullying in school and educational environment” is now also available in the Montenegrin language. The objective of this course is to help participants better understand how bullying occurs within educational environments so that they can recognise...
Montenegrin judiciary strengthens response to domestic violence and violence against women
Representatives of the Montenegrin judiciary gathered in Podgorica for a two-day training aimed at strengthening the institutional response to domestic violence and violence against women, with a particular focus on improving cooperation and coordinated action in cases involving violence against...
Advancing ethical and disciplinary practices in Montenegro's judiciary
The Council of Europe and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with the Judicial Council, Prosecutorial Council, Supreme Court of Montenegro and Supreme State Prosecution Office, organised a joint training course on Strengthening Ethical and Disciplinary Frameworks...
Call for proposals: support to civil society organisations (CSOs) for fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Montenegro
Within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” (Horizontal Facility III), and its Action “Combating hatred and intolerance in Montenegro”, a new call for proposals has been launched to support civil...
Agreement signed on the use of a dataset for research on violence in schools
The Council of Europe Programme Office in Podgorica and the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Montenegro have signed an Agreement on the use of a data collected for research on peer violence, cyberbullying, and violence in schools in Montenegro. The dataset was created within the project...
Fourth Steering Committee Meeting of the Project “Prevent bullying and violence in schools in Montenegro”
On 22 April, the fourth meeting of the Steering Committee of the project "Prevent bullying and violence in schools in Montenegro" was held in Podgorica, bringing together partners actively working in this area. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and...
Most students in Montenegro perceive school as a safe place, but violence remains a significant challenge
Most students in Montenegro perceive school as a safe place and feel a sense of belonging to their school community. However, findings from a new Council of Europe study show that peer violence remains a serious issue, particularly in its verbal, social and digital forms. According to the...
Montenegro adopts new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers, strengthening accountability and public trust
Montenegro has taken an important step forward in advancing the rule of law with the adoption of a new Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers. The Code was developed with the support of the Council of Europe, drawing on European standards and best practices to reinforce professionalism,...
