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Situation in Kosovo*: “Negotiated settlements always require the involvement and goodwill of all parties”, PACE rapporteur says23-Jan-2012 Strasbourg, 20.01.2012 - “The whole region is facing decisions which call for considerable responsibility and risks which can be tackled only by courageous leadership. Pro-European leaders should demonstrate that they are prepared to take on responsibility”, Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) rapporteur on the situation in Kosovo*, Björn von Sydow (Sweden, SOC), said today at the end of a two day visit to Belgrade. While thanking all authorities for “the warm welcome, openness and the respect and constructive attitude” shown, the rapporteur recommended that the Serbian authorities continue the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue with Pristina “based on a pragmatic approach focusing on the needs and security of the citizens” and, in this connection, facilitate participation by the representatives of Kosovo in the relevant international and regional bodies. ...read more» PACE Rapporteur on the Situation in Kosovo* on visit to Belgrade17-Jan-2012 Mr Björn von Sydow, Swedish member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and Rapporteur on the situation in Kosovo, visits Belgrade from 18 to 20 January for a fact-finding visit in the framework of the preparation of his report . Mr von Sydow will have meetings with high representatives of government, members of the Serbian Delegation to PACE and with representatives of NGOs. ...read more» 10th anniversary of the CoE Office in Belgrade and 10 years of involvement of Parliamentarians of the Republic of Serbia in the PACE15-Dec-2011
The Council of Europe Office in Belgrade and the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia will mark the 10th anniversary of the CoE Office in Belgrade and 10 years of involvement of Parliamentarians of the Republic of Serbia in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe with a common event on 16 December 2011. On this occasion, a workshop „Towards a Culture of Human Rights: Vision for Serbia“is held in the parliament building. A short documentary film "What kind of society do we want to live in?" (Director: Irena Fabri, Dokukino) will be followed by an open debate moderated by Mr Aleksandar Miladinovic, Journalist at B 92 TV. ...read more» European Drug Prevention Prize 201214-Dec-2011
Call for application of projects On 13 December 2011, during a high-level conference of the Pompidou Group, two jurors are launching the 5th European Drug Prevention Prize in Ljubljana. We herewith are calling for projects to apply to the Prize 2012 which will be awarded at the end of the year 2012, during the Pompidou Group’s mid-term conference. ... read more» Council of Europe offers most far-reaching international legal text in the world as new hope in stopping violence against women25-Nov-2011
Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio has urged governments to sign and ratify Europe’s first treaty aimed at combating violence against women and domestic violence. The Council of Europe’s new Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence had the potential to truly make a difference to the lives of millions of women. ...read more» Council of Europe North-South Prize 2011 to Boris Tadić and Souhayr Belhassen03-Nov-2011
Lisbon, 02.11.2011 - The Executive Committee of North-South Centre has agreed today to jointly award the Council of Europe North-South Prize 2011 to: For the North, to Boris Tadić, President of the Republic of Serbia, in recognition of his political action for the reconciliation of the Balkans and the integration of his country in the process of European construction. His support for international justice has been a determining factor in the arrest and transfer to The Hague, of the last two criminals sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in 2011 (Ratko Mladić et Goran Hadžić); ... read more» Only genuine justice can ensure durable peace in the Balkans03-Nov-2011 Strasbourg, 03/11/2011 - European institutions failed to protect people in the former Yugoslavia from ethnic cleansing and other war atrocities in the 1990s. The return to normalcy has been slow and major obstacles still remain. However, there are now grounds for some hope – which gives Europe a second chance to offer constructive support, says Thomas Hammarberg, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, in his latest Human Rights Comment published today. ... read more» Surčin municipality received the "3rd Dosta! - Congress Prize for Munipalities"17-Oct-2011 Strasbourg, 14.10.2011 – The “ 3rd Dosta! - Congress Prize for Municipalities” has been awarded to four communities, as part of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities’ contribution to the Council of Europe’s Dosta! Campaign. The prize, established in 2007, rewards municipalities which are distinguished for their participatory and innovative work in combating anti-Gypsyism and promoting the inclusion of Roma in political and social life. ...read more» Resolution on the political situation in the Balkans adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe07-Oct-2011 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution on the political situation in the Balkans on 6 October 2011. ...read more» Council of Europe anti-torture Committee publishes report on Kosovo07-Oct-2011 Strasbourg, 06.10.2011 – The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) today published a report on its most recent visit to Kosovo (8 to 15 June 2010), together with the response of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Both documents have been made public at the request of UNMIK. ...read more» Secretary General asks Serbian President Tadic for reasons behind ban of Belgrade Pride, 3 October 201104-Oct-2011 In a letter to the Serbian President Boris Tadic, Secretary General of
the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland, requests clarification on what
measures the Serbian authorities are planning to undertake to guarantee the
freedom of assembly and association for all groups of society.
...read more» Concern over intolerant attitudes leading to ban of Belgrade Pride Parade03-Oct-2011
Following the decision of the Serbian authorities to ban all public assemblies including the Belgrade Pride Parade planned for 2 October over security concerns, Ms Antje Rothemund, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, made the following statement: read more» Monitoring: Serbia remains on the right track, effective implementation of reforms now to be secured28-Sep-2011 Strasbourg, 27.09.2011 – “We welcome Serbia’s recent achievements and the adoption of an impressive number of laws that bring Serbia closer to European standards,” said Davit Harutyunyan (Armenia, EDG) and Indrek Saar (Estonia, SOC), monitoring co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), at the end of a visit to Serbia from 19-22 September 2011. “The recent adoption of the laws on the election of parliamentarians and funding of political activities, full co-operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the consolidation of the independent regulatory bodies are all important steps towards Serbia’s fulfillment of its obligations and commitments to the Council of Europe,” the co-rapporteurs said. ...read more» Report "Discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity" published26-Sep-2011 Despite progress in many areas over the last decades, people in Europe are still stigmatised because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ) persons cannot fully enjoy their universal human rights. They run a risk of becoming victims of hate crime and may not receive protection when attacked in the street by fellow citizens. Some LGBT organisations are denied registration or are banned from organising peaceful meetings and demonstrations in Europe. Many LGBT persons have fled to Council of Europe member states from countries where their human rights are not protected and they may even risk being tortured or executed because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. ...read more» Serbia: “Further progress needed to foster reconciliation and social inclusion”22-Sep-2011 Strasbourg, 22/9/2011 – “Important steps have been taken to overcome the legacy of the violent past. Sustained efforts are however necessary in order to achieve post-war justice and reconciliation, eradicate discrimination and enhance freedom of the media” said the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, releasing today a report following his visit to Serbia from 12 to 15 June 2011. “Greater determination is needed to effectively investigate and prosecute war-related crimes and all remaining obstacles to effective inter-state co-operation in this context should be removed. It is also necessary to provide adequate reparation to all victims for the gross human rights violations they suffered during the war time.” The Commissioner urges Serbia to improve the witness protection system and to promptly investigate and prosecute any threats and intimidation of witnesses. ...read more» PACE monitoring co-rapporteurs visit Serbia16-Sep-2011 Strasbourg, 16.09.2011 - Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Serbia, Davit Harutyunyan (Armenia, EDG) and Indrek Saar (Estonia, SOC), are to visit Belgrade from 19 to 22 September 2011 to assess different aspects of Serbia’s fulfilment of its obligations and commitments to the Council of Europe. ...read more» Secretary General deplores violence in Kosovo01-Aug-2011 In his reaction to the recent events in Kosovo, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland said: "I deplore the violent events in the north of Kosovo and casualties they provoked. ... read more» ‘A good day for justice and for Serbia’, says PACE President following Hadzic’s arrest20-Jul-2011 Strasbourg, 20.07.2011 – Following the arrest today of Goran Hadzic, the President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu made the following statement:
“The arrest of Goran Hadzic is excellent news, and I congratulate the Serbian authorities on this important step ...read more» Secretary General Jagland welcomes arrest of Goran Hadžić20-Jul-2011
Strasbourg,
20.07.2011 - The arrest of Goran Hadžić,
the last remaining fugitive indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for
the former Yugoslavia,
following the arrest and extradition of Ratko Mladic last May,
is a
highly symbolic moment for the history of Serbia
and for the whole region.
...read more» Call for Participants to attend the Roma Youth Conference in the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg, from the 26 to 30 September 201115-Jul-2011 The Conference aims at preparing a Roma youth action plan for the Council of Europe with the active participation and input of Roma youth representatives.The event will gather some 50 representatives and active leaders of Roma youth organisations and young Roma active in other organisations and projects from all Council of Europe member states, as well as relevant stakeholders from the youth sector at European level. ... read more» Serbia has a key role to play in ensuring transitional justice and social cohesion in the Western Balkans17-Jun-2011Strasbourg, 16/06/2011: “Serbia is going through a transitional period, striving to overcome the legacy of the violent past, and to enhance social cohesion. More sustained and concerted efforts are necessary to redress the gross human rights violations of the war, eliminate discrimination and enhance media freedom” said the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg concluding his four-day visit to the country. ...read more» Council of Europe Forum for the Future of Democracy06-Jun-2011.png) Call for applications for the 2011 Forum which will take place in Nicosia, Cyprus, from 13 to 14 October The Council of Europe is calling for applications for the annual session of its Forum for the Future of Democracy, the main theme of which is " The Interdependence of Democracy and Social Cohesion: strengthening representation and democratic participation through social dialogue and civic engagement " ... read more» Council of Europe’s Anti-Racism Commission publishes new report on Serbia01-Jun-2011 Strasbourg, 31.05.2011 – The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) today published a new report on Serbia. ECRI’s Chair, Nils Muiznieks, said that, while there have been improvements, some issues of concern remain, for example the Law on Churches and Religious Communities and courts’ practice relating to racist crime. The Serbian authorities have adopted a law against discrimination and created a Commissioner for the Protection of Equality entrusted with monitoring compliance. A Strategy for the Improvement of the Status of Roma, which includes measures in the areas of education, employment, displaced persons, personal documents, social insurance and social care, as well as healthcare, was adopted in 2009. ...read more» Arrest of Mladic opens the way for true reconciliation and dialogue in the region26-May-2011
Hopes rise to see the remaining fugitive Goran Hadzic arrested soon Statement by Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) Statement by Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe read more» Serbia: PACE co-rapporteur welcomes progress made in implementing Council of Europe standards30-May-2011 Strasbourg, 27.05.2011 – The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) co-rapporteur on the honouring of obligations and commitments by Serbia, Davit Harutyunyan (Armenia, EDG), pays tribute to the steps taken by the Serbian parliament to align its legislation with Council of Europe standards. He particularly welcomes progress made in implementing PACE Resolution 1661 (2009) by abolishing blank resignations, amending the system of allocation of seats in parliament - which should better respect the will of the citizens - and ensuring a better access of women to elected positions in parliament. read more» European conference on Internet Governance in Belgrade26-May-2011Belgrade, 25.05.2011 – The fourth European Dialogue on Internet Governance - EuroDIG 2011 - will take place on 30 and 31 May in Belgrade, following the editions in Strasbourg, Geneva and Madrid. Over 400 participants from Europe are expected to participate in the meeting: the competent ministries of European countries, the Council of Europe, regulatory agencies, the European Internet Services Providers Associations, telecommunication carriers, Internet companies (Google, Microsoft), vendors (Cisco, Ericsson), registries of Internet addresses, media associations, academic institutions, non-governmental organisations and networks, as well as Internet communities (ISOC, ICANN). ...read more» Youth Media Award 2011: 7 March - 1 August25.05.2011The media is an essential part of our democratic society, a link between governments and those they govern. The media allows us to evaluate, from a number of different perspectives, the institutions and corporations that make up our societies. Freedom of the media is not a given. Over the last ten years, 1,100 journalists and media staff have been ...read more» Enhancing democratic youth participation10.05.2011 The Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Serbia is organising a Training course on youth participation and youth policy in Kastel Ecka, Serbia between 5-11 June 2011 (arrival and departure dates included). The training course aims to develop participants...read more» PACE President makes official visit to Serbia04.03.2011Strasbourg, 03.03.2011 – The President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, is to pay an official visit to Serbia from 6 to 8 March. In Belgrade he is due to meet the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Affairs Minister, the chairs of the parliamentary groups in the National...read more» Execution of Strasbourg Court´s judgments on property restitution/compensation – round table in Bucharest18.02.2011Date: 17 February 2011 Venue: Howard Johnson Hotel, Bucharest, Romania Organised by the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, with the support of the Council of Europe Human Rights Trust Fund Description: In the last two decades, Central and Eastern European states have faced legal and financial challenge...read more» |
          
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