Regional programme: Ending violence against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey (implementing norms, changing minds)
Violence against women and girls is among the most prevalent forms of human rights violation worldwide. In this respect, one of the EU’s top priorities is to stop violence against women and girls and promote gender equality within and outside its borders. This programme aims to end gender-based discrimination and violence against women and girls […]
Reform of National Disability Determination System
All disability rights in the sectors of social protection, employment, pension and war veterans, education and health directly depend on the design of the disability assessment/determination system. The current national disability determination system in Montenegro is predominantly based on the outdated medical disability assessment/determination model. Against that background, this project aims to fully reform the […]
Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022: “Quality education for all”
The rule of law, respect for human rights and democratic governance are at the heart of the EU accession process. To support reform processes in these areas, the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe (CoE) have been closely cooperating in the Western Balkans and Turkey through the Horizontal Facility for many years. This […]
Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022: “Promotion of diversity and equality in Montenegro”
The rule of law, respect for human rights and democratic governance are at the heart of the EU accession process. To support reform processes in these areas, the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe (CoE) have been closely cooperating in the Western Balkans and Turkey through the Horizontal Facility for many years. This […]
Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022: “Improved procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings in Montenegro”
The rule of law, respect for human rights and democratic governance are at the heart of the EU accession process. To support reform processes in these areas, the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe (CoE) have been closely cooperating in the Western Balkans and Turkey through the Horizontal Facility for many years. Access […]
For Transparency = Against Corruption
Everyone in the European Union has the right to access public information. This enables citizens, civil society and the media to hold all three branches of government accountable, which makes access to information one of the foundations of good governance. This project aimed at enhancing the rule of law and good governance in Montenegro by […]
“Social talks” – Social dialogue for a better tomorrow
Transparency and social dialogue are the pillars of a democratic society. In this respect, it is important to promote and develop social dialogue at both local and national levels. This project helped to foster social dialogue for a better tomorrow and to improve the social and economic position of doctors in Montenegro. More specifically, it […]
No impunity for the past!
Dealing with the past is a long and painful, but a very much needed process. It is the only way for a post-conflict society to move from a divided past to a shared future and achieve lasting stability. This project helped raise public awareness about the war crimes committed in the territory of Montenegro during […]
Improving the legal framework, practices and oversight of financing election campaigns: Clean Money – Fair Elections
Transparency in the funding of election campaigns and political parties is at the heart of a democratic society and its anti-corruption agenda. It leaves less room for illicit practices, undue influence on political entities and voters, as well as misuse of public funds for election purposes. This project was aimed at reducing political corruption and […]
PRIDE everywhere – A strategic approach to human rights of LGBTI persons in Montenegro
Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity has no place in modern society. Everyone should enjoy the same rights. This project focused on the human rights of LGBTI people. More specifically, it aimed to strengthen the capacities of civil society, local communities and public institutions in terms of supporting the process of […]