AZERBAIJAN Civil society representatives, young legal professionals, and volunteers from Baku and three regions of Azerbaijan, were trained on standards and tools of the Council of Europe promoting equality and non-discrimination. This training provided support to civil society representatives working towards building a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable society.
ARMENIA The inauguration of the Public Council on National Minorities’ Rights in Armenia sets the stage for meaningful co-operation and shared commitment to uphold the rights and cultural diversity of national minorities in the country. The work of the Human Rights Defender’s Office in Armenia is strengthened through the training programme on combating discrimination adapted to their needs. This training programme aimed at enhancing the capacities of the equality body staff to respond to cases of discrimination and hatred in line with European standards.
UKRAINE Considering the Russian Federation’s war of aggression context, an increase in the number of persons with disabilities has been registered, which is estimated now at more than 25 000. It is important that police officers are aware of the rights of persons with disabilities and of good communication practices, leading to their adequate protection. In this respect, at the request of the National Police, a training session was organised on protection from discrimination and combating hate speech. A peer-to-peer workshop between the Portuguese and Ukrainian police, organised in December 2023, provided a platform for exchange of experiences on the prevention of discrimination and promotion of diversity in the remit of law enforcement work. This workshop confirmed the importance of synergies and co-operation between all law enforcement representatives from European countries for better response to cases of discrimination and further protect and promote equality and non-discrimination, in line with European standards and good practices. |