Partnership for Good Governance

24/06/2026

Hate speech harms our shared communities by turning differences into grounds for exclusion and conflict. reminds us that fighting hate is about building societies where every individual, regardless of identity, is respected, valued, and protected. Meet Ani Gogokhia and see what she has to say!



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Horizontal Facility

22/06/2026

highlights why combating discrimination is everyone’s responsibility, not just for minorities. At the Council of Europe, we see that discrimination often grows out of stereotypes and lack of dialogue. By promoting empathy and critical thinking, we can help shape fairer and more cooperative societies. Dan is part of initiative and here is his take on this.



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Horizontal Facility

19/06/2026

As societies in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe continue to heal from generational traumas, hate speech and hate crimes remain barriers to lasting peace. This , remind us that reconciliation starts with addressing the root causes and creating open, honest dialogue. Meet Arman!



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Council of Europe Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ Horizontal Facility

18/06/2026

This , we highlight how joined forces in Venice to confront discrimination where it starts, with open conversation and real-life action. With the support from Council of Europe and EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood, these youngsters showed that tackling hate is about listening, challenging stereotypes, and supporting each other, while building inclusive narratives for the future of Europe. Their voices show that real change happens when young people unite for mutual respect, diversity, and equality, across borders and backgrounds.



EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ Horizontal Facility

11/06/2026

AI continues to shape more decisions, but what happens when it starts to discriminate?

Equality bodies and Ombudsperson institutions from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions examined how AI systems can reinforce bias in decisions that directly affect people's lives and how institutions can better protect people.

This workshop, supported through the EU-CoE joint partnership, explored these questions in depth, including the role of the world's first legally binding international treaty on AI and the recent recommendations of the CoE’s Committee of Ministers on AI and equality.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/YkIIx



EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia
Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ Horizontal Facility

In a world shaped more and more by artificial intelligence, discrimination is taking on new forms as algorithms and automated systems are increasingly influencing decisions that impact...

05/06/2026

Ordinary citizens are the ones who pay the price when financial crime goes undetected - public services are often weaker, costs of living are higher and corruption is persistant. As the advances towards EU membership, aligning with the EU's new anti-money laundering standards is imperative and it means building a financial system that is fairer and more transparent for everyone. Stricter rules on company ownership transparency, suspicious transactions reporting and financial oversight make it harder for dirty money to distort the economy that citizens live and work in every day.

Read more about how the EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood and Council of Europe are supporting this: https://go.coe.int/Mq5Ly



Council of Europe Office in Chisinau European Union in the Republic of Moldova Reprezentanța Permanentă a Republicii Moldova pe lângă Consiliul Europei EU neighbours east

As the Republic of Moldova advances on its path towards European Union membership, strengthening the country's ability to prevent and detect financial crime remains a key priority. In 2024,...

01/06/2026

Last week in Yerevan, we brought together integrity officers from Armenian public institutions for two days of hands-on training, in partnership with Corruption Prevention Commission and the .

Participants deepened their understanding of conflict-of-interest prevention, gift restrictions, and risk identification, gaining practical tools to ensure that public servants act in the public's interest.

When public servants are well-equipped to uphold integrity, citizens benefit through more transparent decisions and public services that work for everyone. Stronger public institutions start with the people inside them.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/6xMpg



EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east EU Delegation to the Council of Europe European Union in Armenia Embassy of Armenia to Belgium / Mission of Armenia to the EU
Council of Europe Հայաստանը Եվրոպայի խորհրդում / Armenia in Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ

Integrity components applicable to public servants remain fundamental principles for promoting accountability, transparency, and professionalism in public administration. Upholding these core...

29/05/2026

Banks are not the only places where illegal money could flow; other common channels, such as real estate agencies, law firms, casinos and jewellery dealers, could remain out of sight. This leads to real consequences for citizens, including corrupted professions and public funds being compromised by financial crime.

Last week, with support from the EU, Council of Europe brought together officials from , , and to strengthen oversight of sectors most vulnerable to money laundering. With better oversight, there is less room for financial crime, leading to safer communities for everyone.

Read more: https://go.coe.int/IARKf



EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia
Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ

Representatives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine came together for a regional workshop focused on strengthening oversight of businesses and professions that are...

26/05/2026

With joint EU-CoE support, we are hosting a workshop in Budapest for 60 law professors from , , , and . The goal is to help bring Council of Europe gender equality and human rights standards into legal education.

Event date: 23 October 2026
Apply by: 30 June 2026

The Council of Europe will cover travel and subsistence expenses for selected participants. Find more details and application here: https://go.coe.int/0gswZ



EU Delegation to the Council of Europe EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood EU neighbours east European Union in Armenia
Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan European Union in Georgia European Union in the Republic of Moldova European Union in Ukraine Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ Council of Europe Office in Baku Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ

The Council of Europe is launching a call for applications for a regional workshop entitled “Integrating a gender perspective into legal education”, to be held on 23 October 2026 at the...

07/05/2026

📣The latest highlights from the "Partnership for Good Governance", an EU and Council of Europe joint programme, are now out!

From justice reforms ⚖️ and anti-corruption 🛡️🚫 to promoting inclusion and advancing equality 🤝🌍, explore how our programme is making a difference on the ground, supporting reforms and building resilient institutions across Eastern Partnership countries.

🔍FOCUS: Tackling economic crime, with milestones in election integrity, youth action, gender equality and more.

🔔Don't miss the latest on EU and Council of Europe co-operation across the region!

Read more: https://go.coe.int/HUQCh

EU Enlargement & Eastern NeighbourhoodEU neighbours east EU Delegation to the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Երևանում Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ European Union in Armenia Հայաստանը Եվրոպայի խորհրդում / Armenia in Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Baku Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan Permanent Representation of Azerbaijan to the Council of Europe Anti-discrimination and Inclusion at the Council of Europe Council of Europe Office in Georgia • ევროპის საბჭოს ოფისი საქართველოში European Union in Georgia Georgia in the CoE Council of Europe Office in Chisinau European Union in the Republic of Moldova Reprezentanța Permanentă a Republicii Moldova pe lângă Consiliul Europei Офіс Ради Європи в Україні - Київ European Union in Ukraine Постійне представництво України при Раді Європи