What We Do

Areas of focus

All our work aims to reinforce the application of the rule of law and human rights. We aim to respond to areas of need as they arise and where we can offer expertise. We have a particular focus in the following areas:

Rule of Law

We promote the rule of law by ensuring that the justice systems of the region align with the requirements of the European Convention on Human Rights and the jurisprudence of the European Court.

Human rights

We focus on the application of human rights through particular areas of children’s rights, migration, freedom of expression, privacy, fair trial, COVID-19, and emergency situations.

Gender equality

Gender equality is crucial as it ensures the fair treatment and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender.

Fight against organised crime and corruption

The issue of organized crime and corruption continues to pose a major challenge in the Western Balkans region, where organized crime networks are often intertwined.

Transparency and Access to Information in the judiciary

Transparent courts ensure that justice is not only done, but seen to be done, and strengthen public confidence in the work of the judicial system.

Activities

We realise our goals by means of the following approaches:

Research and analysis

We undertake research and analysis to provide a foundation of knowledge that guides our work in legislative and judicial reform. Our research provides the basis for guidelines, publications, best practices, and advice.

Research and Analysis

We undertake research and analysis to provide a foundation of knowledge to guide our work in legislative and judicial reform. Our research provides the basis for publications, sharing best practices, and training and guidance.

Research and Analysis

We undertake research and analysis to provide a foundation of knowledge to guide our work in legislative and judicial reform. Our research provides the basis for publications, sharing best practices, and training and guidance.

Research and analysis

We undertake research and analysis to provide a foundation of knowledge that guides our work in legislative and judicial reform. Our research provides the basis for guidelines, publications, best practices, and advice.

Publications

We consolidate our knowledge and expertise in publications and other resources, including comprehensive thematic guides, handbooks, the Legal Bulletin and the Legal Chronicle, etc.

Publications

We consolidate our knowledge and expertise in publications and other resources, including comprehensive thematic guides, handbooks, the Legal Bulletin and the Legal Chronicle, etc.

Publications

We consolidate our knowledge and expertise in publications and other resources, including comprehensive thematic guides, handbooks, the Legal Bulletin and the Legal Chronicle, etc.

Publications

We consolidate our knowledge and expertise in publications and other resources, including comprehensive thematic guides, handbooks, the Legal Bulletin and the Legal Chronicle, etc.

Workshops, Webinars and Training Programs

We conduct customised workshops and webinars on relevant topics for judges, prosecutors and other legal practitioners. Most of our trainings are tailored to meet the specific needs of our stakeholders. Additionally, we support judicial training institutes and assist in building their capabilities.

Workshops, Webinars and Training Programs

We conduct customised workshops and webinars on relevant topics for judges, prosecutors and other legal practitioners. Most of our trainings are tailored to meet the specific needs of our stakeholders. Additionally, we support judicial training institutes and assist in building their capabilities.

Workshops, Webinars and Training Programs

We conduct customised workshops and webinars on relevant topics for judges, prosecutors and other legal practitioners. Most of our trainings are tailored to meet the specific needs of our stakeholders. Additionally, we support judicial training institutes and assist in building their capabilities.

Workshops, Webinars and Training Programs

We conduct customised workshops and webinars on relevant topics for judges, prosecutors and other legal practitioners. Most of our trainings are tailored to meet the specific needs of our stakeholders. Additionally, we support judicial training institutes and assist in building their capabilities.

Institutional and Expert Collaboration

We facilitate collaboration between institutions and promote cross-jurisdictional dialogue. Wehave strong partnerships with ministries of justice, judicial training institutes, courts, and prosecutors, as well as international and NGO organisations. We help build expert networks to promote knowledge and best practice in their specific areas. Our notable achievements include the establishment of the Regional Asset Recovery Network, the Gender Champions in the Judiciary Network (GCJ Network), and the Network of Young Judges in Montenegro.

Institutional and Expert Collaboration

We facilitate collaboration between institutions and promote cross-jurisdictional dialogue. Wehave strong partnerships with ministries of justice, judicial training institutes, courts, and prosecutors, as well as international and NGO organisations. We help build expert networks to promote knowledge and best practice in their specific areas. Our notable achievements include the establishment of the Regional Asset Recovery Network, the Gender Champions in the Judiciary Network (GCJ Network), and the Network of Young Judges in Montenegro.

Institutional and Expert Collaboration

We facilitate collaboration between institutions and promote cross-jurisdictional dialogue. Wehave strong partnerships with ministries of justice, judicial training institutes, courts, and prosecutors, as well as international and NGO organisations. We help build expert networks to promote knowledge and best practice in their specific areas. Our notable achievements include the establishment of the Regional Asset Recovery Network, the Gender Champions in the Judiciary Network (GCJ Network), and the Network of Young Judges in Montenegro.

Institutional and Expert Collaboration

We facilitate collaboration between institutions and promote cross-jurisdictional dialogue. Wehave strong partnerships with ministries of justice, judicial training institutes, courts, and prosecutors, as well as international and NGO organisations. We help build expert networks to promote knowledge and best practice in their specific areas. Our notable achievements include the establishment of the Regional Asset Recovery Network, the Gender Champions in the Judiciary Network (GCJ Network), and the Network of Young Judges in Montenegro.

Projects

Rule of Law Forum

Combating corruption and organised crime in the Western Balkans through strengthening regional cooperation in asset recovery

Equality and fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicides in the Western Balkans

Strengthening judicial response to serious and organised crime and impunity in BiH

Strengthening the Rule of Law, State Institutions and Respect for Human Rights in Montenegro