The Minister of Justice, Igor Filkov, held an official meeting with the permanent representative of the UNDP, Armen Grigoryan, and it was discussed about the cooperation so far and the projects that need to be implemented.
UNDP is a long-term partner of the Ministry of Justice, and the cooperation results in numerous activities, trainings, conferences and held workshops that are of exceptional importance for the judiciary and strengthening its capacities.
Support in the area of free legal aid training related to refugee law and the asylum system, as well as organized workshops in the field of criminal legislation, was highlighted as particularly significant.
Minister Filkov was also informed about the realization of the project, "Support from the EU for building trust in the Western Balkans", which started on January 1, 2023 and will last for four years. It provides expertise and support to the judiciary and law enforcement authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo. In our country, the project focuses on strengthening the capacities of the judicial authorities and on activities to raise awareness for dealing with relapses from conflicts and promoting reconciliation through the re-granting of civil organizations.
A special review was given about the effects of the workshop on Analysis of Legislation, Suppression of Cyber-Sexual Crime, which was organized by UNDP MK, in cooperation with the Korean Police and UNDP Korea.
They also discussed the Justice Development Strategy 2024-2028, as well as about the situation in prisons and the possibilities for resocialization of convicted persons.
Cooperation with UNDP will continue and will intensify in the period to come.