Workshop on Inter-Agency Cooperation in Hate Crime Cases

About the event

On 16 June 2026, ODIHR, together with the OSCE Mission to Skopje and the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors “Pavel Shatev”, will organize a workshop on strengthening inter-agency cooperation in hate crime cases in Skopje.

The workshop will bring together representatives of the police, public prosecutors’ offices and judiciary to explore ways of improving cooperation in the identification, investigation, prosecution and adjudication of hate crimes.

Responding effectively to hate crimes requires coordinated action across the criminal justice system. While police officers, prosecutors and judges regularly cooperate in criminal cases, hate crimes present specific challenges that demand a shared understanding of legal frameworks, investigative requirements and institutional responsibilities.

This activity is implemented under the ODIHR project Pathways to Inclusion and Resilience and supported by generous contribution of the Government of Canada. 

You can learn more about the Pathways to Inclusion and Resilience project at the project webpage (upcoming soon).

Supporting comprehensive criminal justice responses

The event forms part of ODIHR’s efforts to support participating States in building comprehensive criminal justice responses to hate crime. By strengthening cooperation among key criminal justice actors, the workshop aims to contribute to more effective investigations and prosecutions, improved victim support and greater public confidence in the justice system.

Participation

Participation in this event is by invitation only. 

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact ODIHR Hate Crime Officer, Marharyta Zhesko at marharyta.zhesko@odihr.pl