Systematic Violation of the Law on the Use of Languages: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development
Key documents, administrative guidelines, and information on specific benefits are almost entirely missing — this is the conclusion after analyzing the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. In cases where translations do exist, they are often incomplete, outdated, or the documents are unavailable for download. This issue is not limited […]
Systematic Violation of the Law on the Use of Languages: Kosovo Police
“FOR YOUR SAFETY, SAFE STEPS IN TRAFFIC!“, “These tips are managed by the Mayor, and just like with OSJB – diversity is highly emphasized here as well”, “Come yourself, not news about you!”, “Together for a safe Kosovo!” – these are just some of the many examples of linguistic “obstacles” citizens face when trying to […]
Systematic Disregard for the Law on the Use of Languages: Kosovo Police Inspectorate
For years, concerns have been raised about the systematic violation of the Law on the Use of Languages in Kosovo, yet this issue persists despite the legal framework[1] that guarantees equal use of the Serbian and Albanian languages. As a result, non-majority communities, specifically those who communicate in Serbian, continue to be denied access to […]
Continuing the campaign for language rights: Ministry of Internal Affairs in focus
Analysis of the Website and Social Media of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Police Inspectorate of Kosovo: Systematic Violation of the Law on the Use of Languages The continued failure to implement the Law on the Use of Languages in Kosovo remains a serious and longstanding issue, significantly burdening both institutions and citizens, particularly […]
Training on Human Rights and Civic Engagement
On March 24, NGO Aktiv launched a two-day training in Brezovica focused on understanding and practicing human rights in citizens’ everyday interactions with institutions , with a special focus on civic engagement. Participants from different communities across Kosovo engaged with experts through interactive workshops, tackling real-life examples and learning legal tools available for protecting their […]
LAUNCHING A CAMPAIGN FOR LANGUAGE RIGHTS
Years of violations of linguistic rights and the absence of political will to change this practice have led to a systemic problem that continues to burden institutions and citizens, primarily of Serbian nationality. For this reason, NGO Aktiv and Radio Kim are launching a public advocacy campaign to urge institutions to address this issue. Focus: […]
Meeting Held on Challenges and Priorities of Local Communities in Northern Kosovo
North Mitrovica, February 27, 2025 – A discussion on the political situation, local priorities, and community engagement in decision-making processes was held at the Civic Energy Center, with the aim of fostering a more stable environment in northern Kosovo. The discussion, titled “Post-Election Period: Emerging Opportunities in North Mitrovica/Northern Kosovo”, gathered representatives of civil society […]
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING ON CIVIC RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Do you know your rights when interacting with institutions? How can you effectively safeguard them? How can you actively contribute to positive changes in your community? In recent times, residents have encountered various challenges when engaging with institutions, including the Kosovo Police. In some cases, there has been uncertainty regarding individual rights, underscoring the need […]
Media Literacy Workshop in Parteš
How can we recognize fake news? How can we protect ourselves from manipulation and propaganda? In an interactive setting with young people, civil activists, and educators, we explored the challenges of the modern media landscape and the digital age. Through interactive exercises, participants developed critical thinking skills, analyzed content, and learned how to distinguish reliable […]
Local Community Meeting in South Mitrovica!
Local Communities Meeting Held in South Mitrovica: Dialogue as a Path to Strengthening Trust On January 29, 2025, a meeting of local community representatives from South and North Mitrovica, Zvečan, Zubin Potok, and Leposavić was held at the Diakonie Youth Center in South Mitrovica. Representatives of the Albanian and Serbian communities discussed common challenges and […]
