Systematic (non)compliance with the Law on the Use of Language: The first trimester
Three months after launching our public advocacy campaign addressing the violation of language rights in Kosovo, it is time to ask has anything changed? The initiative led by NGO Aktiv, Radio Kim, the New Social Initiative (NSI), Radio Goraždevac, and the Advocacy Center for Democratic Culture (ACDC) initially highlighted serious shortcomings in the provision of […]
Systematic (Non)Compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure
The violation of the Law on the Use of Languages in nearly every instance is the shortest, yet most accurate, conclusion following the analysis of the official website and social media accounts of the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure of Kosovo. The absence of the Serbian language is not merely a result of […]
Discussion: More Effective Mechanisms Needed for the Protection of Non-Majority Communities
On May 30th in Pristina, the NGO Aktiv organized a roundtable focused on discussing the findings of a report on the state of human rights in Kosovo. The event brought together representatives of civil society and the media, with particular attention to the situation of non-majority communities. Participants pointed out serious challenges in the areas […]
Discussion: Strengthening Trust Between Police and Community Key for Security in Northern Kosovo
On May 29, 2025, at the Center for Civil Energy (CEC), NGO Aktiv organized a discussion titled “Security Challenges and Trust: Police-Community Relations in Northern Kosovo”. Citizens, representatives from local institutions, media, political parties, and international organizations participated in the conversation. During the open discussion, key challenges and necessary changes were highlighted to improve trust […]
Systematic (Non)Compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: Assembly of Kosovo
The absence of certain documents, categories and subcategories, strategic plans, as well as information on specific public calls, is the main finding following an analysis of the official website and social media accounts of the Assembly of Kosovo. The issue of inconsistent content is not limited to written materials, several video materials are, in most […]
Systematic (Non)Compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: Ministry of Economy
Inconsistency of content between the Albanian and Serbian versions of the site, poor translation, as well as the lack of key documents in the Serbian language — including administrative instructions, legal acts and employment applications, is the conclusion after analyzing the official website and social networks of the Ministry of Economy. The problem of inconsistent […]
PRESS RELEASE: DANGEROUS AND UNFOUNDED ACCUSATIONS AGAINST NGO AKTIV AND SERBIAN CIVIL SOCIETY
NGO organization AKTIV strongly condemns and resolutely rejects the last statements of Gurakuç Kuçi, senior associate of the “Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies Oktopus”, published by the Kosovapress news agency on May 18, 2025. The accusations against both the NGO AKTIV and civil society organizations from the north of Kosovo, including allegations of waging a […]
Systematic (Non-)Compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: NGOs as a Standard for Language Equality
Public communication, including documents, announcements, press releases, and other content, is consistently available in three languages: Serbian, Albanian, and English, according to an analysis of the official websites and social media accounts of Serbian civil society organizations. This model demonstrates a high level of professionalism and respect toward all communities living in Kosovo. Trilingual accessibility […]
Kosovo Serbs Lack Trust in Institutions, Dialogue, and Politicians – Findings of the “Trend Analysis 2024” Report Presented
Distrust, insecurity, and a sense of abandonment dominate the attitudes of Kosovo Serbs, according to the results of the “Trends Analysis 2024” survey presented by NGO Aktiv on May 13 in Belgrade. The research, conducted between June and December 2024, mapped the Serbian community’s views on the political, security, economic, and social situation in Kosovo […]
PRESS RELEASE
In light of ongoing harassment of women and girls in northern Kosovo and the failure of institutions to respond adequately In recent weeks, there has been an increase in citizen reports and media coverage concerning the harassment of women and girls by civilians coming from the direction of South Mitrovica, including incidents involving minors. These […]