Systematic (Non)Compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: The Constitutional Court of Kosovo as a Positive Example
Systematic (Non)Compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: The Constitutional Court of Kosovo as a Positive Example A large portion of content on communication platforms—including documents, announcements, press releases, notifications, and other relevant information—is available in the Serbian language, thereby significantly improving access to information for all citizens regardless of the language they […]
Informative session on the work of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers held in Štrpce
In April, NGO Aktiv organized an informative session in Štrpce dedicated to the work of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. The aim of the event was to help citizens better understand the ongoing legal processes and the role of institutions in protecting the rights of victims and witnesses. The event was opened by Miodrag Milićević, Executive […]
Trend Analysis 2024: The Serbian community in Kosovo still lacks confidence in the institutions with a pronounced feeling of insecurity
On Wednesday, April 30, NGO Aktiv presented the publication “Trend Analysis 2024” in Pristina, showcasing the results of a survey on the attitudes of Kosovo Serbs regarding key socio-political issues, security, trust in institutions, and future perspectives in the community. This year’s findings confirm the continuation of troubling trends — including a deep sense of […]
Systematic non-compliance with the Law on the Use of Languages: Agency for Agricultural Development
Key documents intended to inform citizens, articularly farmers who communicate in the Serbian language, are largely inaccessible. This includes materials related to public calls, grants, subsidies, application procedures, and reporting on project implementation, which are either entirely missing or available only in limited quantity and of poor translation quality. This is the conclusion reached after […]
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 In cases where translations do exist, they are often incomplete, outdated, or the documents are unavailable for download.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 […]
The NGO Aktiv Report: The Ohrid Agreement and Regional Integration
In its latest report “State of Play: The EU-Sponsored Ohrid Agreement between Kosovo and Serbia and the Western Balkans Regional Integration”, NGO Aktiv analyzes the deadlocks, risks, and broader political consequences of the failed implementation of the 2023 Ohrid Agreement, which was facilitated by the European Union and supported by the United States. The agreement […]