From ECMI Kosovo
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The Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo, through its Communities Consultative Council (CCC), has issued a Public Notice whereby all registered Associations and/or Non-Governmental Organizations representing communities are invited to submit their application for accreditation, a list…
Civil society in Kosovo is largely fragmented: it is not only often divided along ethnic lines, but there is also frequently a lack of communication and cooperation among Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from the same communities. In view of the…
ECMI Kosovo has conducted previous research on substance abuse and treatment options, particularly regarding the situation in northern Kosovo. The findings suggest a serious marginalization of drug addicts, most likely stemming from the highly negative social perceptions about this type…
There is not an agreed definition on international law on what or who constitutes a minority. However, in democratic theory and positive law three categories of minorities are recognized: indigenous groups who were once hegemonic in their territory and who…
2013 local elections were organised for the first time in the whole territory of Kosovo, including in Leposavić/Leposaviq, Mitrovica/Mitrovicë North, Zubin Potok, and Zvečan/Zveçan. This presents a new phase in Kosovo’s development after its declaration of independence in 2008. While…
Today, on Human Rights Day, the European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) Kosovo would like to reiterate its unwavering support for the advancement of human rights and minority rights in Kosovo. An organisation dedicated to fighting for the human rights…