On 27 November 2013, ECMI Kosovo and its partner organisations held the certification ceremony for successful participants of two key programmes implemented throughout 2013, aimed at mainstreaming community rights within civil service and empowering minority civil society. These programmes are an example of ECMI Kosovo’s dual approach of working to increase the capacities of government officials and institutions to effectively implement the extensive legal framework for the protection and promotion of minority rights in Kosovo, while also supporting communities to actively participate in decision-making and advocate for their interests and rights.