This policy paper addresses the language barrier between Albanian and Serbian communities in Kosovo, which hinders effective communication, understanding as well as social cohesion and interaction. Efforts have been made to promote bilingualism in Kosovo through the “Law on the Use of Language” that made...
The Serbia-Kosovo conflict represents one of the most intractable and complex geopolitical issues in the Balkans. Rooted in historical grievances, ethnic tensions, and territorial disputes, this protracted conflict has seen numerous attempts at resolution, including international mediation efforts. However, the role of media in shaping...
The Declaration of Missing Persons, adopted within the framework of the Brussels Dialogue, represents a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issue of missing persons in the post-conflict societies of Kosovo and Serbia. However, the implementation of this declaration holds several challenges that must be...
This policy brief explores the role that youth organizations can play in fostering much-needed cooperation between the youth of Kosovo and the youth of Serbia – as critical, albeit underutilized actors, in building bridges towards reconciliation. The two countries share a history of conflict and...
One of the key outcomes of the Strengthening Inclusive Victims’ Voices (SIVV) project was the production of joint sets of locally grounded transitional justice (TJ) principles meaningful to victim groups in North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo, as well as at the regional level. The primary aim...
One of the key outcomes of the Strengthening Inclusive Victims’ Voices (SIVV) project was the production of joint sets of locally grounded transitional justice (TJ) principles meaningful to victim groups in North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo, as well as at the regional level. The primary aim...
All Our Tears flow through four different lenses and write painful stories of our recent past. This unique exhibition is dedicated to the stories of victims of wars in the Western Balkan region. The goal of the installation is to acquaint the general public with...
This document presents the annual CSO report on the human rights situation in Kosovo for the year 2022. The report is produced jointly by civil society organizations (CSOs) working in a diverse number of areas relevant to human rights. This report aims to serve as...
The ongoing political issues and unsolved tensions between communities as a result of the war in Kosovo in 1999 continue to present obstacles for the advancement of interethnic relations in the country. Inter ethnic cooperation in Kosovo, particularly between Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs, is...
