No impunity for the past!
Dealing with the past is a long and painful, but a very much needed process. It is the only way for a post-conflict society to move from a divided past to a shared future and achieve lasting stability. This project helped raise public awareness about the war crimes committed in the territory of Montenegro during […]
Improving the legal framework, practices and oversight of financing election campaigns: Clean Money – Fair Elections
Transparency in the funding of election campaigns and political parties is at the heart of a democratic society and its anti-corruption agenda. It leaves less room for illicit practices, undue influence on political entities and voters, as well as misuse of public funds for election purposes. This project was aimed at reducing political corruption and […]
PRIDE everywhere – A strategic approach to human rights of LGBTI persons in Montenegro
Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity has no place in modern society. Everyone should enjoy the same rights. This project focused on the human rights of LGBTI people. More specifically, it aimed to strengthen the capacities of civil society, local communities and public institutions in terms of supporting the process of […]
My lawyer – free and professional legal aid for an effective access to rights for migrants
Since autumn 2017, Montenegro has been increasingly affected by migratory movements along the so-called “coastal route” (Albania-Montenegro-Bosnia and Herzegovina). Although most migrants only transit through the country, a certain number of them decide to stay and seek asylum. In addition to migrants from third countries, Montenegro also faces the challenge of reintegrating a large number […]
Voice Your Rights! – Expanding space for free assemblies
Freedom of peaceful assembly is an individual right that is always expressed in a collective manner. The Law on Public Assemblies, adopted in 2016, introduced improvements in respect of freedom of assembly in Montenegro. However, both police officers and protest organisers, as well as society in general, are still not properly informed about the new […]
Civil society in action promoting and protecting Roma and Egyptian rights in Montenegro
In order to contribute to the promotion and protection of Roma and Egyptian (RE) rights at the local level in Montenegro, this project fosters active civil society participation through a comprehensive approach, which includes: capacity building for civil society organisations, organisational development and operation, project management cycle, human rights monitoring and advocacy, as well as […]
We are all created equal: Towards more efficient consumer protection of persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities face various forms of discrimination in their daily routine, but one of the main obstacles to living a dignified and independent life is partial or complete lack of access to goods and services, especially for the visually impaired. In that regard, this action aimed to help social inclusion of persons with disabilities […]
United we reach more – voice to students, support to workers
The process of political socialisation of the Roma population in Montenegro is still in its early stages. They remain the most vulnerable minority in Montenegro, which is not very familiar with the political system or mechanisms through which trade unions act. The “United we reach more – voice to students, support to workers” project was […]
Strengthening access to rights for citizens affected by the controversial housing policy and social insensitive privatisation
The right to adequate housing and the right to water are fundamental human rights and as such should be promoted and protected. This project was aimed at initiating dialogue among citizens, civil society and the government to adopt policies in order to alleviate some of the difficulties that vulnerable groups face when it comes to […]
Naming and shaming sexual violence against women and children in Montenegro
Sexual and gender-based violence represents a human rights violation. It is a widespread global phenomenon, which is also present in Montenegro. The scale of the problem remains alarming and needs to be tackled seriously. Sexual abuse of children and women is still a taboo in Montenegro, so this issue needs to be discussed publicly. This […]