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 […]
Improving the lives of LGBT people in Montenegro: A systemic and integrated approach
The prohibition of discrimination and protection of human rights are important elements of the legal order of the European Union, whereby sexual orientation is recognised as one of the grounds of discrimination. This project aimed at contributing to the development and consolidation of democracy, the rule of law and respect for all human rights and […]
Better working through networking
Organisations of persons with disabilities have a very important role in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and integrating persons with disabilities into mainstream society. It is therefore important to include them in policy development at both local and national levels. This project aims to contribute to greater involvement of organisations of […]
360° – Full Circle for Human Rights
Human rights is one of the most important concepts in modern times. This project contributed to raising public awareness and enhancing understanding of human rights and discrimination, as well as to promoting the work and accomplishments of human rights defenders. More than 4,000 citizens visited the screenings within the ninth edition of the FAST FORWARD […]