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OSCE Mission in Kosovo brings together young people of different backgrounds for its sixth edition of Youth Academy
Publishing date: 17 May 2024
The OSCE Mission concluded today in Prishtinë/Priština the sixth edition of its Youth Academy, marking the culmination of a transformative journey for 49 passionate young people of different backgrounds from throughout Kosovo. Over the course of five days, these motivated participants were part of
Kosovo institutions to provide equal access to social housing to all vulnerable communities, recommends OSCE Mission report
Publishing date: 16 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 16 May 2024 – The OSCE Mission launched today its latest thematic report “Assessment of Social Housing and Housing Construction in Kosovo 2018 – 2023”, which has reviewed the social housing situation in 34 municipalities in Kosovo in the past six years.
Courts to request expert examinations for defendants with mental health issues in Kosovo before ordering detention, OSCE report says
Publishing date: 16 February 2024
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo today published its latest focused report on the imposition of detention measures on defendants with mental health needs.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo helps strengthen civil society exchanges through Civil Society Forum
Publishing date: 15 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Youth
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo concluded today its 7th edition of the annual Civil Society Forum, a platform that gathers civil society organizations (CSOs) to address challenges and issues they face and facilitates constructive exchanges amongst them. Around 80 representatives and activists of civil
OSCE Mission publishes court reporting guidelines for journalists in Kosovo
Publishing date: 21 September 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, Rule of law
Prishtinë/Priština, 21 September 2023 –The OSCE Mission published today a set of guidelines for reporting on courts to assist journalists in Kosovo in their work and contribute to responsible and informed journalism. The guidelines offer comprehensive support for journalists navigating the Kosovo court system and emphasize ethical and legal considerations in reporting on the judiciary.
OSCE Mission starts outreach activities for young women and men from non-majority communities to join Kosovo Police
Publishing date: 11 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Policing, Rule of law
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo held yesterday in Gračanica/Graçanicë the first of six workshops with young members of non-majority communities to inform them about employment opportunities available with the Kosovo Police and to familiarize them with recruitment procedures. The workshops will be
OSCE Mission trains new Kosovo Police officers on prevention of domestic violence
Publishing date: 21 October 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Policing, Rule of law
On 21 October, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo concluded a series of five training workshops on the prevention and handling of domestic violence cases for 144 newly appointed Kosovo Police (KP) officers. The workshops focused on the legal framework, including obligations and responsibilities arising