OSCE Mission in Kosovo to present fifth assessment report on community rights

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 26 July 2021 – The OSCE Mission in Kosovo will present tomorrow the fifth edition of its Community Rights Assessment Report in Prishtinë/Priština.

The report assesses the progress made by Kosovo institutions in relation to the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities in the areas of inter-community dialogue, security and justice, language, education, returns, socio-economic rights, culture and media.

Significant developments since June 2015, when the fourth reporting period ended, are included in the current edition, along with a set of conclusions on the progress made in promoting and protecting the rights of members of communities in Kosovo, in line with the obligations of the Framework Convention.

Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, and Deputy Prime Minister Emilija Redžepi will deliver opening remarks, followed by a presentation of the report and a Q&A session.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the event on Tuesday, 27 July 2021, at Emerald Hotel in Prishtinë/Priština, starting at 11:00.