Within the working part of the “Voice of civil society in advocacy for change” forum, which was recently organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), participants from the civil sector and institutions formulated recommendations for the areas of gender equality, youth and youth policies, vulnerable and marginalized groups, as well as ecology and sustainable… »
January 2023
Reaction of the Equality Coalition to Prime Minister Abazović’s Attack on the Association Parents
The Coalition for the Rights of LGBTIQ+ Persons Equality, within which 37 non-governmental organisations and institutions cooperate, strongly condemns the verbal attack by Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazović, on the Association Parents and expresses its full support to this organization that has been dedicated to improving the position of parents and children in Montenegro… »
Personal data most often targeted by those who should ensure their protection
On the occasion of 28 January – Personal Data Protection Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points out the citizens’ lack of awareness about the gravity of protecting personal data, but also the insufficient responsibility of those who handle that data. Unfortunately, Montenegro has still not sufficiently strengthened capacities of the bodies that should… »
Clarifications concerning the IV Call for Proposals for CSOs
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) publishes Clarifications related to the III call for proposals for the support for projects of civil society organisations (CSOs) within the project CSOs in Montenegro – from basic services to policy shaping – M’BASE. Clarifications were given based on questions received by email at mbase@cgo-cce.org and during info sessions, with certain shortenings when processing questions in order… »
We must continue to learn important lessons from the Holocaust
On the occassion of January 27 – the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) once again pays tribute to the victims of fascism and all collaborationist regimes and reminds of the importance of resistance against fascism both then and now. CCE also call to mind of the importance of the constant… »
The voice of civil society in advocating change
„Level of cooperation with NGO sector can be taken as one of the indicators of the degree of democratic achievement of a society, the government should accept that civil society organizations play an important role between the administration and citizens, and NGOs should be part of the constant struggle for a responsible society of all… »
With the Manual for the Protection of Consumer Rights to better information of consumers and traders
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) published a Manual for the Protection of Consumer Rights intended for the wider consumer community, as well as for traders, for a better understanding of the basic terms related to consumer rights and the procedure for protecting these rights. A manual written in simple and understandable language for citizens, with… »
International Day of Education in the shadow of the neglected educational system
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occasion of January 24 – the International Day of Education, warns of a significant decline in the quality of education in Montenegro. Numerous problems are additionally highlighted during the pandemic, but also by the chronic neglect of this system, which decision-makers continuously look at only as a resource… »
Compensations bridge the gap between the authority and the opposition in the SEC
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points to the fact that the State Election Commission (SEC), at its session on 20 January, adopted the Decision on Amendments to the Decision on Compensation for Work in the SEC. This increased the monthly fee of SEC members from 300 to 450 euros and limited the monthly fee of… »
The poor position of journalists must not be perceived as normal
On the occasion of 23 January – the Day of Journalists of Montenegro, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) congratulates all journalists in Montenegro their day with the hope that, despite the difficult socio-political environment, their position will improve. Journalists in Montenegro welcome their day with a series of problems, starting with physical and verbal… »