Interculturalism is the key to shaping harmonious communities where different cultures not only coexist but also enrich one another. Such discussions contribute not only to building mutual trust but also to strengthening social cohesion, which is vitall for the stability and prosperity of society. This was one of the messages from the public forum on… »
October 2024
Citizens must not be ignored in decision-making that shapes their lives
The participation of civil society organizations and citizens in public policy shaping and decision-making processes is a part of democratic standards and best practices, which Montenegro aims to achieve through its Europeanization process. The current situation in this area is not good in Montenegro, and in order to improve it, a series of substantive steps… »
Berlin Process leaders to adopt conclusions on abstaining from the oppression of the civil society
Civil society organisations, participants at the Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2024, call upon the governments of the Western Balkans 6, European Union institutions, the Federal Government of the Republic of Germany and the governments of the EU member states to stand in support of European values and European future of the Western Balkans region… »
Developing social entrepreneurship can increase youth employment rates and their social engagement
Social entrepreneurship is a piece of the puzzle that can help young people become more independent and engaged, but also contribute to transforming the entire society for the better. Youth represent the present and have immense potential, but for that potential to be realized, changes in the formal education system are necessary, along with greater… »
Transparency is one of the elements of strengthening local governments
Transparency and accountability facilitate the work of local governments and strengthen citizens’ trust in them, hence, making it essential to continuously enhance these aspects. This was concluded following a two-day training session organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on 10 and 11 October in Perast, attended by 17 representatives of local governments from… »
The first regional school on the 1990s in Yugoslavia concluded, participants gain unforgettable experiences
“It is fundamentally important to study and critically review the wartime 1990s, because if these societies do not undergo a critical examination and study of the 1990s, if young people do not become familiar with all the horrors of that period, there is a real danger that some bad events will may repeat”, is one… »
Inevitable resignations or dismissals of numerous public officials in working bodies and councils due to conflict of interest
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) submitted today an initiative to the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (APC) to determine the existence of conflicts of interest for those individuals appointed to working bodies and councils, in accordance with the Law on the Prevention of Corruption as public officials, who simultaneously have service contracts with companies… »
Initiative for the Old Royal Capital of Cetinje to name a street after rear admiral Krsto Đurović
Today is marked 33 years since the death of Krsto Đurović, Rear Admiral of the Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA), who is remembered for his statement that as long as he lived, not a single shell would fall on Dubrovnik. Đurović died under unclear circumstances in a helicopter crash on 5 October 1991, in the early… »
APC to demonstrate principled stance and integrity by addressing new provisions of the General Law on Education
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) submitted today an Initiative to the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC), urging the prompt opinion on the Law on Amendments to the General Law on Education, which reinstates the provision granting the Minister the power to appoint and dismiss directors of public educational institutions. The CCE reminds that for… »
Education is the stronghold of an intercultural society
Education is the stronghold for strengthening civic competencies to build an intercultural society, as stated today at a panel discussion on interculturalism organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) in Bar, held at the Bar Municipal Assembly. “This is an opportunity to encourage citizens, especially young people, to think more actively about interculturalism and… »