“Overall, the 1990s are perceived as one of the most difficult periods in the recent history of the Balkans but also as extremely important for shaping our society. There is a prevailing belief that the ideologies and policies that led to the wars and crimes of the 1990s still persist in Montenegro. Opinions on dealing… »
January 2025
Obstruction of media law implementation and blockade of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services under EU scrutiny
Non-governmental organisations – Media Center, Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIN-CG), Human Rights Action (HRA), Montenegro Media Institute (MMI), Centre for Civic Education (CCE), Association of Professional Journalists of Montenegro, Trade Union of Media of Montenegro, and Montenegrin P.E.N. Centre – today submitted information to the Head of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, Johann Sattler, regarding… »
A Call for Participants of the IV Generation of the Transitional Justice School
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) announces a CALL for participants of the IV generation of the TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE SCHOOL If you are a young person, aged 18 to 35, and wish to learn more about the concept of transitional justice, culture of remembrance, the wars of the 90s, war crimes, and the sufferings in the… »
The Speaker of Parliament must urgently explain the reasons for annulment of the Public Call for the appointment of two members of the Council for Audiovisual Media Services
Non-governmental organizations – Media Center, Center for Investigative Journalism (CIN-CG), Human Rights Action (HRA), Montenegro Media Institute (IMCG) and Centre for Civic Education (CGO) – have filed today a request to the Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, Andrija Mandić, requesting a reasoned explanation for the annulment of the Public Call for the appointment of… »
The Klapuh family case – a war crime between the two banks of the Piva river
Centre for Civic Education (CGO), as part of its edition on transitional justice processes in Montenegro, has published a document compilation on the court case known as “The Klapuh Family,” which addresses the brutal murder of three members of the Klapuh family – Hasan, Ferida, and their daughter Sena – on 6 July 1992 on… »
Completion of NGO Training for Effective EU Fund Management
Writing project proposals is sometimes easier than implementing them, which is why it is crucial to be familiar with the rules in advance, especially when it comes projects funded by EU funds, as assessed, among other, from a two-day training session attended by representatives of five non-governmental organizations (NGOs) whose projects were funded within the… »
Education burned by outdated curricula, political employment, corruption, and peer violence
On the occasion of 24 January – International Education Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) highlights the continued decline in the quality of education in Montenegro. While there have been some improvements in infrastructure investments in recent years, key issues such as overcrowded schools, inadequate equipment, poor working conditions for teachers, and a lack… »
Journalists’ Day in Montenegro Highlights the Need to Improve the Environment for Media Freedom
On the occasion of January 23, Journalists’ Day in Montenegro, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) extends congratulations to media employees in Montenegro, hoping for improvements in their working conditions as well as in the general attitude towards journalism as a profession. The CCE also expresses deep concern over the persistent restrictive environment for media… »
Withdraw the flawed proposal for amendments to the Law on Veterans’ and Disability Protection
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) calls on the Minister of Social Welfare, Family and Demography, Damir Gutić, and the Government of Montenegro to withdraw the flawed proposal for amendments to the Law on Veterans’ and Disability Protection and to finally enable a public discussion on this document. The absence of such dialogue has resulted in… »
New Project to Strengthen Media and Media Literacy for Democratic Engagement
The countries of the region are poorly ranked on international media freedom indexes, share similar challenges in the areas of media freedom and literacy, and are interconnected through deep social, cultural, and political ties, with political influences often crossing borders. This underscores the importance of joint interventions by organizations committed to democratic standards, media freedom,… »