Centre for Civic Education (CCE) submitted an initiative to the State Supreme Prosecutor Ivica Stanković, aimed to improve the practice of administrative tracking of prosecution cases. During a recent meeting with the CCE representatives, Stanković expressed willingness of Prosecutor’s Office to work on development of internal systems of control, and the initiative itself presents a… »
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Capacity building for reporting on EU and negotiation process between Montenegro and EU
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), in cooperation with portal “Vijesti”, and within the framework of project “EU news – get informed!”, supported from Communication budget of EU Delegation to Montenegro, organised a Training for editors and journalists of portal Vijesti on development of technique for reporting on EU and negotiation process between Montenegro and EU,… »
New edition of the European Pulse
To continue with the process of promotion of women participation in political decision-making processes
On the occasion of 8 March – International Women’s Day, Centre for Civic Education (CCE) wants to point out on the problem of insufficient representation of women in making of the most significant decisions for Montenegrin society, which encumbers and restricts the overall democratic process, more rational use of all capacities in the achievement of… »
Even 22 years after the crime in Štrpci, competent institutions are still not prepared to deal with the past adequately
On the occasion of 22 years since the crime in Štrpci occurred, Centre for Civic Education (CCE) reminds that 27 February 1993 must never be forgotten, when 19 civilians were kidnapped from train 671, which route was Belgrade-Bar, and murdered in place called Štrpci, whereby 8 were Montenegrin citizens. CCE once again urges the competent… »
Amendments to Law on education urgently needed
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) estimates that the case regarding the conflict between principal of Electro-technical school Pićurić and professor Klikovac is not isolated and it indicates the flaws of General Law on Education, which provides unlimited power to minister when appointing and dismissing school principals. In doing so, the democracy in schools is collapsing,… »
Local authorities should fight more proactively against corruption and improve their transparency
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) believes that the efforts of local self-governments in fight against corruption are still on a unsatisfactory level and that it is necessary to address this problem in a more serious and dedicated manner, because this problem has devastating effects precisely on local level. In relation to that, the political will… »
Questionable capacities of competent institutions in fight against all forms of violence and ensuring justice for victims
On the occasion of 22 February – International day of victims of violence, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) assesses that Montenegro has not achieved the improvement needed when it comes to prosecuting, discovering and sanctioning various forms of violence, which is the result of inadequate work of investigative and judicial bodies. Inadequately investigated and… »
Clearly determine criteria for additional hiring of University of Montenegro
Yesterday, Centre for Civic Education (CCE) urged the rector of University of Montenegro, Radmila Vojvodić, regarding the issue of clear and non-discriminatory definition of additional hiring of professors at this academic institution. As a reminder, on 18/06/2014, CCE submitted an urgency to former rector, professor Predrag Miranović, regarding the Initiative for adoption of Rule book… »
World Day of Social Justice
On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, Centre for Civic Education (CCE) expresses its concern regarding the increasing trend of poverty in Montenegro, caused by endemic corruption which erodes institutions, but also by the lack of quality and responsible decisions of authorities. CCE urges the authorities, as well as other political and… »