The authorities are increasingly treating legitimate critics as criminals and trying to label public criticism as unlawful, this was one of the key messages from the second session of the conference Civic Mobilization as a Response to Institutional Deficit, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). During the panel “The Voice… »
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Civic Mobilization as a Response to the Loss of Trust
In Montenegro, protest culture is still in the making, and it is developing painfully slowly, especially when it comes to protests with a civic and progressive character, said Daliborka Uljarević, Executive Director of the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), during the conference Civic Mobilization as a Response to Institutional Deficit, organized today by CCE and… »
Meeting held regarding the initiative to erect a memorial to the victims of the 1992 deportation
On Monday, 26 May 2025, a meeting was held at the Municipality of Herceg Novi regarding the initiative of non-governmental organizations Action for Human Rights (HRA), the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), and the Center for Women’s and Peace Education ANIMA, for the erection of a memorial to the victims of the 1992 deportation. The… »
The Unfinished Story of the Murder of Duško Jovanović – A Test Montenegro Continues to Fail
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) reminds that today marks 21 years since the murder of Duško Jovanović, Editor-in-chief of the daily newspaper Dan. This murder is not only a painful reminder of unresolved political violence with a tragic outcome, but also a serious test of the institutional maturity of Montenegrin society – a test that,… »
33 years since the unpunished war crime of the deportation of Bosnian refugees – Herceg Novi officials promise memorial for the victims
A memorial gathering was held yesterday at noon in front of the Herceg Novi police station to mark the 33rd anniversary of the war crime involving the deportation of Bosnian refugees. The event was organized by the Human Rights Action (HRA), the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), and ANIMA – Center for Women’s and Peace… »
The “Zmajević” Case in Documents: From War Crime to Final Conviction
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), as part of its ongoing efforts to provide a detailed insight into the facts related to prosecuted war crimes cases, has published a new compilation of court documents from the case known as “Zmajević”. Through this publications, CCE offers to interested public, researchers, journalists, and legal professionals access to materials… »
Reforms in Speeches, Party Appointments and Dismissals in Practice
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) expresses concern over the way the 44th Government of Montenegro is conducting its human resources policy – not as a departure from previous bad practices, but rather as their intensification. Instead of serving as the foundation of a professional, efficient, and accountable system, the public administration continues to function as… »
It is time for the profession to speak up: where are you when decisions are being made about Montenegro’s natural resources?
Members of the Parliament of Montenegro will soon once again consider the Law on the Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates – a document that already carries potentially immeasurable consequences for the public interest, natural resources, and the country’s sovereignty. After the President of the State exercised his… »
33 years since the crimes of the deportation of refugees – call for a memorial gathering
Human Rights Action (HRA), Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and ANIMA – Centre for Women’s and Peace Education invite all to a memorial gathering on Monday, 26 May 2025, at noon, in front of the Security Centre in Herceg Novi, to mark the anniversary of the war crime of the Deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees from… »
NGOs urge action from the Supreme State Prosecutor over glorification of the Chetnik movement and Pavle Đurišić
On Tuesday, 20 May 2025, seven non-governmental organizations addressed the Supreme State Prosecutor, Milorad Marković, expressing concern over the increasingly frequent public glorification of the Chetnik movement and war criminal Pavle Đurišić. They warned that such acts deepen existing societal divisions, incite hate speech, undermine the anti-fascist foundations of the state, and rehabilitate an ideology… »