“Young people have great potential, but society restricts them from channeling their energy in the right directions, and there is even a noted increase in youth violence. It is encouraging to see that young people want to contribute positively to society, but we should hope that military service does not become their only exit strategy,”… »
PUBLIC CALL When You Go to the Army, I will Kiss(ll) You – Youth and Military Service Online Panel Discussion Centre for Civic Education (CCE) invites interested young people from Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia to join a conversation on the introduction of military service. During the discussion, participants will have the opportunity… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) organized the 27th generation of the Human Rights School with a focus on gender equality, from 18 to 20 October 2024 in Budva, as part of the project “Against Gender Stereotypes and Sexism!” supported by the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights. During the School, 23 high school students had… »
In the context of high youth unemployment and regional inequalities, social entrepreneurship in Montenegro is an important resource that can provide part of the solution and contribute to economic and social development. To strengthen social entrepreneurship in the country, it is essential to adopt a Law on Social Entrepreneurship, take a strategic approach by decision-makers,… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) emphasizes the importance of respecting the Law on the selection, use and public display of national symbols by all decision-makers, considering how violations of this law can contribute to the ongoing polarization in our society. Shortly after becoming the President of the Parliament of Montenegro, Andrija Mandić introduced the Serbian… »
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… »
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… »
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… »
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 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… »
