Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has previously pointed to a lack of transparency in the selection of collaborators for the Encyclopedia of Montenegro, a project that will cost citizens nearly one million euros by the end of this year alone, without clear information on the final costs and completion deadlines. It is also concerning that… »
“The fact that proceedings were conducted and that individual responsibility of some perpetrators was established represents a positive step. However, the lengthy duration of the proceedings, weak coordination between local prosecutors’ offices, and relatively low sentences for this crime – especially in Serbia – remain key shortcomings,” it was stated during the fifth of seven… »
On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the beginning of NATO’s bombing campaign of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) pays tribute to the victims of this tragedy. The NATO bombing of the then FRY began on 24 March and lasted until 10 June 1999, for a total… »
The system addressing peer violence and juvenile delinquency remains insufficiently developed and coordinated, which requires stronger prevention, enhanced intersectoral cooperation, and a greater focus on support, education, and resocialisation of young people, it was highlighted during the second panel, “How to Respond to Peer Violence and Juvenile Delinquency?”, held as part of the closing conference… »
A sound system response to peer violence and juvenile delinquency must be swift, but not panicked. It must protect the victim, but also work with the perpetrator. It must involve the school, the family, the centre for social work, the healthcare system, the police when necessary, and the local community. The worst scenario is when… »
Findings from public opinion research, as well as concrete and disturbing cases of peer violence, call for action and an urgent shift in the current approach – one that includes a clear strategy and coordinated efforts among institutions, civil society, parents and young people. The manner we treat young people today will determine the kind… »
The Centre for Civic Education (CCE) from Montenegro and the Association for Social Research and Communication (UDIK) from Bosnia and Herzegovina welcome the decision of the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund of Montenegro to terminate its contract with the rehabilitation centre “Vilina Vlas” in Višegrad and remove it from the rest and rehabilitation program for… »
The level of political communication in Montenegro has, for some time now, been marked by a serious decline in standards. While this is most visible in Parliament, the problem is much broader – it is present in public appearances, the media, and on social networks. Instead of argument-based dialogue, political discourse is increasingly dominated by… »
Anđela Popović, Marta Borović, and Ena Božović, students of the Kotor Gymnasium and winners of the debate competition on the topic of peer violence organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), stayed in Novi Sad from 20 to 22 March as part of a study visit awarded for winning first place. During the three-day… »
Journalism in the region is going through a serious period of change, but despite numerous challenges, it still has the potential to be an important societal corrective if it remains true to its core mission – accurate, responsible, and professional informing of the public, it was noted in the TVE program Civic Angle, produced by… »