The Government in Montenegro must respect the criticisms of civil sector organizations, as they represent society, it was emphasized at the conference The Path of Civil Society through the European Integration of Montenegro, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) as the conclusion of the project CSOs in Montenegro – From Basic Services to… »
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For successful reforms, stronger civil sector participation is needed
The role of the civil sector in the process of European integration is invaluable, and civil society should act as a corrective factor in this process, it was highlighted at the opening of the conference Civil Society’s Journey in Montenegro’s EU Integration, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) as the conclusion of the… »
Ministry of Culture and Media to Stop Irresponsible Renaming of Streets in Pljevlja
Human Rights Action (HRA) and Centre for Civic Education (CCE) point out that officials in the municipality of Pljevlja continuously violate the Law on Memorials, by not seeking the Ministry of Culture and Media’s approval for street renaming. CCE and HRA remind that the municipality of Pljevlja recently renamed several streets, including Tivatska Street, which… »
Peer violence is a major problem in society, urgent measures needed to address it
Peer violence is widely perceived both among high school students and the general population. Every fifth student reports being a victim of violence, and 53.4% know someone who has been a victim of peer violence. The most common forms of peer violence in schools are psychological and physical violence. Among students who have been victims,… »
Montenegro has a conducive environment for development of corruption
The absence of systemic institutions, poverty, conflict, and an obsession with reputation are some of the elements that create a conducive environment for the development of corruption, stated psychologist Radoje Cerović at the forum “We Can Do It – Stop Corruption,” organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the PACT Against Corruption project,… »
Still an excess of “LUČA” diplomas and a lack of knowledge
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has been pointing out for years that the high number of “LUČA” diplomas does not correspond to the excellence in knowledge that should back them up. Therefore, it is positive sign that this year we are beginning to observe a slight decrease in the number of holders of this diploma… »
Guide for Obligors of the Law on Free Access to Information
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has published a Guide for Obligors of the Free Access to Information Law, intended for civil servants and employees as an aid in efficiently collectioning, processing, and providing information held within the institutions they work for, while fulfilling legal obligations. The authors are Mira Popović Trstenjak and Itana Gogić. Free… »
Strong institutions are key to combating corruption
Montenegro needs stable and strong institutions, trusted by its citizens, to successfully combat corruption and political will is essential for the recovery of these institutions, as emphasized during the central panel of the forum “We Can Do It – STOP Corruption,” organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the PACT against Corruption project,… »
Successful fight against corruption requires involvement of all segments of society
No state is immune to the effects of corruption, and it is necessary for political leaders, institutions, media representatives, civil society, the business sector, and citizens to be involved in combating this phenomenon, was the message from the opening of the forum “We Can Do It – STOP Corruption,” organized by the Centre for Civic… »
Seriously consider the reasons for the President of Montenegro return of laws
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and Human Rights Action (HRA) welcome the decision of the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, not to sign the Law on the National Public Broadcaster – Public Media Service of Montenegro and the Law on Amendments to the Law on Judicial Council and Courts, which was adopted by the Parliament… »