Youth receiving family pensions must have the right to apply for the professional training programme

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), with the support of seven non-governmental organizations – Center for Development of Non-Governmental Organizations (CRNVO), Union of Association of Parents of Children and Youth with Disabilities “Our Initiative,” Human Rights Action (HRA), Center for Investigative Journalism of Montenegro (CIN CG), Institute Alternative (IA), Association of Disabled Youth of Montenegro (UMHCG),… »

Preserving Montenegro’s Anti-Fascist Values

Today, 9 November, marks the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism, commemorating “Crystal night” the 1938 event that symbolized the beginning of the mass persecution of Jews by Nazi Germany. The violence that erupted on German streets and squares that night signaled the onset of state-organized persecution and genocide, primarily targeting Jews, but also Roma… »

Regional Cooperation Essential in the Fight Against Crime and Corruption

Cooperation among Western Balkan countries in combating crime and corruption is essential, with bilateral agreements needed to facilitate information exchange, according to statements made at the regional rule of law conference for the Western Balkans organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and the German Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). Liaison Prosecutor for North Macedonia… »

RTCG – an obstacle on Montenegro’s path to the EU

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) highlights that the European Commission’s (EC) 2024 report, published this week, clearly and unequivocally confirms that the RTCG, under its current leadership, and especially the repeated illegal appointment of Boris Raonić as General Director, represents a significant obstacle on Montenegro’s path to the EU. The legal chaos, orchestrated by the… »

Conservatism, traditionalism, and patriarchy cause divisions

“Investing in an educational system that fosters critical thinking is crucial. This would help bring young voters—not political fanatics—back to the political scene and dismantle the shackles of conservatism, traditionalism, and patriarchy,” was one of the messages shared during last night’s public forum on intercultural development across various municipalities in Montenegro, organized by the Centre… »

Together against violence and for intercultural understanding

In the context of increasing peer violence and juvenile delinquency, it has become even more important to work with young people in topics such as tolerance, respect for diversity regardless of personal differences, the negative consequences of radicalization, the development of intercultural dialogue skills, and how young people themselves can actively advocate for modern concept… »

The crucial role of the education system in teaching about the 1990s

Teaching about the events of the 1990s in the former Yugoslavia, particularly in Montenegro, is essential for understanding the present and preventing some negative trends in the future. The education system plays a pivotal role in this, as concluded in the two-day training for social studies teachers on teaching about the 1990s, organized by the… »