‘’Rifat Rastoder lived human rights, both in his professional journalistic and later political engagement, during times of great trials, dedicatedly advocating for a multicultural and civic Montenegro. He fought against the suspension of memory that has been demanded here for decades and continues to be demanded. Quietly, but resolutely and bravely, he preserved and defended… »
Press release 2024
NGOs commemorated 32 years since the unpunished war crime of the Deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees
A memorial gathering was held in front of the Security Department of Herceg Novi, today at noon, to commemorate the 32nd year since the war crime of Deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees, organised by Human Rights Action (HRA), Centre for Civic Education (CCE), and ANIMA – Center for Peace and Women’s Education, with the attendance of… »
Exchange of experience and focus on good practices in combating corruption
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), today, organized the second in a series of five training sessions on mechanisms to combat corruption, specifically for representatives from the education system. During the training, participants were thoroughly acquainted with anti-corruption policies, including integrity plans, whistleblower protection, conflict of interest, risk understanding and management, and asset declarations, with the… »
32 years since the crime of Deportation of refugees – invitation to memorial gathering
Human Rights Action (HRA), Centre for Civic Education (CCE), and ANIMA – Center for Women and Peace Education, invite to memorial gathering on Saturday, 25 May 2024, at noon, in front of the Security Center in Herceg Novi, to mark the anniversary of the war crime of Deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees from Montenegro in 1992.… »
NGO: UN on the side of genocide victims, the right vote of Montenegro
Today, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a Resolution declaring 11 July as the International Remembrance Day of the Genocide in Srebrenica. We are proud that Montenegro, despite strong pressures and an intense disinformation campaign, in the end voted for this Resolution, standing in line with the countries of democratic practice, among which… »
NGOs demand that the Government enable RTCG to become a genuine public service under the new law
A group of 38 NGOs today delivered an initiative to the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić, and the Minister of Culture and Media, Tamara Vujović, requesting that the new legal framework ensure that RTCG becomes a genuine public service for all citizens of Montenegro. Also, NGOs are calling on the Government to enable the… »
Guide for Users of the Freedom to Information Law
The Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has published Guide for Users of the Freedom to Information Law, aimed at citizens, non-governmental organizations, journalists, and other interested parties, to help them navigate the procedures for obtaining necessary information from public sector bodies in Montenegro. The guide is written in language understandable to the general public and… »
Support for the Un Resolution on the International Remembrance Day of the Genocide in Srebrenica
The RECOM Reconciliation Network (RMP) calls on the Government of Montenegro to join the countries that co-sponsor the UN Resolution on the International Remembrance Day of the Genocide in Srebrenica, as commemorating the victims of the genocide is a elementary condition to maintain responsibility and to revive the humanistic and civilized principles of society in… »
Equality, freedom and justice out of reach for LGBTIQ+ persons in Montenegro
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occassion of 17 May – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), calls on the institutions in Montenegro, in charge for protecting and enhancing the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons, to take responsibility and start working seriously on the creation of policies that will ensure full… »
Integrity as the foundation for institutions and public trust
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), today, organized the first in a series of training sessions for public officials on mechanisms for combating corruption, involving 20 representatives from local governments across various regions and municipalities in Montenegro. During the training, various topics were covered, including integrity plans, whistleblower protection, conflict of interest, understanding and risk management,… »