The fourth day of the UBRZAJ Festival, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), highlights the visit of director Željko Stanetić with his film Milena in Podgorica, and the screening of Stanić, A Century by Andro Martinović in Kotor, alongside other remarkable films. The programme at the Montenegrin Cinematheque starts at 17h00 with the Czech-Slovak-Ukrainian film Photophobia. Directed by… »
It is crucial to identify and combat sexist and sensationalist language in the media, as this supports women in public spaces who are increasingly targeted by such attacks, further limiting their influence in decision-making processes, as underlined during a night panel discussion following the screening of the film “Black Box Diaries” at the Montenegrin Human Rights Film… »
The third day of the Montenegrin Human Rights Film Festival FAST FOWARD 2024 is marked by the opening of the Kotor edition at the “Boka” Cinema, premieres in Podgorica accompanied by a panel discussion, and the guest appearances of directors Aleksandar Reljić and Željko Stanetić. In Podgorica, the third festival day begins at 17:00 at… »
The Montenegrin Human Rights Film Festival FAST FORWARD 2024 will present three premieres on its second day, which the audience in Podgorica will be able to watch at the Montenegrin Cinematheque. This evening, the Berane edition will also open at the Centre for Culture. The programme at the Montenegrin Cinematheque starts today at 17:30 with… »
The 15th edition of the Montenegrin Human Rights Film Festival FAST FORWARD opened last night on International Human Rights Day at the KIC “Budo Tomović” in Podgorica, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE). The opening featured an award ceremony celebrating human rights and civic activism, followed by the screening of the film “Novi… »
Corruption is deeply embedded in various segments of Montenegrin society, significantly undermining citizens’ trust in institutions. The majority of citizens identify systemic problems in the judiciary, healthcare, security, education, and local governance sectors. Although most claim they have not directly witnessed corruption, the high perception of its presence in key sectors serves as a warning… »
“Local governments are the primary service providers for citizens, and while there is significant room for improving their transparency, some positive examples are emerging. Centralization remains a heavy burden for everyone,” was stated at the closing conference “Transparency for accountability,” organized today in Podgorica by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the project “Transparent… »
Dubrovnik was cut off from the world, isolated in terms of transport and communication. All I had left was faith and hope. These are the moments when a person either collapses or clings to an ideal that Serves as a guiding star, motivation, and strength to endure. Pavo Urban, 1 August 1968 – 6 December… »
Under the motto BELLOW THE SURFACE, the Centre for Civic Education (CGO) is organizing the 15th edition of the Montenegrin FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival 2024 in Podgorica, Kotor and Berane. The central programme of the FAST FORWARD Festival will take place from 10 to 14 December in Podgorica, at the KIC “Budo Tomović” and the Montenegrin… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has submitted comments, proposals, and suggestions to the Ministry of Finance, within the ongoing public consultation, regarding the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Salaries of Public Sector Employees, focusing on so-called functionary allowances. For years, CCE has been advocating for the abolition or a significant limitation of… »
