“For a deeper understanding of diversity, curricula need to include more content on tolerance, human rights, and intercultural dialogue. Introducing civic education as a mandatory subject in primary and secondary schools is essential for promoting multicultural values in Montenegrin society,” was one of the key messages at the public discussion on intercultural development in various… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) welcomes the consistency of the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (APC) in assessing the provisions of the Law on Amendments to the General Law on Education, initiated by CCE in October. Based on this initiative, APC issued an Opinion confirming that the August amendments to this legislative text carry… »
Civil society allies, 24 non-governmental organizations and 24 activists, have sent a letter to the Government of Montenegro and Members of Parliament, urging the Government to promptly adopt the proposed Law on Legal Gender Recognition Based on Self-Determination and for the Parliament of Montenegro to pass it as law without delay. The adoption of this… »
“Data on multiculturalism, as well as current practices, indicate the need for greater engagement of all stakeholders in promoting mutual understanding and reducing discrimination to ensure a genuinely multicultural society in Montenegro. However, it is increasingly evident that the concept of multiculturalism poses an obstacle to certain political interests, which seek to undermine it,” was… »
“Youth in Montenegro face numerous challenges, including limited employment opportunities, job market insecurity, and a lack of professional development prospects. At the same time, their role in society is often underrecognized, with findings indicating that, in the current context, they are increasingly turning to religion. It is crucial to develop strategies and policies based on… »
The importance of dealing with the past, deconstructing existing narratives, and building new perspectives through critical reflection not only makes history teaching more relevant and inspiring but also emphasizes the lesson we must learn from studying the 1990s: to guard against extremism and fake news. This was one of the key conclusions of the three-day… »
Young people want and need to learn about the 1990s to better understand not only that era but also certain aspects of their daily lives, considering the impact of events from that time on contemporary society. This was highlighted during today’s Museum of the 90s – A new approach to learning workshop, organized by the… »
Ignorance among citizens creates fear of the unknown, leading to resistance and distance. It is everyone’s duty to contribute to the best of their ability and view differences as a source of enrichment. This was one of the messages delivered at a public forum on intercultural development in various municipalities in Montenegro, organized today by… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has submitted numerous comments, proposals, and suggestions during the public consultation organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation on the Draft Law on Higher Education. These contributions aim to improve the quality of higher education and align it with the labour market needs in Montenegro. The CCE regrets… »
Integrating gender content into the formal education system—whether as a standalone curriculum or as components within existing subjects—is essential to enable education to more effectively contribute to the development of mature and well-rounded individuals with healthy relationships toward themselves, others, and their environment. This was the conclusion of a teacher training session on teaching gender-related… »
