“Additional education on peer violence across all segments of the formal education system is necessary to make the school environment safe and motivating for youth development,” was emphasized at today’s training organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) in Podgorica, focusing on prevention and intervention in cases of peer violence. The training gathered 30… »
Press release 2025
Support for youth initiatives is key to strengthening their role in society
Support for initiatives that address youth-related issues is essential for empowering young people and their potential in Montenegro, particularly in terms of youth activism, as stated, among other, during the first meeting of the Technical Committee, held within the project “SYNERGY Montenegro – Strengthening Youth Networks and Empowering More Resilient Groups and Youth in Montenegro,”… »
War legacy and transitional justice in Montenegro through divided perceptions and weak institutional response
“Overall, the 1990s are perceived as one of the most difficult periods in the recent history of the Balkans but also as extremely important for shaping our society. There is a prevailing belief that the ideologies and policies that led to the wars and crimes of the 1990s still persist in Montenegro. Opinions on dealing… »
Obstruction of media law implementation and blockade of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services under EU scrutiny
Non-governmental organisations – Media Center, Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIN-CG), Human Rights Action (HRA), Montenegro Media Institute (MMI), Centre for Civic Education (CCE), Association of Professional Journalists of Montenegro, Trade Union of Media of Montenegro, and Montenegrin P.E.N. Centre – today submitted information to the Head of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, Johann Sattler, regarding… »
A Call for Participants of the IV Generation of the Transitional Justice School
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) announces a CALL for participants of the IV generation of the TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE SCHOOL If you are a young person, aged 18 to 35, and wish to learn more about the concept of transitional justice, culture of remembrance, the wars of the 90s, war crimes, and the sufferings in the… »
The Speaker of Parliament must urgently explain the reasons for annulment of the Public Call for the appointment of two members of the Council for Audiovisual Media Services
Non-governmental organizations – Media Center, Center for Investigative Journalism (CIN-CG), Human Rights Action (HRA), Montenegro Media Institute (IMCG) and Centre for Civic Education (CGO) – have filed today a request to the Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, Andrija Mandić, requesting a reasoned explanation for the annulment of the Public Call for the appointment of… »
The Klapuh family case – a war crime between the two banks of the Piva river
Centre for Civic Education (CGO), as part of its edition on transitional justice processes in Montenegro, has published a document compilation on the court case known as “The Klapuh Family,” which addresses the brutal murder of three members of the Klapuh family – Hasan, Ferida, and their daughter Sena – on 6 July 1992 on… »
Completion of NGO Training for Effective EU Fund Management
Writing project proposals is sometimes easier than implementing them, which is why it is crucial to be familiar with the rules in advance, especially when it comes projects funded by EU funds, as assessed, among other, from a two-day training session attended by representatives of five non-governmental organizations (NGOs) whose projects were funded within the… »
Education burned by outdated curricula, political employment, corruption, and peer violence
On the occasion of 24 January – International Education Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) highlights the continued decline in the quality of education in Montenegro. While there have been some improvements in infrastructure investments in recent years, key issues such as overcrowded schools, inadequate equipment, poor working conditions for teachers, and a lack… »
Journalists’ Day in Montenegro Highlights the Need to Improve the Environment for Media Freedom
On the occasion of January 23, Journalists’ Day in Montenegro, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) extends congratulations to media employees in Montenegro, hoping for improvements in their working conditions as well as in the general attitude towards journalism as a profession. The CCE also expresses deep concern over the persistent restrictive environment for media… »