A pillar of resistance and a target of pressure

At a time when democracy is stagnating and institutions are becoming extensions of party interests, civil society organizations (CSOs) remain one of the last pillars of defense of the public interest and civic responsibility, was assessed in the final episode of this season’s Civic Angle  show by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) on TV… »

For Responsible Remembrance – Initiative to Revoke Karadžić’s Award

The non-governmental organizations Centre for Civic Education (CCE), Human Rights Action (HRA), Centre for Women’s and Peace Education ANIMA, the Association “Štrpci Against Oblivion,” and the Montenegrin Committee of Lawyers for Human Rights, together with civic activists Dina Bajramspahić, Jovana Marović, and Edin Smailović,submitted an initiative on Thursday, 26 June, to the public institution “Ratković… »

The Church as a Political Actor in the Western Balkans

In the countries of the Western Balkans, the secular state is increasingly ceding space to religious communities, which are shifting from the spiritual sphere into the political arena – participating in election campaigns, influencing legislation, and even shaping educational content, it was said, among the key points, in the new episode of the Civic Angle​… »

Public broadcaster without public accountability – time for the budget inspectorate to step into RTCG

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) once again expresses serious concern over the manner in which the controversial leadership of Radio and Television of Montenegro (RTCG) is managing this public-interest institution, particularly regarding financial operations. In addition to the already known violations of professional and ethical standards, the increasingly evident practice of arbitrary spending of public… »

The fight against hate speech is a test for institutions and society

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occasion of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which is marked on 18 June, warns that hate speech in Montenegro is becoming an everyday occurrence, especially in the online space which often serves as its megaphone, while the reactions of institutions are insufficient and inconsistent. The problem… »

A New Step Toward a Responsible Digital Society

The need for stronger protection of citizens’ rights in the digital space, especially in the context of accelerated digitalization in Montenegro, is the focus of a new three-year project titled “Safeguarding Rights and Promoting Digital Citizenship – The Montenegrin Digital Shield (MDS)“, launched by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE). The project is implemented in… »

Young People as Educators and Agents of Change

Young people who learn, share knowledge, and empower each other demonstrate that they are not just the future, but also drivers of change in the present – through empathy, responsibility, courage, and unity. This is exactly what high school students indicate, as after completing the Intercultural Camp in Petrovac , they carried out a series… »