A Wave of Hatred That Exposes Systemic Weaknesses

The misuse of national and religious identities, which are presented as the only valid markers of belonging, is increasingly deepening social divisions. This approach, which automatically places “others” in an inferior position, was one of the key topics of the PROUDCAST of the Centre for Civic Education (CCE). Željka Zvicer, programme associate at the CCE,… »

Let us protect fair play and the honour of Montenegro

Montenegrin non-governmental organisations and activists strongly condemn the attack on the car with Split licence plates carrying supporters from Croatia. Such incidents are absolutely unacceptable, must be strictly punished, and must not be repeated. We do not accept that malicious individuals generate and incite hatred in our country or seek to create discord between us… »

Civic Education is the Path from Student to Active Citizen

The status of Civic Education as a school subject must be aligned with the European framework for education for democratic citizenship, and its implementation should follow a teaching paradigm based on participation, inquiry, and experiential learning. Civic Education represents a journey that begins with the child and moves towards nurturing responsible, free, empathetic, ethically competent,… »

Without an institutional response, intolerance becomes the norm

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, reminds of the importance of nurturing tolerance, respect and appreciation of diversity as the foundations of peace, stability and progress in Montenegro.  In 2025 we continue to witness a further decline in tolerance in Montenegro. Unfortunately, it is precisely political decision-makers… »

Free University of Novi Sad Receives the Plenum’s Annual Award for the Fight for Democracy and Human Rights

The Plenum’s Annual Award for the Fight for Democracy and Human Rights, this year, has been presented to the Free University of Novi Sad, which, in a year marked by student uprisings and profound social upheavals, demonstrated what academic courage looks like. While the institutions were captured, this network of professors and researchers stood with… »

Building a Just State Is Key to EU Accession

The prerequisite for the accession of Western Balkan countries to the European Union (EU) is the building of just states in which criminals sit in the defendants’ chairs, not in positions of power, it was stated during the panel “Democratic Alternatives: Building the European Future of the Western Balkans” at the regional plenum “Cracks in… »