Centre for Civic Education (CCE) organized an Intercultural Camp for high-school pupils in Kolašin from 26 to 30 April, within the project “I act – I change!”, which the CCE implements with the financial support of the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica. Through the intensive five-day programme young people learned about acceptance and tolerance, the concept… »
Press releases 2023
Citizens agree on the recognition of the problems, but they do not see solutions soon
In Montenegro, the critical attitude towards various actors and processes is increasingly pronounced, which can be seen through the generally rather low level of trust in institutions, caution in defining the situation, rationality in sorting out priority issues, but also a deeper view concerning the difference between the rule of law and political tactics, as… »
The fourth cycle of the CSO’s capacity building programme completed
The Centre for Civic Education (CCE), within the programme “CSOs in Montenegro – from basic services to policy shaping – M’BASE”, organized a series of three training sessions during March and April to strengthen the capacities of the organizations whose projects are supported through the fourth Call of this programme. In total, 63 selected representatives… »
Beneath the narrative of multiculturality are numerous distances and prejudices
On a general level, prevails the perception of citizens that Montenegrin society is multicultural, as emphasized by more than 80% of the respondents, and a little less than a fifth have the opposite opinion. However, as one goes deeper and when certain issues are reflected on a personal level, a completely different situation burdened with… »
24 years after the war crime in Kaluđerski laz – SSP continues old practices in marginalizing war crimes
On the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the war crime in Kaluđerski laz, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) takes the opportunity to invite the Special State Prosecutor’s Office (SSP) to, in accordance with the obligations of the War Crimes Investigation Strategy, but also the approach taken to review many cases from the previous… »
Higher education system forgotten by decision-makers
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points out that higher education should be one of the priorities of any accountable government, but that it is chronically lacking in Montenegro. In addition to the neglect of this system, today we are also witnessing the blocking of the adoption of a new legislative and strategic framework of higher… »
Teaching on the wartime past issues to suppress radicalism and extremism among youth
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) today sent to the Ministry of Education an Initiative to improve the teaching process related to contemporary national and regional history with a focus on sensitive, controversial or insufficiently researched and represented issues, which also proposes the inclusion of supporting teaching material developed by the CCE through several of its… »
The First Montenegrin Youth Security Academy completed
Today in Podgorica diplomas were awarded to the 1st Montenegrin Youth Security Academy, which was organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the project of the same title, with the support of the NATO Public Diplomacy Division. The Academy gathered 20 students who had the opportunity to participate in interactive lectures with lecturers… »
The second half was also marked by the candidates’ active campaign in the media and on social media
The second round of presidential elections generated a huge number of media announcements, dominantly on portals, while the campaign silence was undermined and the question of the purposefulness of the existence of that rule was opened. Milo Đukanović used more space in prime-time TV shows and debates, as well as on social media Facebook and… »
Students themselves must stand for their rights
On the occasion of another Student Day – 4 April – Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points out that the last few years, which have been marked by socio-political turbulence, have opened up new opportunities for students to express a greater degree of activism, which, unfortunately, has been lacking. Thus, Montenegrin students remain, by their… »