It promotes inclusive dialogue with civil society, enhances transparency, and enables citizens to actively participate in decision-making processes, thereby reducing tensions and strengthening the rule of law in northern and other parts of Kosovo.
Main Activities
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Organizing seminars within the Cooperation Forum between the Ombudsperson Institution (OiK) and civil society.
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Visits and monitoring of detention centers to prevent torture and improve institutional response, accompanied by a conference on the topic.
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Public consultations on legislative processes, particularly regarding the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination.
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Roundtables on priority human rights issues (minority rights, gender equality, LGBTI+ rights, police accountability).
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Trainings for civil society organizations in the field of human rights.
Expected Results
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Strengthened role of the Ombudsperson Institution and civil society in protecting and promoting human rights.
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Improved institutional response to human rights violations and detention conditions.
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Active involvement of local communities in legislative changes and decision-making.
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Increased public awareness and dialogue on sensitive human rights issues.