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UNHCR: The 1951 refugee convention, 70 years of life saving protection for people forced to flee
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a key international treaty. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, says that recommitting to its spirit and fundamental principles is more urgent today than ever. “The Convention continues to protect the rights...
The European Commission and the ILO join forces to support young people
The European Commission (EC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined forces to support the institutions responsible for youth employment policy in the Western Balkans in introducing a youth guarantee (YG). The European Training Foundation (ETF) is...
Kosovo needs reforms in the economic, social and health areas that are an obstacle to growth and competitiveness
The Economic Reform Programme (ERP) 2021-2023 was discussed by representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of the central banks of the Western Balkans and...
GAP: Going 50/50: Implementing the gender quota on public company boards
Today, GAP Institute published its report “Going 50/50: Implementing the gender quota on public company boards.” A decision on the appointment of new board members was revoked for the first time ever on grounds of failure to abide by the Law on Gender Equality at the...
EU helps deliver vaccines to Kosovo
The European Union is helping Norway to deliver over 180,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Kosovo, following Kosovo's request for assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The Commission coordinates and finances up to 75% of the costs for transporting the...
The first contingent of Pfizer vaccines, part of the contract signed between the Ministry of Health and Pfizer, arrived today
The first doses of Pfizer anti-COVID-19 vaccines, part of the contract between the Ministry of Health and Pfizer manufacturer, arrived today in Kosovo. From the priority groups that have been vaccinated in the previous weeks, i.e. initially the health workers, age...
Kosovo and EU held the 5th Stabilisation and Association Agreement Sub-committee on Trade, Industry, Customs and Taxation
Officials from Kosovo and the European Union convened a digital meeting on 17 June 2021 to discuss developments over the past year in the areas of Trade, Industry, Customs and Taxation. The discussion was held in the framework of the Stabilisation and Association...
The U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, in Partnership with Ministry of Education, announces the launch of the USKEB
The U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, on behalf of U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in Partnership with Kosovo’s Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will announce the establishment of the United States-Kosovo...
EU-US summit: a Promising Moment in Transatlantic Relations
The European Union and the United States are united by a common history and shared values. We have worked arm in arm to secure peace and prosperity, both for our own citizens, and for the people around the world. In times of crisis, Europeans and Americans have had...
Ambassador Szunyog at the inter-municipal conference with eastern Kosovo mayors
The Head of the European Union Office in Kosovo/EU Special Representative, Ambassador Tomáš Szunyog, participated in an Inter-Municipal Conference gathering mayors of east Kosovo municipalities. The Inter- municipal conference was organised in the auspices of the...
EU Special Representative Lajčák met with Kosovo leadership to prepare the High-level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
This 8-week Miami University summer program is based in the capital, Pristina. Students attend classes in Journalism and International Studies, and intern at a news agency or NGO, 4 days a week, with 3-day weekends for exploring Southeastern Europe.
AP Institute publishes a report: Unemployed in the Pandemic – A brief analysis of jobseeker figures and profile for the period march 2020 – february 2021
This 8-week Miami University summer program is based in the capital, Pristina. Students attend classes in Journalism and International Studies, and intern at a news agency or NGO, 4 days a week, with 3-day weekends for exploring Southeastern Europe.
Kosovar women are discriminated against in work contracts
She has difficulties with arranging the class because it has nearly 20 pupils and not enough space. Therefore, working with each student individually, is out of the question.
Old cars are considered to be the main factor for air pollution in the capital
In mid December of last year, the level of pollution in the air had increased. The citizens of Prishtina reacted to this increase by protesting and demanding that local institutions and the government take measures to improve air quality.
Kosovars cannot escape obesity either
E.K., a 38-year-old from the municipality of Lipjan, says that being overweight not only caused people to bully her, it also caused her health problems.
Kosovar women also continue being a prey of pink-taxes
Shqipe Budakova, a student at the University of Prishtina, sometimes buys non-specific gender products, or even male products. She thinks that the color pink or the decoration of packages with pink does not necessarily mean products are for women.
Female instructors show that driving also is doing away with gender prejudices
Mekaile Veselaj is one of the two female instructors at “Lumi” driving school in Peja, and one of the few women in Kosovo who has this profession.
According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, a total of 275 driving schools of all categories are registered in Kosovo. There are a total of 1,098 drivers in these schools, of which 172 are women.
Refusing to accept her fate and through her will she became a “strong woman”
Sabrije Zeqaj who comes from the village Strellc i Ulët has been on a wheelchair for 47 years. However her daily life does not resemble that of people with disabilities. She has a busy lifestyle and manages to do all the work needed on her own.
Orientation for studies, with insufficient prior information
A total of 7,316 students were enrolled in the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” in the 2016/17 academic year, but in spite of massive interest, a few of them were well informed of the programs for which they applied.
Djellëza Marniku, a high school graduate who plans to apply at the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Philosophy, says that the she got information about the university programs from the internet and from conversations with several teachers from the school she attends.
Women take employment into their own hands
Arbresha Berisha, owner of one of the local enterprises named “Magjja,” is one of the few women that owns a business in Kosovo. She has also helped to provide employment for other women through her business, which she opened at the end of 2016 in Llashtica village, nine kilometers from Gjilan. Employees prepare traditional dishes from all Albanian lands and deliver them to the market.
“The Blue Whale Game” is just confirming children`s addiction to the internet
Last week, when Kosovo Police informed citizens about the danger that an online game could cause, most Kosovar citizens — especially those who work outside the home — were not aware of the fact that their children could play this dangerous game.
Fighting sexual harassment with an app
It was 2008 when A.M. received her university acceptance letter, and decided to go out to celebrate with her friends at a bar in Pristina. The celebration turned into fear, and from that day on, she never goes out alone at night.
Fear of disrupting relations within family, is depriving many women of Deçan of inheritance
F.J.- a 63 years old inhabitant of Deçan, had decided to get her share of inheritance by any means, even though she had to encounter numerous hurdles, and even nowadays doesn`t have good relationship with some of her family members. They didn`t allow her even to visit them for five years.
We haven’t done away with prejudice on women in business
The number of Kosovo women employed during last year was approximately 13 percent compared to 45 percent of men employed during the respective period.
Jahjaga: The National Council for Survivors of Sexual Violence, among the greatest achievements
Former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga values the formation of the National Council for Survivors of Sexual Violence during the War as one of her greatest achievements during her term as president.
WikiGap: The initiative in Kosovo to make the internet more gender equal
It is a step by step algorithm, developed as a result of trainings and workshops with journalists across the region, designed to provide practical guidance in cases when suspicion information needs to be verified.
“Talks Unrestricted”, the launching event for #WikiGap
It is a step by step algorithm, developed as a result of trainings and workshops with journalists across the region, designed to provide practical guidance in cases when suspicion information needs to be verified.
GlobalGirl Media Kosovo meets EULEX
It is a step by step algorithm, developed as a result of trainings and workshops with journalists across the region, designed to provide practical guidance in cases when suspicion information needs to be verified.
Annea Hapçiu is honored from the New York state
Annea Hapciu, founder of the all girls educational and professional bureau at KosovaLive is honored from the New York state for her contributions to gender equality, education and artistic projects.
The 10th Generation of Miami University Students Have Arrived in Kosovo
The Miami University Study Abroad program is entering its 10th year at KosovaLive. The program, which began in 2007, allows Miami University students to “to witness and tell the stories of Kosovars building a free and open society — a new, democratic nation.”
KosovaLive Panel: “The Role of Girls and Women in the June 11th Elections”
Panelists were Besa Shahini, Founder and Director of Education Plenum, a think-tank focused on education research; Lisa Gashi, Director of Germin, an NGO that leverages Diaspora skills, knowledge, and networks to advance the development and diplomacy of Western Balkan countries; and Dita Dobranja, expert in international and feminist economics.
GIRL BE HEARD PROJECT OVERVIEW
Girl Be Heard project funded by U.S. Department of State Global Womenand Security Peace(GWPS) Initiativeis an 18 month effort that started being implemented in October 1, 2016 and will last till March 30, 2018. The project aims to empower young Kosovo girls with opportunities to make their voices heard and contribute, as equal partners in building a democratic society and peace, and prevention of conflict.The project develops the sense that through active work, dedication and meritocracy, girls can also advance in Kosovo society. The project also contributes to the decrease of the unemployment rate among vulnerable groups, as 30 university girls’ ages 18-24 directly benefit from a part-time engagement, receiving a monthly stipend for producing news stories and short videos relating to life in Kosovo that aim to reach international audiences.
Media as a Means for Dialogue
In the years following the Kosovo conflict in 1999 and even following the April 2013 dialogue agreement, reporting by Kosovar media about Serbia, and vice-versa, has been limited to strictly political themes, almost exclusively focused on status negotiations, conflict, and ethnic tensions. There has been scant coverage about the everyday struggles of average citizens in both countries, particularly regarding the issues that matter most, including challenges in education, health care, and economic growth.
TedxPrishtina & KosovaLive Organize Blogging Workshop for Poverty Alleviation
TEDxPrishtina in partnership with KosovaLive360 is organizing a blogging workshop for journalists, bloggers and writers, to address the issue of poverty alleviation. The idea is for you to write about how the TEDxPrishtina speakers have inspired you to solve the poverty problem(s) in Kosovo: What can be done? What can you do? What will you do?
Miami University Study Abroad and Internship Program at KosovaLive has commenced its 7th year
This 8-week summer program, located in the capital city of Kosovo, Prishtina, gives American students a chance to learn and explore Kosovo and the countries in the Western Balkans. Students will enroll in two classes “The Journalist in a Democracy” and “Peace Building in the Balkans”. They will be taking classes and interning at KosovaLive Organization, producing stories for KosovaLive360, while also meeting with local leaders.
Miami University Study Abroad and Internship Program at KosovaLive has commenced its 7th year
Miami University Study Abroad and Internship Programat KosovaLive has commenced its 7th year.
IN-DEPTH
The EU welcomes the ongoing electoral reform and encourages the legislators to draft amendments to the relevant laws in an inclusive manner
The EU Election Follow-up Mission (EFM), deployed to Kosovo since 14 November 2022 presented today its preliminary findings on the progress in the implementation of the EU’s...
The Community College Initiative (CCI) Program is Accepting Applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Are you a high school graduate, undergraduate student, or a young professional from Kosovo’s municipalities of Gjakova, Junik, Deçan, Peja, Istog, and Zubin Potok? Are you...
EU in Kosovo, Switzerland, and UNDP, join the Ministry of Justice in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign
Helping to raise awareness about the need to prevent and report any form of gender-based violence, the EU in Kosovo, Switzerland, and UNDP, joined forces with the Kosovo Ministry...