Social Inclusion

From raspberry groves to tourist trails: the example of Štrpce
By: Jelena Durlević* Which is stronger – that which separates us or that which we live by? In divided societies such as Kosovo, which has long been burdened with ethnic divisions, the answer often comes from everyday life. When farmers

Meeting with the Group of Municipal Assembly Members for Social Policies in the Municipality of Gračanica
The importance of social policies at the local level, the role of municipal assembly members in representing citizens’ needs, and the opportunities to advance more inclusive policies based on the real needs of the community were the main topics discussed

North Mitrovica between politics and everyday life
For years, North Mitrovica has been a space of complex political relations and numerous open issues. By: Gordana Lazoviċ* The public is most often focused on political processes, institutional solutions and relations between different communities. However, behind the political topics

Mitrovica and the challenge of everyday dialogue
In a city town marked by divisions, daily interaction and shared activities remain key to building trust between communities. Written by Nazan Mustafa* Can inter-ethnic dialogue be built when communities have almost no space for interaction, communication, and cooperation? In

Sharr Mountain, Agriculture, and Tourism: The Vision of Serbian Youth for the Development of Strpce
Agriculture, tourism, and community initiatives were identified as some of the most promising opportunities for the economic development of Štrpce. This was one of the main conclusions of the workshop “Youth and Building Intercommunity Trust,” organized in Štrpce by the

Unemployment, Lack of Opportunities, and Migration Dominate the Concerns of Serbian Youth in Goraždevac
Unemployment, limited opportunities, and youth migration are among the most significant challenges facing Serbian youth in Goraždevac. This was one of the key conclusions of the workshop “Youth and Building Intercommunity Trust,” organized by the Musine Kokalari Institute for Social

Gračanica Municipal Assembly Members Call for Greater Investment in Education, Integration, and Social Inclusion
Education, employment, and the social integration of non-majority communities remain among the key challenges in Gračanica, a municipality with a Serbian-majority population. These were some of the main topics discussed during a meeting organized by the Musine Kokalari Institute for

Institute Musine Kokalari launches cooperation with the Municipal Assembly of Prizren to advance social policies
Institute for Social Policy, Musine Kokalari on May 14, held an initial meeting at the Municipal Assembly of Prizren with the Chairperson of the Assembly and the heads of the assembly groups of the political parties represented in this municipality.

Meeting with Trade Unions on the Challenges, Unification, and Reform of Social Dialogue in Kosovo
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy organized the meeting “Inclusive Social Dialogue,” with the participation of trade union representatives from various sectors in Kosovo. The meeting was moderated by the Institute’s Executive Director, Visar Ymeri, and aimed to establish

Kosovo Below the Regional Average on Workers’ Rights
Kosovo records the lowest labor market participation in the region, with an employment rate of 38.6% and an activity rate of 43.2%. In comparison, Albania, Montenegro, and Serbia have more active labor markets and higher employment levels. North Macedonia and