Social Inclusion
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
Regional Seminar for Journalists on Labour Rights and Economic Justice
The Musine Kokalari Institute for Social Policy, in collaboration with Centar za Politiku Emancipacije (CPE), organized a two-day seminar for journalists focused on labour rights and economic justice. The seminar was held online and gathered young journalists and media professionals
Community Dialogue with the Serb Community in the Anamorava Region
As part of the “Community Dialogue” activity, a discussion was held on July 29 with members of the Serbian community, representatives of public institutions, and citizens from the municipalities of Gjilan, Novo Brdo, Klokot and Partesh. The aim of this
“Mock Debate” – Two-day Workshop on the Dialogue for Normalization of Relations between Kosovo and Serbia
Negotiators were present — some representing Serbia, others Kosovo. Two facilitators helped guide the discussions, and in the end, a symbolic agreement was reached.
Over the course of two days, young men and women from Kosovo—both Albanian and Serbian—divided