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27 Dec

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In collaboration with the international organization Human Rights Education Youth Network (Belgium), INTEGRA NGO (Kosovo), and Civic Initiatives (Serbia), Youth Initiative for Human Rights (Serbia) hosted a three-day conference in Brussels focused on the intersection of art and activism. Titled "Art x Peace", the conference took place across various locations in Brussels from December 12 to 14, including the European Parliament. It brought together a diverse group of artists, activists, politicians, Members of the European Parliament, and academics engaged in exploring...

25 Sep

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From September 19 to 22, the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR), in partnership with Integra NGO, Civic Initiatives, and the Human Rights Education Youth Network (HREYN), hosted a residential workshop titled “What did we inherit?” at Endžio Hab. This unique gathering brought together young artists and cultural professionals from Kosovo and Serbia, providing a platform to delve into the complexities of their shared history and its influence on their artistic practices. Under the guidance of expert Andrej Nosov, participants engaged...

07 Jun

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29 June, 21:30, Ljubimac (Cetinjska 15) Erleta Kadrija, a DJ based in Prishtina, is renowned for her fervor for vinyl and her distinctive blend of funk, disco, and house music, imbuing each of her sets with a special charm. Drawing inspiration from her diverse travels, Erleta infuses her performances with the rich tapestry of sounds and cultures she encounters along the way. ...

07 Jun

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June 29, 19:30, Koska Bar, (Dobračina 59)  Vera is a middle-aged sign language interpreter, who leads a well-structured life: a wife to a renowned judge, a supportive mother, and a caring grandmother. Her serenity is disrupted by her husband's unexpected suicide followed by an unwelcome, menacing parade of relatives who claim to have ownership over their village family house.  When the tendrils of an underworld scheme begin to surface, Vera’s world will face danger and seem ready to collapse. Fear and...

07 Jun

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June 29, 11:30,  Prostor Miljenko Dereta  (Dobračina 55) The aim of debate is to address the post-war legacy that is built upon pillars of affective political, social, and cultural narratives that are centered on nationalistic agendas, negation of the violent past, and ethnic-nationalist post-war identity formation. The panelists will explore instances of successful cultural and artistic collaboration and exchange amidst the hostile environment . While dialogue is frequently confined to the political arena, it extends beyond it, and the significance of such...

07 Jun

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June 29, 11:00, Prostor Miljenko Dereta (Dobračina 55) Azem Deliu, a young writer born in 1996 in Skenderaj, earned his degree in Albanian literature from the University of Prishtina. He garnered recognition for his debut poetry collection, "The Funeral of Rain" (2013). Renowned Polish author Piotr Smolinski was extended an invitation to Kosovo as a guest artist, where he encountered a post-war mentality reminiscent, at times, of the challenges his own country faced following the collapse of communism. Deliu will personally introduce his...

07 Jun

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June 27 , 21:30, Dorćol Platz "La Fazani" embodies the artistic persona of Arber Salihu, a composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer hailing from Prishtina. This accomplished composer, recognized for his music in film and theater, boasts numerous awards and has contributed to several albums with various bands. Since 2022, Salihu has been driving the creative force behind "La Fazani," delivering a unique blend of hip-hop, rock and roll, Albanian folk, and African rhythms. Their musical tapestry is adorned with vibrant lyrics, often...

07 Jun

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June 29, 17:00, Endžio Hab (Dobračina 4) At the age of 23, Ermira Murati, known as Orange Girl, has already built a strong artistic presence and made a significant social impact with her paintings, murals, and activist projects.  With the exhibition "KiSS", Murati deconstructs the semiological meaning of the kiss, pointing out the importance of the context for its interpretation. History records the kisses that follow painful partings, but it also portrays the kiss as both an act of brotherhood and betrayal. ...

07 Jun

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June 29 , 13:00,  Prostor Miljenko Dereta (Dobračina 55) More than a year has passed since the verbal endorsement of the Ohrid Agreement by Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, and Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, aimed at normalizing the relations between the two societies. In practicality, impediments and prohibitions still persist. Among these obstacles, there are notable restrictions and bans on the flow of cultural outputs between Serbia and Kosovo.  Alongside various economic and political...

07 Jun

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June 27, 20:00, Dorćol Platz (Dobračina 59)   The theater production "Father and Father," based on Jeton Neziraj's text and directed by Kushtrim Koliqi, serves as a poignant reminder of the losses endured during the Kosovo war, which concluded 25 years ago, leaving over 1600 individuals missing. Through this play, the author and director explore the profound impact of unimaginable sorrow on a single family. Critics have described the play as "aggressively sad," as it confronts audiences with the enduring legacy of...