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27 Jun

Posted at 16:53h in Novosti
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Today, after 2:00 p.m, The Youth Initiative for Human Rights received verbal notification from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia regarding the ban on all events within the “Mirëdita, dobar dan!” festival. The ban was formally communicated as an order to cease the gathering, initially verbally and then in writing, encompassing all the activities associated with the festival, both public events and those intended solely for participants.With this order, the MUP violated the Constitution of Serbia, specifically freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, as well as a number of laws, including at least two articles of the Law on Public Assembly due to the application of disproportionate measures. Placing the burden on the organizers instead of addressing the...

24 Jun

Posted at 10:10h in Novosti
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One of the volunteers engaged in an NGO in Belgrade, an Albanian from Pristina, talks over the phone with her worried mom׃ "Don't worry, mom, I’m having a great time here." Another frightened teenager who had been refusing to go to Croatia for summer vacation with his parents, believing that he would be slaughtered there by the Ustashas, returned from a trip through Istria with completely different views.  It is so important for young people to travel; exchange programs, getting to know each other, personal and social acquaintances are extremely important. New bridges are incredibly needed, especially for new generations who have grown up on new waves of hatred.  It is precisely because of this that a persecution against the one and...

27 Dec

Posted at 13:02h in Uncategorized
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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 the role of art in the fight for human rights. The conference opened with a session at the European Parliament, where Members Vladimir Prebilič and Gordan Bosanac (Greens / European Free Alliance), as well as former European Parliament Vice President and...

25 Sep

Posted at 11:11h in Uncategorized
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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 in critical discussions centered on the intricate dynamics of Kosovo-Serbia relations. The workshop concluded with a collaborative effort to create a multimedia peace project designed to promote cultural cooperation between the two regions. Participants took part in a documentary highlighting cultural...