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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...

07 Nov

Posted at 16:20h in Uncategorized
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Founded with the idea of fostering mutual understanding and cooperation, the Mirëdita, dobar dan! festival has been a unique platform showcasing the cultural scenes of Priština in Belgrade and vice versa — creating a space where creativity becomes a vehicle for shared reflection on the present and the future. This year’s 12th edition of the festival will take place from November 20 to 22 in Priština, featuring a programme that brings together both emerging talents and established artists from Belgrade’s vibrant cultural landscape. In a time marked by the resurgence of nationalist rhetoric — both globally and regionally — Mirëdita, dobar dan! remains a unique space for reflection, dialogue, and connection. As festival coordinator Tijana Đuknić notes: “True reconciliation is impossible without confronting...

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...