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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 "Miredita, 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 Jun

Posted at 12:30h in Novosti
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This year's edition of the "Mirdita, dobar dan" festival organized by Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR, Serbia), Civic Initiatives (CI, Serbia), and Integra (Kosovo), will showcase a unique blend of art, contemporary culture, and meaningful discussions that shed light on pivotal historical, as well as future-oriented themes, especially pertinent during this challenging period for Serbia-Kosovo relations. The entire program of the festival is available on the website. "Mirdita, Dobar dan is a unique platform for cultural exchange, as well as dialogue on critical issues that are avoided and neglected. Cultural exchange is a powerful tool for promoting reconciliation and sustainable peace, as well as bridging the gap between two cultures, and we invite everyone to join us in this endeavor,"...

29 Mar

Posted at 23:02h in Novosti
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The tenth jubilee edition of the "Mirëdita, dobar dan!" festival, a unique cultural event that has been organized in Belgrade and Prishtina since 2014, will be held from May 4th to 6th in Prishtina, with the presentation of the modern artistic, cultural, and social scene of Serbia and with raising critical issues concerning both the past and the future in times that represent a great challenge for Kosovo and Serbian society. Citizens of Prishtina will have the opportunity to get to know the Serbian cultural scene, musicians, film, and literary authors. "Despite the current challenges and relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the festival 'Mirëdita, dobar dan!' continues to remain one of the few platforms that offers space for promotion of cultural...

02 Aug

Posted at 12:22h in Uncategorized
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The ninth “Mirëdita, dobar dan!” Festival will open on May 25 at 6 PM with an exhibition entitled “All of our tears,” while the festival programme will continue in several locations across Belgrade until May 28.  Organized by Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR), Civic Intiatives, Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst and the Integra NGO from Kosovo, this year’s festival “Miredita, dobar dan!” will merge contemporary art and culture with some of the most important questions concerning the past and the future of societies in Kosovo and Serbia alike.  This year’s festival will open on Wednesday, May 25, with an exhibition entitled “All of our tears,” which will run until June 1 at the Endžio Hab (Dobračina 4). The ninth edition of the festival...

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...

06 Sep

Posted at 12:02h in Novosti
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On August 7, 2024, the partner consortium of project — “Mirrors Into Windows: Working for Peace with Arts” supported by the European Commission's flagship programme to support the audiovisual sectors and culture -  “Creative Europe”  met in Prishtina to discuss project developments. The partners addressed the consequences of the ban on the “Miredita, dobar dan!” festival by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia and its implications for related activities. Representatives from Integra NGO (Kosovo), Youth Initiative for Human Rights (Serbia), Civic Initiatives (Serbia), and HREYN (Brussels) discussed the severity of the ban and its implications not only for the festival and the related activities within the project, but also for its broader societal impact. It was emphasized...