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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...

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...

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...