PCi gives annual awards to journalists and media for stories on multi-ethnic coexistence in Kosovo and Serbia
In PCi organised Media Consultation dialogues (the backbone of media work in our Balkans programme) which bring together media professionals from Kosovo and Serbia to analyse the media scene, one thing has persistently popped up as an issue – the lack of stories about ordinary life, about living together, about peaceful coexistence. The media picture […]
New Research on Civil Society in Serbia and Kosovo
This new research, jointly undertaken by the Universities of Belgrade and Prishtina, which explores the current landscape of cross-community initiatives in Serbia and Kosovo.
Civil Society in Kosovo and Serbia take Stance against Division
PCi hereby presents in full a joint statement issued by civil society organisations and activists from Serbia and Kosovo laying out a series of calls and commitments that respond to the present context of relations in the region. Joint Statement of Kosovo and Serbia Civil Society Actors Witnessing that Kosovo-Serbia relations are not improving despite […]
On Civil Society in Serbia and Kosovo
Peaceful Change initiative is pleased to announce the launch of research into cross-community initiatives in Kosovo and Serbia, undertaken jointly by the Universities of Pristina and Belgrade as part of the Amplifying Local Voices for Equitable Development (ALVED) project, supported by the UK government. Click on the link to download the report: The Landscape of Cross-Community […]
Kosovo: Supporting civic responses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite good intentions and efforts to treat all citizens equally, regardless of their ethnicity, the Kosovo government has experienced a lack of capacity to address the needs of all communities living in Kosovo, as COVID-19 mitigation measures have been introduced. Government institutions have been weakened by the political crisis and the collapse of the government; […]
Media Award in Kosovo and Serbia: Deadline for applications is extended
Peaceful Change initiative is calling on journalists, editors, media representatives, and others, to share with us their stories on multi-ethnic coexistence in Kosovo and Serbia. The idea was initiated by the Media Consultation Dialogue, an integral part of PCi’s Balkan programme. With gratitude to all who have applied so far for the Media Award, PCi […]
Update on Second Media Consultation Dialogue in Serbia and Kosovo
The second Media Consultation Dialogue (MCD) looked closely at the work of the media regulatory bodies in in Kosovo and Serbia since one of the conclusions of the first Media Consultation Dialogue was that their work does not contribute enough to the elimination of hate speech and “othering” in the media. The Media Consultation Dialogues […]
Third Media Consultation Dialogue tackles empathy for “the other” in Serbia and Kosovo
PCi’s Amplifying Local Voices for Equitable Development (ALVED) project has been gathering media experts, journalists, editors, civil society and institutions from Kosovo and Serbia in what will eventually be a cycle of eight Media Consultation Dialogues (MCD). Their goal is to bring together media related experts from Kosovo and Serbia who would not normally have […]
First Media Consultation Dialogue tackles portrayal of ‘the other’ in Serbia and Kosovo
Peaceful Change initiative held the first of a series of Media Consultation Dialogue, conducted as part of the project: Amplifying Local Voices for Equitable Development. Media Consultation Dialogues look to engage media experts and professionals from a range of backgrounds and who hold different perspectives, to assess different elements of the media scene and propose […]
Media Award in Kosovo and Serbia: Call for applications is open
Peaceful Change initiative is calling on journalists, editors, media representatives, and others, to share with us their stories on multi-ethnic coexistence in Kosovo and Serbia. The idea was initiated by the Media Consultation Dialogue, an integral part of PCi’s Balkan programme. The call for entries is open until mid-August 2021 and the entries will be […]
PCi’s partner on the Kosovo-Serbia project launches small grants scheme
PCi’s partner on the Kosovo-Serbia project, People in Need (PIN), has launched a small-grants scheme to support local-level, community-based initiatives that can help deal with the impact of Covid-19 on local communities, whilst cutting across ethnic divisions. More than 100 applications were received, out of which 12 grassroot organizations were selected for support. They are: […]
PCi’s partner People in Need (PiN) announces a small grants scheme for communities in Serbia and Kosovo
PCI’s partner in the project Amplifying local voices for equitable development has announced a small grants scheme to support local-level, community-based initiatives that help deal with the impact of Covid-19 on local communities, whilst cutting across ethnic divisions. Full details of the grants scheme can be found at the following links: People in Need Kosovo […]