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๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ-๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž - ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ? As part of our    series, journa...
18/08/2026

๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ-๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž - ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ?

As part of our series, journalists, editors and media representatives discussed gender-sensitive journalism and the role of media in preventing Violence Against Women (VAW).

How responsible reporting can protect survivorsโ€™ dignity, challenge harmful stereotypes and contribute to preventing VAW was the main reflection during the discussion.๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ”ŽOther points included practical ways media can strengthen responsible reporting, from highlighting good practices and avoiding sensationalism and victim-blaming, to looking beyond individual cases and exploring the systemic nature and root causes of VAW.

Responsible journalism helps shape a more informed public conversation and contributes to a society where everyone can live free from violence.



๐Ÿ“ธOSCE/Leurina Mehmeti

โœจWhat a great week in Prizren!โœจIn co-operation with Dokufest,  facilitated the participation of more than 100 young peop...
17/08/2026

โœจWhat a great week in Prizren!โœจ

In co-operation with Dokufest, facilitated the participation of more than 100 young people from non-majority communities across Kosovo, in one of the biggest cultural events.๐ŸŽฌ

Through film screenings and discussions, young participants explored themes including human rights, identity, arts, the environment and community resilience, connecting across community lines, exchanging perspectives and building greater mutual understanding. ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐ŸŒฑ

๐ŸคThe Mission continues to advocate for inclusive spaces and equal opportunities for all communities to participate in social, cultural and public life.

17/08/2026

Second round of primary school enrolment starts today!๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ“š

We are pleased to launch a new awareness video marking the second call for first-grade enrolment in Gjakovรซ/ฤakovica municipality. Produced in co-operation with NGO Roma in Action in Action, the video encourages parents to enrol their children in school and give them the best possible start in life.๐ŸŒฑ

School is where the future begins! โœจ

๐€๐ฆ๐›๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐๐จ๐ซ ๐†๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐Œ๐œ๐†๐ฎ๐ซ๐ค: ๐€ ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐Ÿ’กYesterday was Youth Day. Today, I met tomorrowโ€™s yo...
13/08/2026

๐€๐ฆ๐›๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐๐จ๐ซ ๐†๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐Œ๐œ๐†๐ฎ๐ซ๐ค: ๐€ ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐Ÿ’ก

Yesterday was Youth Day. Today, I met tomorrowโ€™s youth!

I had a great start to my morning with the children of Akademia Shega, talking about why everyone matters, why our differences make us stronger and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference - to people, our communities and the planet we all share. ๐ŸŒฑ

The future is bright! โœจ

Photos: OSCE/Leurina Mehmeti

๐ŸŒHappy  !โœจ Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the changemakers of today, helping build societie...
12/08/2026

๐ŸŒHappy !โœจ

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the changemakers of today, helping build societies where everyoneโ€™s voice, rights and opportunities matter.

celebrated the day by supporting activities that brought young people together across communities:

๐Ÿ“Graฤanica/Graรงanicรซ

Young people, civil society representatives and municipal officials participated at the Gracanica Innovation Centre(GIC) for an interactive workshop combining dialogue, youth rights and participation with hands-on learning in 3D printing, robotics, Arduino and AI.

The activity, organized by GIC, the Forum for Development and Multiethnic Co-operation and supported by the municipality of Graฤanica/Graรงanicรซ, brought young people from different communities together to foster co-operation, civic engagement and creative problem-solving, using technology and innovation as a starting point for teamwork and exchange.๐Ÿค–

๐Ÿ“Obiliq/Obiliฤ‡

Through โ€œMapping Shared Spaces โ€“ Youth Stories of Obiliq/Obiliฤ‡,โ€ young people from different communities identified parks, sports grounds, cultural facilities, libraries and other spaces that could serve as safe and inclusive places for joint activities.

The activity, implemented by Youth Center, aimed to turn young peopleโ€™s ideas and experiences into a practical map and recommendations for municipal institutions and youth stakeholders, while promoting inter-community dialogue, youth participation and co-operation.๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“ Kamenicรซ/Kamenica

Our OSCE colleague Faruk Dermaku met with Erza Shillova, the designated Kamenicรซ/Kamenica โ€œMayor for a Dayโ€, to discuss youth-related issues and explore how local government can better integrate young peopleโ€™s perspectives into its work, while giving youth first-hand experience in municipal governance.

๐Ÿ“Pejรซ/Peฤ‡

Students, teachers, municipal representatives, mental health professionals, community members and Local Public Safety Committee representatives in Pejรซ/Peฤ‡ discussed how to make schools safer and more supportive.

Young people shared their experiences and perspectives on bullying, violence, substance abuse, and mental health. Joined by the Mayor of Pejรซ/Peฤ‡, Gazmend Muhaxheri, and other local stakeholders, they explored where to seek support, how concerns can be addressed and how young people themselves can contribute to positive change.

By connecting young people directly with schools, institutions and community safety mechanisms, the roundtable demonstrated a simple but important principle: safer schools are built with young people, not just for them.


๐ŸคThe Mission highlighted the importance of establishing a Local Youth Council in Graฤanica/Graรงanicรซ and Obiliq/Obiliฤ‡ as a key mechanism for meaningful youth participation in local decision-making, in line with the new Law on Youth.

12/08/2026
๐Ÿ“ขWe have new  ! Check them out and apply: โžก๏ธDeputy Head of Mission,  https://shorturl.at/CZr1R    โžก๏ธSpecial Adviser on N...
12/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ขWe have new ! Check them out and apply:

โžก๏ธDeputy Head of Mission, https://shorturl.at/CZr1R
โžก๏ธSpecial Adviser on Non-Albanian Communities and Outreach Co-ordinator (S4), https://shorturl.at/cdWnp
โžก๏ธInternational Consultant on Media Literacy _(SSA), https://shorturl.at/2PiLM
โžก๏ธHuman Resources Officer (S2), https://shorturl.at/NqBDs
โžก๏ธInternational evaluation consultant (decentralized evaluation) on organized crime (SSA), https://shorturl.at/sj5w7
โžก๏ธInternational expert to deliver a Training of Trainers (ToT) module on investigating environmental crimes (SSA), https://tinyurl.com/5x89rw46

Head of Mission Ambassador Gerard McGurk joined the 13th Kosovo International Summer Academy as a guest lecturer, sharin...
11/08/2026

Head of Mission Ambassador Gerard McGurk joined the 13th Kosovo International Summer Academy as a guest lecturer, sharing insights with young professionals, students and researchers from around the world on building peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.

๐Ÿ’ฌโ€œPeace is not simply the absence of conflict. It is the presence of trust, inclusive institutions, respect for human rights and the capacity to address differences without violenceโ€, said Ambassador McGurk, highlighting that sustainable peace is built step by step through prevention, dialogue, responsive institutions, local leadership and meaningful participation.



๐Ÿ“ธOSCE/Leurina Mehmeti

Head of the  Mission, Ambassador Gerard McGurk, met Chief Prosecutor Zejnullah Gashi for an introductory meeting, congra...
10/08/2026

Head of the Mission, Ambassador Gerard McGurk, met Chief Prosecutor Zejnullah Gashi for an introductory meeting, congratulating him on his recent appointment and welcoming the renewed leadership of the prosecution service following a prolonged period of institutional uncertainty.

The meeting focused on the Chief Prosecutorโ€™s priorities for his mandate and on strengthening the effectiveness, integrity and credibility of the prosecutorial system.

Ambassador McGurk reaffirmed the โ€™s continued support to his Office and the wider prosecutorial system, underscoring the importance of safeguarding its independence, integrity and professionalism.

๐Ÿ“ธOSCE/Leurina Mehmeti

The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Gerard McGurk, met the Chairperson of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJ...
06/08/2026

The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Gerard McGurk, met the Chairperson of the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC), Rrustem Thaqi, to reaffirm the OSCE's continued support for the institutional independence of the KJC.

Both agreed on the fundamental importance of continued transparency in the Council's work, and full respect for the KJC's mandate and institutional autonomy.

The OSCE Mission remains committed to supporting a judiciary that upholds the rule of law and ensures the proper representation of all communities across Kosovo.

๐Ÿ“ธOSCE/Leurina Mehmeti

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