29.02.2024. » 14:06 | ACDC
Roundtable Discussion on Human Rights Challenges in Prizren Region
In the framework of the project 'Promoting human rights through increasing public awareness,' implemented by the NGO ACDC and supported by UNMIK, a roundtable discussion on human rights was held with the participation of civil society organizations, officials of local municipal institutions, and representatives of non-governmental organizations from the Serbian, Turkish, Bosnian, and Goran communities.
In the framework of the project 'Promoting human rights through increasing public awareness,' implemented by the NGO ACDC and supported by UNMIK, a roundtable discussion on human rights was held with the participation of civil society organizations, officials of local municipal institutions, and representatives of non-governmental organizations from the Serbian, Turkish, Bosnian, and Goran communities.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with the Ombudsperson the situation of human rights at the local level, the problems faced by citizens, and the needs to be addressed; respecting the rights of non-majority communities as well as strengthening the cooperation between the Ombudsperson’s Institution and civil society organizations in an effort to protect and promote freedoms and human rights.
The participants in this round table raised the problems of the non-majority communities in this region as a concern that needs to be addressed, regarding education, the lack of school books in their native languages, the lack of communication in local languages when receiving and providing health services, during the development of administrative procedures, and beyond.
During this meeting, it was also discussed about the difficulties of access to sidewalks/pedestrian paths as well as the problems of access to facilities, especially institutional ones. Those present were presented with the findings of the Ombudsperson's Report regarding access to sidewalks, public spaces, and the free movement of citizens as well as respecting the right to a safe and healthy living environment.
Focused on issues under the OIK's jurisdiction, these meetings aim to gather insights from community perspectives and input from organizations actively addressing human rights, as well as enhance collaboration between the Ombudsperson Institution and CSO activities.
This activity is part of a broader Kosovo-wide initiative within our project, aiming to increase awareness of OIK's role and responsibilities, foster ongoing collaboration between OIK and NGOs, and provide a platform for joint planning and advocacy on Kosovo's most pressing human rights issues.
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