Public Debate in Ferizaj – “Support for the Promise” Anti-Radicalisation Campaign

23 February 2017 – Promoting, preventing and reporting of radicalisation among youth is an integral part of our ‘Support for the Promise’ campaign. Building coalitions of grassroots community activists supported us to expand the reach of the Amplifying Credible Voices network in at-risk communities. Public debates contributed to identify gaps and further strengthen coordination at […]

Public Debate in Vushtrri – “Support for the Promise” Anti-Radicalisation Campaign

21 February 2017 – Our ‘Support for the Promise’ campaign continues. Representatives of civil society, municipal authorities, police, councils of students, parents and teachers, the Islamic Community, youth activists and ordinary citizens participated in an interactive discussion organized by the Balkans Group. Participants debated about conflicting views between the traditional Albanian culture and practicing of […]

Focus Group in Vushtrri – “Support for the Promise” Anti-Radicalisation Campaign

16 November 2016 – Focus group discussion with mothers aged 45-65, aimed to encourage debate and influence social norms by promoting mechanisms for preventing and reporting cases of radicalism and violent extremism at all stages of development. The project’s aim is to encourage mothers to talk about extremism, raise their voice and report cases that […]

Focus Group in Ferizaj – “Support for the Promise” Anti-Radicalisation Campaign

14 November 2016 – Today, Balkans Group held another focus group with youth aged 18-35, in Ferizaj. The aim was to raise awareness and knowledge among youth about the consequences of radicalism and the importance of countering violent extremism ideologies, both, in words and practice. Discussions reflected limited willingness of the participants to talk about […]

Focus Group in Drenas – “Support for the Promise” Anti-Radicalisation Campaign

11 November 2016 – In Drenas parents aged 45-65 participated in focus group discussion hosted by Balkans Group. Encouragingly, parent were pleased to seek more information about the consequences of extremism and religious radicalism. The discussions elaborated ways on how parents can proactively take preventive measures against extremism and how they can enhance cooperation with […]

Dialogue Roundtable with Kosovo leaders

25 October 2016 – Today, we facilitated a new round of political dialogue with party leaders of five political parliamentary parties. Prime minister and the leader of the LDK, Isa Mustafa, the Speaker and the PDK leader Kadri Veseli, AAK leader Ramush Haradinaj, VV leader Visar Ymeri and NISMA leader Jakup Krasniqi accompanied by their […]

Roundtable with civil society, media reps, political representatives in Presheva

29 September 2016 – Balkans Group hosted a roundtable with civil society, media activists, members of the political parties and community in Presheva. The aim of this workshop was to discuss about the integration of the Albanian community in public institutions, their rights and challenges that affect them in the area of security healthcare, education, […]

New round of dialogue with party vice-presidents

15 September 2016 – Facilitated by Balkans Group, representatives of five Political Parties met today in Prishtina to negotiate a draft statement on the issue of border demarcation with Montenegro. The statement aimed at at finding a sustainable solution on the issue of the border demarcation agreement. Party members harmonised the content of the statement […]

Kosovo Leaders meet for Dialogue

5 August 2016 – Today, leaders of Kosovo met to discuss on issues that have caused controversy between the government and the opposition. Prime Minister Isa Mustafa (LDK leader), Speaker of the Parliament Kadri Veseli (PDK leader), Visar Ymeri (VV leader), Ramush Haradinaj (AAK Leader) and Fatmir Limaj (NISMA Leader) accompanied by their vice-presidents discussed […]

Dialogue Roundtable with party senior representatives

13 July 2016 – Initiated by the Balkans Group and in partnership with the D4D Institute, senior representatives of political parties met today in Prishtina. This meeting mark the forth round of political dialogue. The Agenda of the Roundtable included discussions on further steps on finding a consensual solution regarding the border agreement with Montenegro […]