Besides the usual challenges such as pressures from powerful actors and unpredictable field conditions, female journalists in Montenegro face physical attacks, sexist insults, online harassment, and open threats of violence. Data from the past two years show alarming statistics – nearly 50% of registered attacks on journalists in our country concern women, with most involving…
Although the Constitution of Montenegro formally guarantees freedom of expression, in practice the media face serious challenges. Political pressures, unresolved attacks on journalists, economic obstacles, and legal abuses complicate the work of independent media. Journalists reporting on corruption and organized crime are particularly endangered, and increasingly face SLAPP lawsuits aimed at intimidation. Female journalists are…
Although bombastic announcements about waste management and major steps toward a circular economy society constantly come from the highest state authorities, the fact is that currently in 27 municipalities, we have more than 300 illegal dumpsites, and for years we have been among the countries with the lowest recycling rates in Europe. Besides illegal dumpsites…
As part of the “Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator” project, five inspiring workshops were held with the aim of educating participants about key aspects of the digital society. The focus was on digital citizenship, the development of digital skills, raising awareness about the risks and potential of digital activism, as well as the responsible use of social media…
The safety of female journalists is a priority for the profession, for editors, employers, and the journalists themselves, whether they are employed or freelance collaborators. Violence against women is defined as ‘any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including…
Struggle Without Internal Procedures and (In)adequate Institutional Support The pressure on media employees is most often exerted by government representatives, followed by the business community, opposition representatives, and other media outlets.The most common form of pressure is harassment, with targeted surveillance coming in second place, followed by economic pressure, including threats of dismissal and salary…
The info session for the presentation of the Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator Program was successfully held. This program is a capacity-building and advocacy initiative for youth, organized within the framework of the project “Youth Participation in Digital Democracy: From Digital Skills to Digital Rights for Youth with Fewer Opportunities in the Western Balkans” (EYDR), funded…
The info session for the presentation of the Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator Program was successfully held. This program is a capacity-building and advocacy initiative for youth, organized within the framework of the project “Youth Participation in Digital Democracy: From Digital Skills to Digital Rights for Youth with Fewer Opportunities in the Western Balkans” (EYDR), funded…
Most journalists in Montenegro face constant pressures while performing their duties, with these pressures coming from multiple sources and in various forms, according to the conclusion of the conference “Journalism in Montenegro: A Profession Facing Growing Divisions and Pressures,” organized by UZOR today in Podgorica. The Executive Director of UZOR, Danko Jokanović, stated that we…
The CROSS-REIS Business Forum recently gathered various stakeholders in Niš for an influential discussion on sustainability, circular economy, and regenerative business practices. Participants from Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Albania, as well as representatives from Italy, Spain, and Norway, took part in this international event. The goal of the business forum is to develop strategies for…