On December 27, 2019, the Parliament of Montenegro adopted a new Law on the Financing of Political Entities and Election Campaigns (“Official Gazette of Montenegro,” No. 3/20), which came into effect at the beginning of 2020. The intent behind this new legislation was to optimize the overall environment for upcoming election cycles and to establish…

Dear Youth, Our project, “Youth Participation in Digital Democracy: From Digital Skills to Digital Rights for Youth with Fewer Opportunities in the Western Balkans” (EYDR), aims to create better conditions for young people to realize their potential and provide equal opportunities for the most effective use of digital media to drive positive change in the…

The thin line between freedom of speech and hate speech is best illustrated by recent political speeches in Montenegro. The relevant institutions have completely failed, and by not responding adequately to evident hate speech and incitement of intolerance, they are allowing freedom of expression to be abused without fear of accountability for such actions. This…

On 24th October, SCiDEV and UZOR hosted a blended event to disseminate the findings of Mapping of Youth Participation in Digital Democracy in Albania and in Montenegro, with the participation of representatives from public institutions, youth and civil society organizations.  The event was moderated by Ms. Nevila Xhindi (CCIS) and was greeted Ms. Bora Muzhaqi, State Minister for Youth and…