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…