Human Rights Network Strongly Condemns the Arrest of Kosovo-Serb Citizens in North Mitrovica
The representatives of the Human Rights Network are deeply concerned by the illegal arrest of Kosovo Serb politician Aleksandar Arsenijević and Ivan Orlović, who were detained solely for protesting the visit of Prime Minister Kurti and two of the ministers to North Mitrovica. Mr. Arsenijević’s actions are guaranteed and protected by the Constitution of Kosovo, […]
Human Rights Network (HRN) has held a meeting with the Ombudsperson in order to address the recommendations derived from the Civil Society Report on Human Rights 2023.
In the meeting, representatives of the organizations that are part of HRN presented the report and discussed the possibilities of cooperation in pushing forward these recommendations in order to improve the human rights situation in Kosovo. Both parties emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and partnership in promoting and protecting human rights in Kosovo.
HRN: The Assembly’s arrogant number games apply pressure on the Ombudsperson
Prishtina, May 29, 2024: The Human Rights Network (HRN) reacts to the decision of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo to not pass the Annual Report of the Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo (OIK) for 2022. On May 23, 2024, the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo voted not to approve the Annual Report […]
Civil Society Report on Human Rights in Kosovo in 2023
We are pleased to announce that the Human Rights Network (HRN) has officially published today the civil society Report on Human Rights in Kosovo in 2023. In total 37 NGOs participated in the drafting of the report. In the report, there are 203 recommendations directed to institutions for the improvement of the Human Rights Situation […]
HRN condemns Minister Hekuran Murati’s attack on the media and CSOs
On Thursday, on the 2nd of May 2024, the Assembly of Kosovo discussed the US State Department Report for Kosovo. The member organizations of the Human Rights Network (HRN) have followed with concern the discussions in the Assembly of Kosovo on this report and the statements of the Minister of Finance Hekuran Murat. In his […]
Another case of FEMICIDE in Kosovo!
We are extremely saddened by the murder of Erona Cokli in Ferizaj, a 21 year old woman. This is another case of femicide which happens in the hands of the state, showing the continued failure of institutions to protect the lives of women. We send our deepest condolences to the family and we demand from […]
Human Rights Network (HRN) held the third consultation meeting on the CSOs Human Rights Report 2023
Human Rights Network (HRN) held the third consultation meeting on the CSOs Human Rights Report 2023. Civil society organizations discussed the latest draft of this report and gave their final comments on its content and structure. This activity is supported by UNMIK/OHCHR.
Public Statement
Through this public statement, we, the organizations part of the Human Rights Network dealing with the protection and promotion of human rights, Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Kosovo (YIHR KS), Center for Equality and Liberty (CEL Kosovo), Kosovo Law Institute (KLI), Kosovo Gender Studies Center (KGSC), New Social Initiative (NSI), Voice of Roma, Ashkali […]
Public letter to the media outlets regarding reporting on gender-based violence
Through this letter, HRN calls on Kosovar media to adopt a victim-centered approach in their reporting on gender-based violence. The case featured by Klan Kosova on the program “Kosova Today,” in which a woman decides to publicly share her experiences of gender-based violence, and later on the same tv program, the alleged perpetrator is invited […]
Public Statement on the Tragic Loss of a Young Life in Gjakova Due to Alleged Medical Negligence
We are deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent tragic incident in Gjakova, where a young 4-year-old girl lost her life under circumstances that suggest a grievous lapse in medical care and potential discrimination. This devastating event has not only left a family in unbearable grief but has also raised significant concerns about the standards […]
