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Community Rights Assessment Report Fourth Edition
COMMUNITY RIGHTS ASSESSMENT REPORT FOURTH EDITION NOVEMBER, 2015 Cover photograph: OSCE/Šehida Miftari, March 2015 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe MISSION IN KOSOVO Community Rights Assessment Report Fourth Edition November, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 5 1. INTER-COMMUNITY DIALOGUE ..................................................................................................... 6 Inter-ethnic dialogue and dealing with the past ................................................................................ 6 Education and dialogue ...................................................................................................................... 7 2. SECURITY AND JUSTICE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 9 Security trends and responses ............................................................................................................ 9 Rule of Law ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Property rights and reduction of backlog ......................................................................................... 13 Access to Justice .............................................................................................................................. -
Rule of Law in the Western Balkans: ASPEN 5 Exploring the New EU Enlargement Strategy and Necessary Steps Ahead POLICY PROGRAM
RULE OF LAW IN THE WESTERN BALKANS: EXPLORING THE NEW EU ENLARGEMENT STRATEGY AND NECESSARY STEPS AHEAD April 16-19, 2018 | Alt Madlitz In cooperation with: The Aspen Institute Germany wishes to thank the German Federal Foreign Office for its sponsorship of the Aspen Southeast Europe Program 2018 through the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe. The mission of the Aspen Institute Germany is to improve the quality of leadership through dialog about the values and ideals essential to meeting the challenges facing organizations and governments at all levels. Over its forty-year history, Aspen Germany has been devoted to advancing values-based leadership – to creating a safe, neutral space in which leaders can meet in order to discuss the complex challenges facing modern societies confidentially and in depth, with respect for differing points of view, in a search for common ground. This reader includes conference papers and proceedings of Aspen Germany’s Western Balkans conference in 2018. The Aspen Institute’s role is limited to that of an organizer and convener. Aspen takes no institutional position on policy issues and has no affiliation with the U.S. or German governments. All statements of fact and expressions of opinion contained in all Aspen publications are the sole responsibility of the author or authors. For further information about the Aspen Institute Germany, please write to Aspen Institute Deutschland e.V. Friedrichstraße 60 10117 Berlin Germany or call at +49 30 80 48 90 0. Visit us at www.aspeninstitute.de www.facebook.com/AspenDeutschland www.twitter.com/AspenGermany Copyright © 2018 by The Aspen Institute Deutschland e.V. -
Gender-Based Discrimination and Labour in Kosovo
Funded by the Co-funded by European Union Swedish Development Cooperation GENDER-BASED DISCRIMINATION AND LABOUR IN KOSOVO Implemented by: GENDER-BASED DISCRIMINATION AND LABOUR IN KOSOVO By Iliriana Banjska, David JJ Ryan, Nicole Farnsworth, Lirika Demiri, Liridona Sijarina and Adelina Tërshani 2019 © Kosovo Women’s Network, 2019 All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Union under conditions. Authors: Iliriana Banjska, David JJ Ryan, Nicole Farnsworth, Lirika Demiri, Liridona Sijarina, and Adelina Tërshani ISBN 978-9951-737-31-9 This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Kosovo Women’s Network and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Printed by Night Design in Pristina, Kosovo, using eco-friendly printing. www.womensnetwork.org Acknowledgements The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) would like to express its gratitude to the people who were involved in this research and contributed to Kosovo’s first in-depth analysis of gender-based discrimination as it relates to labour. This included citizens and institutions who offered their thoughts and time. The Agency for Gender Equality in the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo and the Ombudsperson Institution, as associates in this action, provided vital support to KWN’s efforts in confirming interviews with institutions and reaching diverse respondents through the online survey. The Kosovo Judicial Council provided important assistance in scheduling interviews with judges, as did the Labour Inspectorate with labour inspectors throughout Kosovo. KWN thanks its hard-working and dedicated research team who conducted interviews with institutions, coded interviews and drafted sections of this report: Adelina Tërshani, Liridona Sijarina and Lirika Demiri. -
LGBTI Equal Rights Association for Western Balkans and Turkey, PINK
ERA – LGBTI Equal Rights Association for Western Balkans and Turkey, PINK Embassy Albania, Streha LGBT (Shelter), Pro LGBT, CEL Kosova, Subversive Front, The Coalition Margins, Association Spectra, Egal, Gayten – LGBT, Legebitra, TransAkcija Institute, Pembe Hayat and SPoD Written Contribution to the REPORT ON LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION of UN Independent Expert on Protection against Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 19 June 2018 Table of contents Statement of Interest .........................................................................................................................3 Albania ..............................................................................................................................................5 Bosnia and Herzegovina .....................................................................................................................7 Croatia...............................................................................................................................................9 Kosovo ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Macedonia....................................................................................................................................... 12 Montenegro .................................................................................................................................... 14 Serbia ............................................................................................................................................. -
VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW North Macedonia July 2020
VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW North Macedonia July 2020 North Macedonia ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Coordination of the process of the National Voluntary Review and contribution to the Review was provided by Ana Jovanovska - Head of unit for Sustainable Development Unit from the Cabinet of Deputy President of the Government in Charge for Economic Affairs and Coordination of Economic Departments. Coordination of data collection and contribution to the Statistical Annex was provided by Snezana Sipovikj - Head of Unit for structural business statistics, business demography and FATS statistics, from the State Statistical Office. Acknowledgments for the contribution to the review: Office of the Prime minister Refet Hajdari The National Academy of Dushko Uzunoski Elena Ivanovska Science and arts Lura Pollozhani Ministry of Economy Chamber of commerce of Ivanna Hadjievska Macedonia Dane Taleski Marina Arsova Ilija Zupanovski Biljana Stojanovska Union of Chambers of Jasmina Majstorovska Commerce Cabinet of the Deputy Bekim Hadziu President in charge for Sofket Hazari MASIT economic affairs Blerim Zlarku Eva Bakalova Ministry of Health The process was supported by: Elena Trpeska Sandra Andovska Biljana Celevska Ksenija Nikolova Elena Kosevska Daniel Josifovski Mihajlo Kostovski Dane Josifovski Ministy of Education Viktor Andonov Filip Iliev Nadica Kostoska Bojan Atanasovski Ministry of Transport and General Secretariat of the Connections Government – Unit for Jasminka Kirkova collaboration with the Civil Society Organizations Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry -
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Country Information and Guidance Albania: Sexual orientation and gender identity 13 October 2014 Preface This document provides guidance to Home Office decision makers on handling claims made by nationals/residents of - as well as country of origin information (COI) about - Albania. This includes whether claims are likely to justify the granting of asylum, humanitarian protection or discretionary leave and whether - in the event of a claim being refused - it is likely to be certifiable as ‘clearly unfounded’ under s94 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. Decision makers must consider claims on an individual basis, taking into account the case specific facts and all relevant evidence, including: the guidance contained with this document; the available COI; any applicable caselaw; and the Home Office casework guidance in relation to relevant policies. Within this instruction, links to specific guidance are those on the Home Office’s internal system. Public versions of these documents are available at https://www.gov.uk/immigration- operational-guidance/asylum-policy. Country Information The COI within this document has been compiled from a wide range of external information sources (usually) published in English. Consideration has been given to the relevance, reliability, accuracy, objectivity, currency, transparency and traceability of the information and wherever possible attempts have been made to corroborate the information used across independent sources, to ensure accuracy. All sources cited have been referenced in footnotes. It has been researched and presented with reference to the Common EU [European Union] Guidelines for Processing Country of Origin Information (COI), dated April 2008, and the European Asylum Support Office’s research guidelines, Country of Origin Information report methodology, dated July 2012. -
Austria Belgium Brazil
Master List CSIO5*-NC EUD2 - Sopot Poland 08/06/2017 - 11/06/2017 Countries: 27 Athletes: 100 Horses: 250 Austria Athletes: 5 Horses: 12 ENGLBRECHT, Roland (10002672) CHAMBERY (103SI69) MEVISTO'S POORBOY (102RA15) HOUTZAGER-KAYSER, Julia STERREHOF'S USHI (102ZI30) (10011451) KÜHNER, Max (10002263) ALFA JORDAN (103WO69) ASCALAN (103YJ15) COEUR DE LION 14 (AUT40270) PUCK, Gerfried (10001424) BIONDA 3 (103XX16) BO (104WJ80) ECLIPS 2 (105HJ09) RHOMBERG, Christian (10032400) CORBUSIER (104LV16) LIV GRETE (AUT40675) SAPHYR DES LACS (103SR10) Belgium Athletes: 6 Horses: 17 COX, Karel (10006817) COR VAN DE WATERINGHOEVE (102TE52) FLINSTONE VAN'T EIGENLO (103SJ34) JAGUAR (104QL79) DAIGNEUX-LANGE, Fabienne CLEVER FEE DES HAZALLES (103UU00) (10009757) VENUE D'FEES DES HAZALLES (103AV65) DEVOS, Wouter (10008946) EMPORIO VAN T HOLEINDE (102NP29) JUST ME D (104XA58) TONIK HERO (102NP24) GOFFINET, Thierry (10006342) ARTUUR JH Z (103MZ81) JONSAUNIER DWERSE HAGEN (104GJ14) NAVARRO UK (103EZ86) PHILIPPAERTS, Nicola (10036018) CHILLI WILLI (104IV06) H&M FOREVER D ARCO TER LINDEN (103EB59) VALLONIA DE REVILLE (104TV73) VAN PAESSCHEN, Constant ASTRO BOY (103WG17) (10024862) CALORE VAN DE HELLE (103WJ39) CARLOW VAN DE HELLE (103WJ35) Brazil Athlete: 1 Horses: 3 FEI Page 1/9 Generated on 07/06/2017 15:02 by 10053451 Master List CSIO5*-NC EUD2 - Sopot Poland 08/06/2017 - 11/06/2017 RIVETTI, Cassio (10012063) LAGERFELD (103DE19) ULAHOP BOY (104PS74) UT MAJEUR DE BRECEY (104PS73) Canada Athlete: 1 Horses: 3 AZIZ, Karina (10091748) CZARDAS 30 (102NI85) DUTCH CINDA -
A Men's Perspective on Gender Equality in Kosovo
A Men’s Perspective on Gender Equality in Kosovo Main findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) International Men and Gender Equality Survey A Men’s Perspective on Gender Equality in Kosovo Main findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) 111 This report is the result of a co-operation between the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Mission in Kosovo, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Kosovo Office and UBO Consulting. The research and report production is financed by the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the OSCE, Folke Bernadotte Academy and UNFPA core funding. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the views of the OSCE, UNFPA, the United Nations or any of its affiliated organizations. © OSCE/UNFPA 2018 All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may be freely used and copied for educational and other non-commercial purposes, provided that any such reproduction be accompanied by an acknowledgement of UNFPA and the OSCE as the source. Published by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo UNFPA Kosovo Abdyl Frasheri 37 Zagrebi 39 10000 Prishtinë/Priština 10000 Prishtinë/Priština Tel. +383 38 240 100 Tel. +383 38 249088 [email protected] kosovo.unfpa.org www.osce.org/kosovo Proposal for reference/cite as: OSCE Mission in Kosovo/UNFPA Kosovo (2018): A Men's Perspective on Gender Equality in Kosovo. Main Findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES). Prishtinë/Priština. Acknowledgements The OSCE Mission in Kosovo and UNFPA express gratitude to the following individuals and organisations for their contributions and/or support: Promundo Institute, Ruti Levtov, Care International Balkans, Besnik Leka, John Crownover, Youth Education Center Sinergija, Peer Educators Network, all experts which took part in the research, focus group participants and the whole UBO Consulting team. -
Kosovo Gender Analysis
© Kosovo Women’s Network, 2018 Authors: Nicole Farnsworth, Donjeta Morina, David JJ Ryan, Gresa Rrahmani, Vanessa Robinson-Conlon and Iliriana Banjska for the Kosovo Women’s Network ISBN This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the Kosovo Women's Network and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. Printed using eco-friendly printing. Kosovo Gender Analysis 2018 Acknowledgements The Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) thanks the European Union (EU) Office in Kosovo for entrusting KWN with the important task of preparing this Gender Analysis to inform future EU programming in Kosovo. A team worked diligently to research and write this analysis, including Nicole Farnsworth, Donjeta Morina, David JJ Ryan, Gresa Rrahmani, Vanessa Robinson-Conlon and Iliriana Banjska. Other researchers and writers who contributed to sections of the report include Andrea Pulido, Adelina Berisha, Dardan Hoti, Lauren Hanna and Miranda Avdullahu. The authors thank KWN Executive Director Igballe Rogova, Finance Manager Besa Shehu and other KWN staff for their ongoing support. This analysis would not have been possible without contributions from interview respondents, listed in Annex 1. The authors thank the peer reviewers for their useful suggestions: Agnieszka Stolarczyk, Senior Adviser, Department of Human Rights and Communities, Organisation for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission in Kosovo; Ajete Kërqeli, Gender Expert; Brikena -
Name of the Organisation
Name of the organisation Representative Country Email Albanian Association of PLWHA Olimbi Hoxhaj Albania [email protected] Albanian Center for Economic Research (ACER) Dr. Zef Preci, Executive Director Albania [email protected] Albanian Institute for International Studies Albert Rakipi, PhD Albania [email protected] ARSIS - Social Organisation for the Support of Youth Zini Kore Albania [email protected] Counseling Line for Women and Girls Iris Luarasi- Executive Director Albania [email protected] Environmental Management & Integration Institute Teuta Hoxha Albania [email protected] European Centre Erjon Muharremaj Albania [email protected] Gjergji Vurmo, Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) Albania [email protected] IRD Teuta Hoxha Albania [email protected] National Center for Communty [email protected], Services Liliana Dango Albania [email protected] Open Society Foundation for Albania Valbona Dedja; Andi Dobrushi Albania [email protected]; [email protected] Center for Encounter and Active Non- Violence Matthias Reichl Austria [email protected] Climate Alliance Austria Austria [email protected] Eurasian Transition Group Michael Laubsch Austria [email protected] European Parents' Association - Ambassador Johannes Theiner Austria [email protected] Interkulturelles Zentrum Austria [email protected] OEKOBUERO Thomas Alge Austria [email protected] Association européenne pour la défense des droits de l'Homme (AEDH) Dominique Guibert Belgium [email protected] CONCORD Europe Belgium [email protected] EfVET Valentina Chanina Belgium [email protected] EUCIS-LLL Platform Audrey Frith Belgium [email protected] Eurochild Jana Hainsworth Belgium [email protected] European Foundation Centre Gerry Salole Belgium [email protected] European Parents' Association Belgium [email protected] European Women's Lobby Joanna Maycock Belgium [email protected] Forum permanent de la société civile européenne Philippe D. -
Appendix 4 Status of the Study Transport Network 1
Louis Berger S.A. APPENDIX 4 STATUS OF THE STUDY TRANSPORT NETWORK 1. HIGHWAYS 1.1 Albania The road network consists of some 16,000 km with around 3,200 km of primary network. There are a further 12,000 km of local network (feeder and distributor roads) and some 1000 km of urban roads. The network is generally in a poor condition. The main regional and international network is focused around two axes: the North–South and East- West Highways, both of which have been attracting considerable donor funds for rehabilitation and development activities. Pan European Corridor VIII follows the line of much of the East-West Highway. A summary of the current status of the remaining unimproved sections of these strategic highways follows: North – South Highway: 1. Lezha – Shkoder section: Studies are current and construction should be complete by end 2003 using GoA funds. The project may consist of several lots to be tendered locally. 2. Shkoder – Han-i-Hotit section will be studied and designed by end 2002 (Italian aid). Italian funds may finance construction, which could start end 2003. Italian approval procedures for funding are very lengthy and delay implementation. Construction may be complete by 2005. 3. Rivers Drin and Mati bridges are still not started (delays from procedures for Italian Co- operation Fund). Road sections are completed between Milot and Lezha but cannot be used until Drin and Mati bridges are complete. 4. The listed “Quick Start” projects from the recent Regional Funding Conference remain confirmed (Lushnje – Fier and Fier – Vlora) but Fier – Vlora (to be funded by EIB) may become Near Term. -
Integration in the Slovenian Society
REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA MINISTRSTVO ZA NOTRANJE ZADEVE INTEGRATION IN THE SLOVENIAN SOCIETY INFORMATION FOR ALIENS Ljubljana, January 2014 INTEGRATION IN THE SLOVENIAN SOCIETY INFORMATION FOR ALIENS ISBN 961-6797-24-5 CIP - Kataložni zapis o publikaciji Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica, Ljubljana 342.717(497.4)(035) INTEGRATION in the Slovenian society : information for aliens / [edited by Igor Cetina, Darja Pokrivač ; translation by Euro pre- vajalska agencija ; photographs Uroš Gregorič ... et al.]. - Ljubljana : Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia, 2014 ISBN 978-961-6797-24-5 1. Cetina, Igor 271713024 Issused by: Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia Edited by: Igor Cetina, Darja Pokrivač Translation by: Euro prevajalska agencija d. o. o. Photographs: Uroš Gregorič, Darko Brenko, Monika Golob, Boris Teodorović, Matic Bajželj, D. Bajželj, A. Fevžer, B. Kladnik, J. Skok, Bobo Cover edited by: Matjaž Mitrović Author of text: Mirsada Dželadini Printed by: Grafex, d. o. o. Number of copies: 1800 Ljubljana, January 2014 CONTENTS Page ENTRY AND RESIDENCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA 7 Entry and Residence of third country citizens and members of their families . 9 Citizens of member states of the european economic area (EEA) entry and residence . 22 Entry and Residence of family members of an EEA member state citizen or slovenian citizen . 23 Registration of residence . 27 Acquisition of citizenship of the Republic of Slovenia . 28 TRAINING / EDUCATION 29 Educational system in the Republic of Slovenia . 31 Recognition of qualifications . 39 Adult Education . 40 Help and support for adults in education and learning . 46 Slovenian language learning and introduction to Slovenian society programmes .