Another Mural in Fushe Kosova

After a two-day workshop on making murals, the beneficiaries of the project “Dialogue for Peace” from the municipality of Fushë Kosova went out and decorated the town square. Incorporating peaceful motives, interethnic coexistence in Kosovo, and the common traditions that bind us, this mural is now one of the symbols of this city. This post […]

Greetings from the Be a Man Clubs in Sutjeska National Camp near Tjentište!

Kosovo “Be a Man” Club members attended the Regional Leadership Camp in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For four days, they attended leadership workshops, learning more about being a leader, the principles and attributes of a leader, and having fun with team-building activities and games. This activity was implemented within YMI – Young Men Initiative – “Future […]

The 6th module of the STOPP project

The 6th module of the STOPP project was held with professional counselors for violent men and women on violence issues, who discussed the perpetrators’ and victims’ modes. This program aims to increase professional ability and understanding in working with violent men and women using worldwide standards for perpetrator therapy. The Center for Counseling, Social Services […]

Young people from Fushe Kosova’s municipality gathered for a two-day workshop on mural-making techniques as part of the project “Dialogue for Peace.”

They investigated how visual art might teach us about conflict resolution and violence prevention among young people, delving into concepts like perspective-taking, negotiation, effective communication, self-expression, decision-making, and self-reflection. The aims of avoiding violence through community-based art, artistic education, and healthy social development were also investigated. This post is part of the “Dialogue for Peace” […]

Another mural, this time in South Mitrovica

Peace can only be achieved through cooperation and interaction, just like painting this mural together! Thus, young people from the municipality of South Mitrovica gathered and assisted in painting this mural with a meaningful message that symbolizes peace, cultural diversity, and a multiethnic community. This trust building project is funded by UNMIK.

STOPPing Violence, Promoting Change: Mapping Perpetrator Programs in the Western Balkans Report

We are pleased to welcome you to our forthcoming report launch STOPPing Violence, Promoting Change: Mapping Perpetrator Programs in the Western Balkans, which will be held via Zoom on June 16th from 10:00-11:15 CET. At this event, we will share the region’s first research on perpetrator programs. Our results and recommendations provide essential insights to […]

Greeting from Brussels!

Elionita Rexhepaj and Elsa Rexhepaj, two young leaders from Kosovo, attended the Youth Group meeting. Young people were actively involved in the events by sharing their thoughts and experiences, participating in the debates, planning and presenting national social media advocacy plans, and creating closer relationships for future communication. This post is part of SIT’s “Youth […]

SIT hosted victim safety training for general service providers last week

SIT hosted victim safety training for general service providers last week. The program sought to increase professionals’ ability to prevent secondary victimization of their clients and ensure their safety. SIT also gave programs for perpetrators of domestic violence and their responsibility in guaranteeing the safety and protection of victims. The training participants were general service […]

Through photography, we may achieve peace!

Through illustrations, young people from Fushë Kosova, Kamenica, South Mitrovica, and North Mitrovica explored and discussed how photography might be utilized to foster peace in post-conflict contexts across the world. This is accomplished through having the ability to draw attention, express a message, and leave a lasting impression. This post is part of the “Dialogue […]

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