Montenegro needs a database in which all diplomas can be checked and suspicious or falsified ones identified, as this is one of the country's most burning issues. Furthermore, conflict of interest must be embedded into legislation in order to create a unified framework for strengthening the code of ethics in higher education.This was the key message of the twelfth episode of the podcast "Bez filtera" (Without Filter), titled "Corruption in Education," produced by the Centre for Monitoring and Re

The Centre for Monitoring and Research (CeMI) announces a call for applications for two scholarships for Law Faculty students within the trial monitoring program.The call is intended for students of the Faculty of Law who wish to enhance their theoretical knowledge by gaining practical experience in trial monitoring, analysis of judicial practice, and research in the field of the rule of law.Through this program, scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to participate in monitoring court

Regional governments are largely occupied with the problem of state capture, and in the fight against corruption as a chronic disease of the social system, the most important elements are free media, whistleblowers, as well as officials and civil servants with integrity.This was the assessment from the second panel, "Fighting State Capture in the Western Balkans: Anti-Corruption Reforms and Institutional Resilience," held within the regional policy forum "Building Democratic Resilience in the We

Artificial intelligence can contribute to digital sovereignty, a more efficient public administration, and democratic resilience only if introduced in a planned manner, alongside a secure and interoperable data infrastructure, a developed digital identity, expert capacities, transparency, and clear institutional accountability; otherwise, its ad hoc application may produce more risks than benefits.This was stated during the third panel, titled "Digital Sovereignty and Governance: Artificial Inte

Montenegro is closer to the European Union than ever, but closing negotiation chapters in itself will not solve the problems of corruption, political influence, and state capture, which is why European integration must bring fundamental changes and independent institutions.This was stated at the opening of the Regional Anti-Corruption Policy Forum titled "Building Democratic Resilience in the Western Balkans: From State Capture to Digital Sovereignty," organized by the Centre for Monitoring and

The influence of large capital, pressure on officials, and a shortage of inspectors make it difficult to prove environmental crime, which is why Montenegro must strengthen its institutions, strategically plan development, and reject projects that jeopardize national interests and natural resources.This was evaluated in the eleventh episode of the podcast "Without Filter," produced by the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI).Azra Vuković, Executive Director of the non-governmental organizati

To strengthen the public trust in the healthcare system, more transparent procedures, clear outcomes for reported cases of suspected corruption, and consistent sanctioning of abuses are essential. This would be supported by introducing a uniform procedure that would standardize the work of all ethics committees and clearly define how complaints are investigated, facts are established, and decisions are made.This was emphasized in the tenth episode of our podcast "Without Filter," titled "How Muc

📹 The video is intended to shed light on the current issues and obstacles with which LGBTIQ people encounter in the health and social protection system, and to inform its users about available and safe support services, such as the Interactive support map - with the goal to overcome them. The project is realized with the financial support of the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro.

An interactive support map for LGBTIQ individuals, which aggregates data on trained health and social workers as well as contact persons in local self-governments, will facilitate access to services; however, high-quality institutional protection requires empathy in addition to professional qualifications.This was the message delivered at the round table “Improving the Accessibility of Services and Institutional Protection for LGBTIQ Persons in Montenegro Presentation of Results and Recommendati

In Montenegro, ethnic Muslims are underrepresented in institutions and political life, and their numbers in population censuses are continuously declining, which is why they need an authentic political organization—the formation of which is hindered by the civic orientation of most community members, as well as the lack of an individual willing to assume its leadership.This was assessed by Sabrija Vulić, President of the Council of the Muslim People of Montenegro, during his guest appearance on

Improving the political participation of minorities is a matter of equal opportunity, the implementation of constitutional principles, and the strengthening of democratic institutions, while formal rights are not enough without the meaningful participation of minority communities in decision-making processes.This was stated at the roundtable "Political Participation of Minorities and Challenges of Authentic Representation in Montenegro," which we organized today at the PR Center.CeMI Project Coo

The trilingual digital guide to the civil and political rights of minorities, available in Montenegrin, Romani, and Albanian on the web platform ferizbori.me, will enable members of minority nations and other minority national communities to inform themselves about their rights and protection mechanisms in a simple and clear manner.This was announced at our press conference held on the occasion of presenting the trilingual digital guide to the civil and political rights of minorities in Monteneg

📢Join us for the round table discussion "Political Participation of Minorities and Challenges of Authentic Representation in Montenegro," which will take place on July 9th at 10:00 AM at the PR Center in Podgorica.The round table will bring together representatives of state institutions, national councils of minority nations and other minority national communities, civil society organizations, and the media, to open a dialogue on the position of minority communities and their participation in th

Minority parties should be viewed as important political actors who have made a crucial contribution to the state-building and European processes in Montenegro, but their position in the electoral system is not fairly resolved and must be improved through guaranteed mandates.This was assessed by the President of the Democratic Union of Albanians, Mehmed Zenka, and the President of the Croatian Civic Initiative, Adrijan Vuksanović, in the eighth episode of the "Bez Filtera" (Unfiltered) podcast,

Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro remain underrepresented in political life, and the lack of concrete inclusion measures alongside long-unfulfilled promises have led to a loss of trust in electoral reforms, making a lower electoral threshold essential for their increased participation in decision-making.This was assessed by the Executive Director of the non-governmental organization "Walk with Us," Elvis Beriša, in the seventh episode of the "Bez Filtera" (Unfiltered) podcast, titled "Roma and Po

During April and June, CeMI successfully organized three workshops dedicated to the political rights and political participation of minorities in Montenegro. The workshops were held on April 7th in the hall of the Municipality of Berane, on June 10th in the hall of the Municipality of Ulcinj, and on June 12th in the hall of the Municipality of Bijelo Polje.The participants included representatives of minority communities, civil society organizations, local self-governments, and political parties

Misogyny, threats, and the online targeting of women have become a serious social problem that threatens women's safety and their participation in public and political life, and our research showed that nearly 90 percent of misogynistic comments on Montenegrin portals target female politicians, it was announced at the organization's final conference.During the final conference "Safe Public Space – A Dialogue on Online Violence Against Women," CeMI Project Coordinator Andrea Rovčanin stated that