The most intense wave of negative comments regarding LGBTIQ+ individuals in media articles was recorded in 2013, during the first Pride Parade in Budva. Furthermore, this community is most frequently reported on in the context of incidents and political debates, while continuous coverage of everyday topics is lacking.This was stated by the project coordinator of the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), Andrea Rovčanin, during a guest appearance on Adria Television. She presented the result

Strategic legislative reform and responsible media reporting are crucial for the protection of the LGBTIQ+ community, as the lack of investigative coverage of these topics in the media perpetuates prejudices and stereotypes, further marginalizing community members and placing them outside the framework of basic civil rights.This was assessed during the second panel, "Between Visibility and Stereotypes: How Media Represent the LGBTIQ+ Community?" held as part of the roundtable "Representation of

Nearly half of media articles on LGBTIQ+ topics are published in the "Politics" and "Society" sections; two-thirds of articles have at least one comment, of which about 80 percent carry a negative tone, yet a certain shift in public discourse is noticeable. This was announced at the roundtable "Representation of LGBTIQ+ Persons in Montenegrin Media," which we organized and where the "Analysis of LGBTIQ+ Community Representation in Online Media" was presented.The President of the Governing Board

Today, in the Cultural Center in Kolašin, we held a one-day training on political leadership for women, titled: "From Idea to Influence: Political Leadership Training for Women." The training was aimed at strengthening the political and leadership capacities of women through four thematic modules: political leadership and decision-making, public speaking and communication, digital security and protection, as well as the development of political strategy and messaging.During the training, partici

Hate speech against LGBTIQ persons remains strongly present in the online space, although today it is often disguised and harder to recognize, which is why the media bear a key responsibility in shaping the social climate and moderating content. This was stated by the project coordinator of the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), Andrea Rovčanin, who, as a guest on the TV E morning program "Budilnik," spoke about the results of the project "From Silence to Narrative: Representation of the

In Montenegro, as many as 80 percent of comments on online portals regarding the LGBTIQ community have a negative tone, which is why these topics should be treated responsibly in the media, from the perspective of human rights and freedoms, without sensationalism or the incitement of potential conflicts. This was stated by the project coordinator of the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), Andrea Rovčanin, during a guest appearance on the "Boje jutra" program on Television Vijesti. She dis

CeMI is implementing the project "From Silence to Narrative: Representation of the LGBTIQ+ Community in Montenegrin Media (2011-2024)," which aims to contribute to a higher level of social acceptance and visibility of LGBTQI+ persons in Montenegro by promoting accurate, balanced, and fact-based media reporting. The project also aims to contribute to the reduction of negative media narratives and hate speech directed at LGBTQI+ persons by conducting a comprehensive analysis of long-term trends in

CeMI invites young women aged 18–45 to apply for the one-day training“From Idea to Impact: Political Leadership Training for Women” 👩‍💼💬📅 6 February 2026⏰ 10:00–16:00📍 Cultural Centre, KolašinThe training is intended for women who want to develop skills in political leadership, public speaking, strategic communication, and digital security. The training will be led by Jovana Marović.📩 Applications are open until 30 January and should be sent to:andrea.rovcanin@cemi.org.meThe training is implemen

CeMI organized today a one-day training titled “From Idea to Impact: Training on Political Leadership for Women” at the Academy of Knowledge in Budva.The training focused on strengthening women’s political and leadership capacities through four thematic modules: political leadership and decision-making, public speaking and communication, digital security and protection, and the development of political strategy and messaging.During the training, participants had the opportunity to engage in prac

CeMI is organizing a one-day training titled “From Idea to Impact: Training on Political Leadership for Women”, which will take place at:📍 Academy of Knowledge – Budva 📅 January 14, starting at 9:00 AMThe training is intended for young women aged 18 to 45 who wish to develop political leadership skills, public speaking abilities, and strategic communication, as well as to enhance the knowledge and competencies that will support their future work and engagement.The training will be led by Jovana

There can be no real progress in the field of gender equality without clear political will, systemic changes, and strong women’s solidarity. In a society of deeply rooted patriarchy and formal policies without real implementation, women remain excluded from centers of political power.This was the key message of the third episode of our podcast “Without Filters”, titled “Why Does Power in Montenegro Not Have a Female Face?”.Aleksandra Vuković Kuč, Vice President of the Democratic Party of Sociali

The Anti-Corruption Strategy and the Action Plan for Chapter 23 are good and ambitious documents, but frequent amendments to laws adopted through accelerated procedures, as well as the absence of verdicts in high-level corruption cases, show that there are still no visible systemic effects that would strengthen an anti-corruption culture and public trust in institutions.This message was delivered at our conference “Turning Points in the Fight against Corruption,” where the Report on the Implemen

The fight against corruption remains a key condition for closing negotiations with the European Union, despite the strengthening of numerous institutions within the system—primarily the Special State Prosecutor’s Office, the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, the Tax Administration, and the Customs Administration. However, without measurable and sustainable results in prosecuting corruption, especially at the high level, Montenegro will not be able to achieve this goal.This message was del