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01.07.2008 The International Network of Women in Solidarity was created at its first meeting, held in Trento, May 28-31, in the presence of Rita Levi Montalcini (Nobel Prize winner and senator for life), Malalai Joya (Afghan politician and activist) and Benedetta Magri of the International Labour Organization and the International Training Centre.

17.05.2007 The Protocol for improved protection of “Skakavac” Waterfall nature monument, of a total worth of 69,500 KM, was signed in Sarajevo, at Ravne protected area, in the immediate vicinity of Skakavac waterfall.

29.08.2006 Non-smokers Educational Center (NVO Nepusacki Edukativni Centar - RP) is a non-governmental organization which includes non-smokers (people who don’t consume tobacco or tobacco products). The goal of the organization is to help non-smokers in realizing their human rights to a life with tobacco smoke, as well as help with resolving difficult social and economic situations. NEC-RP informs, educations, includes and affirms non-smokers, as well as other citizens of Serbia-Montenegro to realize a healthy lifestyle. NEC-RP releases the Non-smokers Bulletin (Nepusacki bilten NEC), as well as the Ecologolical Bulletin (Ekoloski bilten *EKO-NEC*) for cleaner nature in Serbia.

29.08.2006 The Civil Society Development Foundation (FDSC) is a Romanian non-governmental organization founded in Bucharest in December 1994. FDSC’s mission is to increase the social impact of the Romanian NGOs by direct action and by developing their capacity through cooperation, networking, representation and services. Considering the diversity of nonprofit sector needs in Romania, FDSC assumed from the very beginning a variety of roles: grant distributor, resource center, nonprofit sector research center, and sector promoter. FDSC uses in house expertise as well as external collaborators to develop surveys on civil society.

21.08.2006 On 7 August 2006, the ERRC sent a letter to Ardian Turku, Mayor of Elbasan, expressing concern about the forced evictions and resulting homelessness of 109 Romani individuals. The ERRC urged Mayor Turku to ensure that the urgent housing needs of these evicted families are addressed immediately.

08.08.2006 August 3, 2006, Prishtina and Washington, DC: Thirteen women leaders from six European countries and Kosovo have called on the international community to hold elections in Kosovo and respect the result.

01.08.2006 CURE Foundation invites you to take part in the first PitchWise [PicvajzZ] Festival of Women Arts, taking place in Sarajevo, September 14-17.

03.03.2006 The Multimedia Institute and CARNet announced the visit by Richard Stallman, the founder of the free software movement and the greatest fighter for freedom in information age. Stallman will visit Zagreb on Marth 8-9, 2006 and will held two lectures from the “Knowledge-Based Society and Free Flow of Information” series.

14.02.2006 V-Day Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls Continues to Expand in 2006
Over 1150 Colleges and Communities Stage V-Day Benefits of "The Vagina Monologues"

In Locales from Dar Es Salaam to Charlotte, from Manila to Los Angeles, Over 2500 Events Taking Place this V-Day Season

2006 Corporate Sponsors Announced

2006 Theme "Vagina Warriors: The New Revolution" Celebrates New Activists and Places Global Spotlight to Bring Justice to 'Comfort Women'

13.02.2006 Anketa vjetore mbi lirinë e shtypit nga Freedom House ka ndjekur trendet në lirinë e mediave në mbarë botën që nga viti 1980. Tani duke mbuluar 194 vende dhe territore, Liria e Shtypit: AS Anketë Globale për Pavarësinë e Mediave ofron radhitjen numerike dhe klasifikon mediat e secilit shtet si “Të Pavarura”, “Pjesërisht të Pavarura”, apo “Të Varura.”

07.02.2006 UNIDEE in Residence is an international program open to artists, professionals, students and graduates of various university faculties from any country in the world. Application deadline: 10 April 2006.

26.01.2006 The project for Danube River Protection (DRP), i.e. Capacity building for implementation of projects designed to reduce release of organic and toxic substances and cross-border cooperation of the Danube countries was started in 2001, on the initiative of the Global Environment Facility and UNDP, with the aim to improve the quality of the environment in the Danube Basin.

14.10.2005 There will be a SONEMUS concert held in Sarajevo today; Sonemus has been organizing highly visited and appraised concerts for the passed few years. In cooperation with the International Theater Festival - MESS Sarajevo, our ensemble, together with guest musicians from Switzerland, will perform one of the most significant (and one of the most influential for the future generations) masterpieces of the XXth century: Pierrot Lunaire, by Arnold Schönberg.

22.09.2005 On the occasion of International Day of Peace (September 21), the Prime Minister of Kosovo valued the role of United Nations support and assistance as high for the establishment of peace in Kosovo’s postwar period. Through a press release sent out on Tuesday he called for peace, tranquility, cooperation and tolerance.

20.09.2005 PRISTINA, September 19 (SeeNews) - The business environment of the U.N.-run Kosovo is ranking among the most friendly in Eastern Europe in a study based on the World Bank's Doing Business Index, the U.S. office in Pristina said on Monday.

19.09.2005 According to this research, television still remains the main source of information for citizens of Kosova (84%), with a great difference against radio (8%) and print media (6%). The most preferred media in Kosova are TV21, Radio Dukagjini and Koha ditore, whereas the most trusted media still remain RTK, Radio Kosova and Koha ditore.

19.09.2005 For the International Day of Peace 2005, Campaign for the Conscientious Objection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is once again organizing traditional activities for this day.

16.09.2005 Kosovo Prime Minister, Bajram Kosumi and Silviu Hotaran, General Manager Microsoft South East Europe discussed yesterday for the possibilities of further development of relationships between “Microsoft” and Kosovo Government, including as the first step the immediate application of Windows XP in Albanian language.

15.09.2005 A well known Austrian Company "Bayer" donated two hundred and eight thousand EUR to SOS Children's Village in Prishtina, intended as assistance for abandoned children there. Representatives of this company made a promise at this ocassion that they will continue to provide support in the future, contributing to projects that help abandoned children have opportune lives.

14.09.2005 Kosovo's president yesterday named the group which will lead the talks on the future status of Kosovo. The group will be made up by the Kosovo President, Ibrahim Rugova who will lead the process, Head of Kosovo Parliament, Nexhat Daci, Kosovo PM, Bajram Kosumi and two opposition leaders; Hashim Thaqi, Head of Kosovo Democratic Party and Veton Surroi, Head of “ORA” Political Party. While, Blerim Shala, editor of the daily paper “Zëri” has been appointed as the Coordinator of the Working Groups for the status talks.