Civil Rights Program - Kosovo (CRP/K)

11/09/2026

The Civil Rights Program Kosovo (CRP/K), in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kosovo, continues its daily presence at the Asylum Centre in Magure enabling provision of free legal assistance to asylum seekers throughout the asylum procedure. This activity is implemented under the European Commission’s -funded regional programme “EU Regional Support to Protection – Sensitive Migration Management Systems in the Western Balkans – Phase III”.
In this vein, individuals seeking international protection receive legal assistance and representation during the asylum procedure, enabling them to access protection mechanisms in accordance with national legislation and international standards.
Kosovo

08/09/2026

National Dialogue on the Rights of Foreigners in Kosovo
On 27 August 2026, the Civil Rights Program Kosovo (CRP/K), within the framework of the FOSTER Project, organized a roundtable discussion titled “National Dialogue.”
The event brought together representatives of state institutions and local civil society organizations from different regions of Kosovo to discuss the rights and protection of foreigners in Kosovo, as well as current challenges and opportunities for improving access to rights.
During the event, CRP/K also presented and shared its National Report on Access to Rights for Foreigners in Kosovo with the participants.
The National Dialogue provided an important platform for exchange, cooperation, and strengthening dialogue among relevant stakeholders.

02/09/2026

A new partnership for the protection of the rights of foreign workers in Kosovo

CRP/K is pleased to be part of this new initiative under the MATRA Fund 2026, together with our partners ATRC and CEDE, with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kosovo.

The project represents an important opportunity to contribute to strengthening the capacities of institutions and civil society, promoting the rights and protection of foreign workers, and supporting their socio-economic integration in Kosovo.

For CRP/K, this initiative builds on our long-standing commitment to ensuring that the rights and dignity of every person are respected and protected, regardless of their nationality.

We are grateful to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for its trust and support, and to our partners ATRC and CEDE for this important cooperation.

We look forward to working together towards meaningful and lasting results.


Një partneritet i ri për mbrojtjen e të drejtave të punëtorëve të huaj në Kosovë

CRP/K ka kënaqësinë të jetë pjesë e kësaj nisme të re në kuadër të fondit MATRA 2026, së bashku me partnerët tanë ATRC dhe CEDE, me mbështetjen e Ambasadës së Mbretërisë së Holandës në Kosovë.

Ky projekt paraqet një mundësi të rëndësishme për të kontribuar në forcimin e kapaciteteve të institucioneve dhe shoqërisë civile, në promovimin dhe mbrojtjen e të drejtave të punëtorëve të huaj, si dhe në mbështetjen e integrimit të tyre socio-ekonomik në Kosovë.

Për CRP/K-në, kjo nismë ndërtohet mbi angazhimin tonë të vazhdueshëm për të siguruar që të drejtat dhe dinjiteti i çdo personi të respektohen dhe të mbrohen, pavarësisht shtetësisë së tij apo saj.

Shprehim mirënjohjen tonë për Ambasadën e Mbretërisë së Holandës në Kosovë për besimin dhe mbështetjen, si dhe për partnerët tanë ATRC dhe CEDE për këtë bashkëpunim të rëndësishëm.

Mezi presim të punojmë së bashku drejt arritjes së rezultateve domethënëse dhe të qëndrueshme.

Great to have signed another contract under the 2026 MATRA Fund, this time with a consortium of non-governmental organizations led by Civil Rights Program Kosovo (CRPK).

As Kosovo increasingly engages with foreign workers, it is in the shared interest of Kosovo and the Netherlands to support strong institutions, fair labour practices, and effective migration governance. The project will strengthen the capacities of institutions and civil society working in this field, while supporting the socio-economic integration and protection of foreign workers.

We look forward to working closely with CRPK and its partners and to supporting the project in achieving lasting and meaningful results.
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30/08/2026

OBILIC, Kosovo* – On a bright morning in Obilic, Azra sits in the modest home she shares with her partner. As she talks about her family, her thoughts often turn to her mother and siblings, who she cannot visit.

19/06/2026

Vizitë në Qendrën e Azilit në Magure

Sot, më 16 qershor 2026, në kuadër të aktiviteteve të Javës së Ndihmës Juridike Falas, znj. Flutura Berbati Zena, Drejtore e Departamentit Ligjor, së bashku me bashkëpunëtorë dhe përfaqësues të organizatës partnere Programi për të Drejtat Civile Kosovë (CRP/K), realizuan një vizitë në Qendrën e Azilit në Magure.

Gjatë vizitës, u diskutua lidhur me procedurat që duhet të ndjekë një shtetas i huaj për të paraqitur kërkesën për azil, procedurat e regjistrimit dhe të qëndrimit në qendër, si dhe kushtet dhe shërbimet që kjo qendër ofron për azilkërkuesit.

Po ashtu, pjesëmarrësit patën mundësinë të shohin nga afër mënyrën se si ofrohet ndihma juridike falas për azilkërkuesit nga Programi për të Drejtat Civile Kosovë (CRP/K) në Qendren e Azilit.

Ky aktivitet u realizua nga Agjencia për Ndihmë Juridike Falas, në bashkëpunim me Programin për të Drejtat Civile Kosovë (CRP/K).

18/06/2026

Ahead of World Refugee Day (WRD), CRP/K, with the support of UNHCR, organized a
participatory assessment discussion bringing together male asylum seekers, asylum
authorities, and partner organizations, including KRCT and JRS. The discussion created
a space to listen, reflect, and strengthen collective support in solidarity with people
forced to flee.
Asylum seekers actively shared their experiences, priorities, and challenges, including
living conditions and access to rights and essential services highlighting the importance
of responses that are informed by their voices and perspectives.
On the occasion of WRD, we stand with those who have been forced to leave
everything behind. Their resilience inspires us and reminds us that building a world
where everyone can live in safety, dignity, and inclusion is a responsibility we all share.
# UN Kosovo Team Kosovo

05/06/2026

The Civil Rights Program Kosovo (CRP/K), with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kosovo (UNHCR), and in collaboration with Agency for Free Legal Aid (AFLA), organized two training sessions in Prishtine/Pristina and Gjakovë/Ðakova regions for over 20 AFLA legal officers on Asylum and refugee protection.
The training provided an overview of Refugee Status Determination procedures including the use of country-of-origin information, assessment of credibility criteria followed by protection and procedural safeguards. Legal officers from AFLA had an opportunity to obtain practical knowledge in dealing with asylum claims by identifying key legal protection elements and credibility criteria toward granting a refugee status. They have been also familiarized how to access, initiate and represent an asylum seeker throughout the asylum procedure in Kosovo.
This activity within the European Commission-funded regional programme “EU Regional Support to Protection-Sensitive Migration Management Systems in the Western Balkans – Phase III” is implemented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Kosovo Team Kosovo

14/05/2026

🎓🔴 Happening Now | Closing ceremony of the Legal Clinic “Asylum, Refugee and Statelessness”

The closing ceremony of the Legal Clinic “Asylum, Refugee and Statelessness” is taking place today at the Faculty of Law of the University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan/Gnjilane, bringing together students, academia, legal professionals, and partners to celebrate the successful completion of this unique learning journey. 🎉

Implemented through the collaboration of the UN Refugee Agency, Civil Rights Program Kosovo (CRP/K), and the University of Kadri Zeka, the clinic gave law students a meaningful opportunity to turn theory into practice, deepen their understanding of asylum, refugee protection, and statelessness, and take their first steps toward becoming compassionate professionals committed to protecting those most in need. 🤝

Today, UNHCR together with academia, students and partners, marks two key milestones, the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 65th anniversary of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. These are not only moments to reflect on the progress made, but also to reaffirm our shared commitment to upholding their principles.

📍 From interactive lectures with practitioners and institutional experts, to hands on simulations of asylum and statelessness determination procedures, and an insightful field visit, students didn’t just learn, they experienced.

🏁 The legal clinic strengthened their practical skills and helped shape the next generation of legal professionals in international protection.

Certificates are awarded to the students to recognize their dedication, active participation, and hard work. This milestone also celebrates the strong collaboration between University, UNHCR and CRP/K and reflects a shared commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation of professionals devoted to protecting refugees and stateless persons in Kosovo.

The Legal Clinic is implemented with the support of the European Commission IPA III Regional Programme “EU Regional Support to Protection-Sensitive Migration Management Systems in the Western Balkans.” 🎓 Kosovo

09/05/2026

30/04/2026

📚 Learning by Doing – Legal Clinic Simulations
As part of the practical phase of the Legal Clinic programme, students actively engaged in simulation exercises on Refugee Status Determination (RSD) and Statelessness Status Determination procedures.
Through role-play scenarios, students assumed the roles of asylum officers, legal representatives, and applicants, allowing them to experience firsthand how international protection procedures are conducted in practice. 🧑‍⚖️👥
The simulations helped students strengthen key professional skills such as interviewing techniques, legal reasoning, credibility assessment, and decision-making in line with international protection standards. By applying theory to realistic case scenarios, students gained a deeper understanding of the safeguards and responsibilities involved in asylum and statelessness procedures. 🌍✨
The Legal Clinic is implemented with the support of the European Commission IPA III Regional Programme “EU Regional Support to Protection-Sensitive Migration Management Systems in the Western Balkans.”