In partnership with the University of Prishtina
This conference brings together practitioners, policy makers, and scholars to reflect on the lessons of the humanitarian intervention in Kosovo and the developments in the last 25 years that offer both challenges and opportunities for democracy, peace, and security not only in Southeastern Europe, but around the globe.
The aim of the conference is to discuss and debate bold actions for promoting human rights, building peace, and progressing democracy globally based on lessons from taking just and necessary stands, such as the one taken in Kosovo, against genocide and the violation of human rights.
Conference themes:
Day ONE: State Building: Why is ongoing state building important to ensuring the continued progression to EU membership? What measures are being taken to preserve and strengthen democratic practices throughout the legislative, legal, and municipal branches of government?
Day TWO: Security & Peacebuilding: How have security and peacebuilding efforts evolved since the NATO intervention in Kosovo in 1999? What roles have women played and continue to play in security and peacebuilding efforts? How does the current geopolitical landscape present challenges to security and peacebuilding not only in Kosovo but around the world and what measures are needed to secure peace?
Day TWO: Transitional Justice: What istransitional justice? How can it be achieved? Why is it important to state building and lasting peace?
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