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09/07/2025

The Fascist Cocktail Served by the Ruling Majority

The fascist cocktail served to us by the ruling majority through the erasure of Montenegro, its values and culture, disrespect for its Constitution and laws, and police brutality, requires a determined and clear resistance from the entire society. If until now this ideology of the Montenegrin rulers was not clear, yesterday’s events in Villa Gorica […]

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04/07/2025

Political Calculations and Instrumentalization of Human Rights Stall the Law on Legal Gender Recognition Based on Self-Determination

The Law on Legal Gender Recognition Based on Self-Determination is ready for consideration at a Government session, but political maneuvering and the instrumentalization of human rights through political bargaining, instead of responsible action, clearly show where the adoption process has stalled. This was the message conveyed at the panel discussion “Where Did It Stall? From […]

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02/07/2025

On the initiative of the Association Spectra, estradiol is now also available in Health Centers

The drug estradiol, which is available on the Montenegrin market under the name Neofolin, at the initiative of the Association Spectra, was added to the list of drugs that can be distributed in health centers. The availability of this medicine is of great importance for all women who use it as therapy, including trans women, […]

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23/06/2025

EP urges: Law on legal recognition of gender identity based on self-determination still awaits adoption

The European Parliament adopted a report on Montenegro in the form of a resolution urging the country to adopt the Law on Legal Recognition of Gender Identity Based on Self-Determination without delay. As stated in the resolution, the European Parliament notes with regret that this law was not adopted in 2024, although it is one […]

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18/06/2025

The ruling majority does not have the courage to ensure the promised human rights

The Law on Legal Recognition of Gender Identity Still in the Drawers of the Government Despite Numerous Promises and Warnings from International Institutions Spectra Association has repeatedly warned that the delay in adopting this law is, in fact, a political bargaining chip, as it is not in line with the interests of conservative parties and […]

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16/06/2025

EC non-paper: the Government’s decision not to include the Draft Law on Self-Determination in the procedure is worrying, Montenegro is regressing

The latest non-paper of the European Commission for chapters 23 and 24, published in May 2025. clearly recognizes that Montenegro is experiencing a serious setback in the field of human rights of LGBTI people. The document clearly indicates what many reports of international and European organizations confirm – the continuous absence of institutional and legislative […]

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27/05/2025

Politicians left “fertile ground” for hate speech

The draft law on banning fascist, neo-fascist and military nationalist organizations and the use of their symbols was never even considered in the Parliament, although it was proposed several times, and it is necessary for Montenegro ULIĆEVIĆ: – It is very clear why the deputies refused to discuss that law and vote for it – […]

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26/05/2025

Spectra: We call on the Government and the Assembly to stop with deception, the issue of human rights does not allow sitting on two chairs at the same time

They say that the time for “false promises and silent support from an ambush is over, and that the Government of Montenegro will have to roll up its sleeves and fulfill the duties it has towards its citizens.” “Every May 17 is marked the International Day of the Fight against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, and […]

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18/05/2025

Congratulations on the World Press Freedom Day

On the occasion of May 3 – World Media Freedom Day, congratulations were sent by police officers and representatives of the civil sector. Borovinić Bojović: Our role is to provide an environment in which journalists can work freely without fear or censorship The President of the Assembly of the Capital City, Dr. Jelena Borovinić Bojović, […]

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18/05/2025

Spectra: We are as free as our journalists

We are witnessing that attacks on journalists continue, and that women are disproportionately more targeted. Data from the Media Union show that in the previous three years, out of a total of 53 attacks on media workers, as many as 31 were aimed at female journalists, and only since the beginning of the year have […]

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30/01/2025

The third day of Pride Week

Archive: 14.12.2018. Today, on the third day of Pride Week, a performance titled “Masks” will take place at Independence Square, drawing attention to the consequences of transphobia and honoring its victims. The rights of trans individuals in the community are recognized by the members of the Gender Equality Committee as the most vulnerable when it […]

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29/01/2025

Rainbow Europe report: The map shows progress on paper, but the reality is different

Archive: 15.05.2020. Podgorica, PR press service – Montenegro has made visible progress when it comes to adopting strategic and legal solutions related to the rights of LGBTIQ people, as shown by this year’s Rainbow Europe report map. However, there has been little progress in the implementation of these solutions and in genuine societal acceptance. This […]

29/01/2025

I see the frame

Archive: 31.10.2018. The art workshop brought together women of different identities, ages, and backgrounds. We discussed various topics, from gender and sex to misogyny and patriarchy. During the workshop, we drew with charcoal pencils and sticks! The workshop was held as part of a project funded by FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund

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