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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]

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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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Jovan Ulićević – Award ceremony for Spektra’s contribution to Human rights in 2018

Archive: 11.12.2018.

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Empowering students to create equal and real opportunities for all in the school environment.

Archive: 26.12.2019. Podgorica, PR press servis – It is crucial to raise awareness, inform, and empower students to create equal and real opportunities for everyone in the school environment, and the workshop provides an opportunity to reduce the social distance and discriminatory attitudes students may have towards trans individuals. This message was conveyed during the […]

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Performance Masks

Archive: 14.11.2018. Performance Masks: A protest against a system that fails to recognize the existence of trans people Podgorica, PR press service – The Spektra Association organized the performance “Masks,” during which 11 trans individuals wore masks and carried banners, sending a message that the event represents a protest against a system that does not […]

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Half of high school students believe that transgender identity is a mental disorder

Archive: 17.12.2019. Podgorica, PR press service – In Montenegro, 50 percent of high school students believe that transgender identity is a mental disorder, while 38 percent disagree with the idea that it is normal to change one’s gender, as stated during the roundtable organized by the Spektra Association. At the roundtable titled “Ending Violence: Guidelines […]

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Memorandum of cooperation signed with the secondary school “Mirko Vešović”

Today, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation with the Secondary School “Mirko Vešović” on measures to combat discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics, as well as the promotion of tolerance toward transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals!
The signatories of the Memorandum agree to jointly work within their capacities and legally defined competences to improve the position of transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals at the local level. Together, we aim to create conditions that will lead to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against this population in the community, both locally and nationally.

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Signing of agreement with RYCO for the advancement of the trans community

Today, we officially signed a project agreement with the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). As part of this project, we will implement a variety of activities, including training to build the capacity of trans activists to work with the community, workshops aimed at increasing the visibility of the trans community and the importance of our human rights, as well as the creation of publications that will be developed following these training sessions.

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