About the project:
The project “Reconcile”, supported by the European Union, is being implemented by BIRN Hub and BIRN Kosovo and is taking place in Kosovo as well as in several other Western Balkan countries. This project represents an additional effort to increase discussion on transitional justice and dealing with the past in Kosovo and across the Western Balkans more broadly. The project aims to strengthen reconciliation and non-recurrence by empowering diverse communities in the Western Balkans, with a focus on training media professionals, public institutions, and students, by providing them with specialized knowledge on topics such as war crimes, judicial processes, reporting ethics, the role of the media in documenting the truth, as well as the impact of hate speech and disinformation in distorting the truth.
About the training
The training aims to provide participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills on:
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- War crimes and international legal standards
- Transitional justice mechanisms and accountability
- Ethical principles and challenges in reporting on sensitive issues
- The role of the media and civil society in shaping public opinion
- Professional standards and fact-based reporting
Who can apply?
The call is open for:
- Journalists and media professionals
- Representatives of civil society organizations
- Researchers and professionals working in the field of human rights or transitional justice
BIRN Kosovo encourages interested individuals from non-majority ethnic communities, without distinction, to apply and participate in the student training session, in line with the principles of equality and inclusiveness.
Applicants must demonstrate:
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- Interest or experience in the topics of war crimes, transitional justice, or media reporting
- Motivation to apply the acquired knowledge in their professional or academic work
When and where will the respective training sessions be held?
The training session for representatives of civil society, journalists, and researchers will be held on 12 January 2026 at the Reporting House Museum, Prishtina.
Applicants may apply only for the region they come from, through the Google application form.
Selection of participants:
Selection will be based on:
- The relevance of the applicant’s professional or academic profile to the respective training
- Motivation to participate
- Experience or interest in the thematic areas
During the selection process, gender equality and inclusiveness will be taken into account, in line with EU principles.
How to apply?
Interested individuals are invited to complete the online application form at this link, depending on the group they belong to.
- Application form for the student session – University of Prishtina and other non-public universities in Prishtina
- Application form for the student session – University of Prizren
Language of the training: The training sessions in the field of transitional justice will be conducted in Albanian; interpretation will be provided for participants.
Application deadline: 08.01.2026
Only selected participants will be contacted.