The event brought together representatives from universities in Kosovo, students, journalists and civil society organisations. Its aim was to strengthen people’s capacities to understand digital rights and enhance their skills in identifying and protecting these rights.
The meeting began with a presentation about the Reporting Digital Rights and Freedom project, including its goals, objectives and activities over the past year. The presentation highlighted key findings from BIRN’s Annual Report on Digital Rights Violations, focusing on the cases that have been identified and recorded as digital rights violations within the framework of the project.
During the meeting, Labinot Leposhtica, Coordinator of the Legal and Court Monitoring Office, highlighted the importance of digital rights as an integral part of universal human rights. He said these rights include privacy, freedom of expression and protection against online abuse. Leposhtica discussed the necessary steps and best practices to respect and promote these rights effectively, underlining the role of institutions and citizens in ensuring a safe and fair digital environment.
Following this, Xhorxhina Bami, journalist and editor at BIRN, presented the Engaged Citizens Reporting (ECR) platform, a digital tool launched by BIRN that allows journalists to gather information directly from communities and involve them in the reporting process. Bami explained that the platform enables citizens to report their concerns while maintaining full anonymity.
The meeting was attended by 35 participants, including 30 women. They had the opportunity to engage in discussions and share their experiences regarding digital rights violations in Kosovo, including the misuse of personal data, anonymity on social media and unauthorised dissemination of information.
This meeting was organised within the framework of Reporting Digital Rights and Freedoms, implemented by BIRN Kosovo and supported by the European Union.