PAX works with local civil society to bring citizens together to address challenges of common interest such as poor governance, a weak rule of law and the unresolved legacy of violent conflict.
Our Kosovo program focuses on two main areas:
- Supporting civil society and citizens improving inter-community relations and responsive local governance in northern Kosovo. In the Mitrovica region members of the Serb community look to the Serbian state for direction and support; PAX supports civil society to strengthen citizenship and accountable governance in order to sustainably improve life for people from all communities in the region. PAX cooperates in this program with local partner Community Building Mitrovica (CBM) and UN-Habitat.
- Dealing with the past and transitional justice. Since dealing effectively with the legacy of mass violence and human rights violations will be essential to realizing Kosovo’s vision of a cohesive, multi-ethnic society, PAX also supports civil society to design and implement bottom-up, inclusive and citizen-centered transitional justice processes that strengthen prospects for better relations between communities.
Contact
Kathelijne Schenkel, project Lead Kosovo/Western Balkans, schenkel@paxforpeace.nl