Language rights
The Mission works to enhance communication in official languages and to promote bilingualism and multilingualism.
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A key institution in this field, the Office of Language Commissioner was established with help of the OSCE. The Mission is supporting the establishment of the Government Control and Harmonization Unit, to help strengthen translation and interpretation capacities at the municipal level.
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Advocacy Brief - Language Rights in Practice: Why Joint Action Cannot Wait
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo monitors and supports the implementation of language rights in Kosovo, in line with its mandate to promote human rights, institutional accountability, and inclusiveness. This advocacy brief “ Language Rights in Practice: Why Joint Action Cannot Wait” highlights key gaps and priority areas for support. It aims to guide the Mission and international partners in supporting responsible institutions to strengthen compliance, accountability and the effective protection of language rights and multilingualism in Kosovo.
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OSCE Mission organizes language classes for youth in Kosovo
Learning, training and research
Strengthening competenceThe OSCE Mission in Kosovo offers courses and learning resources to support practitioners and other interested audiences in the OSCE participating States.
Manuals and guides
Practice-oriented manuals, guides, handbooks and recommendations for policymakers and practitioners working in this field.
