Cultural heritage
Strengthening implementation of the cultural heritage legislation is an important part of the Mission’s work in Kosovo.
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As part of its work in this field, the Mission advocates for the effective implementation of legislation to protect the Special Protective Zones, supports local authorities in their work to protect cultural heritage and works with youth to develop their skills and knowledge, including stimulation of inter-community dialogue through cultural heritage.
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Women and Property: A Continuous Path Towards Change

Brochure
Women’s Inheritance Rights
The booklet on “Women’s Inheritance Rights” is designed to raise awareness among the general public, including women from rural communities and relevant institutions about women’s inheritance rights. Based on the feedback received during the Mission’s workshops on women’s property rights in 2021 and 2022, the Mission gathered a series of common issues in the implementation of women’s inheritance rights. The booklet responds to these issues by explaining the legal framework in a simplified and relatable manner, illustrating them through sample cases in the format of frequently asked questions and informing affected women, family members and civil society organizations about actions they can take to protect and enforce women’s inheritance rights.

Guide / manual / handbook
The Information Guide for Practitioners on Access to Property Rights in Kosovo
The Information Guide for Practitioners on Access to Property Rights in Kosovo is designed for practitioners working in the area of property rights, such as civil society organizations, notaries, cadastral offices and municipal bodies, where an interested party can direct their questions regarding property and inheritance rights. The Guide provides information on the main concepts related to property rights; it explains the process of property registration step by step, and offers an updated directory of main stakeholders that can facilitate exercising one’s property rights on the municipal level.
The Guide emphasizes the equal rights of women and men to enjoy their property and inheritance rights and is accompanied by a Women's Access to Property and Inheritance Rights 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.
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