JUST REACT aims to promote the role of citizens and the civil society in promoting transparency, accountability, and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kosovo. The project will advocate for an improved access to justice for all citizens, with special emphasis on vulnerable groups, rural communities, victims of violence and discrimination, those prone to abuse, or others that have fewer opportunities for proper access to justice in general. It will also strengthen the dialogue between civil society, citizens and relevant institutions in combating social injustice, and lack of access to justice which is fundamental for further improvement of the rule of law in Kosovo. Finally, JUST REACT aims to increase capacities and prepare young lawyers to engage within the justice system. One of the components of JUST REACT aims to deepen citizens knowledge on access to justice in order to further educate citizens across Kosovo on the existing legal remedies, institutional stakeholders and mechanisms available to report domestic violence and gender-based violence.
Specific Objectives
1. Strengthening cooperation between local NGOs and relevant institutions through advocacy, monitoring and regular policy research on specific issues of human rights and access to justice;
2. Improving the ‘modus operandi’ (mode of operation) of NGOs by increasing their supervisory role and participation in policy-making processes on issues related to access to justice and human rights;
3. Advocacy and awareness of human rights issues, such as discrimination, violence and access to justice;
4. Improving access to justice and the general promotion of human rights through information campaigns, awareness and informative activities, especially in rural areas.