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PRESS RELEASE related to the CEC’s decision no to certify the political party Serb List for early elections for the Assembly of Kosovo

Prishtina, December 3, 2025 - The Ombudsperson expresses concern regarding the decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) dated December 2, 2025 not to certify the political party Serb List (Srpska Lista) for participation in the early... Read more
Statement of the Ombudsperson on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Pristina, 3 December 2025 - On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ombudsperson reaffirms the commitment to protecting and promoting their rights, as well as overseeing the implementation of state obligations in this area.... Read more
Press release regarding the visit of the Ombudsman to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague

Prishtina, November 20th, 2025 - The Ombudsperson of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Naim Qelaj, accompanied by Ms. Shqipe Ibraj Mala, Director of the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture, and Mr. Burim Tahiri, Director of the Department... Read more
Statement of the Ombudsperson on the occasion of World Children’s Day

Prishtina, 20 November 2025 – On the occasion of World Children's Day, the Ombudsperson reaffirms his unwavering commitment to the protection, promotion and respect of the rights of every child, without distinction. This day reminds us that... Read more
Ombudsperson met with Commissioner for Information and Privacy Agency

Pristina, November 18th, 2025 - The Ombudsperson received the Commissioner for Information and Privacy Agency (IPA), Krenare Sogojeva Dermaku, accompanied by a delegation that participated in the European Workshop on the Review of Cases in the... Read more

Other News

PRESS RELEASE related to the CEC’s decision no to certify the political party Serb List for early elections for the Assembly of Kosovo

Statement of the Ombudsperson on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Press release regarding the visit of the Ombudsman to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague

Statement of the Ombudsperson on the occasion of World Children’s Day

Ombudsperson met with Commissioner for Information and Privacy Agency

Ombudsperson organized a round-table discussion on the state of community rights

Reaction of the Ombudsperson regarding the CEC’s decision not to accredit a number of media outlets to cover the Local Elections

The Ombudsperson participates in the launch of the report on mental health

The Ombudsperson visited the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic

Kosovo becomes part of the Executive Board of the European Network of Equality Bodies (EQUINET)

Ombudsperson met civil society organizations as part of the Forum for Dialogue with Civil Society

The Ombudsperson met with international partners in honor of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the OIK

Ombudsperson participated in the conference of equality bodies from South-Eastern Europe

“State of the Rule of Law in the EU Enlargement Countries”, ENNHRI report

The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Visited the Ombudsperson’s Institution

The Ombudsperson met with representatives of the union and the pensioners’ association

Press release – Ombudsperson’s statement related to RTK

Ombudsperson visited municipality of Leposavic

The Ombudsperson discussed media freedom with journalists

Statement of the Ombudsperson on the occasion of World Environment Day