Conference: From Crisis to Action
7 June
10:00 - 14:00
Armata Cinema09:30-10:00 – Registration of participants
10:00 - 10:20 – Opening Remarks:
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Arbër Nuhiu, Executive Director, Center for Social Group Development CSGD
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Përparim Rama - Mayor of the Municipality of Prishtina
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Frank Power - Head of the Council of Europe Office in Prishtina
10:20-11:30 – Panel 1: Mental Health
The discussion on mental health will address the emotional and psychological well-being of LGBTIQ+ people. Special emphasis will be given to the institutional responsibilities and systemic changes needed to prevent suicides and improve mental health of LGBIQ+ people.
Speakers:
Fatmire Kollçaku, Kryetare e Komisionit për Shëndetësi dhe Mirëqenie Sociale, Kuvendi i Kosovës
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Fatmire Kollçaku, Chairperson of the Committee on Health and Social Welfare, Assembly of Kosovo
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Vebi Mujku, Director of the Center for Social Work in Prishtina
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Nol Musa, Activist
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Arsim Berisha, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health
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Bind Skeja, Executive Director of the Center for Information and Social Improvement (QIPS)
Moderator: Aulonë Kadriu
11:40 - 12:45 – Panel 2: Civil Code
The discussion on the civil code will bring attention to same-sex marriage, hate speech, and the violation of the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons in the Assembly of The Republic of Kosovo, as well as in the public discourse in general.
Speakers:
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Albulena Haxhiu, Minister of the Ministry of Justice
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Eliza Hoxha, Human Rights Committee, Assembly of Kosovo
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Dimal Basha, Committee for Legislation, Assembly of Kosovo
Moderator: Jeta Xharra
13:00 -14:00 - Cocktail
*The event will be open for the media.
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