Strengthening Legal Protections: The Road to Same-Sex Marriage in Kosovo
Passionate about human rights? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation with our guests Arber Nuhiu, Bjeshkë Guri, and Dan Sokoli, who will join us to discuss thought-provoking questions, such as the challenges encountered by the LGBTIQA+ community, steps to ensure equal rights, and the factors influencing legal reforms.
On the second day of this year’s festival edition, we want to better understand the challenges and progress on the path to equality for the LGBTIQA+ community in Kosovo. The insightful panel discussion, titled “Strengthening Legal Protections: The Road to Same-Sex Marriage in Kosovo,” will take place on July 18th at the Art Gallery in Peja, starting at 5 p.m.
This discussion aims to address the obstacles faced by the LGBTIQA+ community and explore the necessary steps to ensure their basic rights and equal treatment in Kosovo. One key focus will be analyzing the factors that led to the recent setback in recognizing and protecting same-sex marriages through the new civil code.
By participating in this discussion, you contribute in creating a path where the unknown social topics can be discussed from different perspectives.
On our panelists
Arber Nuhiu, the executive director at the Center for Social Group Development (CSGD). A human rights activist and founder of the first LGBTIQ+ NGO in Kosovo, with expertise in LGBTIQ+ rights, human rights, financial management, accounting, assessment, monitoring & evaluation, and human rights advocacy.
Bjeshkë Guri, a cultural anthropologist and Program Coordinator for Dealing with the Past at Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Kosovo, who has been actively involved in projects combating discrimination, memory activism, women’s rights, LGBTIQ+ rights, and utilizing diverse art forms to promote human rights since 2016.
Dan Sokoli, is a dedicated human rights activist, working to advocate for equality and justice in Queer and youth issues, challenging discrimination, promoting inclusivity, and empowering marginalized communities with a strong commitment to social change.
