Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Kosovo (Kosovo)

The Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) was founded in 2003 as an NGO and has grown into a regional network encompassing Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. YIHR Kosovo (YIHR KS), established in 2004, has been working for two decades to protect and promote human rights and democratic values in Kosovo and the region. Over the years, YIHR KS has successfully engaged thousands of young people, established lasting cross-border partnerships, and garnered national and international recognition for its contributions to human rights and peacebuilding. Its focus areas include coming to terms with the past, protecting human rights and the rule of law, and empowering young people at the local and regional levels. YIHR KS's mission is to inspire young people to document human rights violations, take preventative action, promote their inclusion, and build partnerships to amplify their voices and foster peace. The Executive Director is Marigona Shabiu, who has extensive experience in civil society and relevant academic qualifications.