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Sexual harassment and gender-based violence represent fundamental forms of discrimination and human rights violations in the media sector as well, as demonstrated by research conducted by journalists’ unions, associations, and media organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia. Imagine working in three different positions and experiencing sexual harassment in each of them. This is exactly what happened to one of the journalists participating in the

The idea of celebrating World Bee Day was born in Slovenia – a country that has made beekeeping an integral part of its identity, culture, and sustainable development. This year, the Municipality of Berane hosted the central World Bee Day celebration in Montenegro. The event was jointly organized by: Zavod Krog from Slovenia, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Montenegro, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro, the Municipality of Ber

From 23 April to 30 April 2026, Zavod Krog participated as a partner organization in the Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers project “Rewear. Reconnect. Rebuild” in Oščadnica, Slovakia. The project brought together youth workers from different countries to explore topics connected to sustainable living, slow fashion, upcycling, and environmental responsibility. Throughout the mobility, participants took part in interactive workshops, discussions, and creative activities focuse

The results of a regional research presented today in Sarajevo show that nearly 80 percent of women journalists have experienced some form of gender-based violence. The conference, held in Sarajevo on April 20, 2026, presented the findings of a regional research on the prevalence and patterns of violence against women in the media, and opened a professional and public discussion on the responsibility of the media sector in building a safe and equal working environment. The co

A coalition of more than 500 European organizations from the the cultural and creative sectors, independent media, journalism, and civil society has issued a joint call to European institutions with a clear demand: to strengthen the budget of the AgoraEU programme in the upcoming multiannual financial framework. Organizations operating across all EU Member States and candidate countries contribute daily to sustaining cultural production, ensuring information in the public in

Today we mark World Water Day, whose purpose is to raise awareness about the importance of drinking water, the sustainable use of water, and other related challenges such as hygiene and health. Since 1993, following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 22 nd March has each year highlighted the importance of water from different perspectives. This year’s theme focuses on water and its connection to gender equality. In Eu

Zavod Krog proudly participated as a partner organization in the international training course “Beyond Borders”, organized by Youth Human Impact in Tykocin, Poland. Youth Human Impact is a Polish organization dedicated to empowering young people through non-formal education, creative methods, and international cooperation. They focus on providing opportunities for personal development, entrepreneurship, and social engagement, especially for young people facing geographical,

Zavod Krog is proud to announce its participation in the international Mobility of Youth Workers project “Rewear. Reconnect. Rebuild”, which will take place from 23–30 April 2026 in Oščadnica, Slovakia . This training course brings together 21 youth workers (3 from each partner country) to explore sustainable living, slow fashion, and the environmental and social impact of fast fashion. Through hands-on workshops, discussions, and collaborative activities, participants will e

Preliminary results of the study “Women in the Media” confirm the existence of a gap between declarative support and actual institutional responses to sexual harassment in newsrooms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia. "I didn’t know what else to do or how to act without it turning out that I was the problem. I didn’t report it to anyone because my superior also made certain comments toward women… and I didn’t even know who I could turn to.” (excerpt from

We are pleased to announce that the “Navigating life with Dementia” project, implemented over the past four years ( 2022–2024 and 2024–2025 ) by Zavod Krog in partnership with NGO Impuls from Montenegro, is continuing in a new, sustainably designed format. This marks an important milestone, as the project will not come to an end after the conclusion of project funding in December 2025, but will instead continue in an adapted form that will keep providing support to people l

With the opening of an exhibition of products created by residents of the Nikšić home for the elderly, we successfully concluded the »Navigating life with dementia« project in December 2025, in cooperation with our partner NGO Impuls from Montenegro. The two-year project (2024–2025), »Navigating life with dementia«, was implemented in eight municipalities in northern Montenegro, a region considered underdeveloped. In addition, dementia in these areas remains a stigmatized a

When journalists are silenced by fear, the public interest suffers Sexual harassment in newsrooms in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina has been hidden for years behind professional silence, uncertain contracts, and power hierarchies. Although laws formally prohibit discrimination and violence, practice shows that protection for female journalists and media workers is often lacking. Can a Rulebook on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment become a turning poin

After rejecting a colleague's offer of sexual intercourse, the respondent in a survey we are conducting as part of the project "Ending workplace harassment in the media industry in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina - Women in the Media," experienced various forms of psychological harassment and emotional blackmail in the workplace. She did not turn to anyone for help. Neither did more than a hundred female journalists from newsrooms in Slovenia, Croatia, S

In a strong stand against violence towards women and girls, and with the goal of economically empowering women, the final event of the...

The EKOS Project (2023–2025) , implemented by Zavod Krog, NVU Impuls, and NVO Runolist with financial support from the Ministry of...

Terms of reference: 1.1 Background and context 1.2 Evaluation purpose and target audience 1.3 Evaluation objective, scope, approach, and...

1. Background and the context a. Project duration: April 1st, 2023 – September 30, 2025 b. Project partners: Institute Circle (Slovenia),...

This May, Institute Circle took part in the 18th Deutscher Kinder- und Jugendhilfetag (DJHT) in Leipzig — the biggest event for child and...

Although the issue of gender-based violence against women at media workplace is a global issue, and it is also present in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, data to support the claim, and consequently monitor the improvement of the situation, is rather scarce. Women in the media often do not feel safe to speak out, mainly for fear of reprisals, of losing their jobs or not receiving the necessary support. In the three-year project "Women in the Media" (202

The EKOS project in Montenegro has successfully enabled the development of business plans for 20 mentees from Rožaje and Nikšić,...