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Albania

Human rights continue to be regularly violated in Albania. There is a growing gap between the human rights legislation in place, and how people experience the protection of their rights in reality. Discrimination against vulnerable groups, such as Roma, Egyptians, and LGBTI+ people is commonplace, while the right to freedom of expression is increasingly challenged.

News from Albania

“Activism is seen as something that shouldn’t be paid”

  • Albania, News
  • 7 October 2022

Voices from Defenders’ Days Close-up with Adelajda Alikaj, Executive Director of STREHA C…

Faces of Pride: Dea Nini feels the responsibility to be an actor of change

  • Albania, News
  • 3 August 2022

Growing up in a small town with bullying and a closed and patriarchal mentality, Dea Nini felt a nee…

“We are family” – Tirana is Ready for its 11th Pride Parade

  • Albania, Europe, Events, News
  • 18 May 2022

On 21 May, the eleventh Tirana Pride is taking place in the capital city of Albania. The theme of th…

Civil Rights Defender of the Year 2022 – Xheni Karaj and Frank Mugisha

  • Albania, Award, News, Uganda
  • 21 April 2022

LGBTI+ activists and human rights defenders Frank Mugisha from Uganda and Xheni Karaj from Albania a…

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