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Addressing hate crimes: Workshop for police in Kosovo
Workshop
- Date:
- Location:
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Organized by:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), OSCE Mission in Kosovo
- Source:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
- Fields of work:
- Tolerance and non-discrimination
About
Police play a key role in addressing hate crime. When officers have the knowledge and tools to recognise, record and investigate these offences, they are better able to respond effectively and ensure victims receive the support and protection they need.
This two-day workshop will strengthen the Kosovo Police’s awareness and practical skills in responding to hate crime cases as part of ODIHR’s updated police training programme. The event builds on earlier ODIHR training activities in Kosovo, including a train-the-trainer workshop held in December 2022 and a workshop on assessing the needs of hate crime victims held in mid-2023.
Our method
Participants will begin by exploring common barriers to investigating hate crimes and examining the impact such crimes have on victims and their communities.
On the second day, participants will apply their knowledge through practical case studies. The workshop will also look at the role of police in responding to hate crime and the importance of community policing in building trust with affected communities.
Why addressing hate crime matters
OSCE participating States have recognised that hate crimes pose a threat to security and social cohesion. If left unaddressed, they can fuel wider tensions, conflict and violence.
Hate crimes are particularly harmful because victims are targeted simply for who they are. ODIHR’s Training Against Hate Crime for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE) programme supports police across the OSCE region in identifying and investigating hate crimes and responding to victims in a sensitive and respectful way.
What guides our work
ODIHR’s Training Against Hate Crime for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE) programme helps improve police responses to hate crime. It equips law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills to recognise, understand and investigate hate crimes while taking a victim-centred approach.
Participation
Participation in this event is by invitation only.
Police authorities interested in organising a similar workshop or receiving editable versions of the training materials are invited to contact ODIHR at hatecrimetraining@odihr.pl to discuss their training needs.
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