The aim of the KSC Outreach Programme is to increase knowledge and awareness about the work of the Specialist Chambers. Through frequent consultations with organisations, information sessions with journalists, lectures and a visitor’s programme for students, town hall meetings and roundtable discussions, as well as regular updates through newsletters, the Outreach Programme disseminates timely information on the work of the KSC and fosters dialogue about it. Specific important topics and procedures e.g. Defence and Victims' Participation are explained in the KSC factsheets. By active engagement and communication with Kosovo non-governmental and other civil society organisations as well as various communities, the KSC aims to counteract some of the communication challenges associated with managing relocated proceedings. Supported by a generous grant over two years provided by the Swiss Government, KSC in 2018 substantially strengthened its activities and presence in Kosovo. The objective is to foster direct communication with Kosovo society through an information network reaching out to civil society, youth, legal professionals, media and others.
Selected Outreach events:
Delegation of Brazilian Judges visits KSC, 25 June 2019
Seminar for journalists in Nuremberg, Germany, 19-22 November 2018
KSC Outreach Workshop in The Hague, 7-8 June 2018
KSC discussion with law students and civil society in Prizren, 26 April 2018
Panel discussion with journalists in Pristina, 25 April 2018
KSC consultation with NGOs and Civil Society Organisations in Peja/Peć, 24 April 2018
Consultation meetings in Kosovo by Public Information and Communication Unit, Defence Office Coordinator and the Head of Victims' Participation Office, 5-8 February 2018
KSC presentation to journalists from the Balkans: "Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans", Deputy Registrar, Head of PICU – Peace Palace, The Hague, 12 December 2017
Consultation meetings with civil society in Pristina - 10 October 2017
Consultation meetings with the civil society by the Outreach Coordinator, 17-19 May 2017
Visit by a group of Kosovo NGOs to the KSC premises in The Hague, May 2017
Justice Transparency Forum in Pristina - 27 April 2017
Consultation meetings with civil society by the Head of PICU, January 2017
Visit to Kosovo by Registrar Donlon and Head of PICU - July/October 2016
Consultation meetings with civil society by the Head of PICU, April 2016