Vision

To create a safe, inclusive, and cohesive educational environment in Kosovo* where every student is empowered to thrive academically and socially, free from violence, discrimination, and systemic barriers.

Goals

1. Foster mental health support and resilience in schools.
2. Develop inclusive education policies that promote tolerance and understanding.
3. Enhance safety infrastructure and reporting mechanisms.
4. Strengthen community engagement in addressing peace and security issues.
5. Bridge divides caused by the parallel education system.

Pillars of the Action Plan

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Pillar 1: Strengthening Mental Health Support

Objective: Address mental health challenges and provide support mechanisms for students and staff.

Action 2.1: Introduce peace and tolerance education in school curricula.

Responsible Stakeholders: MAShTI, UNESCO.

Timeline: Curriculum revision by 2026.

Expected Outcome: Enhanced cultural awareness and reduced inter-ethnic tensions.

Action 2.2: Establish Peace Clubs in all schools.

Responsible Stakeholders: Student Councils, supported by KYC and municipal authorities.

Timeline: Launch by 2025.

Expected Outcome: Fostered dialogue and collaboration among diverse student groups.

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Pillar 2: Inclusive Education Policies

Objective: Promote equality and respect through curriculum and student-led initiatives.

Action 2.1: Introduce peace and tolerance education in school curricula.

Responsible Stakeholders: MAShTI, UNESCO.

Timeline: Curriculum revision by 2026.

Expected Outcome: Enhanced cultural awareness and reduced inter-ethnic tensions.

Action 2.2: Establish Peace Clubs in all schools.

Responsible Stakeholders: Student Councils, supported by KYC and municipal authorities.

Timeline: Launch by 2025.

Expected Outcome: Fostered dialogue and collaboration among diverse student groups.

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Pillar 3: Enhancing Safety Measures and Reporting Mechanisms

Objective: Ensure secure school environments through modern infrastructure and effective reporting systems.

Action 3.1: Install security cameras and emergency systems in schools.

Responsible Stakeholders: Municipalities, international donors.

Timeline: Begin installations in 2025; complete by 2027.

Expected Outcome: Reduced incidents of vandalism and violence.

Action 3.2: Develop anonymous digital reporting platforms.

Responsible Stakeholders: Schools, tech-focused NGOs like Open Data Kosovo.

Timeline: Operational by 2026.

Expected Outcome: Improved reporting and response to bullying and harassment.

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Pillar 4: Community Engagement

Objective: Strengthen partnerships among students, parents, teachers, and local authorities to sustain peace and security measures.

Action 4.1: Organize regular student-parent-teacher meetings.

Responsible Stakeholders: School administrations, parent-teacher associations.

Timeline: Quarterly meetings starting 2025.

Expected Outcome: Enhanced cooperation and sustainable solutions.

Action 4.2: Launch joint community initiatives (e.g., workshops, campaigns).

Responsible Stakeholders: Municipalities, NGOs.

Timeline: Annual campaigns starting 2026.

Expected Outcome: Increased community involvement in school safety.

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Pillar 5: Addressing the Parallel Education System

Objective: Promote integration and understanding between Albanian and Serbian students.

Action 5.1: Develop joint extracurricular activities (sports, arts, cultural exchanges).

Responsible Stakeholders: MAShTI, UNICEF, local schools.

Timeline: Pilot programs by 2025.

Expected Outcome: Reduced divisions and fostered mutual respect.

Action 5.2: Facilitate joint teacher training sessions.

Responsible Stakeholders: International organizations, MAShTI.

Timeline: Annual sessions starting 2026.

Expected Outcome: Enhanced collaboration and shared best practices.

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Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Progress Reports: Quarterly updates from schools and municipal directories.
2. Student Feedback: Biannual surveys to gauge policy impact.
3. Stakeholder Review: Annual national review meetings.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Percentage of schools with full-time psychologists.
• Reduction in reported incidents of bullying and violence.
• Number of joint activities between parallel education systems.

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Conclusion

This National Action Plan for Peace and Security in Schools provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the systemic challenges faced by Kosovo’s education system. Through collaboration among students, educators, policymakers, and the community, the plan aims to create safer and more inclusive schools. Its success hinges on sustained commitment and collective effort to empower Kosovo’s youth as agents of positive change.

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* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with Security Council Resolution 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.