CEL Kosova

Centre for Equality and Liberty of the LGBT community in Kosova (CEL) was established in July 2013 with the aim of empowering the LGBT community in Kosovo. CEL prevents the discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, raises awareness of the general population on LGBT rights and advocates for equal rights and nondiscrimination of the LGBT community in Kosovo in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Kosovo. To this day, CEL has aspired to become a driving force behind the creation of a progressive, diverse and tolerant society in Kosovo towards the LGBT community; a motivator for change of traditional social constructs and a support system for ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all. CEL has also sought to strengthen the legal framework for the LGBT people in Kosovo as well as to increase the participation of the LGBT people in relevant international and regional mechanisms and projects beneficial to the community and society at large.