Promoting digital rights across five Albanian municipalities
An action to protect human rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance — supporting Albania's EU integration through stronger civil society engagement.
Human rights at the centre of Albania's digital future
To promote and protect human rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance in Albania, while supporting the country's EU integration process through stronger civil society engagement — with a specific priority on supporting human rights defenders and CSOs protecting digital rights and civic space, focusing on online freedom of expression, data protection, cybersecurity and media freedom.
Specific Objectives
Build public understanding and citizen involvement in digital rights through specialised campaigns, educational resources, and digital reporting tools.
Strengthen the capabilities of municipal staff and youth by enhancing digital literacy through customised training, mentorship, and fellowships focusing on human rights–based digital services.
Foster transparency and accountability in digital governance by establishing inclusive forums, CSO monitoring, investigative journalism, and a national multi-stakeholder conference.
Expected Results
R.1 Awareness & Engagement
Increased citizen awareness and engagement in digital rights and governance.
R.2 Capacity & Literacy
Improved institutional capacity and digital literacy among local government actors and youth.
R.3 Transparency & Oversight
Strengthened mechanisms for transparency, accountability, and civil society oversight through media involvement.
Target Groups
Municipal Staff
IT officers, communication staff, and data protection & digital service managers across 5 municipalities.
Youth (18–29)
Young people engaged through bootcamps, competitions and mentorship.
Civil Society Organisations
CSOs working on human rights, transparency and youth issues participating in reporting and forums.
Journalists
Media professionals accessing research, reporting and forum participation.
Citizens
Indirect beneficiaries through improved access to information, digital services and rights-based platforms.
What we do across five municipalities
A blended programme of awareness, training, mentorship, oversight and dialogue.
