Training for Journalists: European Standards for Combating SLAPP Lawsuits

Prishtina, February 18, 2025 – The FOL Movement, contracted by the SLAPP Pilot Project in Kosovo—funded by the British Embassy in Pristina and implemented by Chemonics UK—in cooperation with AGK, is organizing a training session for journalists on “European Standards for Combating SLAPP Lawsuits.”

During the training, participants will gain insight into the latest standards for combating SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) cases. The session will cover methods for identifying SLAPP lawsuits, which are often used as tools to intimidate and harass activists and journalists. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of such lawsuits on women, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, who are frequently targeted due to their public engagement and activism.