Training with representatives of civil society organizations and lawyers: European standards for combating SLAPP lawsuits

Prishtina, February 19, 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 representatives of civil society organizations and lawyers on “European Standards for Combating SLAPP Lawsuits.”

During the training, participants will gain insights into the latest European standards for addressing 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 silence 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.