Mission
Coalition of NGOs for Child Protection in Kosovo – KOMF, established in June 2011, is a coalition of 34 local and international non-governmental organizations working in the field of child protection, with a joint mission of advocating for the protection of children’s rights in Kosovo.
The mission of the Coalition of NGOs for Child Protection is the protection, respect, well-being and advancement of children’s rights.
This is achieved through lobbying and advocating for the promotion and development of children’s rights based on the CRC.
KOMF continuously receives new applications for memebership from various organizations in Kosovo.
KOMF main objectives are:
- Promote the adoption of laws and policies on children.
- Monitoring the implementation of national laws and policies for children.
- Raising wareness and mobilization of relevant state authorities at local and national level, raising awareness of service providers and other actors on child protection issues.
- Raising awareness among the general public on child protection issues without distinction.
- Increase the participation of children and all groups that are exposed to the violation of children’s rights.
- Creating spaces for the development of best practices in the field of children’s rights, documenting and sharing with all members of the Coalition.
- Strengthening coalition capacities, especially strengthening local and community-based organizations.