KoSSev news portal from North Mitrovica the winner of the journalistic award for ethics and courage “Dušan Bogavac” for 2018, announced the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS).

Over the past years, despite all the challenges, obstacles and pressures, the editorial team has managed to defend the principles of brave, honest and independent journalism, reads the announcement.

A series of workshops for journalists beginners from Kosovo and those who want to pursue journalism will start in March, and will end with study visits to influential and professional media outlets in Belgrade and Pristina in April, reports KIM radio.

Journalists and local media editors from Kosovo, colleagues from the Insajder, BIRN and N1 newsrooms will be transferring their experiences and introduce trainees with the basics of journalism and professional standards in their work.

The Journalistic Award for Human Rights presented three stories--on vaccinations, violence against women, and gender equality in Kosovo’s general elections--with journalism prizes.

Over 20 journalists submitted stories to be considered for awards for journalistic excellence, under the project “OmbudsWatch – Promoting Ombudsperson’s role in Kosovo.” Winners were announced on Friday for the three best pieces of reporting on human rights issues in Kosovo.