Cases

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, strongly condemns the sexist language and the obstruction of duty faced by journalist Qliresa Hasani of the local TV Festina television in Ferizaj, from the KEDS officials during the coverage of the residents' protest in front of the corporation's headquarters.

This incident constitutes a serious interference in the journalist's work and is an attack of discriminatory nature on a gender basis, directly on her professional as well as her personal dignity.

Reporter Details	Qliresa Hasani
Case description	While performing her professional duties, the journalist was not only prevented from reporting on the event, but was also confronted with sexist language by a KEDS official, who inappropriately addressed her with the words: "It is not allowed to film the object of the institution, unless you want to take a picture with me." This approach not only violates the basic principles of media freedom, but is also an attempt to humiliate and underestimate the journalist's profession and contribution to informing the public.
State	Kosovo
Name and Surname	Qliresa Hasani
Gender	Female
Date	13.11.2024
City	Ferizaj
Type of Incident	Actual attacks on journalists
From who	By public officials
The Offender / Suspect
Type of media	Radio and Television
Media Name	TV Festina
Source	E-mail
Public Prosecutor
Judiciary
Judiciary Status
Legal Closure
Has the Journalist Association been notified?	Yes
Has the incident been reported to the authorities?
Has the incident been reported to the XXX?
Associations Respond	AJK asks KEDS to react immediately and take disciplinary measures against the official in question. Further, it calls on security and justice institutions to guarantee the protection of journalists while performing their duties, ensuring that no one is subject to intimidation or discrimination as a result of their profession.