Instituti I Kosoves Per Drejtesi

Instituti I Kosoves Per Drejtesi, also known as the Kosovo Law Institute, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards from the U.S. government since November 8, 2016. As an international organization, it primarily focuses on increasing citizen demand for justice and improving legal awareness in Kosovo. The Institute works to strengthen Kosovo's criminal justice system through various initiatives, including training for law enforcement and legal professionals, enhancing investigative and prosecutorial capabilities, and implementing public awareness campaigns. These efforts aim to institutionalize the rule of law, foster cooperation in legal affairs, and advance respect for human rights in Kosovo.

The Kosovo Law Institute has received multiple Project Grants from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs under the Criminal Justice Systems program (CFDA 19.703). These grants have supported multi-year efforts to develop and expand Kosovo's criminal justice system, with funding totaling over $1.6 million since 2019. The most recent grant, awarded on May 8, 2024, provides $391,388.55 for activities through April 30, 2025. Previous grants include a $430,830 award in June 2023 and a $799,500 award in April 2021. Through these grants, the Institute delivers products and services aimed at strengthening law enforcement and judicial effectiveness, improving legal awareness, and increasing citizen demand for justice in Kosovo. The consistent funding from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs underscores the ongoing importance of the Institute's work in advancing the rule of law and human rights in the region.