Welcome to the webpage of the Office of Language Commissioner
The webpage of the Office of Language Commissioner provides detailed information on issues related to official languages and languages in official use in the territory of republic of Kosovo.
This office is comprised by an energetic team that actively works in implementing the mandate of the office, to protect and promote community languages and to ensure fair use of all languages in Kosovo.
Also, this office is committed that official languages are treated equally in all central and local institutions, independent institutions and public enterprises by respecting the law, respecting the rights of each other including the right of each individual to use own language. It is also engaged in increasing capacities throughout institutions on use of languages, offers recommendations and supports every positive initiative to advance language diversity in Kosovo.
Office of the Language Commissioner was established in April 2012 under auspices of the Office of the Prime Minister, pursuant to Regulation br.07/2012. The Office is mandated to oversee the implementation of the law on languages, works with institutions to improve the implementation of the law and promote and protect the right on the use of the language of all communities in Kosovo.
Declaration on European Day of Languages
Tomorrow is the European day of languages, which is being marked since 2001 across Europe, with the idea to strengthen the awareness about importance of language learning with the aim of intercultural understanding, promote rich language diversity of Europe, and encourage language learning in and out of schools. We are aspiring for Kosovo to be the best example of multilingualism in the region, with the aim to build true multiethnic society, better rule of law, ensure the right of all the peoples...more
The Office of Language Commissioner holds a meeting with officials of the Kosovo Agency of Statistics
In the premises of the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), the Language Commissioner Slavisa Mladenovic held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer Isa Krasniqi, where they discussed a range of issues related to the usage of official languages in questionnaires and other accompanying documents for the 2021 Census, including an awareness and information campaign for citizens.more
The prize for best practice in implementing the Law on the Use of Languages has been awarded
The Office of the Language Commissioner (OLC) in cooperation with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Mission in Kosovo, has awarded the prize for “Best Practice in Implementing the Law on the Use of Languages”. more
The Albanian-Serbian-Albanian online dictionary promoted
The Albanian-Serbian-Albanian online dictionary was promoted today at the premises of the National Library "Pjetër Bogdani" in Prishtina. This project was supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNMIK, in close cooperation with the Office of the Language Commissioner. more
DOKUFEST: True Importance of Multilingualism and Learning Languages
Today, the Language Commissioner, Slavisa Mladenovic, attended the panel with the topic “True Importance of Multilingualism and Learning Languages”, co-organized by the Office of the Language Commissioner, British Embassy, IOM and UNMIK. The event was held in Prizren, as part of the “Dokufest” film festival more
