December 2008 - Since September 2006, the Government of Germany has supported small arms and light weapons (SALW) control in Kosovo through its relationship with Saferworld and the SafePlace Project. Working in partnership with the local non-governmental organisation Forum for Civic Initiatives (FIQ), Saferworld has focused on improving community security and bolstering SALW control in Kosovo at local and national levels. In December, Michael Hasenau from the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited Kosovo to learn more on our engagement, the relationships and reputation we have built during this time in Kosovo.

Prishtina, 16 December 2009 - Organized by Saferworld and FIQ in coordination with the Department for Public Security of the Kosovo Ministry of Internal Affairs, around 40 participants from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), Kosovo Police, District Prosecutor’s Office, a senior UNDP consultant of the Parliamentary Commission for Internal and Security Affairs, EULEX Police, ICO, UNDP, OSBE, ICITAP, Hunters’ Federation, Hunters’ Association “Kaprolli” from Prishtina, NGOs: KMDLNJ, Kosovo Centre for Gender Studies, Kosovo Institute for Media and Policy (KIMP), POL, ATRC, American University in Kosovo (AUK), Ferizaj Students’ Council, and representatives from the community of village Gërmovë, discussed on challenges in implementing of the law on weapons, which was approved by the Assembly several weeks ago.

Gjilan, 10 December 2009 - At the debate on the topic “Law on weapons, its implementation and shootings during celebrations”, organized by FIQ and Saferworld, in cooperation with KCIC organization, there were discussions on opportunities and challenges of implementation of the law on weapons, adopted a few months ago. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the Police, Prosecutor’s Office, Court, student and youth organizations, other NGOs and media, expressed their opinions on the issue of illegal possession of weapons in the country.
The representative from Saferworld organization presented some of the findings from the research on small and light weapons, whereas Kadrush Koliqi, head inspector at the Department for Public Security within MIA made a presentation on legal infrastructure for weapon control. 

Pejë, Prizren, 4, 9 December – with the aim of sharing experiences, identifying safety issues and inclusion of the community in improving safety conditions, Saferworld dhe FIQ, in cooperation with Syri i Vizionit and PHRC organized roundtables with representatives from tens of villages and areas of  Pejë dhe Prizrenit, in two separate meetings.
During 2008/2009, FIQ and Saferworld in cooperation with Syri Vizionit and PHRC worked with the Councils of village of Raushiq/Pejë and Lubinje/Prizren in improving safety conditions in the community, with roundtables being a continuance of support for these villages.