Committee on National

Minorities in Albania

The Committee on National Minorities in Albania has the duty of protecting and reinforcing the rights of national minorities in Albania.

Minorities

Greek National Minority

Macedonian National Minority

Aromanian National Minority

Bulgarian National Minority

Bosnian National Minority

Roma National Minority

Egyptian National Minority

Montenegrin National Minority

Serbian National Minority

Legal Basis

Publications

Announcements

Other Publications

Reports and Opinions

Transparency Programme

Privacy Policy

Who Are We?

National MinoritiesIn Albania

The Committee on National Minorities is the central institution under the authority of the Prime Minister, established by Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania." Playing a key role in the protection and promotion of the rights of national minorities in Albania, the Committee serves as an advisory body to the government on matters related to the rights, challenges, and needs of these communities.

National minorities in Albania officially include: the Greek minority, the Macedonian minority, the Aromanian minority, the Roma minority, the Egyptian minority, the Montenegrin minority, the Bosnian minority, the Serbian minority, and the Bulgarian minority. Each of these minorities has its own representative in the Committee, ensuring an active and equal voice in decision-making processes that affect their lives.

We are committed to promoting tolerance, understanding, and coexistence between national minority communities and the broader Albanian society. Through monitoring the implementation of constitutional and legal obligations related to minority rights, as well as through concrete proposals for their improvement, the Committee actively contributes to building a more just and inclusive society.

The existence and role of minorities in Albania is not only a historical reality but also a living cultural asset that enriches our national identity. The diversity of national minorities is a key element of our heritage, and for this reason, it represents a special priority in our policies.

To learn more about our mission and to follow our activities related to minorities in Albania, we invite you to explore our official website and our Social Portal.

Rruga e Durrësit, former Ministry of Environment building, Tirana

00355 4 22 56 843

Activities

and Notices

MinoritiesIn Albania

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS ON CLOTHING, ART, CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OPENED FOR THE YEAR 2024

The Committee for National Minorities was established in support of Article 18, Chapter III of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers No. 726, dated 12.12.2018 "On the Organization and Functioning of the Committee for National Minorities", Council of Ministers...

Winners for the 2024 project theme: “Diversity – The Art of Independent Thinking Together”, focusing on attire, arts, culture, and cultural heritage, under Decision 769.

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES FOR THE CALL FOR PROJECT-PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2022, under the motto

""Promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of nine national minorities in Albania" The call for project proposals of the Committee on National Minorities for 2022 remained open from June 21, 2022 to August 24, 2022 (official website of the Committee on...

Appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities

On March 18, 2022, the presentation of the Members of the Committee for National Minorities was made. The members were appointed by the Prime Minister based on the Council of Ministers' Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019 "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Committee for...

Notice of application for the selection and appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities.

In support of Law No. 96/2017, "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", of Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019, of the Council of Ministers, "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Committee for...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IS OPENED “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future” (CALL II)

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

Announcement of the winners of the second call for project proposals 2024 on clothing, art, culture and cultural heritage

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

On June 30, a cultural event of 9 national minorities was organized in Livadhja, Finiq municipality, an event organized by the AJMMI Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Committee for National Minorities.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Committee for National Minorities, Ms. Konstantina Beziani, and members of the Greek, Macedonian, Aromanian (Vlach), Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian and Serbian national minorities. Representatives of the prefecture of...

Consultative meeting for the preparation of the needs assessment report

​On March 28, 2022, a meeting was held at the offices of the Committee on National Minorities with Ms. Erzsebet Szalayne Sandor, a Council of Europe expert, known in the field of protection of the rights of national minorities in Hungary. Ms. Sandor's visit took place...

NOTICE OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Dear applicants, the Committee for National Minorities informs you that, because June 6, 2025, is an official holiday, the deadline for submitting documentation for the II Call for Project Proposals "Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs,...

“Preservation and promotion of art, culture, traditional crafts and cultural heritage for national minorities in Albania”

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS "Preservation and Promotion of Art, Culture, Traditional Crafts and Cultural Heritage for National Minorities in Albania" is OPEN. The Committee for National Minorities, in support of its policies, the 2023 annual program "For...

Notice of application for the selection and appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities.

In support of Law No. 96/2017, "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", of Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019, of the Council of Ministers, "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Committee for...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES FOR THE CALL FOR PROJECT-PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2022, under the motto

""Promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of nine national minorities in Albania" The call for project proposals of the Committee on National Minorities for 2022 remained open from June 21, 2022 to August 24, 2022 (official website of the Committee on...

Consultative meeting for the preparation of the needs assessment report

​On March 28, 2022, a meeting was held at the offices of the Committee on National Minorities with Ms. Erzsebet Szalayne Sandor, a Council of Europe expert, known in the field of protection of the rights of national minorities in Hungary. Ms. Sandor's visit took place...

Appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities

On March 18, 2022, the presentation of the Members of the Committee for National Minorities was made. The members were appointed by the Prime Minister based on the Council of Ministers' Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019 "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Committee for...

On June 30, a cultural event of 9 national minorities was organized in Livadhja, Finiq municipality, an event organized by the AJMMI Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Committee for National Minorities.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Committee for National Minorities, Ms. Konstantina Beziani, and members of the Greek, Macedonian, Aromanian (Vlach), Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian and Serbian national minorities. Representatives of the prefecture of...

Winners for the 2024 project theme: “Diversity – The Art of Independent Thinking Together”, focusing on attire, arts, culture, and cultural heritage, under Decision 769.

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS ON CLOTHING, ART, CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OPENED FOR THE YEAR 2024

The Committee for National Minorities was established in support of Article 18, Chapter III of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers No. 726, dated 12.12.2018 "On the Organization and Functioning of the Committee for National Minorities", Council of Ministers...

NOTICE OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Dear applicants, the Committee for National Minorities informs you that, because June 6, 2025, is an official holiday, the deadline for submitting documentation for the II Call for Project Proposals "Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs,...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IS OPENED “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future” (CALL II)

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

“Preservation and promotion of art, culture, traditional crafts and cultural heritage for national minorities in Albania”

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS "Preservation and Promotion of Art, Culture, Traditional Crafts and Cultural Heritage for National Minorities in Albania" is OPEN. The Committee for National Minorities, in support of its policies, the 2023 annual program "For...

Appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities

On March 18, 2022, the presentation of the Members of the Committee for National Minorities was made. The members were appointed by the Prime Minister based on the Council of Ministers' Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019 "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Committee for...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IS OPENED “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future” (CALL II)

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS ON CLOTHING, ART, CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OPENED FOR THE YEAR 2024

The Committee for National Minorities was established in support of Article 18, Chapter III of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers No. 726, dated 12.12.2018 "On the Organization and Functioning of the Committee for National Minorities", Council of Ministers...

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2025 OPENS “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future”

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

On June 30, a cultural event of 9 national minorities was organized in Livadhja, Finiq municipality, an event organized by the AJMMI Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Committee for National Minorities.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Committee for National Minorities, Ms. Konstantina Beziani, and members of the Greek, Macedonian, Aromanian (Vlach), Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian and Serbian national minorities. Representatives of the prefecture of...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES FOR THE CALL FOR PROJECT-PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2022, under the motto

""Promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of nine national minorities in Albania" The call for project proposals of the Committee on National Minorities for 2022 remained open from June 21, 2022 to August 24, 2022 (official website of the Committee on...

Notice of application for the selection and appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities.

In support of Law No. 96/2017, "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", of Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019, of the Council of Ministers, "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Committee for...

Winners for the 2024 project theme: “Diversity – The Art of Independent Thinking Together”, focusing on attire, arts, culture, and cultural heritage, under Decision 769.

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

Announcement of the winners of the second call for project proposals 2024 on clothing, art, culture and cultural heritage

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

Frequently Asked Questions

National MinoritiesIn Albania

Which are the national minorities in Albania?

In Albania, several national minorities are recognized, such as Greeks, Macedonians, Vlachs/Aromanians, Roma, Egyptians, Montenegrins, Bosniaks, and Serbs. These national minorities represent an important part of the country’s cultural and historical diversity.

The difference between national minorities and minorities in Albania

The term national minority is used to describe the ethnic groups officially recognized by the Albanian state, while minorities is often used more generally for all smaller communities living within the territory of Albania.

Laws on the rights of national minorities in Albania

The rights of minorities in Albania are guaranteed by the Constitution, as well as by Law no. 96/2017 “On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania,” which ensures the respect and promotion of their cultural and linguistic identity.

What role does the Committee on National Minorities have in Albania?

The Committee for National Minorities is a state institution that works to protect and promote the rights of minorities in Albania, including the respect for their language, culture, and traditions.

How are minorities and national communities supported in Albania?

The Committee for National Minorities collaborates with local and international organizations to strengthen the representation of minorities and national communities in Albania through projects related to education, culture, and social participation.

What are the main challenges facing national minorities in Albania?

National minorities face various challenges such as preserving their mother tongue, achieving equal representation in institutions, and protecting their cultural heritage. For this reason, the Albanian state and international organizations undertake special support programs.

Follow Us

This website was produced with the support of the action “Advancing the protection from discrimination in Albania” part of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye".

Committee on National

Minorities in Albania

The Committee on National Minorities in Albania has the duty of protecting and reinforcing the rights of national minorities in Albania.

Minorities

Greek National Minority

Macedonian National Minority

Aromanian National Minority

Bulgarian National Minority

Bosnian National Minority

Roma National Minority

Egyptian National Minority

Montenegrin National Minority

Serbian National Minority

Legal Basis

Publications

Announcements

Other Publications

Reports and Opinions

Transparency Programme

Privacy Policy

Who Are We?

National MinoritiesIn Albania

The Committee on National Minorities is the central institution under the authority of the Prime Minister, established by Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania." Playing a key role in the protection and promotion of the rights of national minorities in Albania, the Committee serves as an advisory body to the government on matters related to the rights, challenges, and needs of these communities.

The officially recognized national minorities in Albania include: the Greek minority, the Macedonian minority, the Aromanian minority, the Roma minority, the Egyptian minority, the Montenegrin minority, the Bosniak minority, the Serbian minority, and the Bulgarian minority. Each of these minorities has its own representative in the Committee, ensuring an active and equal voice in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.

We are committed to promoting tolerance, understanding, and coexistence between national minority communities and the broader Albanian society. Through monitoring the implementation of constitutional and legal obligations related to minority rights, as well as through concrete proposals for their improvement, the Committee actively contributes to building a more just and inclusive society.

The existence and role of minorities in Albania is not only a historical reality but also a living cultural asset that enriches our national identity. The diversity of national minorities is a key element of our heritage, and for this reason, it represents a special priority in our policies.

To learn more about our mission and to follow our activities related to minorities in Albania, we invite you to explore our official website and our Social Portal.

Rruga e Durrësit, former Ministry of Environment building, Tirana

00355 4 22 56 843

Activities

and Notices

MinoritiesIn Albania

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES FOR THE CALL FOR PROJECT-PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2022, under the motto

""Promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of nine national minorities in Albania" The call for project proposals of the Committee on National Minorities for 2022 remained open from June 21, 2022 to August 24, 2022 (official website of the Committee on...

Winners for the 2024 project theme: “Diversity – The Art of Independent Thinking Together”, focusing on attire, arts, culture, and cultural heritage, under Decision 769.

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

NOTICE OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Dear applicants, the Committee for National Minorities informs you that, because June 6, 2025, is an official holiday, the deadline for submitting documentation for the II Call for Project Proposals "Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs,...

Announcement of the winners of the second call for project proposals 2024 on clothing, art, culture and cultural heritage

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

On June 30, a cultural event of 9 national minorities was organized in Livadhja, Finiq municipality, an event organized by the AJMMI Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Committee for National Minorities.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Committee for National Minorities, Ms. Konstantina Beziani, and members of the Greek, Macedonian, Aromanian (Vlach), Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian and Serbian national minorities. Representatives of the prefecture of...

Appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities

On March 18, 2022, the presentation of the Members of the Committee for National Minorities was made. The members were appointed by the Prime Minister based on the Council of Ministers' Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019 "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Committee for...

“Preservation and promotion of art, culture, traditional crafts and cultural heritage for national minorities in Albania”

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS "Preservation and Promotion of Art, Culture, Traditional Crafts and Cultural Heritage for National Minorities in Albania" is OPEN. The Committee for National Minorities, in support of its policies, the 2023 annual program "For...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IS OPENED “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future” (CALL II)

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS ON CLOTHING, ART, CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OPENED FOR THE YEAR 2024

The Committee for National Minorities was established in support of Article 18, Chapter III of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers No. 726, dated 12.12.2018 "On the Organization and Functioning of the Committee for National Minorities", Council of Ministers...

Notice of application for the selection and appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities.

In support of Law No. 96/2017, "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", of Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019, of the Council of Ministers, "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Committee for...

“Preservation and promotion of art, culture, traditional crafts and cultural heritage for national minorities in Albania”

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS "Preservation and Promotion of Art, Culture, Traditional Crafts and Cultural Heritage for National Minorities in Albania" is OPEN. The Committee for National Minorities, in support of its policies, the 2023 annual program "For...

Notice of application for the selection and appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities.

In support of Law No. 96/2017, "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", of Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019, of the Council of Ministers, "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Committee for...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES FOR THE CALL FOR PROJECT-PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2022, under the motto

""Promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of nine national minorities in Albania" The call for project proposals of the Committee on National Minorities for 2022 remained open from June 21, 2022 to August 24, 2022 (official website of the Committee on...

Consultative meeting for the preparation of the needs assessment report

​On March 28, 2022, a meeting was held at the offices of the Committee on National Minorities with Ms. Erzsebet Szalayne Sandor, a Council of Europe expert, known in the field of protection of the rights of national minorities in Hungary. Ms. Sandor's visit took place...

Appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities

On March 18, 2022, the presentation of the Members of the Committee for National Minorities was made. The members were appointed by the Prime Minister based on the Council of Ministers' Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019 "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Committee for...

On June 30, a cultural event of 9 national minorities was organized in Livadhja, Finiq municipality, an event organized by the AJMMI Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Committee for National Minorities.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Committee for National Minorities, Ms. Konstantina Beziani, and members of the Greek, Macedonian, Aromanian (Vlach), Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian and Serbian national minorities. Representatives of the prefecture of...

Winners for the 2024 project theme: “Diversity – The Art of Independent Thinking Together”, focusing on attire, arts, culture, and cultural heritage, under Decision 769.

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS ON CLOTHING, ART, CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OPENED FOR THE YEAR 2024

The Committee for National Minorities was established in support of Article 18, Chapter III of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers No. 726, dated 12.12.2018 "On the Organization and Functioning of the Committee for National Minorities", Council of Ministers...

NOTICE OF THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Dear applicants, the Committee for National Minorities informs you that, because June 6, 2025, is an official holiday, the deadline for submitting documentation for the II Call for Project Proposals "Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs,...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IS OPENED “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future” (CALL II)

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

“Preservation and promotion of art, culture, traditional crafts and cultural heritage for national minorities in Albania”

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS "Preservation and Promotion of Art, Culture, Traditional Crafts and Cultural Heritage for National Minorities in Albania" is OPEN. The Committee for National Minorities, in support of its policies, the 2023 annual program "For...

Appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities

On March 18, 2022, the presentation of the Members of the Committee for National Minorities was made. The members were appointed by the Prime Minister based on the Council of Ministers' Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019 "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Committee for...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS IS OPENED “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future” (CALL II)

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

THE SECOND CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS ON CLOTHING, ART, CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IS OPENED FOR THE YEAR 2024

The Committee for National Minorities was established in support of Article 18, Chapter III of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers No. 726, dated 12.12.2018 "On the Organization and Functioning of the Committee for National Minorities", Council of Ministers...

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2025 OPENS “Diversity unites us: We preserve traditions and customs, we build the future”

Committee on National Minorities in support of Law No. 96/2017 "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", Council of Ministers Decision No. 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of minorities...

On June 30, a cultural event of 9 national minorities was organized in Livadhja, Finiq municipality, an event organized by the AJMMI Agency with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Committee for National Minorities.

The event was attended by the Chairperson of the Committee for National Minorities, Ms. Konstantina Beziani, and members of the Greek, Macedonian, Aromanian (Vlach), Roma, Egyptian, Bosnian and Serbian national minorities. Representatives of the prefecture of...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINORITIES FOR THE CALL FOR PROJECT-PROPOSAL FOR THE YEAR 2022, under the motto

""Promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of nine national minorities in Albania" The call for project proposals of the Committee on National Minorities for 2022 remained open from June 21, 2022 to August 24, 2022 (official website of the Committee on...

Notice of application for the selection and appointment of members of the Committee on National Minorities.

In support of Law No. 96/2017, "On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania", of Decision No. 286, dated 10.5.2019, of the Council of Ministers, "On the approval of the procedures for the selection of the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Committee for...

Winners for the 2024 project theme: “Diversity – The Art of Independent Thinking Together”, focusing on attire, arts, culture, and cultural heritage, under Decision 769.

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

Announcement of the winners of the second call for project proposals 2024 on clothing, art, culture and cultural heritage

Based on VKM 769 dated 15.12.2021 on "Criteria for supporting initiatives and projects aimed at protecting the rights of national minorities, preserving and promoting their distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and...

Frequently Asked Questions

Minorities In Albania

Which are the national minorities in Albania?

In Albania, several national minorities are recognized, such as Greeks, Macedonians, Vlachs/Aromanians, Roma, Egyptians, Montenegrins, Bosniaks, and Serbs. These national minorities represent an important part of the country’s cultural and historical diversity.

The difference between national minorities and minorities in Albania

The term national minority is used to describe the ethnic groups officially recognized by the Albanian state, while minorities is often used more generally for all smaller communities living within the territory of Albania.

Laws on the rights of national minorities in Albania

The rights of minorities in Albania are guaranteed by the Constitution, as well as by Law no. 96/2017 “On the Protection of National Minorities in the Republic of Albania,” which ensures the respect and promotion of their cultural and linguistic identity.

What role does the Committee on National Minorities have in Albania?

The Committee for National Minorities is a state institution that works to protect and promote the rights of minorities in Albania, including the respect for their language, culture, and traditions.

How are minorities and national communities supported in Albania?

The Committee for National Minorities collaborates with local and international organizations to strengthen the representation of minorities and national communities in Albania through projects related to education, culture, and social participation.

What are the main challenges facing national minorities in Albania?

National minorities face various challenges such as preserving their mother tongue, achieving equal representation in institutions, and protecting their cultural heritage. For this reason, the Albanian state and international organizations undertake special support programs.

Follow Us

This website was produced with the support of the action “Advancing the protection from discrimination in Albania” part of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye".

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