Fitim krasniqi biography of rory

This is the story of Fitim Krasniqi, a young member of the Kosovo Ashkali community from the Mitrovicë/Mitrovica South municipality. The story is part of a series of OSCE Mission in Kosovo articles on the struggles and achievements of successful individuals belonging to the Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities in Kosovo.

The OSCE Mission works with all communities in Kosovo to protect, promote and advance their rights.

“I am just a small bridge between communities and the Danish Refugee Council,” begins Fitim Krasniqi, who we met at his office in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica South.

In 2016, through his job Fitim became a focal point for addressing the concerns of non-majority communities, using his knowledge and experience to give advice on issues faced by local residents.

“My job is to support the Kosovo Roma, Kosovo Ashkali and Kosovo Egyptian communities from the settlements of Roma Mahalla and 2 Korriku/Sitničko Naselje