Avni Zogiani
Avni Zogiani (born 5 July 1970 in Pristina, Kosovo) is an Albanian activist, critic, lawyer, journalist and chairman of the civil society Çohu.
Avni Zogiani | |
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| Born | 5 July 1970 Prishtina, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Occupation | Journalist, activist, philosopher, lawyer, critic |
| Known for | Chairman of Civil Society Levizja Çohu |
Early life and education
Zogiani is executive director of the Organization for Democracy and Anti-Corruption "Arise" since its founding in 2005 and the Center for Investigative Reporting, a leading organization in Kosovo to create a civil society front in the fight against organized crime and political corruption.
Education and career
Zogiani completed his studies at the University of Prishtina in 1998. During the years 2002-2003 he attended a professional development year in the School of Journalism at University of Indiana in Indianapolis, United States, while during 2004-2005 pursued a Master of Arts in Sussex European Institute, University of Sussex.
Journalism career
During 2004-2007 he worked in Kohavision as an investigative journalist, senior reporter, editor and columnist. During 2000-2002 he worked for the online magazine Transitions Online in Prague, and he also worked for the online magazine Stringer in Kosovo.
2014 students protest in Kosovo
Filmography
Documentaries
- 2011 - Newborn
References