07.03.2025

Today, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the graduation of the 45th generation of Kosovo Correctional Service cadets. The event was hosted by the General Director of the Kosovo Correctional Service, Mr. Ismail Dibrani. Attendees included the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Albin Kurti, the Minister of Justice, Ms. Albulena Haxhiu, as well as representatives from local and international organizations.

In his speech, the host of the event, Mr. Dibrani, congratulated the cadets on successfully completing their training, commending their dedication and discipline throughout the process. He emphasized the importance of their role in strengthening security and rehabilitation within correctional institutions. “Your graduation is not just a personal achievement but also a victory for those who have supported you along the way. During this journey, you have gained knowledge and values that will guide you in a noble mission with great responsibility. A correctional officer is not merely an enforcer of rules but a key factor in the rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals deprived of liberty. You will play a crucial role in strengthening the justice system in our country. The number of cases of smuggling prevention has significantly increased, rehabilitation programs have expanded, and security within correctional institutions has improved,” said Mr. Dibrani.

Prime Minister Kurti congratulated the cadets on their achievements and highlighted the crucial role of the Correctional Service in ensuring security and respecting the rights of persons deprived of liberty. “Through the reforms undertaken in recent years, we have made significant strides in strengthening security, rehabilitating convicts, and improving working conditions for correctional officers. We have invested in infrastructure, recruited specialized units, and expanded rehabilitation programs for inmates,” said Kurti.

Meanwhile, Minister Haxhiu reiterated the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to supporting the Correctional Service in enhancing professional capacities and improving working conditions. “With the steps we have taken as a government, the number of women employed in the Kosovo Correctional Service has increased. This institution is not just a link in the justice chain but a decisive mechanism for public security, the rehabilitation of convicts, and ensuring a correctional system based on law, professionalism, and human dignity,” she stated.

A representative of this graduating class, Filloreta Osmani Ademi, said: “This is not just a title or a job position, but an important mission within the justice system and in building a safer future for all our citizens. Our work as correctional officers goes beyond security and discipline within correctional institutions. We play a key role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals deprived of liberty. This responsibility requires not only professionalism but also empathy, ethics, and determination to treat every individual with dignity and respect. We have understood that being a correctional officer is not just about enforcing the law but also about contributing to transforming the correctional system into a mechanism that helps build a more just society.”

The 45th generation consists of 113 cadets who, after undergoing intensive training, are now prepared to serve in correctional institutions across the country.