# Controversy over University of Montenegro election imagery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-university-of-montenegro-election-imagery
> Updated: 2026-09-11T14:47:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Gender Studies lecturers at the University of Montenegro (UCG) condemned a sexist illustration used by the Center for Civic Education (CGO) in a statement regarding the rector election process. The academics argued the visual used misogynistic stereotypes to depict Professor Irena Orović, suggesting her professional success was due to male assistance rather than her own expertise.

In response, the CGO rejected the claims of sexism, asserting that the visual was intended as satire to critique power dynamics between the current rector and prorector. The organization maintained that their critique focused on the timing of the rector election process and argued that freedom of expression includes the right to use provocation when criticizing public figures.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Center for Civic Education defends visual used in rector election critique

The Center for Civic Education rejected claims of sexism from the University of Montenegro, stating its critique focused on the early timing of the rector election process rather than individual professionalism

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/center-for-civic-education-defends-visual-used-in-rector-election-critique

### 2026-09-09: University of Montenegro lecturers condemn sexist illustration

Gender Studies lecturers at the University of Montenegro condemned a sexist illustration used by an NGO, arguing that academic criticism should not rely on misogynistic stereotypes regarding female professors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-montenegro-lecturers-condemn-sexist-illustration

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