Duško Kostić is founder and president of the "Association of Roma Friendship", Luna. He comes from

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in eastern

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, and studies at the

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. On 25 November 2010 it was announced that Duško Kostić will receive the

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for 2011, for his work concerning the

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’s rights. Through education and educational work he has sought to build bridges and understanding between Croatia's different ethnic groups. The Student Peace Prize is awarded on behalf of all students in

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Activities

Dusko finished his education at

and then continued his efforts to improve the conditions of Roma people in Croatia.STUDENT PEACE PRIZE
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''Mirovna grupa Oaza: Dušku Kostiću u čast''
Croatian human rights activists Croatian Romani people Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{Croatia-bio-stub