Avni Zogiani
# 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.

## 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.

## Filmography

### Documentaries

* 2011 - Newborn
