Thematic Session “Youth Housing Independence Policies in the Western Balkans”
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The POLITEIA thematic session “Youth Housing Independence Policies in the Western Balkans” was held on 22–23 December 2025 in Belgrade, organized by the Regional Academy for Democratic Development (ADD) and the Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF), in cooperation with partner organizations within the project “Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE,” with the support of the European Union. Research on the attitudes of civil society organizations and young people toward youth participation in public policy-making in the Western Balkans, conducted within the project “Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe,” showed that young people recognize…
Vučković: Reforms and EU integration are in the interest of Serbian citizens
Nataša Vučković, interview for N1 TV It is not in the interest of citizens for Serbia not to have a representative at the EU–Western Balkans summit; the interest of Serbian citizens is for Serbia to be as present in Brussels as possible, said Nataša Vučković, Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation, speaking to N1 TV. “We need to engage in dialogue as much as possible and to implement the reforms that we ourselves have decided to undertake: the rule of law, media freedom, the fight against corruption, an independent judiciary, elections that are fair and free, and citizens…
Increasing political participation of young women
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: Increasing political participation of young women Organization: Women’s Association of Kolubara Region (Žensko udruženje kolubarskog okruga – ŽUKO), Serbia. Project: Increasing…
Public debate: Youth Employment, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship – From Awareness to Concrete Policy Measures
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE Within the framework of the project “Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE”, funded by the European Union, the Network of Progressive Initiatives from Sarajevo (NPI) organised a public debate on 15 December 2025 at the premises of International Burch University on the topic “Youth Employment, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship – From Awareness to Concrete Policy Measures.” The public discussion featured prof. dr Lejla Ramić Mesihović and assist. prof. dr Adem Olovčić, and was moderated by Hata Kujraković. The debate, which gathered more than 50 participants, was interactive and dynamic, with active student…
School Student Lab (SSL) – enhancing youth activism on local and national level
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: School Student Lab (SSL) – enhancing youth activism on local and national level Organization: Union of Secondary School Students of Serbia…
Youth Action for EU Integration: Advocating the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: Youth Action for EU Integration: Advocating the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan Organization: PROI – Progressive Reinforcement of Organizations and Individuals (Progresivni…
Future Bridges: Empowering Youth for Kosovo*-Serbia Dialogue
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: Future Bridges: Empowering Youth for Kosovo*-Serbia Dialogue Organization: NSI – New Social Initiative, Kosovo*. Project: Future Bridges: Empowering Youth for Kosovo*-Serbia…
Human Rights for All – the Foundation of a Democratic Society
Press Release on the Occasion of International Human Rights Day The Center for Democracy Foundation extends its congratulations to all citizens of Serbia on the occasion of International Human Rights Day! Human rights shape our everyday lives; therefore, respect for the rights, freedoms, and dignity of every individual is the basis for building a modern, democratic, and well-ordered society in which the citizens of Serbia wish to live. Serbia must implement genuine reforms of the state and society in order to move closer to the standards of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law enjoyed by citizens of developed countries in Europe and around the world….
Local engagement, activism and participation
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: Local engagement, activism and participation Organization: LEAD – Association Leaders for Education, Activism and Development (Здружение Лидери за едукација, активизам и…
Youth – Media Network for reforms
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: Youth – Media Network for reforms Organization: I would like to be in the EU (Ja bih u EU), Bosnia and…
Tripartite Meeting Held within the Multisectoral Working Group for Monitoring the Implementation of the Reform Agenda of the Republic of Serbia
National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) On Monday, December 1st, a technical tripartite meeting was held within the Monitoring Committee for the Reform and Growth Facility, attended by representatives of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the European Commission, the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia, and the National Convention on the European Union. We remind that the NCEU participates as an equal member of the Committee, the body that oversees the implementation of the Reform Agenda, a planning document that represents the basis for access to EU financial support of up to EUR 1.6 billion under…
Empowering Youth to Advocate for Green Future
Through the Youth Fund of the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, We are supporting regional projects that will contribute to the improvement of youth activism, participation and policy making skills at the local and national level. We are increasing the political participation of women, empowering young people for changes in the community, for dialogue, fostering peace and integration, advocating for a green future and the Youth Guarantees. Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE is funded by European Union. PROJECT: Empowering Youth to Advocate for Green Future Organization: Foundation BFPE for a Responsible Society (Fondacija BFPE za odgovorno društvo), Serbia. Project:…
