Regional Debate: Participation of Youth in Political Processes in Western Balkans
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE Within the RYDE project funded by the European Union, ADD organized the first in a series of regional debates in Belgrade, held at the Miljenko Dereta space, Dobracina Street 55. The event took place on Thursday, December 14th, strategically scheduled before the onset of pre-election silence in Serbia, preceding the elections on December 17th. This timing was deliberately chosen to address the debate topic: “Youth Participation in Political Processes in the Western Balkans.” Participants included Natalija Stojmenović, a parliamentary candidate from the Serbia Against Violence list; Sofija Kirsanov, a youth activist and co-founder…
CDF: Call for Serbian citizenry to vote in the upcoming elections
The Center for Democracy Foundation calls all Serbian citizens to vote in the 17 December elections and express their electoral will. The right to vote is a universal right enjoyed by all. Voting represents active participation in the decision-making process pertaining to the development of a community and the future of any society. Since its establishment, almost 30 years ago, the Center for Democracy Foundation has been advocating for democratic and fair elections. It also supports the participation of political parties in the elections and the development of parliamentary democracy. It strives to encourage free expression of electoral will, a…
Freedom, Equality and Justice for All
Announcement Ahead of International Human Rights Day The Center for Democracy Foundation wishes the people of Serbian a happy International Human Rights Day! Freedom, Equality and Justice for All – is the key message of the United Nations on International Human Rights Day, which falls on 10 December. In 2023, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (SRB / ENG) Center for Democracy Foundation Photo credit: UN / OHCHR
Nataša Vučković for TV N1
“Dan uživo” TV N1, 8.12.2023. Women in Serbia have lost trust in the institutions. Our society needs to learn to act preventatively and to react so that it can ensure safety for women who are victims of violence – Nataša Vučković for TV N1
Conference „Key challenges in ensuring gender equality in Serbia” – Opening and welcome note
Mentoring and Monitoring for Real Impact Project Conference: „Key challenges in ensuring gender equality in Serbia: fight against gender-based violence against women and recognition of unpaid work” (Belgrade, 7 December 2023)
Conference: „Key challenges in ensuring gender equality in Serbia: fight against gender-based violence against women and recognition of unpaid work”
“Mentoring and Monitoring for Real Impact” Project The Center for Democracy Foundation, with the support of German Development Cooperation, has organised a Conference on “Key challenges in ensuring gender equality in Serbia: fight against gender-based violence against women and recognition of unpaid work”. The Conference was held on Thursday, December 7 2023 at Envoy Congress Center, 47 Gospodar Jevremova St in Belgrade, as well as online, via Zoom Platform. The Conference was organized as part of the “Mentoring and Monitoring for Real Impact” Project, with the aim of promoting gender equality in Serbia by empowering women’s organisations to respond to key…
Debate: The Social Dimension of EU Integration – What Reforms Lie Ahead?
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 30 November 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: The Social Dimension of EU Integration – What Reforms Lie Ahead?, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Mihail Arandarenko, Faculty of Economy; Danilo Vuković, SeConS; Duško Vuković, Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia; Tanja Jakobi, Public Policy Research Centre; Branislav Markuš, Zrenjanin Social Forum Association; Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation. The discussion was moderated by Marija Šehić, Journalist. The latest report issued by the European Commission for Serbia in the process of EU accession indicates…
Politeia Thematic Session – Green Agenda and Public Policy-making in the Western Balkans
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe project The Politeia thematic session – Green Agenda and Public Policy-making in the Western Balkans was held in Belgrade (27-29 November 2023) within the project Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe, funded by the European Union. Youth from the Western Balkans had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of topics such as: Current environmental protection policies and other public policies related to youth; special public policy documents related to the implementation of the Green Agenda and EU integration: Chapter 27, and the Economic Reform Programme (ERP). The session covered the structure of public policy documents, the…
Workshops for the empowerment of women’s organisations and the improvement of gender equality
Mentoring and Monitoring for Real Impact project During the months of October and November 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised professional workshops within the framework of the Mentoring and Monitoring for Real Impact project. These workshops were aimed at representatives of local women’s organisations and those that support vulnerable social groups. Topics of the workshops were: Gender Mainstreaming Public Policies; Gender Budgeting; German Feminist Development and Foreign Policy; Women, Peace, and Security in the Republic of Serbia; Gender-Sensitive Language; Application of the Law on Gender Equality; Intersectional Discrimination; Gender and Migration. Expert workshops were led by: Nevena Petrušić (Faculty…
Politeia Thematic Session: “Youth and Employment Policies in the Western Balkans”
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The Politeia Thematic Session titled “Youth and Employment Policies in the Western Balkans” was organised in Skopje by NGO Info Centre (NGO IC) from 21 to 23 November 2023. The Activity has been implemented in coordination with expert policy makers and lecturers: Dragan Atanasov, trainer at Salto-Youth South East Europe Resource Centre and Researcher for Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field of youth; and Anelija Mitrova, Operations coordinator at Youth Alliance and Advisory Board Member at Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). The Curriculum and the Agenda…
Nataša Vučković Elected to Membership in the EU-Serbia Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC)
The General Secretary of the Center for Democracy Foundation, Nataša Vučković, was elected to membership in the Joint Consultative Committee composed of representatives from the European Economic and Social Committee, civil society organisations, and social partners in the field of socio-economic development. The Joint Consultative Committee promotes dialogue and collaboration between social partners and other civil society organisations in the EU and Serbia, encompassing all relevant aspects of relations between the EU and Serbia in the accession negotiation process. Center for Democracy Foundation
Annual Conference: The 2030 Agenda in the Focus: Serbia’s Sustainable Development Path
„SDGs for All“ Platform The society-wide dialogue Platform “SDGs for All” held its third annual conference under the title The 2030 Agenda in the Focus: Serbia’s Sustainable Development Path, on November 15th at the Mona Plaza Hotel in Belgrade. The conference presented key achievements of the dialogue, challenges faced by the Platform, and ways to further align Serbia’s development policies with the goals and principles of sustainable development. Through discussions involving relevant stakeholders and decision-makers at the national and local levels, the conference identified the best directions and models for aligning Serbia’s development priorities with the 2030 Agenda goals for…
