Debate: Civic Activism as the Last Line in the Defence of Democracy
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 8 November 2022, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Civic Activism as the Last Line in the Defence of Democracy, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Predrag Voštinić, Local Front; Aida Ćorović, Art Historian and Civic Activist; Slobodan Georgiev, News Director TV Nova S; Dragoslava Barzut, Civic Initiatives; Aleksandra Galonja, Civic Activist; Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation. The discussion was moderated by Antonela Riha, Journalist. During the discussion, it was pointed out that in Serbia there is growing mistrust in state institutions, which goes hand…
Conference: Platform of Organisations for Cooperation with UN Human Rights Mechanisms
Universal Periodic Review (UPR): A Discussion on the Fulfilment of the Recommendations Addressed to Serbia after the Third Cycle On 4 November 2022, the Platform of Organisations for Cooperation with UN Human Rights Mechanisms organised the following conference: Universal Periodic Review (UPR): A Discussion on the Fulfilment of the Recommendations Addressed to Serbia after the Third Cycle. The alternative Universal Periodic Review (UPR) prepared by the Platform of Organisations for Cooperation with UN Human Rights Mechanisms was presented during the conference, as was an analysis of a public opinion poll conducted on the state of human rights in Serbia. In…
Debate in Novi Sad: Green Jobs and Socio-economic Rights
Socio-economic Rights and Sustainable Development project On 19 October, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the following debate in Novi Sad: Green Jobs and Socio-economic Rights, within the framework of the Socio-economic Rights and Sustainable Development project. Partaking in the discussion were: Veselina Pelagić, PhD, President of the Committee at the Foundation for Research and Development, Food Safety & Eco Health; Vladimir Lalošević, President of the Association of Employers of Vojvodina; Vladimir Gvozdenović, Association of Independent Trade Unions of the City and Municipality of Novi Sad; Duško Medić, Media and Environmental Analyst; Miloš Đajić, Center for Modern Skills; Darija Šajin,…
Vučković for N1: Serbia’s EU Membership Is an Important Objective but the Road to Membership Has Great Value in Itself
“Serbian accession to the EU is an important goal, but the actual path to membership is in itself of great value. We need to use this opportunity to become the state, society and economy we wish to be, a part of the modern, Western world”, said the Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation, Nataša Vučković for N1. “Enthusiasm toward to the EU has been on the constant decline for some time now, with the Ukraine situation having an impact here. But I think this is just a temporary decline. When we look at the control questions in the…
Public reading of the European Commission 2022 Report on Serbia
Monday 17 October 2022 On 17 October 2022, the Center for Democracy Foundation and the Center for Contemporary Politics organised the traditional Public Reading of the EU’s Serbia Report 2022. The following attendees spoke at the event: Plamena Halačeva, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in the Republic of Serbia; Nataša Vučković, Executive Director of the CDF; Nemanja Todorović Štiplija, Executive Director of the Centre for Contemporary Politics; Jovana Spremo, Advisor on EU Integration, Lawyers’ Committee on Human Rights (YUCOM); Srđan Majstorović, Chairman of CEP Governing Board, European Policy Centre (CEP); Bojan Elek, Deputy Director at the Belgrade Centre for…
Debate in Veliko Gradište: What Flows Through the Pek River?
The Policies Beneficial to All – Improving Monitoring of the Impact of Economic Policies on Society project On 14 October 2022, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the following debate in Veliko Gradište: What Flows Through the Pek River? Given the significance of environmental preservation, as a precondition to the sustainable development of any community, this debate was an attempt to investigate key assumptions and issues of importance to the public health of the inhabitants and local municipalities through which the Pek River flows. This expansive dialogue gave us a platform through which to consider proposals, conclusions and possible recommendations…
Debate in Požega: Formalising Youth Employment
„Social and Economic Rights and Sustainable Development“ project On 10 October 2022, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Formalising Youth Employment in Požega. The event was held as part of the Socioeconomic Rights and Sustainable Development project. Partaking in the debate were: Prof. Bojan Urdarević, Faculty of Law, University of Kragujevac; Miroslav Tamburić, FORCA (Forum of Civil Action Požega); Ivan Bjelić, National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS); Vesna Vuković, Agricultural School of Požega; Gordana Savić, Užice Center for Human Rights and Democracy. The discussion was moderated by Ivan Kuzmanović, Center for Democracy Foundation. During the discussion, it was…
The 5 of October – An Important Day in Serbia’s History When the People Chose Democracy and Europe
Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation and Aris Movsesijan, former President of the New Party, spoke about the symbolism of the 5 of October, it’s meaning and the reasons for despondency on the Between Us (Među nama) talk show which aired on channel Nova S. “On the 5 of October there was a serious amount of enthusiasm among the people of Serbia, evident in every segment, while we prepared for the elections. Simply put, change was in the air. The entire population and all the institutions were ‘getting ready’ and this energy could be felt nation-wide. With the 5 of…
Debate: Subsidies for Investors, While Workers’ Labour Rights Are Violated
Social and Economic Rights and Sustainable Development project On 26 September 2022, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Subsidies for Investors, While Workers’ Labour Rights Are Violated in Niš. The debate was held as part of the Socioeconomic Rights and Sustainable Development project. Partaking in the debate were: Željko Veselinović, Sloga Trade Union; Zoran Ristić, United Branch Trade Union Independence; Zorica Miladinović, Journalist at Danas; Danijel Dašić (National Coalition for Decentralisation); Miodrag Stanković, City Councillor of the Niš, My City! Coalition. The discussion was moderated by Ivan Kuzmanović, CDF. The issue of subsidies granted to employers to create…
Vital Application of the ‘Leave No One Behind’ Principle. The 2030 Agenda in Practice
The Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation, Nataša Vučković, said that the “The Tool For The Introduction Of The ‘Leave No One Behind’ Principle Into Legislative And Strategic Acts Of The Republic Of Serbia“ is the tool we need to put the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals into practice. The principle is centred around human rights and is in harmony with EU standards, which also apply the 2030 Agenda. The LNOB principle is important as vulnerable groups are not homogenous, poverty is invisible, we must have solid, diversified data in order to reach those who are most…
Debate: Energy Crisis and the Position of the Poor in Serbia
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 21 September 2022, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Energy Crisis and the Position of the Poor in Serbia, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Zoran Ilić, Ministry of Mining and Energy; Zoran Ristić, United Branch Trade Union Independence; Danilo Ćurčić, A11 – Initiative for Economic and Social Rights; Ksenija Petovar, retired Professor at the faculties of Architecture and Geography; Goran Radosavljević, FEFA Institute; Iva Đinđić-Ćosić, Serbian Energy Law Association; Kirsten Schönefeld, Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Belgrade; Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation. The discussion was…
Workshop: Together toward Decent Work Standards for LGBT+ People and Sustainable Development
The workshop was organised through the programme Belgrade EuroPride 2022 The following workshop: Together to the Decent Work Standards for LGBT+ People and Sustainable Development was organised by the Center for Democracy Foundation, within the framework of the Socioeconomic Rights and Sustainable Development project. The workshop was organised at the Miljenko Dereta venue in Belgrade through the programme: Belgrade EuroPride 2022. The workshop dealt with the challenges and issues facing LGBT+ people on the labour market from the viewpoint of civil society organisations (CSOs) and the possibility of working with trade unions in overcoming these challenges. The aim of the…
