Labour rights are our Rights
Degradation of labour and social rights, insufficient involvement of civil society organizations in the creation, implementation and monitoring of labour and social rights reforms, as well as the need for connecting and joint action of trade unions and civil society organizations were the challenges identified for 2020, before the COVID-19 crisis and introduction of the state of emergency. The circumstances have changed but the challenges are remaining the same. The advance of economic and social rights and the advocate for accountable and efficient institutions is the mission of the Center for Democracy Foundation, and that is realized through the project…
Strengthening Gender Equality in Serbia
The project "Strengtheing Gender Equality in Serbia" was launched in January 2020 when a project team, consisting of experts from the Center for Democracy Foundation and the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation was formed. Having in mind that one of the objectives of the project is to assist local governments in aligning local employment action plans and local gender equality action plans, 9 municipalities in three districts (South Backa, Zlatibor and Pcinjski) were selected for the implementation of the project. The project team contacted the selected municipalities, and the organization of meetings of the project team – researchers and representatives…
Information for the Public Benefit in the Era of ‘Fake News Pandemic’
Vesna Marjanović is the autor of analysis of media and information in times of new phenomenon, pandemic of fake news or "infodemia". “The coronavirus pandemic has already shaken the very foundations of our healthcare system, our democratic system, international relations, and is testing solidarity within the EU as well as transatlantic relations. The economic outcome, what will happen to the poor, migrants and other vulnerable groups are all still unfathomable.” “Events are unfolding at a rate that is difficult to keep up with. Never before have there been as much analyses, as many predictions, questions posed, theses, counter-arguments and opposing…
Working from home – now and in the future
Author: Damir Zejnulahović The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the daily lives of the majority of the world’s population, in terms of everyday activities and long-term projections, inevitably shaken by recent developments. During these early days of the pandemic it is difficult to foresee exactly what changes will have the most significant impact on people’s lives once the crisis is over. Still, new trends in the way people work, i.e. the way we relate to each other professionally, is just one of many aspects about to undergo dramatic changes. It is for this reason that the workplace, as the space…
The Saleswomen of Our Neighbourhoods
Author: Sarita Bradaš As our social environment has drastically narrowed these days, and contact with others has become limited to those working in retail, we have become more receptive to things we usually take no note of: their faces and voices. Tired faces and exhausted voices. Yes, we see the exhaustion in their faces because they aren’t wearing protective masks. The government has not made it mandatory for employers but has recommended they provide their employees with protective gear. In practice, even though employers are supposed to ensure protection according to the Law on Occupational Health and Safety, there are…
Necessary Emergency Intervention of the Labour Inspectorate
Notice issued by the FCD responding to increased number of violations of workers’ safety rights Protecting workers’ rights poses a major challenge these days – it is important to safeguard all economic activities that can continue to operate during the epidemic in order to preserve jobs and thereby ensure worker livelihoods. However, if workers are not protected, are exposed to the dangers of this contagious virus and/or exhausted from working overtime, the survival of countless companies will be brought into question, but most importantly, workers’ health and the health of their families may be severely compromised. At this critical hour,…
Solidarity with most vulnerable and poor
Our fellow citizens are facing a new crisis, as many other people in different countries around the world. This time the crisis can not be predicted, neither in time, nor regarding its consequences. In this moment, the most important is to preserve the health and health system, and that is in major part the responsibility of the State. However, self-discipline and responsibility of each individual are helping both our nearest and society in general. Solidarity that we are calling for is not just the solidarity with the sick ones, but it is general social solidarity and above all, the solidarity…
Suspension of the Annual RYCE Conference in Novi Sad
Center for Democracy Foundation is with regret informing the public that, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of Serbia related to Corona virus, the Regional Youth Compact for Europe Project Annual Conference is suspended. The Conference was scheduled for 18th and 19th March 2020 in Novi Sad. We are also suspending the other events in Novi Sad: Regional Thematic Network Forum and Project Management Team meeting, that were planned for the same period. Center for Democracy Foundation will carefully monitor the situation related to Corona virus and will observe the recommendations of Government officials. We will communicate the…
Launch of the Society-wide Dialogue Platform ‘Sustainable Development Goals for All’
On 4 March 2020 an event was organised at Dorćol Platz in Belgrade to mark the official launch of a society-wide dialogue platform entitled ‘Sustainable Development Goals for All’. Numerous participants attending the event including representatives of diplomatic corps, members of civil society organisations, representatives of the corporate sector and academia, researchers, the media and members of the public. Governments of the Swiss Confederation and the Federal Republic of Germany support the ‘Sustainable Development Goals for All’ dialogue platform. The initiative was launched by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH, as a part of the project ‘Public Finance…
The ‘We Have a Say’ Youth Fund – Call for Proposals now Closed
Call for proposals for grant support of the ‘We Have a Say’ Youth Fund, under the Regional Youth Compact for Europe project, launched by the Center for Democracy Foundation, was closed on 28 February 2020 at 15:00. We would like to thank to all organisations for their interest and excellent turnout! We have received 64 applications from the following countries: Albania 12 BiH 9 Montenegro 6 Kosovo* 8 Northern Macedonia 5 Serbia 24 We would like to remind you that total budget for the ‘We Have a Say’ Youth Fund amounts to EUR 78,000. The funds will be used to…
Partnership for Open Administration
The Center for Democracy Foundation proudly announces that it has been elected as a member of the Special Inter-Ministerial Working Group formed to draft an Action Plan to implement the initiative Partnership for Open Administration for the Period 2020 – 2022. During its engagement in the Working Group, the Foundation will continue to advocate for the greater responsibility, transparency and openness of public administration. Such public administration will assist and be at the service of all citizens, in the most efficient and effective manner. The initiative Partnership for Open Governance was founded in 2011 by government and civil society representatives,…
Internship on the Project ‘Regional Youth Compact for Europe’
The Center for Democracy Foundation would like to introduce Ivana Jačeva from North Macedonia, who will do an internship in duration of one month at our organisation, within the ‘Regional Youth Compact for Europe’ project. The internship programme, as one of the activities under this project, aims to support the exchange of young people in the West Balkans, to offer them an opportunity to familiarise themselves with an operation of civil society organisations, to exchange concepts and establish innovative approaches towards communication, that is in form and content focused on youths. It will increase their participation in civic initiatives, policy-making…
