Communication from the National Convention on the EU about the need for cooperation in the state of emergency
Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF), as coordinator of Working group and a member of the National Convention on EU Program Council, supported the NKEU Communication about the need for cooperation in the state of emergency „The National Convention on the European Union, which brings together more than 700 citizens' associations, calls on state and local governments to recognize civil society organizations as partners in protecting the most vulnerable social groups in the face of the COVD19 pandemic.“ State institutions and citizen associations are on the same mission – the state should recognize civil society as a partner The National Convention…
Center For Democracy Foundation – remote team work
Since 16 March, the Center for Democracy Foundation has been working remotely. Despite all our earlier efforts to stay on top of online teamwork platforms, like most of other organisations and individuals, we are still facing numerous challenges: we have to quickly update software on our computers, to increase internet speed at our homes, to install new software and gain new experience – remote team working. At this moment, our work is focused on analysis and finding solutions for numerous problems aggravated by the ongoing epidemic and state of emergency, which affect our citizens, companies, unions, NGOs, local governments, healthcare…
Project implementation in the era of Coronavirus
Extracted from the Blog of Emilija Dolovački, ALDA Project Coordinator Today on 30 March, the third week of teleworking has already started. Social networks and new technology gained importance and are used more than ever. Although we have all used various online communication platforms already, in this moment everything is completely different. Those platform have become integral part of our daily routine and the only way of communication between employees, both within the organization and with external associates. Meetings of all employees are held at least once a week via Skype. Project team meetings are held on daily basis. All…
Connecting the dots
At the beginning of 2020, the Center for Democracy Foundation launched Connecting the Dots project. The focus of this project is on monitoring reforms in the area of social and economic rights ,and to inform citizens, holders of social rights, about the importance of the European integration process.During the first months of this project, a team of experts was formed – the Socio-economic rights defenders Club, which will provide the public with information on the state of social and economic rights in Serbia, as well as about reforms in these areas, through analysis, research and public campaigns. The first analysis…
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…
