Second Training for Members of the Coalition on the Project “Citizens for Inspection Reform” Organized
Second training for members of the Coalition on the project “Citizens for Inspection Reform” was organized in Vrnjačka Banja. Within the framework of the project “Citizens for Inspection Reform” implemented by Center for Democracy Foundation in partnership with Foundation Dokukino, second workshop for civil society organization under the title “Reform of Inspection Oversight in Serbia”. Objective of this training was to strengthen the project member organizations for better and more efficient communication with citizens by utilizing new communication tools and channels. Primarily, they were empowered by knowledge and skills on advocacy on the internet and using social networks for…
Fruška Gora: Training for Policies Advocacy
Objective of the training was to improve organizations’ skills in advocating for proposals of practical policies they developed in the previous project cycle. Solidar Suisse Office in Belgrade and Belgrade Open School organized a training for practical policies advocacy, held at Fruška Gora, January 28-30, 2015. Participating at the training, alongside representatives of Center for Democracy Foundation were representatives of unions, Union of Employers of Serbia and other non-governmental organizations. Objective of the training was to improve organizations’ skills in advocating for proposals of practical policies they developed in the previous project cycle, which was realized in the period May…
Remarks of the CoE Committee on Violation of European Social Charter Acts Still Valid
Press release on the Report of Council of Europe’s European Committee for Social Rights Press release on the Report of Council of Europe’s European Committee for Social Rights and information published in media that Council of Europe’s European Committee for Social Rights assessed that only third of the Labor Law acts are in accordance with the Revised European Social Charter. Media report that out of 22 acts, only 8 are in accordance with the Charter, 3 are violating it, and 11 need further clarification, stating that this is concerning “the old Labor Law”. Based on the news media published,…
Important Role of Local Governments in Negotiation Process With EU
Center for Democracy presented results of the project “Role of Local Governments in the Process of Pre-Accession Talks Between Serbia and EU”. The role of local governments in the process of pre-accession talks between Serbia and EU is of vital importance, since they have to influence the negotiation position in the right manner, as stated by representative of Center for Democracy Foundation Miloš Savić at the presentation of results of the project and research on the role of local government in negotiations on EU membership. Local governments should actively participate in negotiations on EU membership, considering that they will…
Reform of Inspections for Better Economic Environment and Reduction of Undeclared Work
Third Session of the Working Group XVII of National Convent on EU following the chapters on freedom of workers’ migration, social policy and employment was held in Niš. Third Session of the Working Group XVII of National Convent on EU following the chapters on freedom of workers’ migration, social policy and employment was held December 17, 2014, in Niš; and the topic was an overall reform of the inspection oversight system and proposals for improvement of the efficiency of labor inspection in fight against undeclared work. Sessions was initiated by Center for Democracy Foundation, which is within the Convent coordinating…
Extensive Implementation of Alternative Criminal Sanctions as a Necessity
Center for Democracy presented the project “Promotion of Alternative Criminal Sanctions and Measures of Restorative Justice”. Person who is sentenced to prison is permanently labeled as a criminal, he/she is separated from the family and forced to quit schooling. Such a person most frequently loses the job and may be influenced by problematic inmates, which increases the chances to repeat the offense. These problems may be avoided with extensive implementation of alternative sanctions, as stated at the presentation of the project “Promotion of Alternative Criminal Sanctions and Measures of Restorative Justice”, realized by Center for Democracy Foundation in partnership with…
“Citizens for Inspection Reform” Training Organized for Member of the Project Coalition
First “Reform of Inspection Oversight in Serbia” workshop for civil society organizations was held in Kraljevo. Within the framework of the project “Citizens for Inspection Reform” implemented by Center for Democracy Foundation in partnership with Foundation Dokukino, first workshop titled “Reform of Inspection Oversight” was organized December 12-13, 2014, in Kraljevo. On this occasion, workshop participants were offered the theoretical knowledge on legislative framework regulating the system of inspections in Serbia, as well as practical knowledge and comparative practices from the region and Europe. We have also discussed about the European standards in local communities related to inspections, their role…
First Workshop on the Problems and Challenges in the System of Alternative Criminal Sanctions
Strengthening civil society organizations for monitoring and promotion of alternative criminal sanctions Within the project “Promotion of Alternative Criminal Sanctions and Measures of Restorative Justice” implemented by Center for Democracy Foundation in partnership with Victimology Society of Serbia, first workshop for civil society organizations was realized December 8, 2014, in Belgrade, titled “Problems and Challenges in the System of Alternative Criminal Sanctions, Promotion of a Greater Implementation”. The aim of the workshop was to motivate and encourage civil society organizations from Belgrade, Niš, Kragujevac, Leskovac and Zrenjanin to more actively advocate in their respective communities for the promotion of alternative…
Center for Democracy Foundation Celebrated 20 Years of Work
Dragoljub Mićunović: The essence of Center for Democracy’s programs is the development of good society. Center for Democracy Foundation, among first non-governmental organizations in Serbia celebrated 20 years of work in Belgrade. Center for Democracy Foundation’s President of the Management Board and one of its founders Dragoljub Mićunović stated that the development of a good society is the essence of CDF’s programs “We have passed through difficult times in which it was vital to be on the side of freedom and peace. It seems to me that Serbia is confused today, moving in circles, not finding the exit to the…
Nataša Vučković on Promoting the Alternative Sanctions in Serbia and Good Practice Examples
Nataša Vučković participated at the round table of Belgrade Center for Human Rights on measures for imprisoned population reduction. Belgrade Center for Human Rights organized a round table presenting the handbook “Measures for Imprisoned Population Reduction – Good Practice Examples”. Handbook also contains the translation of the report on positive implementation of the measures and sanctions that are alternative to the detention and imprisonment sanctions in Council of Europe member states, which has been prepared by Nataša Vučković for the needs of Committee for Legal Issues and Human Rights of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly as its member from…
Talks With Regional Director of Solidarity Center from Washington DC About Workers Rights
Representatives of the Center for Democracy Foundation talked with Regional Director of the Solidarity Center from Washington DC on actions in the area of labor rights. Representatives of the Center for Democracy Foundation met with Rudy Porter, Regional Director for Europe and Asia of the Solidarity Center from Washington DC. Solidarity Center contributes to the development of workers movement and strengthening the economic and political power of workers through support provided to unions for years. Purpose of Mr. Porter’s visit was to be acquainted with the situation in Serbia and civil society organizations’ capacities for acting in the area of…
Center for Democracy Presented the Proposal of Practical Policy Against Illegal Work
Center for Democracy Foundation presented the proposal of practical policy “Serbia Without Undeclared Work – Improvement of Labor Inspections’ Role in Fighting Informal Employment”. Problem of undeclared work is one of the biggest social and economic problems in Serbia, and labor inspection is one of the vital actors that can contribute to eradication of this issue, as stated at the presentation of practical policy proposal “Serbia Without Undeclared Work – Improvement of Labor Inspections’ Role in Fighting Informal Employment” developed by Center for Democracy Foundation. The Proposal is a result of detailed analysis, research on attitudes of labor inspectors about…
