Poverty Projections for Older Persons
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian crisis on the poverty of older persons in the Republic of Serbia December 2022 Author: Lidija Kuzmanov This publication has been produced with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Serbia within the framework of the Joint UN Programme “Extending Social Protection to families in Serbia with enhanced shock-responsiveness”, implemented by UNICEF, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with the participation of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the views of UNFPA, the United…
The Impact of the Global Crisis on Vulnerable Groups
Findings from the Focus Group Discussions December 2022 Author: Sarita Bradaš This publication has been produced with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Serbia within the framework of the Joint UN Programme “Extending Social Protection to families in Serbia with enhanced shock-responsiveness”, implemented by UNICEF, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with the participation of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the views of UNFPA, the United Nations or any of its affiliated organizations.
Improving the Lives of Marginalised Groups
SMELT – Skilling Marginalized people to Enter Labour Market 2022. Author: Ksenija Petovar, founder and member of the Board of Directors at CDF, (retired) Professor at the Faculties of Architecture and Geography, University of Belgrade This analysis was prepared as part of the Erasmus+ project SMELT – Skilling Marginalised People to Enter the Labour Market.
The Tool For The Introduction Of The Leave No One Behind Principle Into Legislative And Strategic Acts Of The Republic Of Serbia
September 2022 The relevance of this tool is manifested in its provision of guidelines to decision makers in understanding and applying the human rights-based approach (HRBA) and the ‘leave no one behind’ (LNOB) principle in the forthcoming and future legislative and strategic acts of the Republic of Serbia. It provides clear guidelines for the implementation of the LNOB (Leaving No One Behind) principle in all stages through which legislative and strategic acts pass, thereby ensuring that the most marginalized and excluded groups are recognized and involved, including disadvantaged women and girls, who are usually among the most disenfranchised groups due…
The Tool For The Introduction Of The ‘Leave No One Behind’ Principle Into Legislative And Strategic Acts Of The Republic Of Serbia
September 2022 The relevance of this tool is manifested in its provision of guidelines to decision makers in understanding and applying the human rights-based approach (HRBA) and the ‘leave no one behind’ (LNOB) principle in the forthcoming and future legislative and strategic acts of the Republic of Serbia. It provides clear guidelines for the implementation of the LNOB (Leaving No One Behind) principle in all stages through which legislative and strategic acts pass, thereby ensuring that the most marginalized and excluded groups are recognized and involved, including disadvantaged women and girls, who are usually among the most disenfranchised groups due…
User manual: How to Find a Job?
SMELT Project (Skilling Marginalized people to Enter Labour Market) 2022. SMELT Project – Skilling Marginalized people to Enter Labour Market INDEX: CHAPTER 1: DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF? – Self-assessment test – Common experiences – Organize your week CHAPTER 2: LEARN TO GETTING A JOB – Steps to write an outstanding CV – Why is a cover letter so important? – Job interview CHAPTER 3: RESOURCES – Contact of local authorities *** This Easy Handbook has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union under the ERASMUS+ programme. The contents of it are the sole responsibility of the SMELT project…
Easy Handbook to Support Professionals in working with Marginalised Groups
SMELT Project (Skilling Marginalized people to Enter Labour Market) 2022. In the context of the rapidly changing labor market, the need for skilled employees becomes significantly larger. People who lack even the basic skills and competencies to start a new job face a hard to overcome challenges. These people most often are from marginalized backgrounds. Consequently, they need more time and effort to realize themselves in the labor market, due to the variety of obstacles they need to tackle such as lack of skills, language barrier, immigration status, racial or gender discrimination, etc. Professionals working in employment services carry the…
Analysis: Elderly poverty in Serbia and Agenda 2030 (Summary)
2022. Author: Lidija Kuzmanov Summary The Elderly poverty in Serbia and Agenda 2030 Analysis, authored by Lidija Kuzmanov, was prepared in June of 2022 within the framework of the Advisory Thematic Group – Eradicating Poverty within the SDGs for ALL Platform. As part of the analysis, the Sustainable Development Goal aimed at eradicating poverty (SDG 1) was presented, as well as the progress of the Republic of Serbia towards its fulfillment. Significant progress has been achieved in reducing the risk of poverty and the risk of poverty or social exclusion, both in short (2016–2020) and long-term period (2013–2020). The population…
Closing Conference of the SDGs for All Platform – Recommendations
Belgrade, 08 June 2022 Closing Conference of the “SDGs for All” Platform 2030 Agenda – Together toward Sustainable Future In their further work on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the Republic of Serbia, the conference participants have agreed to address the following recommendations to relevant actors: RECOMMENDATIONS Cooperation and partnership between the public, private and civil sectors are essential in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), monitoring of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and creation of broad social support for this process, bearing in mind the interdependence and interconnectedness of all SDGs. The strengthening of regulatory and institutional capacities…
Analysis: Child Poverty and the 2030 Agenda (Summary)
2022. Author: Associate Prof. Marina Savkovi?, PhD Summary The Child Poverty and the 2030 Agenda Analysis, authored by Associate Prof. Marina Savkovi?, PhD, (Center for Democracy Foundation), was prepared in May of 2022 within the framework of the Advisory Thematic Group – Eradicating Poverty within the SDGs for ALL Platform. The analysis considers the topic of child poverty, child care and children’s future, all within the context of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. An overview of the general state of child poverty in Serbia, a review of the legal-strategic framework and the issue of systemic care for children at…
Energy Poverty Analysis (Summary)
2022. Author: Ksenija Petovar, retired Professor at the Faculties of Architecture and Geography, University of Belgrade Summary The Energy Poverty Analysis, authored by Prof. Ksenija Petovar, PhD, (Center for Democracy Foundation), was prepared within the framework of the advisory Thematic Group – Eradicating Poverty within the SDGsfor All Platform. The subject of this analysis is the scope and consequences of domestic energy poverty in Serbia. The analysis looks into relevant documents of the European Union, as well as laws and other regulations in the Republic of Serbia with relevance to this topic. The issue of defining energy poverty, its dimensions,…
Analysis of the Gender Mainstreaming in the Economic Reform Programme for the period 2022-2024 (summary)
2022. Author: Sarita Bradaš, Researcher, Center for Democracy Foundation Summary The subject of this analysis is gender mainstreaming in the Economic Reform Programme for the period 2022-2024 (ERP). The introduction of this report provides the ERP development process and European Commission and Council of the EU requirements concerning the need to assess key obstacles. It further includes the impact of measures on gender equality and the integration of the gender equality perspective into all measures taken to foster employment and social and health protection. Three aspects were considered. First, to what extent is the effect on gender equality assessed in…
