Serbia

Negotiations for Serbia to join the European Union officially began in January 2014, yet little substantive progress has been made towards accession, or actual democratisation. Moreover, the situation has deteriorated in recent years especially regarding the freedom of expression, independent regulatory bodies and judicial reform. The situation for minorities also remains precarious.

News from Serbia

Security Guidelines for Human Rights Defenders

  • Reports, Serbia
  • 12 February 2020

Civil Rights Defenders has released the ‘Security Guidelines for Human Rights Defenders” handbook, w…

Attack Against Civil Rights Defender of the Year Recipient Natasa Kandic in Belgrade

  • News, Serbia
  • 6 February 2020

Civil Rights Defenders strongly condemns the attack on Natasa Kandic and human rights activists at a…

EU Ambassador to Serbia Concludes ‘Who Defends Defenders’ Project in Belgrade

  • News, Serbia
  • 29 November 2019

On Tuesday 27 November, the EU’s Ambassador to Serbia, Sem Fabrizi, brought to close the final confe…

‘Tolerance’ by Mirko Ilić to celebrate International Day for Tolerance in Belgrade

  • Events, Serbia
  • 13 November 2019

Civil Rights Defenders and Belgrade Pride are happy to announce an exhibition of renowned, New York-…
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