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Repression of the entire society in Užice: Detention of a student, professor, NGO director, councilor, lawyer, citizens
Civil initiatives strongly condemn the repressive measures implemented by the state in Užice and demand the immediate release of seven citizens, including a student, a professor, a councilor and a lawyer, as well as other protest participants. We request the competent institutions to suspend further proceedings against them, as well as to urgently review the […]
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Stojanović: A lot of political influence in court decisions and arrests outside the law
Source: N1 The executive director of “Civil Initiatives”, Maja Stojanović, stated that there are judges and prosecutors who will not tolerate pressure and many arrests that are clearly outside the law. “It seems that it is clear to everyone that there is enough political influence, whether it is happening in Belgrade or in the courts […]
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Study visit to Vienna: Empowering young people and building inclusiveness
Vienna, July 2-5, 2025 From July 2 to 5, 2025, a group of young people from Preševo and Bujanovac, together with representatives of civil society, youth offices, journalists and practitioners of Citizen Initiatives, stayed in Vienna on a trip marked by joint learning, networking and open dialogue. This diverse group was united by a common […]
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NUNS and Civic Initiatives presented the “award” to Aleksandar Šapić
Belgrade, July 2, 2025. NUNS Secretary General Tamara Filipović Stevanović and Uroš Jovanović from Civic Initiatives left “awards” today at the entrance to the Belgrade City Hall for Mayor Aleksandar Šapić for being the most prominent initiator of SLAPP lawsuits – strategic lawsuits against public participation. Šapić was presented with the “confessions” on the occasion […]
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Training on transitional justice for youth held in Belgrade
Belgrade, 30.06-01.07. 2025. Civic initiatives held a two-day training “Introduction to transitional justice for young people” in Belgrade, from June 30 to July 1, 2025. The training was intended for young people who want to be more actively involved in the processes of dealing with the past, building peace and social justice in their communities. […]
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