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The government breaks the law to maintain control over RTS
Civic initiatives demand that the National Assembly and the Government of Serbia stop all manipulations in connection with the election of members of the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) and to enable the independence of the body that ensures professional and objective media reporting such as public services, Pinka, TV Happy, […]
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STRENGTH OF STRUGGLE: Student blockades in Niš – “This is not a protest, this is unbearable”
“These days, it’s the best thing to be a student.” – Anđela Jeremić, a student from Niš This is not a protest, this is intolerance. It was that last word, like a drop of fuel on the fire, that ignited the student rebellion. It was spoken on the day when the University of Niš joined […]
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THE STRENGTH OF THE STRUGGLE: Student blockades in Belgrade
November 1, 2024. The fall of the canopy at the Railway Station in Novi Sad. The death of 15 people. Shock, sadness and anger among citizens of Serbia. Protests begin. The whole country pauses every day at 11:52 a.m. to silently pay respect to those who died at that exact time. November 22nd. Blockade of […]
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Monitoring matrix: An encouraging environment for the development of civil society in Serbia in 2023
Civic Initiatives, in partnership with the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN), is proud to present the latest report on Serbia within the Monitoring Matrix series. This annual report assesses the legal, institutional and practical conditions that affect the possibility of civil society development, with a focus on freedoms, financial sustainability and cooperation between the […]
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Three freedoms under scrutiny: December 13 – December 26, 2024
Belgrade, December 26, 2024 Violation of basic human rights in SerbiaDecember 13 – December 26, 2024 Another challenging year is passing and towards its end the situation in society is still tense. Blockades and repression of high school students, students, and citizens continue. Thugs hit the crowd with cars and beat them, the first misdemeanor […]
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