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UN special rapporteurs have published requests addressed to the state of Serbia about March 15 and the alleged use of sonic weapons
The special rapporteurs of the United Nations (UN) published an official communication with the requests they sent to the Government of Serbia in connection with the events of March 15 in Belgrade, when at 7:11 p.m. a peaceful assembly of a large number of people was violently interrupted by the alleged use of sound weapons. […]
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Trainings for practitioners and mentors in Preševo - strengthening competencies and mutual understanding
Two trainings aimed at improving professional practices in local institutions were held in Preševo 3. and June 4, 2025. The trainings are organized for practitioners who are currently attending professional practices in municipal institutions – Municipality, Sports Center, Library, Preschool and Cultural Center, as well as for their mentors. The two-day training for practitioners included […]
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Training in Bujanovac: Strengthening local dialogue and youth participation
Training on local dialogue mechanisms was held on May 31 and June 1 in Bujanovac, and the two-day training was led by Gordana Adamov and Milica Borjanić from the Umbrella Organization of the Youth of Serbia (KOMS). The training, which is part of the Program for Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations from Bujanovac […]
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Stojanović: Let’s all go to Kosjerić and Zaječar, the entire state apparatus is there
Maja Stojanović, executive director of Civic Initiatives, said in Novi dan on N1 that now everyone’s task is to go to Kosjerić and Zaječar, pointing out that the entire state apparatus is there and that the citizens of those two places are under unprecedented pressure ahead of the local elections. Speaking about the atmosphere in […]
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Study visit to Subotica: From south to north – together for a society tailored for everyone!
May 29–31, 2025 During the three-day study visit to Subotica, the delegation from Preševo and Bujanovac – which consisted of representatives of the National Council of Albanians, local institutions, civil society organizations, the media and young activists – had the opportunity to learn about examples of intercultural coexistence characteristic of Vojvodina. The aim of the […]
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The attack on an activist in Kosjerić is an indication of how the government intends to participate in the elections
Civic initiatives strongly condemn the physical attack on activist Aleksa Pavlović that happened today in the center of Kosjerić near the stand of the Serbian Progressive Party. The activist was attacked by SNS official and the president of the local community of Makovište, Ljubiša Knežević – a person known for his violence. We remind you […]
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Published report on the ongoing election process for the REM Council: “Worse than last time!”
Belgrade, May 30, 2025. The election for members of the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) entered a new phase. The Parliamentary Committee for Culture and Media is discussing them on Friday (May 30), and Citizen Initiatives found numerous irregularities among the proposers and candidates. A preliminary report with an analysis of […]
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Three freedoms under scrutiny: May 16 – May 29, 2025
Belgrade, May 29, 2025 Violation of basic human rights in SerbiaMay 1 – May 15, 2025 In the past two weeks, several physical, violent incidents were recorded in which the initiators and perpetrators of the violence were officials or sympathizers of the ruling party. The N1 cameraman was attacked at a meeting of SNS in […]
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Report abuses during the election campaign in Kosjerić and Zaječar!
Civic initiatives invite citizens to report to them if they notice abuses during the pre-election campaign for local elections in Kosjerić and Zaječar. The goal is to document abuses together, alert the public and protect the electoral process. No one is obliged to remain silent, and no one is alone if they choose to speak. […]
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