Serbia

Support to the Implementation of Anti-discrimination Legislation and Mediation in Serbia (2nd phase)

As part of the wide-ranging effort being undertaken primarily by the Government and civil society to fulfill the criteria for closer integration with the European Union, a key component has been devoted to the introduction of legislation seeking to more effectively prevent and combat discrimination of minorities and vulnerable groups in Serbia.

The legislative framework of Serbia was perceived by international observers (such as the Human Rights Committee of the UN) as incomplete in respect to discrimination of vulnerable groups.  UNDP has, in partnership with the Agency for Human and Minority Rights and the European Agency for Reconstruction, supported the preparation of a comprehensive Draft Antidiscrimination Act elaborated with governmental support and in cooperation with international agencies.

This Draft Act substantiates the policy statements of the government and confirms a trend which was already initiated in sector legislation. In order to increase the impact of the legislative work undertaken until now, and to guarantee the effectiveness of present and forthcoming provisions, it appears necessary to carry out a project composed of the following components:

• Institutional support to the agencies and bodies involved in the implementation of current and future antidiscrimination legislation;
• Enhancing and mainstreaming further legislative developments in the field of antidiscrimination; 
• Strengthening the role of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the overall implementation of antidiscrimination provisions;
• Awareness raising within key groups and the society at large on the importance of equal treatment and the relevance of new antidiscrimination rules;

 

Project document

Duration:	15 Jan 2008 - 15 Jan 2010
Partners:	Ministry of Labour and Social Policy Ombudsman NGOs Commission for Protection of Equality
Sources of financing:	Donor Amount Currency European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR) 2,000,000 EUR
Status:	Active/Ongoing

Contact information

Programme officer:	Jelena Manic
Phone number:	+381-11-2445-968

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