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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:[CEDAW] recommended that Serbia conduct a survey on the prevalence and causes of gender-based violence against women and girls, ensuring that it covered older women, rural women and girls, Roma women and girls, women and girls with disabilities, including those in institutions, and women and girls belonging to other disadvantaged groups. [Para 75]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:LatviaLatviaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure full implementation of the law on gender equality. -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:QuestionSession:3rd session, December 2008Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Wondered whether the Government intended to improve its legislation on gender equality. -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & HerzegovinaRegional groupEEGIssue:
- Empowerment of women
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:AcceptedContents:Continue the promotion of initiatives to empower women of the country, at an economic, political and social level. -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:PalestinePalestineRegional groupObserverPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:AcceptedContents:Continue the promotion of educational policies against violence, namely physical and gender-based violence against women and children. -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:POC recommended that Serbia adopt the Law on Gender Equality in line with international standards, uphold the principle of equal opportunities and increase the representation of women in managerial positions. [Para 10] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:AustriaAustriaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:AcceptedContents:Respond effectively to discrimination and violence against LGBT persons and ensure their safety during public events such as the Belgrade Pride Parade.ImplementationNational Report Annex:
The new Law on Public Assembly came into force in February 2016, harmonized with contemporary standards of police work in the field of public assembly, and supporting the law to the freedom of peaceful assembly, emphasizing this right under Article 2 of the Law.
All prosecutors’ offices, under their regular competence and with the aim of protecting fundamental human rights and freedoms, act on criminal reports of violations prescribed by the Criminal Code. Endangerment of security as per Article 138 of the CC, as well as Racial and other discrimination as per Article 387 of the CC incriminate violations of fundamental human rights and freedoms based on differences in race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnicity or another personal characteristic.
Aiming to assess the need for potential preventive measures for the prevention of violence, incitement to violence and online hate speech, supervision was implemented over groups on social networks known for previous cases of displeasure with the organization and holding of the Pride Parade.
Members of the police took part in several meetings organized on the topic of improving the status of the LGBTI community. Measures and activities have been implemented regarding the safety of sexually diverse persons, further activities were considered in this field with representatives of 15 non-government organizations working on the protection of the rights of sexually diverse persons, the Ombudsman, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and representative of the Negotiation Team.
Aiming for a safe “Pride Parade 2014” public event, good cooperation was achieved with the representatives of the organizational committee of this event. After successful preparations the above event passed safely, along with numerous events held as part of Pride Week 2014. Pride and the first gathering of trans* persons were held on 20 September 2015.
One of the priorities in 2016 was the status of trans* persons in society and the walk through the centre of Belgrade, held on 25 June 2016, passed without incident and with minimum security. The third Pride Parade was successfully organized on 18 September 2016, with attendees including representatives of international organizations and state institutions. The International Day against Homophobia was celebrated not only in Belgrade, but also Niš, Novi Sad, Novi Pazar, Subotica, Pančevo and Kragujevac.
The Pride weekend and Pride Parade were held on 23-25 June 2017.
In February 2014 the Ministry of the Interior adopted an Action plan for improving the work and cooperation of the police with representatives and associations working on the improvement of the status of LGBTI persons, with the aim of developing and improving community police work, particularly under the segment of training development, action and cooperation of police officers with representatives of associations of sexually diverse persons. The Action Plan was fully implemented, with the key activities being the appointment of a liaison officer for the LGBTI population, the development of a Manual for Police Work with the LGBTI population and training of police officers.
Employees of the Ministry and police have the obligation of equal treatment towards all regardless of their racial, sexual or national affiliation, their diversity stemming from social origin, birth, religion, political or other belief or affiliation, gender and gender identity, property, culture, language, age or psychological or physical disability (Article 5 of the Law on Police).
The Special Prosecutor’s Office for High-Tech Crime is the recipient of criminal reports of criminal offences of Endangering Security as per Article 138 of the CC committed against members of the LGBTI community.
The Special Prosecution for High-Tech Crime has established successful cooperation with members of the LGBTI community and relevant organizations during previous years.
Representatives of the LGBTI community and relevant organizations participate in criminal proceedings as victims/witnesses.
The service for informing victims and witnesses at the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade started working on 10 April 2014.
In 2015 the Republic Public Prosecutor’s Office concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with the Victimological Association of Serbia, to provide the necessary assistance and support to victims and witnesses.
A number of specialized staff trainings have been held at the Service for informing victims and witnesses, organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, along with specialized trainings of deputies in higher public prosecutor’s offices regarding support to victims and witnesses.
National Report:
Para 45) All government officials publicly condemned all assaults on LGBT persons and attacks on Roma. All forms of violence, discriminatory behaviour and graffiti with hate speech prompted a public reaction in both print and electronic media, in addition to the prosecution of the perpetrators of such acts.
UN Compilation:
Para 13) … The UN country team asserted that, regarding the recommendations made during the previous review on the right to peaceful assembly of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, Belgrade had successfully held annual pride events in three consecutive years (2014-2016).
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 20) CoE stated that CoE-Commissioner, while acknowledging the progress made in advancing the rights of LGBTI persons, noted that homophobia and discrimination. -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:MoldovaMoldovaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:AcceptedContents:Take further measures to eliminate discriminatory gender stereotypes.ImplementationNational Report Annex:
The Ministry of Culture and Information supports the development of media content in order to protect and develop human rights and democracy. For projects that explicitly deal with gender equality, around RSD 2,000,000 are allocated annually, while more funds are allocated indirectly by supporting women authors and artists.
Through the IPA project Strengthening Media Freedom, the Report on the Status of Gender Equality and the Position of Women in the Media was prepared, which will be the starting document for the working group for the preparation of a future strategy for development of the public information system.
In November and December 2015, the Institute for the Study of Cultural Development conducted a survey Cultural habits, needs and attitudes of Serbian citizens on a national sample of 1,565 respondents. The results of the survey have shown that citizens' attitudes are mainly positively oriented towards gender equality. Citizens are most vulnerable to gender equality in the field of education and economics, and least trust in equality regarding political participation and decision-making.
The Provincial Secretariat for Social Policy, Demography and Gender Equality, through the publication "Women's Planner", annually promotes women in different areas.
Activities aimed at implementing the recommendation are being continuously implemented.
UN Compilation:
Para 59) The UN country team stated that deep-rooted stereotypes persisted in Serbia and that there was a recent trend of re-establishing traditional roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and society, which undermined women’s social status, participation in public life and professional careers.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:AcceptedContents:Fully implement the national strategy to prevent domestic violence, and conduct awareness raising campaigns and training on domestic violence for officials.ImplementationNational Report Annex:
Starting from the obligations of the state provided for by the Istanbul Convention as well as the measures provided for in the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Strategy for the Prevention and Protection against Discrimination, CBGE initiated the adoption of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Suppression of Domestic and Intimate Partnership Violence against Women and Girls for the period 2017-2020. For the analysis of the previous strategy and development of a new one, as well as for the implementation of numerous awareness-raising activities, the necessary funding was provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) within the project "Integrated Response to Violence against Women and Girls II". The project began in July 2016 and will last until July 2018, with a total value of $ 940,000. The project has been implemented in cooperation with all UN agencies in Serbia and relevant line ministries. Its implementation will contribute to the further development of the social and institutional environment in Serbia with zero tolerance for violence.
In order to encourage women to report cases of domestic and sexual violence by raising awareness about the criminal nature of such actions, the Ministry of Justice organized a national media campaign of raising awareness called "Off Violence".
The Provincial Secretariat for Health Care, in partnership with the Women's Support Centre from Kikinda, has been implementing a three-year project, "Stop - Protect - Help", since January 2016. The project is intended for women in the situation of violence and potential victims, professionals in all sectors at all levels of authority, women's organizations and the entire population on the territory of the province.
The Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence provides for mandatory specialized training for representatives of the competent authorities (police, public prosecution, court). The training program is prepared by the Judicial Academy which also conducts training of judges, public prosecutors and deputy public prosecutors, while the training of competent police officers is conducted by the Criminal Police Academy. From February to May 2017, 410 police officers from 27 police departments and from the MoI headquarters were trained.
Within the Republic Institute for Social Protection, several training programs on the topic of domestic violence have been accredited, which are intended for professional workers employed in social protection institutions (CSW and institutions for accommodation of beneficiaries).
UN Compilation:
Para 56) The UN country team noted that girls and women in Serbia were still frequently exposed to gender-based violence, such as violence in family and partner relationships, sexual harassment and rape.
Para 57) The UN country team noted the adoption in 2016 of a law on the prevention of domestic violence, as well as amendments to provisions of the Criminal Code on rape and related non-consensual sex, stalking, sexual harassment, forced marriage and genital mutilation.
Para 58) CEDAW remained concerned about the increasing number of women murdered by their husbands, ex-husbands or partners and the significant disparity among the number of police interventions, the number of criminal charges filed and the number of persons convicted of domestic violence against women.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 8) POC stated that the protection of women against violence was not efficient enough.
Para 58) JS4 underscored the high number of women murdered in the context of domestic and intimate partner violence. It asserted that the State had no system for monitoring and analysing this phenomenon, a new National Strategy to prevent all forms of violence against women 2016-2020 had not been adopted, and a systematic approach to combatting stereotypes and discrimination of women, promotion of gender equality and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls in the education system, had not been established.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that LGBT people can express themselves freely for example, in the Belgrade Pride in 2013.ExplanationThe Constitution of the Republic of Serbia3 guarantees freedom of assembly. The organization of public assemblies is regulated by the Law on Citizens' Assemblies whereinthe practice of freedom of assembly is regulated in detail, the authorization and competencies of state bodies are clearly defined. A draft new law on citizens' assemblies has also been designed, with the participation of international experts and incorporating the recommendations of the Venice Commission.ImplementationNational Report Annex:
Aiming for a safe “Pride Parade 2014” public event, good cooperation was achieved with the representatives of the organizational committee of this event. After successful preparations the above event passed safely, along with numerous events held as part of Pride Week 2014. Pride and the first gathering of trans* persons were held on 20 September 2015.
One of the priorities in 2016 was the status of trans* persons in society and the walk through the centre of Belgrade, held on 25 June 2016, passed without incident and with minimum security. The third Pride Parade was successfully organized on 18 September 2016, with attendees including representatives of international organizations and state institutions. The International Day against Homophobia was celebrated not only in Belgrade, but also Niš, Novi Sad, Novi Pazar, Subotica, Pančevo and Kragujevac.
The Pride weekend and Pride Parade were held on 23-25 June 2017.
These activities are being continuously implemented.
UN Compilation:
Para 13) … The UN country team asserted that, regarding the recommendations made during the previous review on the right to peaceful assembly of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, Belgrade had successfully held annual pride events in three consecutive years (2014-2016).
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 20) CoE stated that CoE-Commissioner, while acknowledging the progress made in advancing the rights of LGBTI persons, noted that homophobia and discrimination against them persisted.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:QuestionSession:3rd session, December 2008Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:What is being done to support victims of domestic violence and to ensure that judicial proceedings are conducted effectively? -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:Reference AddressedContents:The HR Committee was concerned about the low number of women in high-level and decision-making positions, and recommended that Serbia improve the representation of women within the State and local administration. [Para 64] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:NeglectedContents:JS4 stated that the most common violation of the right of equality and protection against discrimination of LGBT people stemmed from termination of employment or refusal of employment due to the actual or perceived sexual orientation or sexual identity. [Para 55] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UkraineUkraineRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the OP-CRC-IC.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UzbekistanUzbekistanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCISIssue:
- Gender equality
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure effective implementation of national gender programs and strengthen the legislative measures against domestic violence.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:QatarQatarRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Take further measures to enhance women’s participation in the labour market.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:GreeceGreeceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Consider conducting a survey on gender-based violence against women and girls, especially those in vulnerable groups.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:MauritiusMauritiusRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Develop a strategy to provide inclusive access to education to all students, in particular to girls and students with disabilities.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Implement a comprehensive policy to combat discrimination and violence against women, as well as based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:N/AContents:More than 100 local authorities for gender equality operate in the RS. Certain local self-government units have both authorities for gender equality and person in charge of gender equality and they operate simultaneously. [Para 16]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:3rd session, December 2008Status:N/AContents:Special measures aimed at expediating the achievement of gender equality in the area of political rights were introduced in 2002 for the first time by virtue of the Local Elections Law. Under Article 20, Paragraph 3, the Law proscribes that at least 30 per cent of candidates listed on the electoral list must be the candidates belonging to a less-represented gender. The very same provision is also contained in Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the new Local Elections Law which was enacted in 2007. At national level, special measures were introduced in 2004 by the Law amending the Law on the Election of Deputies to the Assembly. Under added Article 40a, the Law specifies that the number of candidates of the gender less represented on the electoral list shall be at least 30 per cent of the total number. By virtue of the Decision on Election of Deputies to Assembly of the AP Vojvodina, the same rule was introduced in this Autonomous Province in 2004. The results of the implementation of electoral quotas of 30 per cent for candidates belonging to less represented gender indicate that participation of female Deputies in 2007 elections rose to 20.4 per cent. The representation of female Deputies in City Councils and Municipality Councils rose to 21.3 per cent after the elections held in 2004. [Para 52] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:[CEDAW] called upon Serbia to ensure that all women who were victims of gender-based violence, including those belonging to the most disadvantaged groups, had unimpeded access to effective protection from violence. [Para 76]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:3rd session, December 2008Status:NeglectedContents:Requests for peaceful demonstrations by sexual minorities have been denied with the explanation that such events would provoke the public. [Para 31] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:PoCRS recommended to supplement and amend, among others, the Law on Police, by prescribing an explicit prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; and the Law on Financial Support for Families with Children, so that female entrepreneurs, farmers, agricultural insurance holders and women who perform temporary and occasional jobs are put in an equal legal position with employed women when exercising their rights during maternity leave and leave from work for child care; and to fully implement the Law on Gender Equality. [Para 10]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:RejectedContents:Ratify the OP-ICESCR.Explanationit would require amendments to the relevant national legislation, which is not among current priorities.