10 Civil Society Groups from Serbia Selected in “Rights First” Small Grants Call
The Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) held the first session with representatives of 10 organizations and informal groups that have received small grants under the “Rights First” project. The project aims to strengthen participatory democracy and support Serbia on its path towards EU membership by building the capacities of civil society organizations, with a particular focus on young people and marginalized groups. It is implemented by the Youth Initiative for Human Rights, the Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina, the Committee for Human Rights Niš, Link from Sombor, Livrit from Preševo, the Vojvodina Civic Center, and the Center for Academic Progress from Novi Pazar.
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Panel “Serbia and China: A Steel Friendship in Violating Human Rights”
The Youth Initiative for Human Rights, in cooperation with Students for Liberty, held a panel titled “Serbia and China: A Steel Friendship in Violating Human Rights” on April 28, 2026, at the European House. The panel focused on Serbia–China relations and the consequences of these relations for the citizens of both countries. The event was organized as part of the conference New Frontiers for Liberty.
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RYLMP Mobility in Belgrade
From April 20 to 24, participants of the Regional Youth Leadership Mobility Programme (RYLMP) visited Belgrade as part of their regular program activities.
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The City of Belgrade Must Not Glorify War Criminals
The Youth Initiative for Human Rights has filed a complaint with the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality against the Mayor of the City of Belgrade, Aleksandar Šapić, after he posted a photograph of Ratko Mladić on social media on Saturday, April 18, 2026, accompanied by the message that this war criminal is a “Serbian hero.” We consider such a statement by a public official of the City of Belgrade to constitute hate speech and a severe form of discrimination against Bosniak and Croatian communities. We call on all councilor groups in the Belgrade City Assembly to condemn the glorification of war criminals.
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