{"id":20358,"date":"2026-07-01T17:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yihr.rs\/?p=20358"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:32:24","slug":"rights-first-call-for-submission-of-project-proposals-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yihr.rs\/en\/rights-first-call-for-submission-of-project-proposals-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rights First: Call for Submission of Project Proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Application deadline:<\/b> 01 August 2026<\/span>
\n<\/span>Deadline for questions:<\/b> 20 July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

The Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR), with financial support from the European Union, is implementing the project <\/span>\u201cRights First\u201d<\/b>, which aims to strengthen participatory democracy and support Serbia\u2019s path toward EU membership by building the capacities of civil society organizations, with a special focus on young people and marginalized groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

The project is jointly implemented by the Youth Initiative for Human Rights, Independent Journalists\u2019 Association of Vojvodina, Human Rights Committee Ni\u0161, LINK Sombor, LIVRIT Pre\u0161evo, Vojvodina Civic Centre, and the Center for Academic Progress from Novi Pazar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the first successfully implemented call for proposals, YIHR continues to support projects aimed at improving respect for human rights and strengthening the rule of law. In this cycle, <\/span>3 projects<\/b> will be supported focusing on public advocacy initiatives for the adoption\/amendment or better implementation of public policies in the Republic of Serbia, and <\/span>7 projects<\/b> focusing on civic activism in the field of human rights and the rule of law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thematic Framework of the Call<\/b><\/p>\n

The political and social context in the Republic of Serbia since the end of 2024 has been characterized by increased civic participation triggered by student blockades and efforts to uphold the rule of law and fundamental human rights. We are witnessing citizens\u2019 determination and persistence to influence decision-makers to respect public policy documents and to propose evidence-based amendments where improvements are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through this call, the Youth Initiative for Human Rights aims to support the efforts of citizens across Serbia to implement activities that will improve respect for fundamental human rights and strengthen the rule of law.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the EU accession process, the Republic of Serbia is required to fulfill the conditions of <\/span>Cluster 1<\/b>, which represents the foundation of the accession process.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>European Commission\u2019s 2025 Serbia Progress Report<\/b> highlights the need for consistent implementation of regulations, strengthening of human rights institutions, and work on:<\/span><\/p>\n