Human Rights :
For liberals, the rights, dignity and freedom of all individuals are at the core of our values. Discrimination and unequal treatment are incompatible with liberal principles. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation in the Western Balkans, together with its partner organizations, works tirelessly for a society that cherishes diversity, and respects and protects the rights of each and every individual.
News
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Belgrade Pride: No news is good news
Belgrade Pride 2024 went off without any major incidents. The fact that this is worth mentioning shows the environment in which Serbia's queer community continues to live and operate. It was largely ignored in the public discourse.
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Belgrade Pride Meets Pristina Pride
As part of the cooperation between the LGBTI+ umbrella organizations "Belgrade Pride" and "Pristina Pride", a delegation of Serbian activists visited the parade in the Kosovar capital Pristina. The delegation included activists from different backgrounds, identities and organizations, all of whom are committed to LGBTI+ rights and regional cooperation.
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LGBTIQ-Meet-Up against Hate Speech & Hate Crimes
From 19-21 April, activists and representatives of various human rights organizations, NGOs and think tanks from the Western Balkans came together in Ečka, Serbia to discuss the omnipresent topic of hate crime and hate speech.
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"Istina" - A Cinematic Lens on Human Rights
"Istina," a narrative short film produced by the Hamburg Media School and backed by the Western Balkans office of the foundation, portrays the harrowing journey of a Serbian photojournalist and her daughter fleeing right-wing extremism. More than just a story, the film mirrors the threats that journalists and activists face, highlighting the pressing issues in Serbia and beyond.
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LGBTIQ: Is Serbian society beginning to understand?
At the beginning of September, the “Pride Week”, organized by various Serbian LGBTIQ organizations, took place in Belgrade. It was the eleventh time that the community stood up for their rights on the streets of the Serbian capital. During the biggest demonstration so far, up to 15.000 people walked through Belgrade without any incidents, according to the organizers.
