The event “Girls have the Word” within the “Inspiring Girls Serbia” campaign held at primary school “Kralj Petar II Karađorđević” in Belgrade, organised by CRTA, marked the International Day of the Girl Child. The aim of the global “Inspiring girls” campaign, which was launched in Great Britain and which is also conducted in Serbia, is to empower girls.
The results of the conducted research show that the parliamentary openness at the regional level increased in 2018 in comparison to 2017 and 2016. The regional average in the final round of measurement scored 65%, which is 4% higher than in the previous year (61%). Legislative power in Serbia fulfils 58% of indicators of openness.
By monitoring the executive institutions work in 2018 in Serbia, we can conclude that the recorded problems and challenges are identical to those noted in 2017, but that they have become more complex in the meantime. The executive institutions openness index (the Government, ministries, the Government of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and other executive…
Since the Rulebook on electronic media obligations during the election campaign was repealed in February 2019, and drafting of a new one did not begin eight months later, CRTA prepared and offered a draft of the new document. CRTA prepared the draft Rulebook on the basis of the findings of monitoring previous election cycles and…
It is necessary for all participants in the electoral process to respect already existing laws and by-laws, as it would significantly improve the media image in Serbia during the election campaign. At the same time, there is a significant number of recommendations for amending or supplementing legal acts or adopting by-laws by the Regulatory Authority…
In the case of a chauvinist attack of the Happy TV on the professor Danijel Sinani, we are yet again confronted with a situation where institutions do not do their jobs, do not protect citizens’ rights, and do not respond to an obvious example of illegal behaviour.
If you want a better quality environment, a nicer neighbourhood, a happier community – create one! We made it easier for you this time because the PROMENI platform is now at the service of citizens across Serbia. It is intended for anyone who wants to kick off an activity in order to create a positive change in their local environment.
In this issue, the Parliamentary Insider brings assessment of the work of the Parliament over the summer of 2019. The focus of this issue is on the activities of the Parliament in July, due to the August break. The highlights of the month include the appointment of Milan Marinović as the new Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection, as well as the plenary debates on the reports of the independent institutions after a five-year break. On the other hand, non-agenda topics took up time during the discussion in the plenary sessions again, which where also marked with insults on account of the institutions, media and civil society.
Citizens of Belgrade require from the Ministry of Interior more information about video-surveillance
At the street action “We have the right to know: Where are we all being monitored?”, the Belgraders sent more than 200 requests to the Ministry of Interior, asking which locations were covered by the identity recognition system, how much funding was allocated for video surveillance equipment and which method of surveillance proved to be…
Our topics
Democratic culture
Because politics is not just for politicians. It is our human and citizen right to participate in the processes of making decisions which influence our lives. A dialogue has no alternative.
Free and fair elections
Because elections are the pillars of democracy. It is every citizen’s right to decide on whom to give his/her vote in free and fair conditions. Our vote is valuable and it can make a difference.
Open institutions
Because institutions serve the citizens. We need strong institutions with integrity which protect the public interest.
Free media
Because media should ask questions and critically analyse the reality. We need the media which protect the public interest and tackle the needs of the citizens.
