„After Novi Sad: Crackdowns and Human Rights Violations in Serbia“

It has been 18 months since the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse and subsequent and massive protests across Serbia.

Today, human rights defenders (HRDs) and other activists in Serbia face increasing threats ranging from smear campaigns that expose personal information to direct threats and surveillance. Civil society organisations are targeted by the Serbian authorities as well as media outlets aligned with them.

This press briefing will provide more information on the situation in Serbia, with insights from representatives from two prominent Serbian civil society organisations.

Speakers:
Jovana Spremo, Advocacy Director, Lawyers’ Committee for Human Rights (YUCOM)
Uroš Jovanović, Public Policy Program Manager, Civic Initiatives
Moderation:
Dave Elseroad, Human Rights House Foundation

You can find the speakers‘ biographies HERE.

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