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Financial Pressure on Older People: New Data on Long-Term Care Costs in Serbia
Results of a study examining the impact of long-term care costs on the risk of poverty among people aged 65 and over in Serbia were
Regional Training on the Care Economy Strengthens Policy Capacities in the Western Balkans
From 18 to 20 February 2026, a Regional Training on the Care Economy was held in Istanbul, organized by the UN Women Regional Office for
Award Ceremony within the Climate Change Resilience and Irrigation Project in Serbia
On 18 November, an award ceremony was held at Hotel Tamiš in Pančevo following a completed call for the selection of good practice examples demonstrating
Workshop within the Just Green Transition project – Phase 2
As part of the second phase of the Just Green Transition project, which is being implemented with the support of the Foundation for an Open
EAPN Serbia at People’s Summit 2025 in Porto
SeConS representatives from EAPN Serbia participated in the People’s Summit 2025—Porto Edition, held on March 28 in Portugal. The summit, jointly organized by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) and EAPN Portugal, brought together participants from across Europe—people living in poverty, representatives of civil society organizations, decision-makers, and institutions at national and European levels.
Prof. Marija Babović, PhD, participated in an interactive dialogue at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York
Prof. Marija Babović, PhD, Director of Programs at the SeConS Development Initiative Group, participated as a panelist in the interactive dialogue at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York. The dialogue centered on “Inclusive Development, Shared Prosperity, and Dignified Work”, where participants engaged in discussions about innovative strategies for gender-inclusive economic policies, national care systems, and the effects of digitization and artificial intelligence on women’s employment and the digital gender gap.
Prof. Marija Babović, PhD, receives the “Anđelka Milić” Award for 2025
Prof. Marija Babović, PhD, who serves as Director of Programmes at the SeConS Development Initiative Group, has been awarded the “Anđelka Milić” Award for 2025. In recognition of her remarkable academic and research achievements, as well as her long-term dedication to advancing social inclusion and gender equality policies, Prof. Marija Babović, PhD, has been honored for her significant contributions to science, social development, and the improvement of the status of women in Serbia.
Sociology Students’ Association organized “Career Day”
On Saturday, November 16, the Sociology Students’ Association hosted a “Career Day” event in the Ceremonial hall of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade. This is the first activity of a kind organized by the Department of Sociology, designed to familiarize students with the employment prospects for those holding a bachelor’s degree in sociology, by highlighting the professional experiences of such graduates across various fields.
Publications
Young people in Serbia 2015
Monitoring and evaluation of the project “STOP CARE CURE: a stronger institutional response to gender based violence in AP Vojvodina”
Study on Selected Transport Service Providers
Evaluation of the National Action Plan for the Implementation of the National Strategy for Improving the Position of Women and Promoting Gender Equality in the Republic of Serbia
Population Situation Analysis in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Social Inclusion at the Local Level
Migration Flows in Western Balkan Countries: Transit, Origin and Destination, 2009-2013
Human Security in Serbia
Analysis and Roadmap for Adequate and Accessible Minimum Income Scheme in Serbia
Economic Impact of Social Enterprises in the Republic of Serbia
How laws are made in Serbia: The role of social interests and institutions in the legislative process
Humanizing Security – Two Human Security Case Studies in Serbia
Mapping of Social Enterprises in Serbia
The Status of Women in the Business Sector in Serbia
Access to Justice and Free Legal Aid in Serbia
Informal power networks, political patronage and clientelism in Serbia and Kosovo
Public Sector Employment According to Political Party Affiliation: One of the Key Mechanisms of Political Clientelism in Contemporary Serbia
Briefing on Party Patronage and Clientelism in Serbia
Social Exclusion in Rural Areas of Serbia
Gender Economic Inequalities in a Comparative Perspective: European Union and Serbia
Actors in the Social Inclusion Process. Action Research Report
Access for Women and Children to Services in Rural Areas of Serbia and Proposed Measures to Improve Their Situation
Sustainable tourism as a rural development factor
Challenges of new social policy: social inclusion in EU and Serbia
Situation of Young People with Disabilities in the Labour Market in the City of Belgrade
Gender Inequalities in Republika Srpska from the perspective of life courses
Towards transparent and accountable political institutions in Serbia
Towards efficient mechanisms for the protection of children from violence
Towards more efficient mechanisms for support migrants whose status is not regulated
Sources of Insecurities in Western Balkans and Turkey: Human Security Barometer 2016
Are Institutions Providing Human Security? Trust in Public Institutions Across the Balkans and Turkey
Towards transparent and accountable institutions: suppressing clientelism and improving citizens’ trust in institutions
Violence against children in Serbia: Determinants, factors and interventions
Determinants and factors of violence affecting children in Serbia: a snapshot of findings
Intersectoral collaboration with regard to protection of children from abuse and neglect at the local level: analysis of local protocols
The Role of Community Development and Citizen Engagement Activities in Strengthening Civic Engagement and Government Responsiveness in Serbia
Drivers of Violence Affecting Children in Serbia: A Snapshot of Findings
Prevalence characteristics of violence against women in BIH
Public Policy Framework for the Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals After 2015 – the Role of the Government of Serbia Ministries and specific Independent State Bodies
Young People in Serbia 2015. Situation, Perceptions, Beliefs and Aspirations: Briefing
Evaluation of the National Action Plan for the implementation of the Serbia National Strategy for Gender Equality
Care economy during the COVID-19 pandemic and measures for its prevention in Serbia
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures for its prevention on women entrepreneurs in Serbia
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic and measures for its prevention on the socio-economic position of rural women, with the focus on agriculture
Consequences of COVID-19 on women’s and men’s economic empowerment
Evaluation of Models for Scale-up Potential in Serbia 2016-2020
National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods – Serbia
Comparative Analysis of the Role of Civil Society in Providing Social Care Services in the Western Balkans
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic and measures for its prevention on employment and working conditions of women and men in Serbia
Gender Equality in Transport in Serbia
Gender Equality index for Serbia 2021
Covid crisis and poverty – Poverty Watch Serbia 2021
How to achieve sustainable reintegration of returnees – Policy brief
Socio-economic position and reintegration of returnees under the readmission agreement in Serbia in 2021
Human trafficking in Serbia – an overview of the situation in the context of the 21st century
Long-term care of older persons and persons with disabilities in the Western Balkans – regional study
Long-term care of older persons and persons with disabilities in the Western Balkans – summary
Women’s Entrepreneurship in Serbia – 10 years later
Women’s Entrepreneurship – 10 years later: support programmes for women enterpreneurs in Serbia
Women’s Entrepreneurship in Serbia – 10 years later: COVID 19 and women’s enterpreneurship
Women’s Entrepreneurship in Serbia – 10 years later: climate change and women’s enterpreneurship
Women’s Entrepreneurship in Serbia – 10 years later: profile of women enterpreneurs
Poverty watch Serbia 2023: Re-investing in social welfare, putting people and the planet at the centre
Position and challenges of women workers in cleaning and care services in Serbia – rapid assessment
Research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the youth population in Serbia
Access to rights and services in rural areas in Serbia
Strengthening the capacities of agricultural advisory and professional services for gender-responsive service delivery including training on efficient irrigation technologies – baseline report
Strengthening the capacities of agricultural advisory and professional services for gender-responsive service delivery including training on efficient irrigation technologies – service provider needs assessment report
Access to rights and services in rural areas in Serbia – overview
Report on the Position of Women and Employers in the Labor Market of the Jablanica and Pčinja Districts
Poverty watch Serbia 2024: Toward a systemic approach to social protection
Poverty Beneath the Burden of Care – Study
SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STUDENT WELL-BEING IN SERBIA
SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STUDENT WELL-BEING IN SERBIA