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
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
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
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
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, 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, 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.
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.
On November 14, 2024, the Red Cross of Serbia hosted a conference to mark the launch of the project “Strengthening Health, Access, Participation, and Social Equity in Western Balkan Countries (SHAPE).” The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care, and Consumer Protection of the Republic of Austria. It aims to improve the status of at-risk groups, mainly the homeless and older individuals, with a specific emphasis on older women and persons with disabilities.
The SeConS Development Initiative Group continues a series of training sessions in September titled “Technology Transfers in Agriculture for the Promotion of Gender Equality.” These sessions are intended for the network of advisers at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management and aim to enhance the capacity for the provision of gender-responsive services. Participants from all advisory services will gain practical knowledge on identifying variations in farm owners’ requirements and adjusting the work and training they offer to male and female farmers in rural areas.
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