Serbia
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2022-2025
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Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements
In 2024, notable progress was achieved in addressing violence against women and girls in Serbia, a critical issue impacting countless lives and impeding gender equality, with efforts directly contributing to advancement of SDG target 5.2 on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls, and SDG target 16.1, which aims to reduce all forms of violence and related deaths to attain peaceful and inclusive societies.
The Serbia’s Judicial Academy, Ministry of Justice, and the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights have strengthened institutional responses to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) with a more survivor-centered and gender-responsive justice system. In ensuring a more informed, sensitive, and rights-based legal response, legal professionals now apply survivor-centered approaches in GBV cases. The next generation of legal professionals and judiciary representatives, including clerks and students, embed gender-sensitive judicial practices into the country’s legal system, fostering long-term institutional change. Misdemeanor court judges tackle misconceptions about domestic violence with improved practical application of the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, enhancing the judiciary's ability to deliver timely and more effective protection measures for survivors.
Advanced systemic changes in victim support services, ensures survivors receive the protection, guidance, and justice they deserve, while institutions uphold their rights and safety. An in-depth analysis of victim support services named “Assessment of the capacity of services for assistance and support to victims and witnesses of criminal acts in Serbia: challenges and recommendations” ensures survivors receive the protection, guidance, and justice they deserve, while institutions uphold their rights and safety.
By challenging the societal norms that perpetuate GBV, the #UnlikeViolence campaign mobilized public awareness and advocacy against digital violence as a form of GBV, reinforcing the need for collective action to dismantle these harmful norms. As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, the campaign’s highlight - the “Digital Reality” installation - exposed the real-life online abuse faced by prominent Serbian women, turning their experiences into a powerful demand for systemic change. Backed by public figures, media engagement, and civil society allies, the campaign reached over 10 million people.
Through these coordinated efforts, UN Women Serbia addressed legal, systemic, and societal dimensions of violence against women, creating a replicable, comprehensive approach to fostering a safer and more equitable society for women and girls.
The Serbia’s Judicial Academy, Ministry of Justice, and the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights have strengthened institutional responses to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) with a more survivor-centered and gender-responsive justice system. In ensuring a more informed, sensitive, and rights-based legal response, legal professionals now apply survivor-centered approaches in GBV cases. The next generation of legal professionals and judiciary representatives, including clerks and students, embed gender-sensitive judicial practices into the country’s legal system, fostering long-term institutional change. Misdemeanor court judges tackle misconceptions about domestic violence with improved practical application of the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, enhancing the judiciary's ability to deliver timely and more effective protection measures for survivors.
Advanced systemic changes in victim support services, ensures survivors receive the protection, guidance, and justice they deserve, while institutions uphold their rights and safety. An in-depth analysis of victim support services named “Assessment of the capacity of services for assistance and support to victims and witnesses of criminal acts in Serbia: challenges and recommendations” ensures survivors receive the protection, guidance, and justice they deserve, while institutions uphold their rights and safety.
By challenging the societal norms that perpetuate GBV, the #UnlikeViolence campaign mobilized public awareness and advocacy against digital violence as a form of GBV, reinforcing the need for collective action to dismantle these harmful norms. As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, the campaign’s highlight - the “Digital Reality” installation - exposed the real-life online abuse faced by prominent Serbian women, turning their experiences into a powerful demand for systemic change. Backed by public figures, media engagement, and civil society allies, the campaign reached over 10 million people.
Through these coordinated efforts, UN Women Serbia addressed legal, systemic, and societal dimensions of violence against women, creating a replicable, comprehensive approach to fostering a safer and more equitable society for women and girls.
Advancing SDGs: UN Women's impact and key achievements
Individuals, organizations, and institutions increased understanding of women’s rights to inheritance and negative consequences of resigning their right. This directly tackles established stereotypes and norms in society and encourages participants to question their attitudes and behaviours and within their own families.
In terms of inheritance rights protection, 674 women received free legal support, while 15 CSOs and experts for gender equality and inheritance issues established a coalition for equal inheritance to empower women to exercise their rights, build economic independence and on public advocacy. Commissioner for Protection of Equality supported CSOs initiatives towards Chamber of Notaries in informing parties in probate process on the consequences of giving an inheritance declaration and towards National Employment Service to modify the criteria for business space ownership. Decision-makers (Governmental Coordination Body for GE, the Ombudsman, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, Minister for Social Affairs, the State Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, and the two Members of Parliament) attended six advocacy meetings to discuss possible legal changes to protect women that already resign their rights and are in a negative economic position.
As a result of direct support 438 high school aged youth, (250 girls) learned about negative impact of gender stereotypes related to inheritance rights, while 245 women from Zlatibor district improved knowledge on rights to inherit and raised awareness about negative consequences of stereotypes. The percentage of women and men from Zlatibor district who understand gender stereotypes increased by 21% (compared to the first survey conducted by Women’s Forum Prijepolje). More than 94% respondents now believe that women should accept inheritance equally. Additionally, 915,650 women and men engaged with 42 pieces of media contents on inheritance rights produced by TV Forum. Individuals viewed a social media campaign related to inheritance, ‘’What is my share’’ by WAKD, over 3 million times.
Institutions increased their awareness of women’s inheritance rights; 90 government and civil society actors, academia, independent institutions, Chamber of Notaries, courts, and development partners were learned about stereotypes regarding women’s inheritance rights and economic violence as part of the National Conference marking 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. Attendees also accessed a Guide The right to inheritance - equal for all.
To achieve these results, UN Women Serbia partner with independent institutions and CSOs to support locally led initiatives,
In terms of inheritance rights protection, 674 women received free legal support, while 15 CSOs and experts for gender equality and inheritance issues established a coalition for equal inheritance to empower women to exercise their rights, build economic independence and on public advocacy. Commissioner for Protection of Equality supported CSOs initiatives towards Chamber of Notaries in informing parties in probate process on the consequences of giving an inheritance declaration and towards National Employment Service to modify the criteria for business space ownership. Decision-makers (Governmental Coordination Body for GE, the Ombudsman, Deputy Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, Minister for Social Affairs, the State Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, and the two Members of Parliament) attended six advocacy meetings to discuss possible legal changes to protect women that already resign their rights and are in a negative economic position.
As a result of direct support 438 high school aged youth, (250 girls) learned about negative impact of gender stereotypes related to inheritance rights, while 245 women from Zlatibor district improved knowledge on rights to inherit and raised awareness about negative consequences of stereotypes. The percentage of women and men from Zlatibor district who understand gender stereotypes increased by 21% (compared to the first survey conducted by Women’s Forum Prijepolje). More than 94% respondents now believe that women should accept inheritance equally. Additionally, 915,650 women and men engaged with 42 pieces of media contents on inheritance rights produced by TV Forum. Individuals viewed a social media campaign related to inheritance, ‘’What is my share’’ by WAKD, over 3 million times.
Institutions increased their awareness of women’s inheritance rights; 90 government and civil society actors, academia, independent institutions, Chamber of Notaries, courts, and development partners were learned about stereotypes regarding women’s inheritance rights and economic violence as part of the National Conference marking 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. Attendees also accessed a Guide The right to inheritance - equal for all.
To achieve these results, UN Women Serbia partner with independent institutions and CSOs to support locally led initiatives,
Results and resources
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Budget
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OutcomeSRB_O_1
Outcome result statementAssuring an accountable organization through principled performance
IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SRB_O_1
OutcomeSRB_O_2
Outcome result statementAdvancing partnerships and resourcing; Effectively influencing for impact & scale
IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SRB_O_2
OutcomeSRB_O_3
Outcome result statementAdvancing business transformation
IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SRB_O_3
OutcomeSRB_O_4
Outcome result statementNurturing an empowered workforce and advancing an inclusive UN-Women culture
IATI identifierXM-DAC-41146-SRB_O_4
Resources allocated towards SDGs
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Regular resources (core)
$158.21 K in total
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Other resources (non-core)
$11.47 M in total
Regular resources (core)
$158.21 K in total
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) | --
2023
No data available
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--
2022
No data available
|
$18,900 2021
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Total contribution:$18,900
Development:$18,900(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$105,000 2020
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Total contribution:$105,000
Development:$105,000(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$34,313 2019
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Total contribution:$34,313
Development:$34,313(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
2021
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$18,900
Total contribution$18,900
Development$18,900(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
2020
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$105,000
Total contribution$105,000
Development$105,000(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
2019
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)$34,313
Total contribution$34,313
Development$34,313(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Other resources (non-core)
$11.47 M in total
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Commission | $1,129,443 2023
European CommissionOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$1,129,443
Development:$1,129,443(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$1,129,443 2022
European CommissionOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$1,129,443
Development:$1,129,443(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$949,237 2021
European CommissionOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$949,237
Development:$949,237(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$1,197,670 2020
European CommissionOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$1,197,670
Development:$1,197,670(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$923,083 2019
European CommissionOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$923,083
Development:$923,083(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| Germany | --
2023
No data available
|
--
2022
No data available
|
--
2021
No data available
|
$103,672 2020
GermanyOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$103,672
Development:$103,672(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$8,294 2019
GermanyOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$8,294
Development:$8,294(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| Norway | $695,303 2023
NorwayOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$695,303
Development:$695,303(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$695,303 2022
NorwayOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$695,303
Development:$695,303(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$491,238 2021
NorwayOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$491,238
Development:$491,238(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$984,032 2020
NorwayOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$984,032
Development:$984,032(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$90,390 2019
NorwayOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$90,390
Development:$90,390(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| United Kingdom | $316,624 2023
United KingdomOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$316,624
Development:$316,624(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$316,624 2022
United KingdomOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$316,624
Development:$316,624(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$45,172 2021
United KingdomOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$45,172
Development:$45,172(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$403,156 2020
United KingdomOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$403,156
Development:$403,156(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$87,289 2019
United KingdomOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$87,289
Development:$87,289(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | $253,103 2023
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$253,103
Development:$253,103(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$253,103 2022
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$253,103
Development:$253,103(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$149,244 2021
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$149,244
Development:$149,244(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$18,664 2020
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$18,664
Development:$18,664(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$153,849 2019
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$153,849
Development:$153,849(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office | $45,042 2023
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
Total contribution:$45,042
Development:$45,042(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$45,042 2022
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
Total contribution:$45,042
Development:$45,042(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
--
2021
No data available
|
$24,337 2020
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
Total contribution:$24,337
Development:$24,337(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$53,778 2019
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund OfficeUnited Nations pooled fund
Total contribution:$53,778
Development:$53,778(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) | --
2023
No data available
|
--
2022
No data available
|
--
2021
No data available
|
$4,932 2020
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$4,932
Development:$4,932(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$192,908 2019
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)United Nations organization
Total contribution:$192,908
Development:$192,908(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
| Sweden | $248,572 2023
SwedenOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$248,572
Development:$248,572(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$248,572 2022
SwedenOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$248,572
Development:$248,572(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$155,355 2021
SwedenOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$155,355
Development:$155,355(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
$57,008 2020
SwedenOECD-DAC donor
Total contribution:$57,008
Development:$57,008(100%)
Humanitarian:$0(0%)
|
--
2019
No data available
|
2023
European Commission$1,129,443
Total contribution$1,129,443
Development$1,129,443(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Norway$695,303
Total contribution$695,303
Development$695,303(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Kingdom$316,624
Total contribution$316,624
Development$316,624(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$253,103
Total contribution$253,103
Development$253,103(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$45,042
Total contribution$45,042
Development$45,042(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Sweden$248,572
Total contribution$248,572
Development$248,572(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
2022
European Commission$1,129,443
Total contribution$1,129,443
Development$1,129,443(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Norway$695,303
Total contribution$695,303
Development$695,303(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Kingdom$316,624
Total contribution$316,624
Development$316,624(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$253,103
Total contribution$253,103
Development$253,103(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$45,042
Total contribution$45,042
Development$45,042(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Sweden$248,572
Total contribution$248,572
Development$248,572(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
2021
European Commission$949,237
Total contribution$949,237
Development$949,237(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Norway$491,238
Total contribution$491,238
Development$491,238(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Kingdom$45,172
Total contribution$45,172
Development$45,172(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$149,244
Total contribution$149,244
Development$149,244(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Sweden$155,355
Total contribution$155,355
Development$155,355(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
2020
European Commission$1,197,670
Total contribution$1,197,670
Development$1,197,670(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Germany$103,672
Total contribution$103,672
Development$103,672(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Norway$984,032
Total contribution$984,032
Development$984,032(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Kingdom$403,156
Total contribution$403,156
Development$403,156(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$18,664
Total contribution$18,664
Development$18,664(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$24,337
Total contribution$24,337
Development$24,337(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)$4,932
Total contribution$4,932
Development$4,932(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Sweden$57,008
Total contribution$57,008
Development$57,008(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
2019
European Commission$923,083
Total contribution$923,083
Development$923,083(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Germany$8,294
Total contribution$8,294
Development$8,294(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
Norway$90,390
Total contribution$90,390
Development$90,390(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Kingdom$87,289
Total contribution$87,289
Development$87,289(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)$153,849
Total contribution$153,849
Development$153,849(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office$53,778
Total contribution$53,778
Development$53,778(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)$192,908
Total contribution$192,908
Development$192,908(100%)
Humanitarian$0(0%)