Project: Roma in Serbia: How safe they feel and do they see improvements?

13Jun2014

Centre Has Presented Research on Roma and Security in Nis

The final public presentation of the research findings obtained within the project “Roma Women and Men and Security Sector Reform in the Republic of Serbia” took place at the Media Centre in Nis, on June 13^th, 2014.

Presentation in Nis provided excellent discussion about the cooperation of organizations in the city itself when it comes to the Roma population inclusion, and the problem of the city leaderships’ negligence of the Roma community (10% of the total population in Nis). Lack of political will for cooperation and inclusion by the city management, and difficult position of Roma in Nis, particularly Roma Women, were stressed.

Additionally, CENTAR’s presentation was an opportunity for local NGOs to comment on preparations of the Security Strategy and Strategy for Youth of the city of Nis, i.e. to establish and/or strengthen contacts for future cooperation. 

Alongside relevant NGOs, a number of media representatives attended, and the CENTAR’s findings were presented on televisions – Belle Amie, NTV, TV Zona Plus, as well as by Romaworld Production, in Narodne novine, City portal 018 and associated internet presentations, including social networks Youtube and Facebook.

Research publication is available here.

Photos: Media Centre Niš