Belgrade, 17 September 2022

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic spoke today with EU Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli about improving the protection of human rights, the position of women and vulnerable groups in Serbia, and progress in the prevention of all forms of discrimination.

Brnabic underlined that Serbia is committed to reforms in the area of the rule of law, primarily in the part related to human rights and the protection of vulnerable groups, as well as the prohibition of all forms of discrimination.

She said that during the mandate of the previous government, significant progress was made in these areas, which is a clear indication of Serbia's commitment to European integration, but also to building a safe and secure society for its citizens.

She stated that in the previous period, numerous laws and strategies related to gender equality, development of civil society, prevention and protection against discrimination and social inclusion of Roma men and women were adopted.

The Prime Minister added that the development of the Human Rights Strategy is underway, the main goals of which are systematic and continuous monitoring of the human rights situation in Serbia and taking measures to improve and reach international UN standards.

Dalli assessed that the political will and directing society towards the right values is a very important factor in the work to achieve equality for every country, and that she is satisfied that progress and dialogue have been achieved on a global level in these important issues.

Brnabic pointed out that reforms in the area of the rule of law, especially in the part related to human rights, are a strategic commitment and high on the work agenda of the future Serbian government.

Head of the Delegation of the European Union in Serbia Emanuele Giaufret also attended the meeting between the Prime Minister and the EU Commissioner for Equality.