Last week, three online trainings were held for members of the newly established Serbian Nanny Association. The trainings were held within the project “Valuing childcare and housework” which is part of a larger project “Gender Responsible Governance – Redistribution of Unpaid Care Work”, implemented by UN Women in collaboration with Coordination Body for Gender Equality, with the support of the …

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Prof. dr Vladimir Jović, the founder and an essential part of the IAN expert team, has been appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVFVT). At the suggestion and recommendation of the IAN, as well as the support of the …

Together with 10 other civil society organizations that are part of the Platform for Cooperation with United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms, Torture Cluster, IAN sent an urgent appeal to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Prof. Nils Melzer, on the occasion of the events at the protests in Serbia, and related to cases of torture and police brutality. The letter …

We express our concern over the violence during the civil protests that took place in the previous days on the streets of Belgrade and other cities in Serbia. We appeal to both the demonstrators to refrain from violently expressing their dissatisfaction, and to the members of the internal affairs to refrain from excessive use of force. We are particularly concerned …

For the past 17 months, the International Aid Network IAN has been implementing a project of support and assistance for returnees through the Readmission Agreement, with the support of the German Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation through GIZ – German Organization for International Cooperation. Project was implemented in Serbia, and in Albania by the partner organization Albanian Helsinki Committee. …

On June 26th, implementation of the project Valuing childcare and housework has officially begun. The project is part of a larger project “Gender Responsible Governance – Redistribution of Unpaid Care Work”, implemented by UN Women in collaboration with Coordination Body for Gender Equality, with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom and the British Embassy. Project activities are …

By signing a partnership agreement with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), the implementation of the project Valuing Childcare and Housework has officially begun. The project is part of a larger project “Gender Responsible Governance – Redistribution of Unpaid Care Work”, implemented by UN Women in collaboration with Coordination Body for Gender …

On June 26, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture was marked in Nis. On this occasion, IAN and Center for Human Rights in Nis organized three events within the project Holistic Action against Torture, which is supported by the European Union. The first in a series of events – the street performance “Path in Support of Victims …

This year, as well, I.A.N. will commemorate June 26, the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. We will mark June 26 as part of the Holistic Action against Torture project, which we are implementing in partnership with Center for Human Rights Nis and Center for Civic Initiative from Prilep. The project is funded by the European Union. …

Our dear associate, Radoslav Ćebić (1972-2020), a journalist with magazine Vreme, tragically passed away on May 1, 2020. On this occasion we would like to send him our last greeting and thank him for great cooperation – Ćebo, thank you for everything, we are glad that we had the opportunity to meet you, we will not forget you. He made …

Covid 19 Pandemic and the introduction of the state of emergency in Serbia, forced IAN to adjust its operation to the new circumstances. Taking care of safety and health of Serbian citizens, health of its beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and consultants, IAN continued to provide its services utilizing different online opportunities (e-mail, Skype, Zoom, Viber, WhatsApp) and telephone communication. By all …

In line with the organization’s goals related to promotion and improvement of mental health, IAN is introducing free psychological support through phone for all Serbian citizens who feel anxious in the current situation. We especially encourage our MEDICAL WORKERS to seek the necessary support. You can get free psychological support on working days from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. on the number …