Commitment title:

Building inclusive society

Commitment description:

Government of the Republic of Serbia commits to building inclusive society, where all people, including the old and the young, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable population enjoy equal rights and are engaged and contribute to the prosperity of their societies.
Government commits to improving the provision of SRH services for marginalized populations, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, poor, people from rural communities, LGBTI, working together with CSO in order to
(1) remove existing physical, financial and communication barriers to accessing family planning and SRH services for marginalized populations; including stigma and discrimination
(2) Implement targeted programs in order to increase access by these groups;
(3) gradually increasing budget allocated to promote SRH of vulnerable population in national budget.

In accordance with National Action Plan for the implementation of Gender Equality Strategy, measure 2.6.5, Republic of Serbia commits to improving the accessibility of health services to women with disabilities with the goal of preserving their reproductive health and supporting motherhood, while reducing prejudices in the society.
In accordance with Strategy for birth promotion and Gender Equality Strategy, the Government commits to promoting equal role of men and women in parenting, as well as increased use of parent leave by fathers, while balancing employment and parenting.

Mode of engagement:
  • Programmatic action
    Government of the Republic of Serbia commits to building inclusive society, where all people, including the old and the young, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and other vulnerable population enjoy equal rights and are engaged and contribu
Commitment to be actioned in: Serbia
Submitted from: Serbia
Submitted by
Republic of Serbia
Thematic area
Draw on demographic diversity to drive economic growth and achieve sustainable development
Commitment category

(9) Building peaceful, just and inclusive societies, where no one is left behind, where all, irrespective of race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, language, ethnic origin, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, feel valued and are able to shape their own destiny and contribute to the prosperity of their societies.