End gender-based violence and the harmful practices of child marriage in Serbia
Commitment description:Government of Serbia commits to improving coordination of multisectoral approach in implementation of the Law on prevention of domestic violence and, in accordance with the National Program for safeguarding and improving sexual and reproductive health of Serbian citizens to developing counselling and all types of support (medical, psycho-social, legal and other necessary) for victims of sexual violence, including liaising with social protection, judiciary and security institutions. Government commits to changing the Family Law and to continue work with partners to prevent child marriages.
Mode of engagement:
- Programmatic actionGovernment of Serbia commits to end gender-based violence by improving implementation of the Law on prevention of domestic violence and developing all types of support for survivors of sexual violence
Address gender-based violence and the harmful practices of child, early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation(5) (a) Zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices, including zero child, early and forced marriage, as well as zero female genital mutilation; and (b) Elimination of all forms of discrimination against all women and girls, in order to realize all individuals’ full socio-economic potential.
