Our member, Građanske Inicijative (Civic Initiatives), was presented with this year’s Lala Human Rights Award by Ambassador Martijn Ehlersma of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Serbia. The award, granted annually by the Dutch government for courageous and tireless work in advancing human rights, recognized Civic Initiatives for its long-standing, constructive, and responsible engagement in public life. Građanske Inicijative was lauded for its central role in creating space for citizen participation, promoting dialogue and transparency, and striving for an active, informed, and democratic society in Serbia. Also the French and German embassies announced that Maja Stojanović, Executive Director of the Civic Initiatives, has been awarded this year’s Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law. German Ambassador Anke Konrad said Stojanović’s work highlights the crucial role of civil society in promoting and safeguarding human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Read more here.
Source: Embassy Kingdom of the Netherlands in Belgrade/ Civic Initiatives