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PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Conscious of the need for a centre where individuals and groups could freely report threats or attacks against their person and property as well as cases of discrimination, and where they could be provided with assistance and support in countering such abuses, and, furthermore, conscious of the need to create an archive of human rights violations and of the need to publicise human rights cases, the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia is initiating this project with the aim of:

1. offering free and comprehensive legal aid to victims of human rights violations in Serbia (legal service)

2. monitor the conduct of the police and army regarding human rights standards

3. monitor prison conditions and respect of detainees' rights

4. closely observe the new laws and regulations expected to be adopted

5. monitor FR Yugoslavia's compliance with principles contained in international human rights related documents signed by the state

6. document the situation of social rights and the proclaimed equality of sexes

7. assist refugees in implementation of their rights

8. publicising human rights cases in order not only to raise human rights consciousness, but to also mobilise public opinion for change (publicity).

LEGAL AID - CASES

09/22/2003, Author: HCHRS

Miniri Culfi vs. Odzaci Municipality

The Public Housing Administration in Odzaci gave complainer Miniri Culfi and his nine-member family a
108-square meters apartment to use it for good. The
relevant agreement was signed on May 14, 1985. During 1990s wars unknown persons made Miniri Culfi leave his apartment under threat of killing him. Culfi reported the case to the police. The Culfi family was temporarily
accommodated with in-laws in Kula. The Housing Commission tasked with allocating apartments in the municipality's possession illegally.... More >>>

LEGAL ASSISTANCE REPORT
(1 Oct 2001-31 Dec 2001)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal Assistance Report
(1 Oct - 31 Dec 2001), Author: HCHRS

It was only when Milosevic stepped down from power that it became possible to perceive the extent of the devastation of the Serbian society and institutions. More than a year after the changes took place, there is no major progress in any sphere. The process of transition is in its inception and is coupled with enormous difficulties. Since legal nihilism reigned for over a decade, numerous once neglected or marginalized problems are now surfacing. The drastic violation of the rights of various minority groups
(homosexual groups, disabled... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE
REPORT
(1 July 2001 -
30 September 2001)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 Jul - 30 Sep 2001),
Author: HCHRS

With respect to earlier period there was a
decrease in the number of cases, due to summer holidays. But the structure of cases makes us draw
the following conclusion:
we have several regular categories of clients,
notably all those who complain about judiciary misuses and... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE
REPORT
(April 1, 2001-
June 30,2001)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 Apr - 30 Jun 2001),
Author: HCHRS

Characteristic of the observed period is the fact that the number of reported cases by far exceeds all the previous periods. Such a large number is obviously indicative of at least two things: that people have been relieved of fear for their lives and the lives of their dear ones, with this
relief of... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE
REPORT
(1 February 2001 -
31 March 2001)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 Feb - 31 Mar 2001),
Author: HCHRS

February and March 2001 ominously heralded the return of violations of
human rights registered at the outset of the SFRY disintegration (1991). After initial euphoria, the
pre-election promises lost its cutting-edge and were reduced to poor practice. The past decade marked
all segments... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE
REPORT
(1 October -
31 December 2000)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 Oct - 31 Dec 2000),
Author: HCHRS

The last quarter of the year 2000 was marked by the "dismantling" of the old regime and creation of prerequisites for the peaceful transformation of the Serbian society. Groundwork was laid for
the reform of society, while thanks to a relative 'liberation' of the media
some old... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE REPORT
(1 July 2000 - 30 September 2000)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 Jul - 30 Sep 2000),
Author: HCHRS

The entire reported period was
marked by the pre and post-elections-
related developments. Most inquiries we dealt with had to do with the manner of possible power take-over. Many refugees obviously feared a violent post-election outcome. Under the circumstances of across-the
board poverty and everyday repression it was even difficult to envisage the holding of truly fair and... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE REPORT
(1 April 2000 - 30 June 2000)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 April 2000 - 30 June 2000 ),
Author: HCHRS

In the past ten years Serbia underwent a deep transformation of its society. Collapse of institutions and fragmentation of society resulted in lack of communication between the center and provinces. The media space was also devastated, thus leaving room to speculations and rumors as the only manner of informing. This in turn generated
bigger fear among... More >>>

LEGAL AASSISTANCE REPORT
(1 January - 31 March 2000)

08/17/2002, Source: Legal
Assistance Report
(1 January 2000 - 31 March 2000),
Author: HCHRS

Reported period was characterized by continuation of trends known from the past periods and emergence of the
new ones, all of which led to
worsening of life in Serbia and aggravation of the status of human rights in the Republic. All proclaimed, fundamental human rights were
grossly abused. Undermined foundations of the state and non-
existence of the rule... More >>>

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