Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights

EU Legislative Interests

Since we are a human rights organization we are targeting mostly two EU policies - Justice and fundamental rights and EU Enlargement.

Communication Activities

Descriptions of all projects are available at following link - https://en.yucom.org.rs/category/programs/projects/ Several publications have been made within EU funded project: -https://en.yucom.org.rs/triple-a-for-citizens-access-to-information-advice-and-active-help/ -https://en.yucom.org.rs/3-views-on-combating-discrimination/ -https://www.yucom.org.rs/ravnopravnost-regulativa-i-realnost/ -Contribution to the several NCEU Book of Recommendations https://eukonvent.webflow.io/knjiga-preporuka Following project have been implemented with the support of EU: -Defending the Defenders (https://en.yucom.org.rs/defenfing-the-defenders-in-solidarity-for-the-rights-of-all/) -Civil Society Networking on Critical Human Rights Values in Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo (https://en.yucom.org.rs/civil-society-networking-on-critical-human-rights-values-in-serbia-montenegro-and-kosovo/) -Support for legalization of buildings in Roma substandard settlements (https://en.yucom.org.rs/support-for-legalization-of-buildings-in-roma-substandard-settlements/) -Fight against Torture and Impunity (https://en.yucom.org.rs/fight-against-torture-and-impunity/) -Danube Region Information Platform for Economic Integration of Migrants – DRIM (https://en.yucom.org.rs/danube-region-information-platform-for-economic-integration-of-migrants/) -Triple A for Citizens: Access to information, Advice & Active help (https://en.yucom.org.rs/access-assistance-active-help-triple-a-for-citizens/) -Combating discrimination on all grounds education system in Serbia (https://en.yucom.org.rs/combating-discrimination-on-all-grounds-education-system-in-serbia/) -Unpacking (https://en.yucom.org.rs/unpacking-201415/) -Capacitating local human rights defenders and introducing public life standards in Serbia (https://en.yucom.org.rs/capacitating-local-human-rights-defenders-and-introducing-public-life-standards-in-serbia/)

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Networks for cooperation with the United Nations - The Platform of Organizations for Monitoring the Recommendations of UN Human Rights Bodies (https://platforma.org.rs/) Networks for cooperation with the Council of Europe - European Implementation Network (https://www.einnetwork.org/members-partners) Cooperation with the Human Rights House Foundation (https://humanrightshouse.org/human-rights-houses/belgrade/#Organisations) Civic Solidarity Platform (https://www.civicsolidarity.org/members?page=7) National Convention on the European Union (https://eukonvent.org/o-nama/organizaciona-struktura/)

Organisation Members

YUCOM is actively engaged in various formal and non-formal networks at local, national, and international levels. One of its key involvements is with the National Convention on the European Union (NCEU), where it coordinates the Working Group for Chapter 23, focusing on the alignment of Serbia’s legislation with EU standards in the judiciary and fundamental rights. As a founder of the NCEU, YUCOM plays a vital role in organizing and leading this working group, which has over 40 members from civil society organizations, professional associations, and initiatives. The Human Rights House Network is another significant network for YUCOM, as it established the Human Rights House Belgrade and became a member of the international network in 2011. As for the National Preventative Mechanism of the Protector of Citizens, YUCOM joined this mechanism in 2013 to cooperate with experts and monitor places of detention, including prisons and social protection institutions, in order to safeguard human rights. Additionally, YUCOM is a member of the Platform of Organizations for Cooperation with UN Human Rights Mechanisms, comprising 16 different CSOs and CSO networks. YUCOM takes a lead role by coordinating the Civil and Political Rights Group and monitoring the implementation of various international human rights conventions. In 2020, YUCOM, in partnership with other organizations, established the Solidarity for the Rights of All (SRA) Network, dedicated to reporting attacks on human rights defenders, supporting their rights and advocating for their protection. YUCOM is an integral member of the European Implementation Network (EIN), a collective of 39 members that includes both civil society organizations and distinguished legal experts. This network is dedicated to the paramount goal of ensuring the effective implementation of judgments issued by the European Court of Human Rights and uniting non-governmental organizations from the Council of Europe’s member states. In addition to its involvement with the European Implementation Network, YUCOM plays an active role in the CURE network (Campaign to Uphold Rights in Europe). Within this capacity, YUCOM advocates for the Council of Europe to adapt to emerging challenges while remaining true to its original mission. Furthermore, YUCOM is an essential part of the SEE Digital Rights Network, where it actively works to protect digital rights and confront the ever-expanding challenges posed by the widespread use of advanced technologies in the Balkan region. YUCOM’s motivation for network participation is rooted in its commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at advancing the rule of law and human rights. The organization actively engages to amplify its impact, coordinate key initiatives, advocate for specific human rights, and support human rights defenders.