Center for Antiwar Action was founded in Belgrade, in 1991, as the first peace organization in Serbia. Center is established as a non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to non-violent conflict resolution, promotion of human rights, building of civil society and raising public...
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Center for Antiwar Action was founded in Belgrade, in 1991, as the first peace organization in Serbia. Center is established as a non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to non-violent conflict resolution, promotion of human rights, building of civil society and raising public consciousness about democratic values, local development and regional cooperation.
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CAA has developed various education projects dealing with non-violent conflict resolution, raising awareness on human rights, protection of the victims of discrimination and repression, development of civil society through local activism, promotion of democratic institutions and changes.
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CAA has developed various education projects dealing with non-violent conflict resolution, raising awareness on human rights, protection of the victims of discrimination and repression, development of civil society through local activism, promotion of democratic institutions and changes.
CAA actively participated in research and monitoring the minority rights and in assisting the disadvantaged ethnic groups, such as Roma and other minorities, especially in Vojvodina and Sandzak.
Many relevant issues have been addressed in the form of national and international conferences (on opening the files of secret services, role of victims and witnesses in war crimes proceedings, military legislation, etc), campaigns, round tables, lectures.
Legislative initiatives consisted of the proposed model laws in the field of human and minority rights, civil control of the police, lustration, civil service, and the ombudsperson.

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Since 1996 several local CAA offices have been established in various Serbian towns. After initial support, they now function as independent NGOs. Also, out of some early CAA projects, several independent centers have been developed, such as the Group MOST, which took over most of educational...
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Since 1996 several local CAA offices have been established in various Serbian towns. After initial support, they now function as independent NGOs. Also, out of some early CAA projects, several independent centers have been developed, such as the Group MOST, which took over most of educational activities and Peace Studies, or the Group 484 that deals with the refugee population. At present CAA is further developing voluntary exchagens program within its national, regional and wider network of partner organisations. As a hosting organisation this year, CAA will also have volunteers coming from Canada, Italy, France and Germany.
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