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Serbia makes significant step in fight against violence against women

Belgrade, 25 November 2025

Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, said today, opening the national conference “Equal. Safe. Empowered”, that since 2012, the death toll from domestic violence has decreased by 40%, while in 2024, the number of deaths from this type of violence was at a 15-year low.

At the conference, held on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Macut stated that it is the obligation of the government, the state and society as a whole not to react only when violence occurs, but to strive to prevent it.

He pointed out that more than 30,000 emergency measures issued in 2024 alone saved lives and gave women the space to protect themselves and continue their lives freely and safely.

Macut said that in the coming months the government would continue to work even more thoroughly, stating that amendments to the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence are expected to be adopted by the end of the year, with key innovations to include improving cooperation between the police, prosecutor’s office, courts and social work centres and clearly identifying a child as a victim.

According to him, in this way, we are fulfilling the recommendations of the GREVIO Committee, but more importantly, we are protecting women in our country.

He emphasised that since 2012, our country has made a significant step in the fight against violence against women, starting with the ratification of the Istanbul Convention in 2013, after which a change in the system began.

According to him, with the adoption of the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence in 2016, the state received clear instruments for a coordinated and decisive response to this social problem.

Minister without portfolio in charge of gender equality, prevention of violence against women and economic and political empowerment of women Tatjana Macura stated that laws that directly change the lives of women have been adopted or are being finalised this year.

She recalled that the Law on the Exercise of Rights from the Alimony Fund has been adopted, adding that amendments to the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence are being prepared, along with amendments to the Criminal Code and the Law on Criminal Procedure.

These legislative developments send a clear message that violence will not be tolerated, the Minister emphasised, noting that this restores trust in institutions, ensures safety and protects victims.

Macura pointed out that the state has strived to economically empower women, largely succeeding in the effort this year.