Afirmativne akcije za Rome u oblasti obrazovanja
Affirmative actions for Roma in the field of education

Contributor(s): Jadranka Jelinčić (Editor), Srđan Đurović (Editor)
Subject(s): Education, School education, Adult Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: CPES - Centar za primenjene evropske studije
Keywords: Inclusion; Roma community
Summary/Abstract: Before you is a study of a practical policy - the policy of affirmative action for Roma in the field of education in Serbia. The Institute of Affirmative Measures is a relative novelty in our legal system. However, bearing in mind that, in various forms, affirmative measures have been implemented for seven years (2003-2009), it is extremely important to review the existing policy from the point of view of its effects on improving the educational position of the Roma and increasing the degree of inclusivity and cohesion of society as a whole. The introduction of the institution of affirmative actions into the legal system means that society recognizes the gap that exists between the protection of certain rights and the availability of those rights to marginalized and vulnerable groups, and represents efforts to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens. Consequently, improving the position of Roma increases the degree of stability and cohesion of society, which is a prerequisite for balanced development and well-being of all citizens of Serbia. The obligation of states to implement measures to ensure the realization of rights is woven into a series of international declarations and conventions of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, to which Serbia is also a signatory, and is also an integral part of the Europeanization process of Serbia, as improving the position of the Roma is one of the obligations from the European Partnership. In this study, starting from the purpose of affirmative actions - improving the position of the Roma population and increasing the level of inclusivity and cohesion of society - existing policies, legislative framework and institutions are analyzed, and the implementation and effects of existing measures are evaluated. The analysis is followed by concrete recommendations for the improvement of existing affirmative action measures in Serbia.

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