Documentary film on Serbia’s National Minority Councils released

As part of its long-standing efforts in the area of human rights and non-discrimination, the OSCE Mission to Serbia in co-operation with the Office for Human and Minority Rights of the Government of Serbia, on 23 February 2015 launched their new documentary film Neighbours, which showcases the achievements of National Minority Councils in protecting the rights of persons belonging to national minorities in the country.

“This documentary will help both the minority and majority population better understand the National Minority Councils’ role and competencies in the official use of language, education, culture and media,” said Jan Lueneburg, Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia’s Democratization Department.

“This film highlights the importance of the competencies attributed to the National Minority Councils in Serbia,” said Suzana Paunovic, Director of the Office of Human Rights and Minorities. “The Office for Human and Minority Rights will continue to co-operate closely with the newly-elected National Minority Council members and provide support to them in implementing their respective mandates.”

The OSCE Mission has been supporting Serbia’s efforts in improving its minority legislation with a view to promote and protect minority rights, while ensuring cohesion and inclusion.

The documentary film can be accessed on the OHMR website and here.