Working groups

The remit of this working group includes:

• monitoring and analysis of political developments, with a particular focus on topics directly related to the Assembly's priorities;
• establishing and maintaining relations with state and non-state organisations at local, national and regional level, in order to achieve better institutional support and political visibility for the Assembly's work;
• cooperation with international state actors, including international organisations, diplomatic missions and intergovernmental structures that can contribute to the Assembly's goals;
• cooperation with non-state actors such as non-governmental organisations, foundations, civic initiatives and other relevant entities in areas important for the Assembly's work;
• planning and carrying out initiatives that contribute to promoting and protecting democratic values, strengthening civic activism and increasing the visibility of the Assembly's work;
• close cooperation with the Assembly's other working groups, in order to coordinate joint activities, exchange information, align strategies and achieve synergy in reaching the Assembly's goals.

The remit of this working group includes:

• compliance of the Assembly's activities with the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, both national and international;
• identifying potential legal and operational risks in the Assembly's work, and proposing preventive measures and solutions;
• preparing, reviewing and advising on contracts and agreements with third parties;
• drafting the statute, rules and other legal acts necessary for the efficient functioning of the Assembly and its working groups.

The remit of this working group includes:

• in order to improve the visibility of the Assembly's work and its media impact, administering and managing the Assembly's digital networks (Instagram, LinkedIn and other relevant platforms) and its website, including updating content, monitoring activity and ensuring a consistent visual and editorial identity;
• public relations, including preparing press releases and organising media events;
• developing and creating marketing content in line with the Assembly's strategy;
• monitoring, analysing and evaluating success on digital platforms and in campaigns, and producing reports with proposals for improving marketing and communication strategies.

The remit of this working group includes:

• developing, administering, continuously improving and regularly maintaining the Assembly's official website;
• maintaining and modernising the Assembly's IT resources, including managing members' databases and ensuring cyber security;
• ensuring the functionality of online platforms for communication, voting, membership records and other internal processes;
• setting up and maintaining email systems, internal databases and tools for digital collaboration;
• implementing and overseeing measures to protect members' data, including security protocols, passwords and access control;
• monitoring compliance with laws and rules on personal data protection;
• advising the other working groups and the Assembly on technical solutions and digital tools;
• drafting and implementing digital security policies, including plans for preventing and responding to security incidents;
• preparing technical guides and instructions for members on the proper use of online systems and the safe handling of data.

The remit of this working group includes:

• monitoring political, social and institutional developments in the Republic of Serbia that matter for the development of a free and democratic society;
• directing and coordinating communication with local political actors, parties, non-governmental organisations and institutions in the Republic of Serbia, in line with the Assembly's principles and goals, while making sure that the Assembly keeps its impartial, non-partisan role;
• preparing reports, analyses and public positions on behalf of the Assembly on political issues of key importance in the Republic of Serbia;
• cooperation with other working groups to align joint messages, political initiatives and action.

The remit of this working group includes:

• monitoring and analysing projects and developments in the Republic of Serbia related to environmental protection and to the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, as well as their potential negative impact;
• public advocacy and activism on these issues;
• education and awareness-raising about environmental protection in the Republic of Serbia;
• cooperation with local environmental movements, experts and scientists in ecology, biology and urban planning, as well as with international institutions and organisations that promote environmental protection.

The remit of this working group includes:

• research on the experiences and needs of voters in the diaspora regarding the elections that the Republic of Serbia organises abroad;
• mobilising voters in the diaspora (support for opening polling stations abroad);
• informing and educating voters about their rights;
• informing and educating polling station monitors (members of the extended composition of polling boards) and observers for elections in the diaspora;
• creating and running campaigns to raise awareness of the rights of voters in the diaspora;
• education on the exercise of voting rights by members of the diaspora of the Republic of Serbia;
• cooperation with diaspora organisations, clubs and other communities in order to inform and engage voters;
• encouraging volunteer work and building local election teams in countries with a significant number of members of the diaspora of the Republic of Serbia;
• cooperation with international organisations in relevant fields;
• advocating systemic changes in the Republic of Serbia so that voting rights can be exercised abroad, and for effective models of cooperation with the diaspora.

The remit of this working group includes:

• developing and improving cooperation with universities, research institutes and educational institutions at home and abroad;
• establishing contacts with academics, researchers and students from the diaspora and the homeland in order to exchange knowledge, experience and projects;
• identifying and connecting with alumni in the diaspora who can contribute to the development of the network and to projects of the academic community in the Republic of Serbia and beyond;
• in cooperation with universities, research institutes and other relevant academic institutions, organising academic lectures, forums, round tables and scientific panels on topics important for the diaspora and for the socio-political development of the Republic of Serbia;
• encouraging and coordinating research initiatives and joint publications by members of the diaspora and the academic community;
• providing expert support to other working groups through academic expertise and the collection of relevant data and analyses;
• promoting the academic achievements of members of the community and creating space for the academic visibility of the diaspora;
• cooperation with student organisations and encouraging young people to get involved in projects of educational, scientific and social importance for the Republic of Serbia;
• initiating and supporting scholarship programmes, mentoring networks and the professional development of young people in the diaspora;
• creating a lasting network for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and research resources between the diaspora and the academic community in the Republic of Serbia;
• supporting the international mobility of students from the Republic of Serbia and the diaspora.

The remit of this working group includes:

• preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the diaspora through programmes, workshops and digital content;
• connecting the Assembly with cultural institutions in Serbia and abroad and initiating joint projects and exchanges;
• organising cultural events in the diaspora (exhibitions, literary evenings, film screenings, concerts, debates) to present contemporary Serbian culture;
• supporting artists and cultural workers from the diaspora through mapping, mentoring and making their work visible;
• developing and maintaining a digital archive and media channels for documenting and publicly presenting cultural initiatives and projects;
• carrying out cultural diplomacy activities and helping to strengthen Serbia's reputation abroad through campaigns and partnerships.