The Human Security Programme at CENTAR focuses on the insecurity and vulnerability of individuals in the twenty first century. Building on the foundations laid by CENTAR’s tragically deceased co founder and long standing director, Svetlana Djurdjevic Lukic, CENTAR understands security as a human right and advocates for the creation of a society in which every individual has the opportunity to realise their full potential. Starting from its initial focus on small arms violence and domestic violence, CENTAR has gradually expanded its work to other areas of human security, including climate security and gender equality, energy security, as well as other security issues that have a direct impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
Support for young researchers in the field of human security, 2016-2023
Between 2016 and 2023, CENTAR ran an annual call for proposals within a fund that bears Svetlana’s name, with the aim of encouraging young researchers from different educational backgrounds to address contemporary threats that undermine the security of individuals in the community. This call has given rise to a series of studies that raise important questions about the position of vulnerable groups, the quality of institutions and the possibilities for embedding human security consistently in public policies in Serbia.
