BCSP Introduces the Integrity Network at the Panel “Integrity Under Pressure: Local Stories of Resistance”

The Integrity Network unites courageous and accomplished professionals to support their fight against systemic institutional state capture, amplify their voices and inspire others to follow their example. The Network will regularly monitor and report cases in which local institutions act in the interests of authorities rather than citizens, explain these processes, and highlight abuses. It will serve as a space of solidarity for people of integrity across Serbia – offering support to those who have become targets of the powerful due to their courage, and protecting those exposed to pressure and systemic violence because of their civic engagement.

The Network builds on BCSP’s long-standing work on the issue of state capture, particularly in the security sector, and aims to highlight local stories of resistance that often remain invisible. Its members will, through jointly agreed activities, work to raise public awareness, support those under pressure, and ensure their voices are heard beyond Serbia’s borders.

The first in a series of events under the Integrity Network brought together participants from different parts of Serbia: Natalija Jovanović, professor at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš; Mirjana Đurđević from the “Ne dam Nu Dau” initiative in Majdanpek; Verica Marinčić, editor of the IN Media portal in Inđija; and Predrag Voštinić from the Lokalni Front in Kraljevo. They shared their experiences of the pressures and challenges they face in defending the public interest and professional integrity.

With the launch of the Integrity Network, BCSP seeks to increase visibility and solidarity among local initiatives and contribute to a better understanding of the state of democracy and institutions in Serbia.

Members of the Integrity Network:

• Aleksandra Paunović, Pridruži se

• Bogoljub Živković, former employee of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia

• Bojana Savović, Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade

• Damir Agović, Citizens’ Association UZINAT, Gornji Milanovac

• Darija Ranković, Kolubarske.rs, Valjevo

• Dobrila Marković, Freedom Has No Price

• Dragan Žebeljan, Police Union Sloga

• Dragana Prica Kovačević, 021 portal, Novi Sad

• Goran Stupar, lawyer

• Ivana Gordić, journalist

• Ivanka Popović, ProGlas

• Jasmina Paunović, former public prosecutor in Belgrade

• Katarina Đukić, ProGlas

• Katarina Petrović, Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia

• Ljiljana Stojanović, JUGpress / Center for Democracy and Development of Southern Serbia

• Ljiljana Nešić, Women for Peace, Leskovac

• Maja Stojanović, Civic Initiatives

• Marija Milošević Tanasijević, Res Publika

• Mina Delić, freelance journalist

• Mirjana Đurđević, UG Ne dam Nu Dau, Majdanpek

• Miroslav Miletić, Iz Glave

• Natalija Jovanović, Faculty of Philosophy, Niš

• Nebojša Jovanović, Start Media

• Nenad Kovačević, journalist

• Nikola Kočović, Sto Plus Radio

• Nikola Krstić, Fortress Movement (Pokret Tvrđava)

• Predrag Simonović, Ministry of Interior

• Predrag Voštinić, Lokalni Front

• Sava Majstorov, portal SOinfo.org

• Savo Đurđić, retired judge

• Selma Slezović Mehović, Faculty of Teacher Education, Belgrade

• Siniša Janković, Kareja Institute for Corruption Research

• Slaviša Milanov, UG Emblema

• Tatjana Dragutinović, CIMAP

• Uglješa Bokić, daily newspaper Danas

• Verica Marinčić, IN Media

• Vladan Sinđić, Civic Reading Room Libergraf

• Vladimir Radosavljević, iRevolution

• Vladimir Radovanović, lawyer

• Željko Bodrožić, Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (IJAS)