As the pre-task activity for the Workshop in scope of the No risk, no borders for young people project, selected young activists have documented cases of discrimination youth from groups at increased risk in their local communities.
At the end of the Workshop, the project partners have agreed to prepare a publication with analysis of the cases of discrimination. This document presents the results of this analysis.
The research in question was conducted in May 2021. In total, 50 questionnaires about cases of discrimination towards youths with alternative identities or lifestyles have been collected from four countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania). The discrimination cases were supplied by five non-governmental organizations that are members of DPNSEE (Drug Policy Network in South East Europe) – ReGeneration, Aksion Plus, Prevent, Margina and Juventas, and the organization Puž.
Due to the relatively small sample of questionnaires, this research cannot provide any reliable conclusions. It can therefore be considered exploratory, and will have the aim of mapping out some of the more common forms of discrimination and violence encountered by young people with alternative identities and/or lifestyles in south-eastern European countries. This analysis strive to shed light on key areas and topics for further research and action regarding the position, discrimination and (lack of) exercising of rights of these social groups.
The publication “Documenting cases of discrimination of youth at risk in Western Balkans” is available following this link>>>