Social benefits are designed to support individuals whose income falls below the established minimum, providing financial assistance to improve their living conditions. This support enables citizens facing difficulties to live with greater dignity and confidence, knowing the state cares for their needs.
Who are persons with disabilities?
According to the Law on Prevention of Discrimination, the term “persons with disabilities” refers to people with an inherent or acquired physical, sensory, intellectual or emotional disability, who, due to social or other barriers, face unequal or limited opportunities to participate in social activities on the same basis as others, regardless of whether they can perform such activities with the assistance of technical aids or support services.
Law on the Prevention of Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities
The objective of this law is to:
- Prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities;
- Highlight the necessity of respecting human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities;
- Include the persons with disabilities into all spheres of social life on an equal basis;
- Involve persons with disabilities in decision-making processes regarding their rights and obligations.
Laws regulating rights of persons with disabilities
Watch the documentary Ništa o nama bez nas (Nothing About Us Without Us), a collaborative project between the National Organization of Persons With Disabilities of Serbia and the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs.