A group of university professors and experts has launched the initiative “Where Are You Going, Serbia?”, traveling across the country to engage communities on the social and political crisis that has persisted for over a year. The campaign focuses on informing citizens in informationally peripheral regions about these challenges.
Professor Katarina Jovanović from the Faculty of Music Arts explained that the initiative emerges in a new political climate, following significant student activism that she described as having “changed Serbia.” She emphasized the need for broad civic engagement:
“What we want to declare is that there are no SNS strongholds in Serbia that we cannot reach. Perhaps precisely where authorities signal that we cannot hold a public discussion, we aim to go there and engage with citizens,” Jovanović said.
The campaign draws inspiration from successful examples in Europe and the U.S., aiming to win hearts and influence voter thinking through local forums.
“These forums are meant to remind people who are part of small pockets of resistance that they are not alone. It is essential to reach every town and village, find allies, and encourage them, especially given the immense pressure they face,” she added.
Jovanović also highlighted that tomorrow’s protest in Novi Pazar focuses on defending universities and public education nationwide:
“Novi Pazar may be the last line of defense for what makes this republic truly a republic: the right to education, the right to state-run education, and protection against political manipulation,” she said.
She further criticized the current regime’s handling of diversity:
“It is crucial to dismantle DUNP because it is where different religions and nationalities interact, and unfortunately, it reflects the regime’s long-standing negative legacy in Serbia,” Jovanović concluded.
The campaign seeks to mobilize citizens, protect public institutions, and encourage civic participation in the face of political pressure.
