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Regional issues and international obligations (not specified – Group 484 finding Significant progress has been made as regards the Sarajevo Declaration Process, which brings together Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia and aims at finding sustainable solutions for the refugees who were displaced as a result of the armed conflicts. Regional programme has a clear focus on housing of refugees and displaced persons, additional efforts are needed to secure sustainable integration or return through employment opportunities. 3. NEGOTIATIONS CHAPTERS (not specified – Group 484 finding has been no progress in the area of access to the labour market. The Law on Employment of Foreigners remains to be adopted by the parliament. There were no progresses in this area. has been some progress in the area of policies. Serbia’s anti-discrimination legislation is broadly in line with European standards on combating racism and racial discrimination. The Equality discrimination There has been some progress in creating new policies and establishing new mechanisms for protection against discrimination. In 2012 Serbia made a step towards drafting National Anti-discrimination Strategy which is planned to be adopted in 2013. The Strategy will cover the issue of Roma, women, persons with disabilities, LGBT discrimination Anti-Discrimination Strategy Annual Report of Equality Protection Commissioner for 2012
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