In response to a recent street harassment incident, the Srpska Demokratija party has announced the launch of a new community initiative aimed at boosting local safety. The party says it will begin forming “Neighborhood Watch” groups throughout North Mitrovica to help protect residents and deter inappropriate or threatening behavior.
The move comes after an incident on May 3, when men in two vehicles reportedly made sexist remarks toward young women walking in the city, the party said, claiming that police failed to respond to the incident.
“We are witnessing a growing number of assaults, harassment, and the presence of sexual predators in our town. We can no longer remain silent — it’s time to organize,” the party said in a statement.
Srpska Demokratija is calling on all citizens — regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender — to join the initiative. The envisioned “Neighborhood Watch” system would operate as a grassroots network of residents ready to act when community safety is at risk.
Plans include forming street and neighborhood-based teams, scheduling patrol shifts, sharing contact details, and conducting training sessions to help residents recognize and report potential threats.
“The fight for the safety of our daughters, mothers, and sisters must transcend all divisions. We urge both political and civil society actors to join us,” the statement read.
An article featuring testimony from one of the young women targeted in the May 3 incident is available below.
Women Harassed in North Mitrovica: They Insulted Us and Made Sexist Comments
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