Less than five percent of streets in Belgrade are named after women

Less than five percent of streets in Belgrade are named after women Analysis shows that only 4.48% of Belgrade’s streets are named after women, while 50.19% are named after men. This imbalance reflects a societal issue in recognizing women’s contributions to history and public life. Although some improvements have been made, a more equitable representation is still needed to ensure public spaces accurately reflect the contributions of both genders.

• Only 4.48% of streets in Belgrade are named after women, compared to 50.19% named after men.
• This disparity highlights the lack of visibility for women’s contributions in history and public spaces.
• The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality initiated a proposal in 2019 for the Belgrade City Assembly to consider naming new streets after prominent women.
• Notable women suggested include Danica Tomić (first Serbian female pilot), Marija Milutinović (first Serbian female lawyer), and Milica Jakovljević Mir-Jam (writer).
• While some changes have occurred, the current ratio still does not reflect women’s actual contributions to society.
• Increased visibility of women in public spaces can positively influence societal awareness, especially among youth.
• Gender equality in Serbia has seen institutional progress, but formal equality doesn’t always translate to daily life, where women are less represented in decision-making roles and often bear a greater burden of unpaid work.