Two mothers in Bečej to go on hunger strike for children's rights

Two mothers in Bečej, Serbia, are escalating their protest for the rights of their children with disabilities by announcing a hunger strike to begin Monday. Iva Hromiš and Kristina Demeter Filipčev stated they will commence their hunger strike at 9:00 AM, following a warning strike held last Thursday. The mothers are demanding reimbursement for transportation costs, which they have personally covered for years to ensure their children could attend school.

After meeting with Dane Mandić, the deputy president of the Bečej municipality, the mothers expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete solutions. "We were told they would see what could be done, but neither when nor how was specified," said Kristina Demeter Filipčev.

If no progress is made by Monday, the mothers plan to file a lawsuit with the Administrative Court by June 18. Their action highlights the ongoing struggle for adequate support and resources for children with disabilities and their families in the region.

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We were told they would see what could be done, but neither when nor how was specified.