Right to education
Education should be accessible without discrimination.
What does this right mean?
Education should be accessible without discrimination. It develops personal abilities and supports equal participation in society.
Why does it matter?
It develops personal abilities and supports equal participation in society.
Everyday examples
A child is enrolled in primary school with the support they need.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 26. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights — provisions 13, 14. European Convention on Human Rights — provisions Protocol 1, 2. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 71.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 71.
In Serbia primary education is compulsory and free, and secondary education is free. Other levels have lawful admission conditions; the right does not guarantee entry to every chosen institution.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 26.
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights — provisions 13, 14.
- European Convention on Human Rights — provisions Protocol 1, 2.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.