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Human rights

Human rights are protected by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. These include freedom from discrimination, protection of personal data, and access to justice. Every citizen is entitled to these rights equally.

Rule of law

The EU is based on the rule of law. Everything it does is founded on treaties voluntarily and democratically agreed by its member states. Law and justice are upheld by an independent judiciary, with the European Court of Justice as the final authority — its judgments are binding on all member states.

Equality

Equality ensures that all citizens are treated the same before the law. It includes gender equality and equal opportunities in every area of life. This principle has guided European integration since the Treaty of Rome.

Democracy

The EU is built on representative democracy. Citizens have the right to vote and stand in elections for the European Parliament, whether in their country of origin or residence. Political participation is a cornerstone of European citizenship.

Freedom

Freedom means the right to move, live, and work across the Union. It also safeguards personal liberties such as privacy, belief, assembly, and expression. These freedoms are guaranteed by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Human dignity

Human dignity is the foundation of European society. It is inviolable and must always be respected and protected. All fundamental rights stem from this principle.

Jelena Stefanovic Bogdanovska

Jelena Stefanovic Bogdanovska is a senior project management, operations and financial management professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting the successful delivery of complex international development and technical assistance projects. She has built her career at the intersection of project operations, financial management, administration and donor compliance, ensuring that projects are implemented efficiently, transparently and in accordance with the highest professional standards. Her expertise spans project coordination, operational management, financial planning and budget monitoring, accounting, procurement support, contract administration, financial reporting, audit preparation and compliance with EU and donor procedures. She has worked closely with project teams, public institutions, civil society organisations and international partners, providing operational leadership, financial oversight and administrative coordination throughout the project cycle. Drawing on her experience in the EU Civil Resilience Mechanism (EU CRM) Phase I, she has supported the financial and operational management of in-kind assistance mechanisms, budget monitoring, financial verification, procurement processes, donor reporting and compliance with PRAG and applicable donor procedures. She combines exceptional organisational and coordination skills with extensive experience in financial management and donor compliance, ensuring sound financial oversight, efficient project operations and transparent management of project resources.