Figure 4.5.1. Issues faced due to lack of personal identity documents, RAE individuals at risk of statelessness in Serbia, comparison of 2010, 2015, and 2020 findings (%) 56 49 39 45 42 29 26 12 Yes 2010 2 No Doesn’t want to say, unknown 2015 2020 As many as 59 percent of those at risk of statelessness in informal settlements reported being denied healthcare. Exceptionally high percentages also cited inability to access social protection and feelings of being discriminated against, at 41 and 40 percent, respectively, followed by inability to obtain formal employment, at 31 percent. Figure 4.5.2. Types and frequency of negative consequences due to lack of personal documents in the RAE population in informal settlements, in% (possibility of multiple answers) 59 More difficult access to health care Lack of possiblity to receive social assisstance 41 Was discriminated 40 31 Lack of possiblity to be formally employed Felt excluded 26 Had to pay a fine 22 Exploitation at work 15 Harassed by the police 13 More difficult to enroll children into school 10 9 More difficulties in resolving the issue of housing His/her freedom of movement was restricted 6 Looking at settlement types, the RAE population living in slums (68 percent) and purpose-made settlements, huts, and container housing were more likely to face difficulties due to a lack of personal documents. The greatest proportions of individuals vulnerable to these issues were found in Belgrade (81 percent vs the national average of 56 percent) and Vojvodina (69 percent). 36 PERSONS AT RISK OF STATELESSNESS IN SERBIA OVERVIEW OF CURRENT SITUATION AND THE WAY FORWARD