Having recognised the need to create a comprehensive collection of relevant printed and electronic material related to refugee issues in former Yugoslavia since 1991, to preserve valuable documentation and make it available for further research and use, the Serbian Refugee Council has established its Documentation and Research Centre.

The key aim of the Documentation and Research Centre is to enhance the operational and professional capacities of SRC member organisations as well as other interested organisations and individuals dealing with migration issues. The Centre aims to set a foundation for expanding their knowledge on migrations by way of facilitating their work, collaboration and synergy within communities providing assistance to forced migrants.

Documentation and Research Centre currently focuses on documenting and researching facts, experiences, knowledge and practices related to migration issues both in Serbia and the South East Europe. Information and best practices so collected (in the country and abroad) will be offered as a relevant resource that can support the work of all interested stakeholders.

Documentation and Research Centre intends to focus a part of its work on conducting research projects related to refugee issues and publishing their results.

We have so far established a cooperation with several other organisations and educational institutions, among others the Documentation Centre "Wars 1991-99", Victimology Society of Serbia, National Library of Serbia, Faculty of Philosophy and others.

Documentation and Research Centre contains a library with a large collection of materials related to refugee and migration issues. Documents and publications in the library are available for use to all interested individuals and organisations; much of the material is also available in the electronic format.

The work of the Centre is based on our belief that accurate recording, understanding and remembering of past experiences and relevant gained knowledge are of utmost importance for building a society of responsible citizens able to shape the future of Serbia and the region in which peace and creativity would prevail. The Centre aims to become a leading regional resource centre in its area of work and to join a network of similar documentation and research centres in the world focussing on migration issues.