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Results of the competition “Bridge of understanding – intergenerational solidarity”

On the occasion of celebrating October 1, the International Day of Older Persons, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality this year as well, traditionally, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, announced a competition for the best literary work, artwork, and photography on the topic “Bridge of understanding – intergenerational…

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Building trust in equality: improving access to justice for Roma in Hungary and Serbia

Despite all the efforts and significant changes, when it comes to the position of the Roma, they are still exposed to discrimination in all areas of social life, and negative attitudes and prejudices against the Roma are often repeated, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the presentation of the report…

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World Alzheimer’s Day honored

In up to 90% of cases, the care of demented persons is taken by family members, which often represents a huge psychological and financial burden for them, and it is thus urgent to find a way to expand the range of services provided to patients and their caregivers and to include them in the system…

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Commissioner at a meeting dedicated to overcoming inequality in the countries of the Western Balkans

All the countries of the region face similar problems and the inequalities that arise from them, which is why it is necessary to create conditions for greater connection and solidarity between countries because this is the only way to solve existing and upcoming problems arising from the global crisis, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection…

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A project dedicated to the inclusion of LGBTI persons in the labor market is starting

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality will be a partner in the implementation of the project “Empowering the LGBTI workforce in the Serbian labor market”, dedicated to the inclusion of LGBTI persons in the labor market in the Republic of Serbia. On the occasion of the start of cooperation on the project, which is…

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Commissioner at the International Conference on Human Rights

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the panel “Western Balkans with regards to the EU: Ways of fighting discrimination through institutional mechanisms” held at the International Conference on Human Rights as part of the Europride 2022 event, along with representatives of institutions for the protection of human rights from the region….

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Commissioner – support to women who speak publicly about sexual violence is important

The arrest of a riding trainer and a famous stuntman suspected of rape and sexual harassment is the latest in a series of events showing that many women and girls are facing a huge problem and are most unsafe at places where they should be protected. The only way to fight against such shameful, inadmissible,…

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COMMISSIONER AT THE ASSEMBLY “ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LGBT+ PERSONS”

The right to human dignity is inviolable, and the protection of physical and psychological integrity is a prerequisite for life and the realization of our full potential as humans, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the discussion of interested parties: Access to Justice for LGBTI+ persons in the Republic of…

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Study Visit with the Aim of Strengthening the Institution and Capacity of the Commissioner

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković, with a delegation from the Commissioner, paid a study visit to Portugal as part of the project “Improving the Safety of Women in Serbia”, which is being implemented by the United Nations Agency for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN WOMEN), with the support of the…

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AWARD COMPETITION “BRIDGE OF UNDERSTANDING – INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY”

AWARD COMPETITION “BRIDGE OF UNDERSTANDING – INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY” On the occasion of celebrating October 1, the International Day of Older Persons, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality is announcing a competition for the best literary work, artwork, and photography on the topic “BRIDGE OF UNDERSTANDING – INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY”. Elementary school 6th, 7th, and 8th…

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