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Commissioner at AFA Women Leadership Summit

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic spoke at the second AFA Women Leadership Summit, which started with round table dedicated to women economy empowerment through innovations and technology. Commissioner Jankovic emphasized that girls in Serbia make 56% of total graduated students. They make 26% in IT sector and 37% of graduate engineers. Nevertheless,…

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Commissioner about protection of human rights at the international conference “From Unlawfulness to Legality”

By performing the activities within its competences, but also with a proactive approach, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality intends to fully protect and affirm the principles of equality, equal opportunities and tolerance, using all its powers drawn from the Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination, stressed Commissioner Brankica Jankovic at the conference on the…

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Two-day seminar for journalists in Vrdnik

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality organized a seminar for media representatives on reporting on issues of discrimination, equality and respecting of fundamental human rights in the Republic of Serbia. The aim of the seminar is to educate journalists on how to take a proactive approach and contribute through their reporting to education of general…

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Meeting of Commissioner and new UNICEF Director in Serbia

Awareness about tolerance is developed from the early childhood and that is why children and the young are key stakeholders for the improvement of equality in the whole society, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the meeting with new UNICEF Director in Serbia Regina de Dominicis. Commissioner and UNICEF Director stressed…

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Commissioner spoke at a conference about dementia and ways of support to patients and their families

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic, spoke at the conference “Existing Support and Assistance Program for Families of Dementia” stressing that dementia is one of the common diseases of elderly worldwide and that providing support to the patients and their families is a global challenge. The Commissioner stated that establishing a diagnosis without…

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Commissioner opened a new training series for police employees

“Equal treatment of all citizens by the police in the performance of law-related tasks of police officers is of great importance for the functioning of the state and rule of law” stressed Commissioner Jankovic at the opening of new education cycle for police officers on recognizing and combating discrimination. At the same time, she reminded…

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The Commissioner spoke about the discrimination of women at work at the Women’s Parliamentary Network conference

Men and women do not have equal opportunities in the labor market in Serbia, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the panel “Discrimination against women in labor relations” within the 6th National Conference of the Women’s Parliamentary Network, held in the Serbian Parliament. The Commissioner pointed out that women in Serbia…

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Meeting of Commissioner and Ambassador of Australia

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic met with Ambassador of Australia in Belgrade Ruth Stewart. Commissioner and Australian Ambassador discussed the possibilities for cooperation in area of strengthening of equality and suppression of discrimination, which require huge dedication, knowledge, exchange of experiences and mutual support. Ambassador Stewart expressed support to institution of Commissioner…

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Commissioner at the opening of palliative care center

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic attended ceremony opening of the first Daily Hospice Center in Belgrade, which is the first such center in Serbia. Commissioner Jankovic pointed to the importance and significance of providing care and first aid to people in terminal phase of illness, as well as to their families, stressing…

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Commissioner at the first regional conference on participation of persons with disabilities in political life

Fair and responsible society should provide conditions for all people to have dignified living and even possibilities to equally participate in social, economy, political and cultural life of community, stressed Commissioner for the Protection of Equality at the opening of the first regional conference „ Political and Electoral Participation of Persons with Disabilities“, organized by…

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