The position of the elderly in Serbia, as well as in Europe and around the world, is complex and often unfavorable. In our society, there are various forms of discrimination against the elderly – for example, in the workplace, when raising loans, etc., and the practice of our institution shows that age, as a basis for discrimination, is one of the most common reasons why citizens turn to us, said the Commissioner fo the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at the online event “UN and Aging” organized by the European network of equality bodies Equinet.

The Commissioner reminded that Serbia was the first country to produce a Special Report on Discrimination against the Elderly, which the Commissioner for Protection of Equality presented to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia last year, thus putting a clear focus on protecting the human rights of elderly citizens. The National Dialogue on Aging and Ageism was also launched, as well as a global campaign to end discrimination, from Belgrade, where the UN Global Report on Age-Based Discrimination was presented.

In a special report, the Commissioner also addressed public authorities with recommendations for improving the position of the elderly, pointing out the need for their inclusion in all segments of social life, as well as the importance of the potential of the elderly and the effects of intergenerational solidarity, the Commissioner concluded.