The right to health is one of the fundamental human rights, while the availability of healthcare, including access to modern therapies, represents an important aspect of the exercise of the right to equality. At the same time, the Public Health Strategy in the Republic of Serbia 2018–2026 places particular emphasis on equality and ensuring universal…
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The “Local Dialogue on Gender Equality” was held this week in Požarevac with representatives of the local self-government and educational institutions, with the aim of examining key insights and challenges in this area. The event presented the results of research conducted by the Commissioner for Protection of Equality on how men perceive gender equality. The…
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The right to sensors is no longer limited only to minors and insulin pump users but has been made available to a significantly wider group of people living with diabetes, following an initiative submitted by the Commissioner for Protection of Equality to the Republic Health Insurance Fund. The RHIF’s action on the Commissioner’s initiative and…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, visited the first group of participants in the rehabilitation and recreational camp for children with disabilities, which is being held at the Red Cross resort in Bogovađa, in partnership with the “Heroes of the Belgrade Marathon” Foundation and the Belgrade Sports Association for Persons with Disabilities. During the…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, and Assistant Commissioner, Jelena Kotević, held a meeting with representatives of the National Council of the Roma National Minority and the REDI organization. The meeting addressed the further advancement of equality for Roma men and women, and one of the topics was the issue of an example of…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijvić, and Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Martijn Elgersma, met today to discuss key challenges in the field of protection against discrimination and opportunities for cooperation in this area. During the discussion, the Commissioner presented, among other things, the plan to prepare special reports concerning discrimination on…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, met with NALED Executive Director Violeta Jovanović, with whom he discussed opportunities for improving gender equality in the field of labor, with an emphasis on the development of social entrepreneurship. The discussion focused on good practices for supporting and empowering women, as well as the importance of creating…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, attended the international conference entitled “Partners in a Changing World”, organized by the Congress of Serbian-American Friendship (KSAP). The conference brought together senior officials and leading experts from Serbia, the United States of America, Israel and the European Union. This year’s conference focused on key global topics, including…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Milan Antonijević, met with the newly appointed Director of the German Organisation for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Serbia, Sabine Olthof, with whom he discussed the continuation of their long-standing cooperation in the field of advancing equality and protection against discrimination. The meeting particularly addressed the importance of continued joint activities…
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Assistant Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Jelena Kotević and Senior Adviser Sanja Stanković met with representatives of the Women’s Association of the Kolubara District to discuss future activities that will be implemented from September in the areas of gender equality and the care economy. The meeting also addressed the continuation of cooperation relating to…
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