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Meeting of Commissioner Janković with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Serbia Matilde Mordt

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with the recently appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Serbia Matilde Mordt, with whom she discussed the biggest challenges in realizing human rights and protection against discrimination, including combating gender-based violence. Janković introduced Mordt to the Commissioner’s role and responsibilities, the situation in the field…

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Commissioner on the panel on support programs for future female entrepreneurs

One needs to take that first step and venture into the often turbulent waters of business, so any form of support is welcome, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the panel on support programs for future women entrepreneurs as part of the event “Empower Her: Women Entrepreneurs of Serbia” organized by…

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Cooperation with USAID on the promotion of equality

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with Brooke Isham, USAID Serbia’s Mission Director and her associates, Shauna Mcauley and Jelena Mihajlović, with whom she discussed future cooperation in the field of improving the position of social groups that are at increased risk of discrimination. In addition to continuing cooperation on the “She…

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Meeting of the Commissioner with the Archbishop of Belgrade

The fundamental values ​​of a democratic society are also at the very core of Christianity, and we need to find a way to jointly contribute to the creation of a world of equal people in today’s extremely complex circumstances, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, and the Metropolitan and Archbishop of…

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Working meeting of Commissioner Janković and Minister Macura

The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, and the Minister without Portfolio in charge of gender equality, prevention of violence against women, and economic and political empowerment of women, Tatjana Macura, held a working meeting to discuss the cooperation of the two institutions in promoting equality. At the meeting activities that can contribute,…

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A workshop was held on the development of a methodology for assessing the impact of public policies on equality

Assessment of the impact of regulations and public policies is critical to the state of equality in society. The goal is to have laws that improve the lives of citizens, which is why procedures should be respected and all relevant actors who understand how the system works and what the citizens’ problems are should be…

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Meeting of businesswomen held in the premises of the Commissioner

Opportunities for business women to meet and network are always helpful in many ways because through the mutual exchange of experiences, business information, and practical advice, new ideas and constructive support for further development and advancement are obtained, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of an informal gathering of…

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Competition for the Annual Media Award

On the occasion of November 16, the International Day of Tolerance, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, with the support of the OSCE Mission in Serbia, is organizing for the ninth time the competition for the Annual Media Award for the best media texts and contributions on the topic of combating discrimination and promoting…

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Commissioner with representatives of the national councils of the Bosniak, Ashkali, and Gorani national minorities

Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited the national councils of the Bosniak, Ashkali, and Gorani national minorities in Novi Pazar, where she discussed with the council representatives the realization and problems in realizing these national minorities’ right to equality, as well as the available ways to prevent and combat discrimination. It was…

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Vrnjačka Banja hosts the exhibition “Women in the cultural heritage of Serbia”

The goal of this exhibition is to remind that the women of Serbia are just as responsible as men for the civilizational progress of our country and society, although it often happens that their merits remain in the far corners of our collective memory, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the…

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