The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in a conference dedicated to the “Nobel Prize Teacher Summit” program, organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Belgrade. In her opening remarks, Janković emphasized that education is a bridge between science and society, between the individual and the community, and that teachers, who must…
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The scientific conference “Equality Through Affirmative Action”, organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality in cooperation with the Committee for the Study of the Life and Customs of Roma of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) and the Committee for the Study of National Minorities and Human Rights of SASA, brought…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the professional conference “Are Pressures on the Public Prosecutor’s Office a Path to Justice?”, organized by the Association of Prosecutors of Serbia. Speaking within the panel “Effective Response Mechanisms in Cases of Inappropriate Influence,” the Commissioner presented the work of the institution as one of…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended a workshop dedicated to the use of digital tools for communication, online sales, and access to finances, intended for women from the Niš region as well as members of the Women’s Association “Etno magic.” Janković spoke with the participants about the importance of knowledge, access to…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the conference “Social Sustainability as a Strategy: Turning Due Diligence into a Business Advantage,” organized by the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce. Speaking in the conference’s opening panel, the Commissioner emphasized that business operations and the respect for human rights are not on opposing sides, but…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended the regular annual meeting of the European Network of Equality Bodies, EQUINET, held in Brussels. The meeting agenda included the activities of equality institutions in light of the EU’s priorities, as well as those of the network’s member states. Also on the agenda were the elections…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković met with experts of the United Nations Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls during their official visit to Serbia. In a constructive discussion, the Commissioner presented the work of the institution, as well as numerous activities aimed at improving gender equality. Special attention was given…
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Digital safety is not just a matter of passwords and apps — it is a matter of dignity, equality, and justice. The internet gives us countless opportunities for learning, friendship, and creativity, but it also carries risks: misinformation, toxic comments, peer violence, and discrimination, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, spoke at the opening of the International Scientific Conference “20 Years Since the Adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,” organized by the Institute of Comparative Law. The conference brought together prominent scholars and experts from Serbia and abroad, and throughout…
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“Human rights are not a matter of ideology, but a matter of dignity, and through stronger cooperation between institutions and civil society organizations, we can contribute to a substantial improvement in the quality of life of all citizens,” emphasized Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the Ninth Regional Conference of Equality Bodies…
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