Health is the most important thing, but we often forget about it, especially women, who care about others more than themselves. That’s why we chose this extremely important topic to start the third phase of the project “Improving the position of women and girls in rural areas”, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica…
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Networking and mutual support are key for the professional development of women, and connecting women in decision-making places strengthens their influence, and brings new perspectives and opportunities for cooperation. This was pointed out at the event “Networking of women leaders of Serbia and Israel” jointly organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality submitted the fifteenth annual report on the protection of equality for 2024 to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. Regarding the basis of discrimination, in the majority of submitted complaints gender as the personal characteristic is stated, followed by disability, health condition, and age. Regarding areas,…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, where a series of events at the headquarters of this organization in New York mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action. At the accompanying…
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When we talk about empowering women, it is important to emphasize that the real challenges are not only quotas but also the creation of conditions for the full participation of women in decision-making, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the panel discussion “The Future of Female Leadership: Diversity, Resilience and Vision”…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the Round Table “Building Lasting Peace – Why it is more important than ever to implement the ‘Women, Peace and Security’” Agenda, hosted by the German Federal Office for Foreign Affairs, as part of the Munich Security Conference 2025. Analysis of 182 peace agreements…
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It is encouraging that an increasing number of employers recognize the need for prevention and suppression of discrimination in the work environment, as well as the importance of establishing internal policies and mechanisms for respect for equality and socially responsible business, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the beginning of an…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom, Stephen Doughty, with whom she discussed the importance of preserving stability in complex times, the role of young people and women in the community, as well as the problems of…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with representatives of the Umbrella Organization of Youth of Serbia (KOMS), Secretary General Milica Borjanić and Program Manager Gordana Adamov. The main topics of the meeting were preventing discrimination against young people and the need for their greater inclusion in decision-making processes, which will contribute to…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with Canadian Ambassador Michelle Cameron, with whom she discussed the importance of equality and the activities that the Commissioner’s institution undertakes in the fight against discrimination. Janković and Cameron agreed that decisive efforts are needed to preserve human rights and freedoms, which are usually the first…
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