Speaking at the opening of the “21st Century Woman” conference organized by UNRAD, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, stated that women in the 21st century are in a much better position compared to their mothers or grandmothers. However, she emphasized that these challenging times remind us that freedoms and rights once…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited the “Branko Radičević” Elementary School in Melnica, where she participated in a workshop with eighth-grade students on recognizing discrimination and the importance of exercising the right to equality. On that occasion, they also discussed stereotypes related to gender roles, societal expectations of girls and boys,…
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The legislative framework for the protection of national minority rights should not be viewed solely through the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Freedoms of National Minorities, but also from the perspective of protection against discrimination and the actions of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, said the Commissioner for the Protection…
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With the announcement of the winners of the “Catch the Idea” competition, the International Girls in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Day was marked for the fifteenth time at the Palace of Science. In her opening address, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, emphasized the importance of empowering girls and the significance…
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The issue of gender-based violence and discrimination is extremely complex and affects society as a whole. The business community must be part of the solution by creating a supportive environment in which women feel safe to report violence or sexual harassment, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, during the panel discussion…
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The right to decent work implies equality—equal opportunities for women and men to work in conditions of freedom, safety, and human dignity, as well as the principle that no one should be treated unequally in the labor market, paid less, or denied any employment-related right solely because of a personal characteristic, said Brankica Janković, Commissioner…
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The female painters from Kovačica have significantly shaped naïve visual art, and their works represent a valuable testament to the richness of Serbia’s culture. The art we celebrate and share today has also shaped our worldview and helped preserve the priceless elements of culture and tradition from being forgotten, emphasized Brankica Janković, Commissioner for the…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, received the “Leader of the Year” award at the third ESG Adria Summit held in Tivat. The jury’s explanation stated that Janković demonstrated dedication to promoting equality, sustainability, and social justice, and that her efforts toward positive change and inclusiveness have had a regional impact. The…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, has sent a recommendation of measures to the Prime Minister-designate, Dr. Đuro Macut, aimed at improving equality through gender-balanced representation of women and men in the future Government of the Republic of Serbia. In line with international and national legal frameworks, balanced participation of women and…
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Language is a fundamental element of culture and a reflection of accepted patriarchal attitudes, where women are referred to as the “fairer” and “weaker” sex, and the path from such “compliments” to gender-based violence can be very short. Language and reality mutually shape each other, which is why it is important how we use language…
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