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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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the public event “Ask About Alzheimer’s Disease / Ask About Dementia,” organized ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day by the Serbian Alzheimer’s Association (SUAB) in cooperation with the humanitarian organization “Bread of Life”, and held in Knez Mihailova Street in Belgrade. According to SUAB data, around…
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Young people believe in values and ideals, and they remind older generations when they stray from the path that leads to the well-being of all people and the preservation of human dignity. In order for these ideals not to remain just ideals, it is important that young people acquire knowledge and skills, develop mechanisms for…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended the event Wheels of Progress, organized by Motor Heritage Consulting in cooperation with the Serbian Association for Historic Vehicles, with the participation of the School for Students with Visual Impairments “Veljko Ramadanović”, under the patronage of the institution of the Commissioner for the Protection of…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended the publication of the annual report of the organization To Be Known! (Da se zna!), presented within Pride Week, on incidents motivated by hatred against LGBTI+ persons. The 2024 report records a total of 105 reported incidents, including 16 physical assaults. According to the data,…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited Norway, where she held a series of meetings with colleagues from Norwegian human rights institutions, with whom she exchanged knowledge and experiences in the field of protection against discrimination and the promotion of equality. The host of the visit was the Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, has submitted to the Ministry of Economy an initiative to amend several laws that would introduce a mandatory quota for women as the underrepresented gender in the management bodies of public and private companies. The goal is to enable women greater participation in making key decisions…
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