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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As part of the Youth Panel – Youth for Equality project, implemented with the support of the Erasmus+ program, an online training session was held today dedicated to issues of gender equality, discrimination, and equal opportunities. The training was organized by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality of the Republic of Serbia and the…
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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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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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Regarding various statements in the media about the incident that occurred in Novi Sad at the Catholic Port, in which four students sustained injuries, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, stated that emphasizing the national affiliation of certain participants in the incident does not in any way contribute to a better understanding of…
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On the occasion of the anniversary – 20 years of the Roma Women’s Network of Serbia, which brings together 33 organizations and initiatives from across the country, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of the ceremony at the Ethnographic Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, emphasized…
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On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, representatives of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Milan Nikolić and Miljana Borić, held an interactive workshop with eighth-grade students of the “Miloš Crnjanski” Elementary School from Žabalj. The workshop was organized in cooperation with the Office for Roma Inclusion, with…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, opened the two-day conference “Policies for Equal Opportunities” at which the Methodology for Equality Impact Assessment in Serbia was presented — a practical, comprehensive tool created for state administration bodies and local self-government units as a form of support in fulfilling legal obligations related to preventing…
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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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