At Ada Ciganlija, the “Memorial Tournament – Remembering Our Athletes” was held, a sports event dedicated to deceased athletes with disabilities who, through their achievements, commitment, and dedication, left an indelible mark on the development of sports and the advancement of the position of persons with disabilities in Belgrade. The tournament was officially opened by…
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Until about twenty years ago, little was known about rare diseases, and even less about what needed to be done to improve the situation of people living with them or to prevent such conditions in advance. That is why it is most important to hear the voices of those who deal with rare diseases every…
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Brankica Janković, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, participated in a two-day conference titled “Building Resilience through Inclusion and Empowerment” held in Vienna under Finland’s OSCE Chairmanship. The high-level conference was dedicated to the topic of gender equality. At the panel “Violence against Girls and Women,” Janković presented Serbia’s legal framework for protection against gender-based…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in an educational workshop with peer educators – high school students – within the project “Youth Panel – Youth for Equality”, which is being implemented with the support of the European Union’s Erasmus+ program. During the event, the Manual on the Concept and Forms of…
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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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Recognizing the need and importance of adequate responses by young people in situations they perceive as discriminatory, the workshop presented the topic of human rights to youth in an engaging way, empowering them to recognize discrimination and thereby participate in creating a better and more equal society. The workshop was conducted by Marijana Saković, a…
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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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