Improving the quality of life of women in rural areas is important for our entire society because a strong woman means a strong village, which implies economic and other empowerment and a more equal distribution of property and income, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Jaković, at the “A Look in the…
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Refugee and migrant children are particularly vulnerable and are at risk of multiple discrimination, and the data presented today can be extremely useful for a more detailed understanding of the problem and the creation of more effective solutions, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality at the presentation of the report “Wherever we go,…
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Improving the position and preventing discrimination of the elderly has a high place on the priority agenda of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, but also of the entire society, because it depends on us whether we will allow “ageism” to become the dominant form of discrimination in the 21st century or whether we…
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We initiate change together, which is why we have invited institutions and relevant organizations to unite and undertake various activities in order to successfully fight for an equal position of Roma in our society, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of the conference “Prevention and protection against discrimination…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with the Regional Director of UN Women for Europe and Central Asia, Alia El-Yassir, with whom she discussed the promotion of equality and the protection of women from discrimination, as well as the institution’s planned activities in this field. The Commissioner pointed out that in…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the annual general assembly of EQUINET, the European Network of Equality Bodies in Brussels. At this year’s meeting of EQUINET, the strategic work plan for the period 2023-2026 was adopted. A special part of the session was devoted to the presentation and promotion of…
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On the occasion of celebrating October 1, the International Day of Older Persons, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality this year as well, traditionally, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, announced a competition for the best literary work, artwork, and photography on the topic “Bridge of understanding – intergenerational…
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Despite all the efforts and significant changes, when it comes to the position of the Roma, they are still exposed to discrimination in all areas of social life, and negative attitudes and prejudices against the Roma are often repeated, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the presentation of the report…
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In up to 90% of cases, the care of demented persons is taken by family members, which often represents a huge psychological and financial burden for them, and it is thus urgent to find a way to expand the range of services provided to patients and their caregivers and to include them in the system…
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All the countries of the region face similar problems and the inequalities that arise from them, which is why it is necessary to create conditions for greater connection and solidarity between countries because this is the only way to solve existing and upcoming problems arising from the global crisis, emphasized the Commissioner for the Protection…
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