It is important to speak publicly about sexual violence against women and to act in the public sphere, because only in that way does the awareness of the necessity of reporting violence develop. This is the obligation of all institutions, bodies and organizations that deal with the position of women in society, while the role…
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The position of senior citizens in all societies, including Serbia, is complex and unfavorable in many segments. However, they are less likely to address the authorities, because many believe that such a position is inevitably belongs to them, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the regional presentation of the first UN…
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Although progress has been made in improving the position of the LGBTIQ population, they are still faced with great social distance and misunderstanding, especially in smaller communities, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, before the start of the Pride Walk, which concluded this year’s Pride Week. “There is progress, especially when it…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the international conference “Effective Inclusion of LGBTIQ Persons” within the Belgrade Pride Week, organized by Civil Rights Defenders and Belgrade Pride. Addressing the participants, Janković emphasized that there is progress and that the Commissioner continuously supports all efforts within its competences to combat discrimination…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the national conference on the Position of Women in Trade Unions in Serbia, organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia in cooperation with the FemPlatz Women’s Association. The Commissioner pointed out that trade unions are very important for the protection and realization of employees’…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited Užice, where she talked with the participants of the 11th generation of mentors and mentees as part of the “Share Your Knowledge” program. This program is aimed at building mutual support for women through sharing experiences, networking and strengthening solidarity. The Commissioner also visited the…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, gave a lecture to students of the School of Human Rights, where she presented the role and competencies of the institution of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality. Young students had the opportunity to find out what are the most common forms of discrimination are,…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, opened the traditional manifestation “Three Borders without Borders” in Priboj, organized by the women’s association “Let’s Save the Village”, in which singing groups competed in performing original songs and among which there are many girls and boys – guardians of tradition from Serbia. Montenegro and Republika…
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Dialogue is the most important segment of political culture, whose level of development is measured by the quality of dialogue, said the Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at the thematic social dialogue “Culture of Dialogue – Civil Society and Media”. The quality of dialogue implies the purpose of the conversation, the relevance of…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended the celebration of the European Day of Remembrance for Roma and Sinti victims of the World War II, organized by the Romag Association. It is important that, as a society, we remember the persecution and killing of all innocent people, regardless of their nationality. Future…
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