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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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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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality submitted the fifteenth annual report on the protection of equality for 2024 to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. Regarding the basis of discrimination, in the majority of submitted complaints gender as the personal characteristic is stated, followed by disability, health condition, and age. Regarding areas,…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, where a series of events at the headquarters of this organization in New York mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action. At the accompanying…
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How gender inequality exacerbates vulnerability to climate change and how the inclusion of women in decision-making can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable future were the topics of the panel “Women, Climate Change and Power: Closing the Gap for a Greener Tomorrow,” chaired by the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the…
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Trust in institutions is built through actions, consistency, transparency, and fairness, but above all through work in accordance with the law. When the system functions properly, no one has to bow before injustice – we can all walk upright, emphasized Brankica Janković, Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, on the occasion of the international conference…
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Discrimination manifests in various forms, and it is crucial that we learn to recognize it in order to respond in a timely manner. That is why prevention and education of children and young people are of utmost importance. Every child and young person, regardless of material, family, or other life circumstances, has the right to…
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When we talk about empowering women, it is important to emphasize that the real challenges are not only quotas but also the creation of conditions for the full participation of women in decision-making, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the panel discussion “The Future of Female Leadership: Diversity, Resilience and Vision”…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the Round Table “Building Lasting Peace – Why it is more important than ever to implement the ‘Women, Peace and Security’” Agenda, hosted by the German Federal Office for Foreign Affairs, as part of the Munich Security Conference 2025. Analysis of 182 peace agreements…
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