Women make up more than half of the population in Serbia, but many of them have not realized their full potential, which is why it is essential to change the business and corporate culture in the direction of greater gender equality and create an inclusive work environment, without stereotypes and prejudices, said the Commissioner for…
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National councils are important partners of our institution, and since it is our obligation and responsibility to serve citizens and earn their trust, it is extremely important to continue good cooperation in many fields, above all in the prevention of discrimination, said the Commissioner for the protection of equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, visited the National Council of the Hungarian National Minority in Subotica as part of her planned tour of national minority councils. In the conversation with the council president, Árpád Fremond, and his colleagues, the importance of continuing good cooperation focused on improving equality in all domains, especially…
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There is obvious progress in applying the principle of gender equality in higher education and scientific institutions. However, women are still underrepresented in management positions, which is why it is important to intensify this process, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, at the opening of the meeting of the Circle U. European…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, held constructive meetings with representatives of the national councils of the Montenegrin, Ukrainian, and Ruthenian national minorities. The visits to the national councils in Vrbas, Kula, and Ruski Krstur were an opportunity to talk about problems and potential cases of discrimination against citizens who are members of…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, opened the 27th RAB Serbia Radio Days, which traditionally gathers radio professionals, directors, station owners, presenters, producers, musicians, and other guests from Serbia and the region. “Despite all the new entertainment and information technologies, radio remains one of the favorite media. It has been shown that people have…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality met with the UK Ambassador to Serbia, Edward Ferguson, Regional Director of the British Council, Clare Sears, and Stephanie Shillinglaw from the British Embassy, with whom she discussed the possibilities for cooperation in the field of promoting gender equality, primarily through cultural projects and work with young people….
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The Council of the European Union adopted EU directives on standards for equality bodies, which are intended to strengthen the role and position of national equality bodies by expanding their competencies and powers, enabling additional resources and a higher degree of independence. The directives aim to strengthen protection against discrimination throughout Europe, and their adoption,…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, attended the 57th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development, which was held from April 29 to May 3 in New York, as a member of the official delegation of the Republic of Serbia. The session’s topic was the assessment of the status of…
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Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, participated in the two-day ESG Adria Summit in Tivat, held under the slogan “Act now for a sustainable tomorrow” and jointly organized by Sustineri Partners and Porto Montenegro in partnership with the Government of Montenegro under the auspices of the President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović. The summit…
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