Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković and the President of the Steering Board of the National Youth Council of Serbia Uroš Savić Kain signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in order to improve equality and the position of young people in the Republic of Serbia, as well as prevent discrimination against young people. After…
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Independent and functional equality institutions have a major role in the process of improving the situation in the area of equality, which is why it is necessary to make additional efforts to consistently implement the recommendations of measures addressed to public authorities, multi-sectional approach to combating discrimination and strengthening the capacity of the institution of…
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The importance of education in scientific and technological areas, as well as digital and technological literacy, is growing rapidly and therefore it is necessary to encourage the development of non-formal types of education that would be accessible to children and young people, especially those from marginalized social groups, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic held a webinar on topic “Protection from discrimination in the educational process” for attendees of Research Station Petnica, high school pupils and students involved in educational programs of RSP. Commissioner presented the work and role of Commissioner for Protection of Equality, concept of discrimination, evidencing process and protection…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic participated in the event “Stock Exchange Bell for Gender Equality”, where she reminded that women were the most exposed during the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and that this may be the right time to “put some things on their place” having in mind that the existing political support,…
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In the circumstances of COVID 19 epidemic, which we all have been facing for a year now, the problems of the Roma community have become even more visible, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the presentation of the report “Roma in Serbia: Challenges of Discrimination” made by CSO Praxis. Roma men and…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic participated at two-day meeting, aimed to defining of initial foundations for the Draft of the Law on Gender Equality, where she pointed out the importance of proper implementation of the new law, noting that the effects of this law in real life have to be carefully considered and…
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Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic met with one of three Ombudsmen in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ljubinko Mitrovic, with whom she discussed the experiences from the work of these two institutions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the main topics of discussion was the recently reported case of sexual violence against women, which…
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Literary creation is an universal value for humanity that overcomes territorial and linguistic barriers. It gives us an insight into different cultures and customs, enabling us to better understand and accept differences, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica Jankovic at the handover ceremony of the book signed by Egyptian Nobel Prize winner Nagib Mahfuz…
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Crisis clearly revealed the vulnerability of marginalized social groups who were disproportionally affected by the consequences of pandemic and therefore it’s important to see fully the position of persons with disability and introduce the perspective of disability in the process of creation, implementation and monitoring of public policies, said Commissioner for Protection of Equality Brankica…
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