On the International Pride Day the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković said that there is progress in protecting and improving the rights of members of the LGBT community, but that they are still faced with discrimination in the workplace, in front of public authorities, and in the field of health care. The…
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It is very important that Parliament, as the highest authority, effectively cooperates with independent institutions for the protection of human rights and accepts and understands their role in society. Protection of vulnerable and excluded groups and individuals, respect for diversity, and building an equal and tolerant society is only possible through democratic processes and the…
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On the occasion of November 16, the International Day for Tolerance, the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, will be awarding, for the seventh time, the Annual Media Award for the best media texts and contributions on combating discrimination and promoting equality and tolerance. The aim…
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In times when what is instant and fast is valued, and the choice and competition of various media contents is probably the richest so far, half a century of tradition, survival, and duration deserve great respect and support, said the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković at the 50th anniversary of the caravan…
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For the formulation of responsible and quality public policies at the local level, which will lead to the full realization of the rights of citizens and their equality, it is important to ensure that the measures and policies do not omit any social group, particularly not those who are in a more vulnerable position and…
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In recent years, the world is changing rapidly, and we are witnessing demographic, climate, economic, and digital transformations, while one of the most visible changes is demographic aging, which is why the Center for Support and Inclusion Help net, with the support of the International Višegrad Fund organized debates within the project “Strengthening intergenerational ties”…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, talked today with the director of the Center for the Rights of the Child, Jasmina Miković, about further activities in the field of promotion and protection of the rights of the child. The main findings and recommendations from the Special Report on Discrimination against Children, which…
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Women in Serbia are still at a disadvantage compared to men and this is visible in the labor market, in participation in decision-making, distribution of jobs, wages, in the economic sphere and education. That is why it is important that at universities the issue of gender equality receives the attention it deserves, because universities, in…
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The Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, met with representatives of SUBNOR, with whom she discussed their activities aimed at fostering anti-fascism and the possibilities of further cooperation. At a time when we are faced with growing hate speech, the relativization of Nazism and fascism, as well as the denial of victims from…
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Poverty, i.e. property status, is one of the main reasons for exclusion and discrimination against Roma, while the field of employment is one of those where discrimination is commonly seen, as evidenced by the Commissioner’s research and complaints this Institution has been receiving for many years, said Commissioner for the Protection of Equality Brankica Janković…
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